LG Makes its Mark in Mindanao
LG Electronics, in keeping with its tradition of giving back to the community, recently paid a visit to The House of Hope in Davao. The House of Hope Foundation, located…
Pateros Balut Festival celebrates culinary tourism, sustainable community livelihood
PATEROS – Balut is considered as one of the original Filipino exotic food. And when finding the best quality fertilized duck egg, Pateros ranks first, garnering the title of Balut Capital of the Philippines….
Keeping still and carrying on amid the current immigration climate
DAILY news reports flooding our already fatigued psyches have been fixated on Immigration, and the way to cut through the noise and confusion is to keep still and stay focused….
How deep will USCIS dig when you file for naturalization?
MANY people think that once they obtain their green card, they are now “home free” as far as eligibility and entitlement, and that if they pay their taxes and do…
Victor Malana Maog: Telling stories, bringing communities together
The Fil-Am theater director, educator and arts leader puts his magic in “In Old Age” at the Magic Theatre FILIPINO American Victor Malana Maog’s interest in theater came not from…
Cervical/throat cancer and oral sex
The rate of throat cancer in the United States has not declined, compared to most head and neck malignancies. I suspect that the statistics could also be true, when extrapolated,…
The bucket list: Divest early
(Thirteenth of a series, ) “ …You won’t need a U-Haul truck when you pass. Jesus did say it is harder for a rich man to get into heaven than…
Duty Free Philippines adds Pinoy brands to online shopping website
Manila, Philippines – Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC), in its thrust to help increase the income of Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local farmers, recently added homegrown brands to…
Don Jacinto: the Filipino American managing the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Checking in with Don Jacinto, managing director of the Hollywood Roosevelt & regional vice president of operations of Journal Hotels FROM hosting the first Academy Awards to once being the…
Hotel Celeste is offering its “Lent Special Promo” from April 1-20, 2019.
Spend a relaxing and reflective staycation with your family for as low as Php 4,950.00 per night. Promo includes signature welcome drink, foot and leg massage, breakfast for two, complimentary…
Heavyweight boxer suspended in California after kissing Fil-Am reporter during interview
Bulgarian heavyweight boxer Kubrat Pulev has been indefinitely suspended from fighting in California after he kissed a Filipina American reporter during an interview that was caught on camera. Jenny “SuShe”…
With 2020 Census a year away, officials emphasize need to count all residents regardless of citizenship status, income level
THE 2020 United States census survey is one year away, and Los Angeles County officials are working to ensure that all populations within the vast county are counted and included…
Philippines, US kick off annual joint drills
THE large-scale annual joint military exercises between Filipino and American troops officially started on Monday, April 1, participated in by 7,500 soldiers. The 12-day military exercise, dubbed “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder), includes…
Sandiganbayan denies Napoles plea, upholds plunder conviction
The Sandiganbayan dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and upheld their verdict of finding her guilty of acquiring P124.5 million from the…
Fil-Am chefs to join third annual LA Food Bowl in May
The third annual Los Angeles Food Bowl is back this May to celebrate the city’s vibrant food scene — and you can expect a line-up of Filipino American chefs to…
Wangzha Shangzun Manifested Vajra Power by Lifting a 1,000-Jin Hall-Blocking Vajra Scepter at the Holy Miracles Temple
Mar 19, 2019 – Los Angeles, eyewitness report by Yang Huijun Wangzha Shangzun is a Great Holy Guru who has attained the level of Gold Button Grade 3 and the…
Philippines to witness world-class Moscow Ballet ‘La Classique’ and BOLSHOI STARS in Swan Lake
The world-renowned MOSCOW BALLET “La Classique” with BOLSHOI BALLET stars Nina Kaptsova and Alexander VolchKov for a resident show at the New Frontier Theater (Araneta Center, Quezon City) from June 14 to…
Meet the Filipina-American ‘ninja warrior’ breaking new ground in the world of obstacle course training
‘American Ninja Warrior’ contestant Pamela Price on life on and off the course with a rare autoimmune disease ALL across the world and across all industries, there are Filipinos breaking…
Democratic and Republican parties lay down strategies for reaching AAPIs ahead of 2020
Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) continue to be the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S., and when it comes to public policy and politics, this growth has also been…
Failure to accommodate an injury is disability discrimination
ANAHIT Shirvanyan, 63 years old, worked as a kitchen staff at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC), a licensed childcare facility in Van Nuys, CA, which is part of the Los…
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa released on bail after arrest at NAIA
Palace: Cases have “nothing to do with freedom of expression or the press” Veteran journalist and Rappler Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Maria Ressa posted bail on Friday, March 29 after…
Young client seeks Chapter 7 discharge of $300K credit cards for a fresh start
WHEN I say the client is young, I mean she’s in her 20s. She is married and has a toddler son. Before becoming a mother, she was working full-time and…
Duterte’s birthday wish: ‘Progress, prosperity for PH’
For President Rodrigo Duterte’s 74th birthday, his only wish is a more “prosperous and progressive” Philippines. “My wish is that we will just continue to progress and prosper, hindi tayo…
AC 21: Changing of your employer of your employment-based green card application
DEAR Attorney Tan, I have an approved I-140 immigrant petition which was filed by Company A on my behalf. Company A would like to employ me as a bookkeeper. …
New law allows section 529 plans for elementary and high school
QUALIFIED tuition plans (referred to as Section 529 plans) are established to help families save for college education in a tax-advantage way. These plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, and…
Too much debt often leads to an empty bank account
YOU may not like what I have to say in this article. But oftentimes, the truth hurts. But if you find yourself broke every payday because of too much debt,…
Get ready to meet the newest royal baby this spring!
Let’s just all take a moment and welcome the spring season with some fuzzy feels starting with babies being born – and not just any baby – but the royal…