CalEITC4Me rolls out new Tagalog language microsite
Last year more than 1.4 million Californians claimed $346 million on their taxes from California’s Earned Income Tax Credit (Cal EITC). CalEITC4Me is the statewide outreach campaign to promote the…
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California looks to lead nation in unraveling childhood trauma
by Anna Maria Barry-Jester Imagine identifying a toxin so potent it could rewire a child’s brain and erode his immune system. A substance that, in high doses, tripled the risk…
Caregivers are entitled to overtime pay – whether they work at a facility or private home
JACQUELINE C. worked as a caregiver for ABC Senior Care at its facility in Ventura, California. She was assigned to care for only one patient who lives at the facility….
Americans cross border into Mexico to buy insulin at a fraction of US cost
by Bram Sable-Smith For one patient, a three-month supply of insulin is $3,700 in the US versus $600 in Mexico. But is it legal? When Michelle Fenner signed up to…
Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
Under Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions (2011) 52 C.4th 541, the California Supreme Court ruled that persons who are injured and who are pursuing a personal injury claim cannot…
Confessing God as Lord and Savior
Many times we hear from fellow Christians of Evangelical denominations that if we accept Jesus as our Lord, we will be saved. Well, this conviction comes from Romans 10:8-13, the…
Hello, World. Meet Edielyn Quijano-Pagdanganan
PERHAPS one of the best rewards that I get from recognizing distinguished individuals in the Filipino-American community is getting to know them and their success stories. Today I’d like to…
Six tax changes for itemized deductions
1. Mortgage Interest: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) limits mortgage interest on loans used to acquire a principal residence and a second home debts up to $750,000 (down…
Liar vs liar: More Americans believe former attorney/fixer Michael Cohen more than President Trump, poll reveals
WHEN two people notoriously who are known to have no respect for the truth get into a “he said-he said” public argument, who will Americans believe? President Donald Trump, who…
The street sweeper
WHAT a noble trade, being a street sweeper. It’s about sweeping the filth we produce, of making our existence less infected. Mindless and ungrateful are those who use the word…
You can’t please everybody. A cliché or simply the plain truth? (Part II of II)
IN my previous column, I wrote about three lessons learned when trying to please everybody. We covered how doing so can affect your reputation, can cause disappointment, and doesn’t guarantee…
A Bigger and Bolder WORLDBEX Awaits This 2019
Following the success of its 23rd edition, the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition (WORLDBEX) is gearing up to showcase a newer, better, and bolder installment this 2019. Intent on…
Filipino Women Leaders “Disrupt” the Philippine Consulate General in New York
Filipino Women Leaders of the Filipina Women’s Network “disrupted” the Philippine Consulate General on 04 March 2019, with the book, “Disrupt 3.0. Filipina Women: Rising,” the third in an anthology…
Forbes names businessman Manny Villar PH’s richest man
Forbes Magazine named real estate tycoon and self-made billionaire Manuel Villar Jr. as the Philippines’ richest man as he topped the country’s list and ranked 317th among the 2,153 global…
Getting to Know Hydra Mendoza: NYC Department of Education Deputy Chancellor
“MY first name is Greek, my last name is Spanish but I am a proud Pinay,” declared Hydra Mendoza, Deputy Chancellor for Community Empowerment, Partnerships, and Communications at the Department…
PACCAL observes the international celebration of Women’s History Month (First of three parts)
THE month of March was globally earmarked as Women’s History Month (WHM) to highlight the idiosyncratic contributions of women in history as well as in our contemporary society. Here in…
Archbishop Villegas shows Duterte tirades in a video compilation
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Soc Villegas on Tuesday, March 5, posted a video compilation of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusations and tirades against the church over the past two years, a day…
Beware of Impostor Scams
Criminals Pose as Businesses or Government Agencies to Steal Your Identity AARP has found that older Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are often targets of certain fraud (www.aarp.org/AAPIfraudsurvey). Scammers often…
Filipino warmth makes foreigners shop at Duty Free Philippines, says study
“Filipinos assist with their hearts” This is the remarkable testimony of foreign travellers when asked why they choose to shop at Duty Free Philippines (DFP). A study commissioned by the…
PDEA: 64 politicians on ‘narcolist’ seek reelection
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) revealed on Tuesday, March 5, that 64 out of 82 politicians in the yet-to-be-released “narcolist” are vying for reelection this upcoming midterm polls. PDEA…
Sara Duterte responds to criticism over Imee Marcos’ degree: Everyone’s a liar
MANILA — Hugpong ng Pagbabago head Sara Duterte-Carpio responded to criticism that their candidate Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos wasn’t honest about her supposed university degrees. “Lahat sila sinungaling. Lahat ng…
Just say no: Legal advice from the internet
“MY brother’s neighbor’s girlfriend’s uncle had the same exact case and it got approved and they did not use an attorney.” I’ve heard this many times to have developed a…
A story of resilience, determination and survival
‘In the Belly of the Eagle: Man@ng is Deity’ tells the journey of Fil-Ams in San Francisco during the 1920s-1960s THE Great Depression hit the United States in the late…
ICE has access to AB-60 license information, including the driver’s address
AB-60 licenses allow undocumented immigrants to drive legally in California. (Note: these licenses merely allow a person to drive legally and obtain car insurance, but do not authorize employment.) Other…
Lorenzana clashes with Locsin over PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday, March 5, countered Foreign Secretary ’s pronouncement about the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). Locsin stated “in vagueness lies the best deterrence” on the…
