New History Channel series follows legendary World War II treasure in the Philippines
LEGEND has it that during the final months of World War II, Japanese forces constructed underground tunnels in the Philippines to bury treasure worth hundreds of billions of dollars stolen…
Duterte names 46 politicians on narco-list
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, March 14, released the infamous list of politicians allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Duterte read the…
11 Tax changes for individuals
1. Personal exemption eliminated: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Act) eliminated personal exemption deductions for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents beginning with your 2018 tax returns (to be…
PWDs in PH continue to face discrimination
ACCORDING to the U.S. State Department in its annual human rights report released Thursday, March 14, persons with disabilities (PWD) in the Philippines “continued to face discrimination”in 2018 as a…
Fil-Am UC Irvine student confirmed to have died from alcohol poisoning
Student’s father suspects “fraternity hazing” to be the cause as investigation continues The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed alcohol poisoning to be the cause of death of a Fil-Am…
Rape cases linked to PH drug war – US report
The United States State Department revealed on Thursday, March 15, that there were at least eight reported cases of rape allegedly perpetrated by 16 policemen between January 2017 and July…
Newsom grants reprieve to 737 California death row inmates
Executive order suspends death penalty as long as he’s governor On Wednesday, March 13, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that put a temporary moratorium on the state’s…
Seniors need Chapter 7 relief for $50K various unsecured debt
“Obviously, something else will now have to be chopped off. The credit cards have to be chopped off to free them of having topay $1400 a month. Anyway, they have…
Republicans in Congress rebuke Trump to defend the Constitution
NEWS headlines from recent weeks foreshadow an epiphany in the Republican Party. Finally. More and more Republicans in Congress are standing up to President Donald Trump to protect and defend…
#Equal play #Equal pay – US Women Soccer Team sues to end pay discrimination
THE U.S .Women Soccer Team (“Women’s Team”) has won a record three World Cup championships, four Olympic gold medals, and many other international competitions. It is the three-time winner of…
E-2 Treaty investor visa allows for stay in U.S. along with family
“An E-2 Treaty Investor is allowed a maximum initial stay of 2 years, and requests for extension can be obtained in increments of 2 years.” DEAR Attorney Tan, I would…
Five benefits of establishing a revocable living trust
“If the trust is funded with all your assets, it is possible to administer and distribute the trust assets without any Court involvement at all .” THERE is never the…
Hope for Change to Remove Power-Abusive Weeds in Institutions
“By ensuring that no one in government has too much power, the Constitution helps protect ordinary Americans every day against abuse of power by those in authority.” – Chief Justice…
Battles in Syria and revisiting Beirut
We journeyed to Beirut, Lebanon and then to Homs, Syria from February 25 to March 2, 2019 on invitation by my good friend Alex Fu, a business leader in Australia,…
Welcoming the Spring Season the Filipino Way
HAVING four seasons in a year is an idea that is quite foreign to Filipinos who grew up in the Philippines. Back there, we only have dry (summer) and wet…
My church in her trying times
DO you trust the Lord, especially in times of crisis and uncertainty? Do you believe in His promises of healing, salvation, and new life? Can you take the risk of…
Chapter 13: How to be debt-free in 3-5 years
“ This means that most of what you are paying goes to interest alone and you may be stuck in debt for the rest of your life.” WHEN people think…
The daughter in my mind
THE apple that fell far from the tree…one I could only dream of. A perfect newshen. God’s little pencil. I would have taught her to begin each work by having a…
Enter A World Built Bolder at WORLDBEX 2019
For its 24th year, the World Building and Construction Expo, or simply WORLDBEX 2019, is setting the benchmarks higher with another groundbreaking trade presentation. Armed with the grit to usher…
Filipino adult internet users increased by six percent – SWS
A recent Social Weather Stations survey (SWS) on Wednesday, March 13, revealed that the number of adult Filipinos who use the internet rose to 47 percent last quarter, a six-point…
Rappler to face anti-dummy charge
The Pasig City prosecutor’s office has concluded its preliminary investigation on Philippine online news platform Rappler regarding its alleged violation of the country’s anti-dummy law. In 2018, the National Bureau…
PACCAL observes the international celebration of Women’s History Month (Second of three parts)
MODERN society eventually demonstrated and recognized that women’s empowerment is achievable and that women’s innate nature of significantly investing in their family and community welfare, more than men, helps maintain…
An Evening with Distinguished Filipino Women 2019: Filipina achievers inspire, challenge the community
THIS year’s distinguished Filipino women in their own very unique ways embody courage, daring and audacity,” said Consul General Claro S. Cristobal as he introduced this year’s honorees. FOR the…
Duterte: I will be firing another set of officials
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, March 13, announced he will be firing another set of government officials over corruption issues. “I will be firing another set of officials. I’m…
Palace eyes executive order to address Metro Manila water crisis
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday, March 13, said Malacañang is crafting an executive order (EO) as parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province continue to struggle with the…
Philippine National Statistician Lisa Bersales Updates Fil-Am Community in US Northeast on Civil Registration and PhilSys ID
National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Dr. Lisa Grace S. Bersales apprised the Filipino-American community in the US northeast about the recent updates on civil registration in the Philippines and…