Trump highlights health agenda with vow to lower ‘unfair’ drug prices
by Julie Rovner and Ana B. Ibarra IT was not the centerpiece, but health was a persistent theme in President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address at the Capitol on Tuesday…
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Rappler chief Maria Ressa faces additional ‘cyber libel’ lawsuit
FILIPINA journalist Maria Ressa, founder of Philippine-based news site Rappler, has been hit with a new “cyber libel” lawsuit this week, in what human rights groups say is another move…
US open to ‘useful’ adjustments in Mutual Defense Treaty with PH
The United States government is open to any “useful” adjustments to the U.S.-Philippines 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim announced on Thursday, February 7. …
Measles outbreak spreads across PH
Death toll reaches 72 OVER 70 people have died from measles, the Philippines’ Department of Health said on Friday, February 8, a few days after it declared a nationwide outbreak…
Second BOL elections successful despite Lanao bombings – Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) declared on Wednesday, February 6, that the second leg of plebiscite for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in Mindanao was successful despite the bombings in…
Justice department indicts Rappler for cyber libel
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday, February 6, released the decision indicting Rappler Incorporated, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and executive editor Maria Ressa, and former researcher Reynaldo Santos…
PH House recalls death penalty for illegal drugs during parties
THE Philippines’ House of Representatives withdrew its approval of the reimposed death penalty for convicted offenders found in possession of illegal drugs during parties, social gatherings and meetings on Wednesday,…
BI: No blue collar jobs for foreigners in PH
The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday, February 6, that the government will no longer issue work permits to foreign nationals who want to be employed as construction…
Top-level US officials to review US-PH defense treaty
Department of National Defense (DND) Chief Delfin Lorenzana announced on Monday, February 4 that a high-ranking panel of United States officials will review the U.S.-Philippines 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT)….
PH health department: 55 children dead in Metro Manila measles outbreak
The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) announced that 55 children have died due to the measles outbreak in the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, February 6. DOH Secretary Francisco…
‘Journey for Justice,’ first book about Larry Itliong, kicks off national tour
When you think of the Delano Grape Strike, who are the key figures who immediately come to mind? Largely missing from history and school textbooks is the name of the…
Keeping up with immigration news
CHANGES in the selection process of H-1B petitions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this January 2019 “a final rule amending regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those that…
The value of being legal and legal services
SOME people who are in the U.S. with immigration problems/issues, such as being out of status, in deportation/removal, or they are outside the U.S. hoping to immigrate one day, are…
Norovirus can kill
The Norovirus outbreak that sickened 277 on board the Oasis of the Seas of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines forced the 7-day Caribbean cruise to return prematurely to Port Canaveral…
Filipino trio TNT Boys earn praise from judges on ‘The World’s Best’
The TNT Boys brought pride to the Philippines once again when the group returned to the American stage and earned praise on the CBS show, “The World’s Best.” The trio,…
Homesick Miss Universe looks forward to her grand homecoming this month
BEFORE going to the Philippines for her big homecoming, Miss Universe Catriona Gray spent an unusually warm winter afternoon with fellow Filipinos for a meet and greet at the Philippine…
Getting to know H.E.R., the Fil-Am R&B singer nominated for 5 Grammys
The Grammy-nominated R&B sensation H.E.R. discusses Filipina heritage, inherent passion for music and why she remains largely anonymous WHEN R&B singer and songwriter H.E.R. stepped onto the B.E.T. Awards stage…
Duty Free Philippines welcomes the Year of the Pig
Manila, Philippines – Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) hosted its 18th annual Chinese New Year celebration at the Duty Free Luxe in Pasay City today. DFPC Chief Operating Officer (COO)…
Velasco, FVR Family Biographer, Honored By Rotary International
The Rotary Golden Wheel Awards Foundation and the Government of Quezon City honored the other night 12 eminent non Rotarians led by PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde and Kapuso actor Dingdong…
Super Cool Tech: The Best of CES 2019
CES 2019 is a wrap. But, the technology that dazzled throughout the week continues to generate buzz and excitement about the future. See the best-of-the-best from this year’s show.
A day in the life of a Filipino foster child in SoCal
DID you know that among Asian foster care children in Los Angeles, Filipino foster children make up the highest count? My objective is to share more with our local Filipino…
The bucket list: The world is your oyster – Go travel (6th of a series)
”The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”— Marcel Proust [Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have…
Putative spouse status as a defense to a petition for nullity of marriage
ALL property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in California is community property. Family Code 760. However, there are situations in…