Vanessa Hudgens takes on ‘larger than life’ Maureen in ‘Rent: Live!’ on Fox
Filipina-American actress Vanessa Hudgens will play Maureen in the Broadway musical ‘Rent: Live!’ on Fox on Sunday, January 27. The musical, which opened in 1996, follows a diverse group of…
California divorce, domestic violence, and US immigration laws
CALIFORNIA Divorce – “No Fault.” California is a no-fault divorce state. A party filing for divorce does not need the consent of the other in order to file a Petition…
Will there be an amnesty?
THERE are over 11 million undocumented aliens living in the U.S. There are caravans of thousands of people coming up from Central America, planning to apply for asylum. If they…
The bucket list: Pamper yourself with a massage (Fourth of a series)
”I have a massage when I want to relax. I love being pampered. I love island massages when you’re outside in the fresh air.” —Angie Stone Select a handful of those things in your…
Marc dela Cruz becomes first Filipino to play Hamilton on Broadway
Marc dela Cruz on Saturday, January 19, made his debut as Alexander Hamilton in the Broadway musical “Hamilton.” Dela Cruz is of Filipino-Japanese descent and born in Hawaii. He is…
PH may appeal US ban on Filipino workers
Following an announcement by the U.S. last week that imposed a one-year ban on new Filipino migrant workers starting this year, the Philippines said that it may ask the U.S….
Pacquiao ‘fine’ despite eye injury after win vs. Broner
MANNY Pacquiao’s camp on Monday, January 21, assured the public that the veteran boxer “is fine” after acquiring a reported career-threatening eye injury following his win against Adrien Broner on…
Democrats reject Trump’s proposal of temporary protection for immigrants, call it a ‘non-starter’
As the government shutdown entered its 32nd day on Tuesday, January 22 — the longest its ever been in U.S. history — President Donald Trump’s most recent proposal to offer…
Teachers union, school district reach tentative agreement to end six-day strike
After six days, the Los Angeles teachers union and school district have reached a tentative agreement that could end the city’s first teachers’ strike in 30 years. The United Teachers…
Professional organizer Jiliane Patriarca believes there’s a system for less clutter and more control
Getting your space in order IT always happens — new year, new goals in trying to build our lives in order. Whether it’s financial, health or simply cleaning house; we…
LA County leaders offer “oasis of support” to immigrants in the Trump era
Amid the ongoing national conflict regarding immigration policy, Los Angeles County has vowed to protect immigrants rights by expanding legal resources, providing medical care and maintaining access to other public…
PH House committee okays lowered age of criminal liability
THE Philippines House of Representatives justice committee approved a bill lowering the minimum age of criminal liability from 15 to 9 years old on Monday, January 21, to protect “children…
The bucket list
Pamper yourself with a massage (4th of a series) ”I have a massage when I want to relax. I love being pampered. I love island massages when you’re outside in…
Dear Filipinos in America: What is the heart and soul of America to you?
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Day is one federal holiday in America that invites us immigrants to this great nation to introspect on something so profound I do not know if…
Solo Exhibition of International Art Master Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang at the Contemporary Art Center, January 23-27
[World News Thailand] The artistic accomplishment of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang has been acclaimed by Professor Stephen Farthing, an art scholar of world authority; who remarked that “Dr. Wang’s paintings…
DOT statement on WOW Pilipinas Partylist
This is to inform the public that the Department of Tourism (DOT) is not in any way related or affiliated with WOW Pilipinas Partylist. This clarification is issued in light of…
Pacquiao vs. Broner weight-in results
Boxers Manny Pacquiao and Adrien “The Problem” Broner had their weigh-ins on Friday afternoon, January 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, a day before they face off on Saturday,…
Fil-Am commissioner resigns from LA Board of Public Works after being named in FBI warrant
THE first Filipino-American paid commissioner for the city of Los Angeles has “voluntarily resigned” from his post on Friday, January 18, after being named in a federal search warrant. Joel…
Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
DEAR Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my…
Employer’s attorney who reported undocumented worker to ICE maybe liable for retaliation
“ Arias came to know of these plans. Fearing that he would be deported and separated from his family, Arias suffered anxiety and emotional distress. One month before trial, Arias…
Prospective client refuses to face reality of debt problems
“ There are clients like this who are headstrong in the wrong way and insist on their own kind of justice that has no basis in reality. They’re living in…
Mary of humanity, Mary of the poor
SHOWING a deep concern for the newly married couple in Cana, Mary told Jesus, “They have no wine.” Jesus responded, “Woman, how does your concern affect me. My hour has not…
Positive energies beget positive energies
“Having such a dark and negative aura, we tend to magnet negative energies too. This is when businesses experience failures, plans get delayed, and disharmony and blessings get blocked from…
For Pacquiao, boxing is a triumph of the spirit
LAS VEGAS — Everything about this city is preposterous — the smell and the hustle inside MGM Grand, included. From the weigh-in, it gives you a heady feeling of being…
Truth in an ecosystem of free will and moral responsibility
(Part II of III series) “Truth entices us there on the frontier between fact and interpretation, and we strive for honesty in representing what is entrusted to us. We combine…
America’s ‘Wailing Wall’
In Washington D.C. and wherever in the U.S. federal employees proliferate, there is a lot of weeping and wailing over a wall. This is not Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall. It is…
Report: Trump directed fixer Michael Cohen to lie under oath to Congress about negotiations to build Trump Tower in Moscow
BUZZFEED News reported on Friday, January 18 that President Donald Trump personally directed his long-time personal attorney/fixer Michael Cohen to lie to Congress under oath during the hearing about negotiations…