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…
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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…
Duterte impersonator turns heads at Hong Kong church
Heads were turned on Sunday, February 2 when a Rodrigo Duterte impersonator walked into a Hong Kong church frequented by many of the city’s Filipino community members during a mass…
President Trump’s State of the Union address: A historical primer
AS OF PRESS TIME, President Donald Trump addressed the American people on Tuesday night, February 5 through the State of the Union (SOTU) address, which was originally scheduled for January…
Study: Filipinos spend 10 hours a day online, the most in the world
Philippines also tops most time spent on social media A new report revealed that people in the Philippines spent more time on the internet than any other country in the…
CES 2019 In Review
CES 2019 brought the tech world together in Las Vegas to see and experience groundbreaking technology, share ideas, and network. Give your audience a deeper look at the show that…
The Future of Health: Digital Health at CES 2019
New tools to help fight problems that plague communities are on display at CES 2019. Digital health is addressing real-world issues like opioid dependence, mental illness, chronic disease and how…
After Thoughts to the Solo Exhibition of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang
By Kang Wen Recently. The solo art exhibition of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang was held at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center of the Department of Culture of Thailand. Dr. Yuhua…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) at CES 2019
Personalized technologies and data customized services help with enhanced decision making, recommendations and automated choices.
Solo Exhibition of International First-Class Artist Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang Astounded the World
(San Francisco) The solo art exhibition of the Honorary Lifetime Director of the International Art Museum of America caused a sensation in Thailand! The exhibition of the international first-class artist…
Cities In Sync: Smart Cities at CES 2019
At CES 2019, companies are showing off how a connected ecosystem of technology allows for data-enabled decisions to keep infrastructure resilient and solve public problems, creating smarter cities
ProTECHtion – Resilience at CES 2019
Resilience technologies are helping countries and municipalities prepare for natural disasters and public emergencies. In more than 5,000 square feet of space at CES 2019, companies are showing innovations to…
Keynotes at CES 2019
Corporate keynotes at CES 2019 include global industry leaders offering their company’s perspective on the future of tech as well as visionary executives and influencers representing an array of viewpoints…
