Philippine senators open to legalizing medical marijuana
Senators Grace Poe and Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday, December 4, said they were open to legalizing medical marijuana in the Philippines. Poe cited cases of marijuana being used for medical…
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Robredo tells lawmakers: Focus on lowering prices, not Charter change
Vice President Leni Robredo urged the House of Representatives to find ways to bring down prices and give more jobs to Filipinos rather than change the Constitution. “Imbes na maghain ng…
Palace: ‘Everybody is entitled to a joke’
Malacañang defended President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, December 4, stating that the leader can make jokes in public speeches just like everyone else. “Everybody is entitled to a joke,” Presidential…
A note of gratitude
I would like to thank everyone who came, and those who supported the recently concluded Beautiful Life Celebration 2018 last October 6th at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, California. The show’s amazing performances and…
California divorce with a twist: The military spouse
SAN DIEGO is “military town” and Navy and Marine Corps families abound, as well as retirees from different branches of our military. The military life is a test of resilience…
What do ‘Dates for Filing’ and ‘Application Filing Dates’ mean on the monthly Visa Bulletin?
SINCE October 2015, the monthly Visa Bulletin (priority dates) was revised, adding a new column or chart called the “Application Filing Dates or “Dates for Filing.” (There is also a…
Depression and suicide
Depression is a most significant risk factor in suicide. In today’s busy, impatient, materialistic, and fast-paced society, people are subjected to various stressors in life everyday. Encumbered by their personal…
Own a Piece of Japan: Elevate Your Lifestyle at The Seasons Residences
Federal Land partners with Nomura Real Estate Development and Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. to build The Seasons Residences and first Mitsukoshi Mall in the country Japan is known to be a…
You have not filed your income tax returns for years?
YOU have not filed your income tax returns for the current year and previous years because: 1) you decided you are not required to file? 2) You are a victim…
A Christmas Story: The Innkeeper’s Untold Tale
“As he told the story of that wondrous night to Luke, Joshua carefully removed himself from the narrative. It was to be between him and God alone” JOSHUA was excited…
Fil-Am lawyer George Conway leads conservative and libertarian lawyers to call out Trump’s attack on the rule of law
SPECIAL COUNSEL Robert Mueller may now be in the stage of putting the pieces of the Russia probe evidence together and with this, President Donald Trump has gone ballistic in…
‘Physically impossible’ to sign 2019 budget by December 15 – Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday, December 3, said that it is not physically possible to approve the P3.757-trillion budget for 2019 by mid-December due to time constraints. “Not…
Duterte rules out pardon for cops in Kian delos Santos slay
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, December 3, said he will not pardon the 3 policemen convicted of murdering Caloocan teenager Kian delos Santos. When asked by reporters if a pardon…
Medicare cuts payments to nursing homes whose patients keep ending up in hospital
by Jordan Rau The federal government has taken a new step to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions of nursing home patients by lowering a year’s worth of payments to 778 California…
Pentagon to allow green card holders to attend recruit training following court order
Philippines makes up largest number of green card holders in US THE Pentagon will be sending backlogs of green card holders in the military services to basic recruit training in order…
Fil-Am Air Force veteran claims Starbucks barista wrote a racist name on order
Starbucks issues apology after customer complains to corporate office A STARBUCKS location in Vacaville, California has apologized to a Filipino-American customer after a barista wrote down a stereotypically Asian name…
Sandiganbayan allows Imelda Marcos to post bail due to ‘old age’, like Enrile
The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Monday, December 3, granted a post-conviction bail to Ilocos Norte Second District Representative Imelda Marcos due to her advanced age and health conditions, a decision…
Palace praises gov’t anti-crime drive, disregards survey results
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Saturday, December 1, claimed that the government has made “significant strides” in its campaign against criminality even though results of the Social Weather Station (SWS)…
Duterte ‘jokes’ about cannabis use to keep up with grueling schedule
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, December 3, said he uses marijuana to stay awake and keep up with the tight schedules along with the other heads of states. “It’s a…
Military seeks 1-year martial law extension
Armed Forces Chief Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday, December 3, announced the military is set to recommend another year of martial law in Mindanao. He cited the need to…
Malacañang: Duterte’s ‘death squad’ idea doesn’t violate due process
President reveals plans to form unit to counter NPAs Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to establish an armed civilian unit to counter communist rebels would not violate due process, Malacañang…
Borderline shooting victim Alaina Housley laid to rest, honored at memorial
The Fil-Am Regents scholar was the youngest of the 12 victims Family, friends and classmates of Borderline Bar shooting victim Alaina Housley mourned her passing on Wednesday, Nov. 28 in…
After terribly deadly flu season, California aims to track deaths more closely
by Harriet Blair Rowan California’s Department of Public Health says the flu killed 329 people under age 65 in the last flu season, from October 2017 to August 2018. But…
Number of unauthorized immigrants in US reaches historic low, study says
A REPORT from the Pew Research Center released this week found that the number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States has fallen to the lowest level in more than…
Monet Salon moves to a new location
THIS winter, something merry and bright has opened up in Arleta! The salon that has brought you 20+ years of expert hair services in Panorama City has now moved to…
Advent: An invitation to a deeper communion with God
it’s Advent season — a period of preparation for two “comings”! First, we’re preparing for the coming of Christmas, the celebration of God becoming incarnate in His Son, Jesus Christ….
Understanding spirits (Part II of II)
AFTER identifying the types of spirits and why they manifest, now let us learn how to protect ourselves properly from energies we can’t see. But before we learn the basics…