Children just like you (2 of 2 parts)
“The deepest definition of youth is life as yet untouched by tragedy.” —Alfred North Whitehead (Continued from last week’s issue …) “Pay attention, Icarus. Stick close behind me and watch your…
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Trump to subvert the Constitution by terminating birthright citizenship using an executive order
ONE WEEK before the consequential midterm elections — amid the news cycle being dominated by criticisms against the massacre of 11 people in a synagogue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; the sending of…
Election rundown: Midterms 2018 edition
A barrage of texts from unknown numbers letting you know about a candidate or asking if you support a certain cause. Piles of glossy campaign ads lauding the promise of…
Cisneros campaign heats up as high profile Dems endorse the first-time candidate
Just 10 days before the midterm elections, Democratic congressional candidate for California’s 39th District Gil Cisneros made a last-ditch effort to appeal to the district’s rich Asian American constituency. On…
Barely a week after reopening, litter found on Boracay beach
Three days after its reopening, Boracay island once again faced problems as visitors flocked the world-famous destination. Piles of trash were seen along its coastline while businesses and establishments were…
Trump declares he can end birthright citizenship through executive order
AAPI leaders respond to proposal at odds with the 14th Amendment which guarantees “equal protection of the laws” UNITED States President Donald Trump on Tuesday, October 30 announced that he…
Fil-Am mail bomb suspect reportedly kept list of over 100 potential targets
Sayoc makes first court appearance Cesar Sayoc, the man suspected of sending at least 15 potentially explosive devices to high profile Democrats and Trump critics, had a list of over…
Duterte orders military takeover of Customs
President Rodrigo Duterte announced the takeover of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Sunday, October 28, days after he fired BOC officials…
PH Consulate in Sydney Promotes PH Oral Tradition to Young Fil-Australians
SYDNEY 29 October 2018 – With the aim to promote Philippine cultural heritage and tradition to the young generation of Filipino-Australians, the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney organized a presentation…
Fil-Am man federally charged in connection with bombs mailed to political figures
Suspect revealed to be half-Filipino with extensive criminal record in Florida THE U.S. Justice Department has formally charged 56-year-old Filipino-American Cesar Alteri Sayoc on Friday, October 26, after authorities arrested…
LA Arboretum unveils “Moonlight Forest,” new larger-than-life lantern displays
STARTING Friday, October 26, 2018 to January 6, 2019, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be home to “Moonlight Forest,” a dazzling evening experience of lights, art,…
Boracay now open to the public after six-month rehab
WORLD-renowned Boracay island opened its doors to visitors on Friday, October 26, six months after it closed for rehabilitation. President Rodrigo Duterte previously called the hot spot a “cesspool” due…
SWS: Majority of Filipinos believe PH heading in ‘right direction’
The majority of Filipinos have a positive outlook on the current climate in the Philippines, the Social Weather Stations’ (SWS) latest survey has revealed. Results from the September 2018 survey…
Fil-Am media ‘game changers’ share stories from their careers, inspire young Fil-Am creatives to follow their passion
When Ricky Nierva was a young boy, he loved to draw. Inspired by the cartoons he would rush home to watch as a kid, he would draw pictures on his…
Employers push for P20 wage hike instead of P344
THE Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on Wednesday, October 24, found a total of P20 increase in daily minimum wage to be the “acceptable” amount for workers to recover…
LA receives $85 million in state funds to address homelessness
LOS ANGELES became the first city in California to receive $85 million in state funds for projects aimed at reducing homelessness, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced this week. The city received…
Pres. Duterte dismisses Customs officials amid drug scandal
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, October 25 fired all commissioners and department heads of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) amid controversy that P6.8 billion worth of shabu was uncovered….
‘The Coming of Good Winds’: Their paintings and the guiding principles of Ronald Cortez, Danny Doce and Master Jessie Mariñas
“We used to be able to manage with the belief that the physical art object was the end product of art, and the process of art was everything that went…
Farmers, human rights group seek truth behind Sagay massacre
The National Federation of Sugar Workers (NFSW), labor organizations and human rights advocacy groups on Wednesday, October 24, started their joint fact-finding investigation on the massacre of nine farmers in…
Checklist: If ICE officers knock on your door
“It is important to realize that all people living in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have certain U.S. Constitutional rights.” RECENTLY, our office has noticed growing concern in the community…
Understanding the proposed public charge regulations
ON October 10, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially posted proposed changes to public charge regulations in the Federal Register. They are not final, and are open for…
Caregivers: Quiet angels with gentle hearts
IN private homes, we learn yet of another world — of quiet angels with gentle hearts that back home used to be teachers, bank tellers, office workers, civil engineers, registered…
On being healing partners of God
AND as he was leaving Jericho along with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, son of Timaeus sat at the roadside begging. On hearing that it…
Are these good times to invest in the stock market?
YES, definitely! These are the best of times to invest in the stock market. If you are not trading stocks now, you are missing the longest bull run in history….
How to obtain custody and visitation rights for unmarried dads
ESTABLISHING parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the…
Sick employee entitled to ‘reasonable accommodation’ even after lengthy absence
TRISTAN Do worked as a mechanical engineer at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Company for eight years without any issues. However, that changed when he started reporting to a new…
Senior needs Chapter 13 to protect house from creditors of a failed business
“Creditors have to pay lawyers to file the lawsuits and get the judgment and liens. They cost money as everyone knows. Trump paid his personal lawyer Cohen hundreds of thousands of…
To people who need to file bankruptcy as their only option
“Bankruptcy is never a fun thing to do or just an easy way out for people who simply want to run away from their obligations. The fact is that most…