Medical pearls
Losing weight on a diet that is high in fat is dangerous for overall health. The risk of coronary heart disease has been found to increase significantly among those individuals…
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Star for All Seasons and Cong. Vilma Santos-Recto heads the list of November birthday celebrants
STAR for All Seasons and Congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto heads the list of prominent personalities who will be celebrating their birthdays this month of November. She will turn another year on…
Criminal convictions and immigration law
WHAT makes a non-citizen deportable? An alien or non-citizen, including a lawful permanent resident (“green card” holder) is deportable for having a conviction relating to controlled substances. Title 8 U.S.C….
Getting to know the LA River: What it is, what it does and how it’s changing
Most people recognize Los Angeles River as the set of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. In 1978’s “Grease,” John Travolta competed against a rival greaser in a heated drag…
DOT trains 2,100 frontliners for Boracay reopening
BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN, PHILIPPINES-The Department of Tourism (DOT) facilitated the training of some 2,100 tourism front line workers in anticipation of Boracay Island’s soft opening on October 26. “Since the…
Who you will vote for is a reflection of your values — and your children are watching
IT’S LESS than two weeks before the consequential midterm elections and already, the fiery and toxic battle for your votes have already been revealing the true color of the candidates,…
Children just like you (1 of 2 parts)
“The deepest definition of youth is life as yet untouched by tragedy.” —Alfred North Whitehead (HERE’S an abbreviated version of a fascinating story from Greek mythology. This is a redux.) Long…
What’s new: Tax cuts and jobs act (Part 4)
• YOU may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes unless tax owed is less than $1,000 upon filing of the tax return or you do not owe any taxes in…
Reported hate crimes in LA County increase for 4th straight year, survey says
Crimes against AAPIs are relatively low, but county cites underreporting as a “serious” factor Last week, the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission (LACCHR) released its Annual Report on Hate Crime, a…
Why I am a Republican and why Filipinos should vote for Republicans
By Emmanuel Samonte Tipon, Esq. Republicans have treated Filipinos better than the Democrats. After the Spanish American War, President William McKinley, a Republican, decided to take the Philippines instead of…
Immigrants built this country
By Gil Cisneros For centuries, the United States of America has been a shining beacon of freedom and hope for millions of people around the world. Immigrants have come to…
Fil-Am woman in Orange County killed after large tree falls on vehicle
A 34-year-old Filipina-American passed away Monday morning, October 15, after she was trapped in a vehicle that was hit by a large tree. Dennet Bermas from Tustin, California was identified…
California deadline to register to vote in midterm election on Oct. 22
ELIGIBLE voters in California who want to vote in the upcoming midterm election on November 6 have until Monday, October 22 to register. To do so, one can fill out…
The life force that surrounds you — the aura
(Part II of III) AS a recap of my last column introducing the aura, let me summarize salient points before we dig deeper into the subject matter. The aura is…
LA County Library offers free flu shot clinics at 19 libraries this fall
In partnership with LA County Department of Public Health, clinics will be held October 19 through November 14 Flu season is here. To help you stay healthy, LA County Library…
CDC warns parents of a polio-like disease that’s spreading among children
A POLIO-LIKE “mystery” disease has been rapidly spreading across the country, with most cases affecting children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said this week. Although rare, acute…
What to do when the stock market dives
Last week’s sell off inspired me to write today’s article to caution you when stock markets dive. When stock prices drop, one’s first reaction is to sell. That’s the worst…
World Bank reveals 3 billion people struggle for basic needs
The World Bank stated in its “Piecing Together the Poverty Puzzle“ report issued on Wednesday, October 17, that nearly half of the world’s population is struggling to meet their basic…
Seniors with $40K credit cards seek Chapter 7 relief
THE clients are young seniors at 62. The husband took an early retirement as he has a serious illness. Two years ago, the husband was diagnosed with stage 3 leukemia….
Yes, you’re paid overtime, but is it computed correctly?
(Bonuses and shift differential pay can increase overtime rates) “Under California law, overtime pay is computed on the basis of the employee’s “regular rate” of pay. If the employee receives…
E-2 Treaty Investor visa allows for stay in US along with family
DEAR Attorney Tan, I would like to know if there is any way for my family and I to stay in the U.S. if I invest in a U.S. business….
K-1 visa: Fiance visa to marry US citizen
“A K-1 visa allows a foreign national to come to the United States to marry a United States citizen. The K-1 visa is valid for ninety (90) days after entry…
On our humble service to God
“If Jesus, the Son of God, was hated and killed, what excuses do we have, mere human beings, from not also being mocked, attacked, belittled, and put on the cross…
Should you hire a debt settlement company and avoid bankruptcy?
“Remember that a debt settlement company cannot legally represent you if you are sued and thus, they cannot protect your legal rights. Also keep in mind that some creditors will…
Cry of courage, fundraising in the Fil-Am community
FUNDRAISING is not a game, nor is it a social commentary or a religious revelation. It is not the breeding ground for the trite and the shallow. Those who say…
Abraham Ferrer: Using art to influence culture and building communities
“WHICHEVER way they choose, an observer must apply some skills of their own to the experience, just as the artist must apply their skills and experience to creating the work…
You want to steer the country in the right direction? Then no excuses. Vote in the November midterm elections
IF you are sick, tired and exasperated with the current political climate, concerned about where the country is heading to with the kind of leadership we have in the national…
Health care tops guns, economy as voters’ top issue
By Phil Galewitz HEALTH care has emerged as the top issue for voters headed into the midterm elections, but fewer than half of them say they are hearing a lot…