Filipina reporter Maria Ressa lands TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’ cover
ON Tuesday, Dec. 11, TIME Magazine has released its yearly “Person of the Year” issue, and the magazine has chosen “The Guardians” — journalists who have been persecuted for their…
Filipina-American newcomer H.E.R. nabs 5 Grammy noms, including Album of the Year
THE Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 61st Grammy Awards and 21-year-old R&B singer Gabi Wilson — known by her stage name H.E.R. — received five nominations, including Album…
Feed2Succeed: How three high school students found a way to feed young students in the Philippines
“I think that LA can kind of be like a bubble sometimes. We don’t really realize how the world is,” said Caroline Raquel, a Filipina-American junior at the University of…
An overview of the T Visa for trafficking victims
IN this week’s column, we will address T nonimmigrant status, commonly known as the “T Visa.” This temporary immigration status may be available to human trafficking victims who are willing…
Taking the time to just be this Christmas
“…Lose the remote control. Break free of your electronic leashes for a little while. Take the time to just be yourself…” IT’S that time of year again. And every year, whether we like…
Comelec sets longer voting hours for 2019 elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended the period of casting votes for the May 13, 2019 elections by an hour, making it end at 6 p.m. instead of the…
Sorry President Trump: Journalists you call “Enemy of the People” and Special Counsel Robert Mueller beat you in TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s response to reporters last November when asked about who should be Person of the Year: “Trump…I can’t imagine anybody else other than Trump, can you imagine anybody…
Palace to continue anti-crime drive amid flak from critics
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, December 9, promised to continue his campaign against illegal drugs, crime, corruption, terrorism and insurgency campaign despite being labeled as the “biggest threat to…
House OKs expanded VAWC bill
The House of Representatives on Monday, December 10, approved on third and final reading the Expanded Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (E-VAWC), a measure that criminalizes electronic violence and…
Need health insurance? The deadline is Dec. 15
The woman arrived at the University of South Florida’s navigator office in Tampa a few weeks ago with a 40-page document describing a short-term health insurance plan she was considering….
Sandiganbayan sets 2019 trial for Enrile plunder case
THE plunder trial of former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile for allegedly receiving P172.8 million in kickbacks from projects funded by his office’s pork barrel will finally start in 2019 by…
Duterte warns 2019 poll bets: ‘Do not intimidate, let them choose who they want’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, December 10, warned all candidates for the 2019 midterm elections not to intimidate Filipino voters into voting for them or their allies regardless of…
Duterte urges martial law extension until end of 2019
PHIlIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte urged the two legislative chambers — the Senate and the House of Representatives — to extend martial law in Mindanao until the end of 2019. In…
Fil-Am restaurants Ma’am Sir, LASA make LA Times’ ‘101 Restaurants We Love’ list
AS the end of 2018 approaches, expect to see a lot of ‘best of’ lists. One such roundup that Angelenos, in particular, look forward to is the Los Angeles Times’…
FilVetREP’s Jon Melegrito wins AARP Asian American & Pacific Islander Hero Award
AARP celebrated its 2018 Asian American & Pacific Islander Hero Award winner Jon Melegrito of Kensington, Maryland for his volunteer work with the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP)…
Mueller filings reveal Trump associates lied and conspired to mislead and obstruct Russian investigation
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s train has been getting all the more derailed by the events of the recent week, and based on what has been happening under his leadership in the…
Fostering Filipino children & the ‘bayanihan’ spirit
“When I think of 600 to 800 abused and neglected foster kids of Asian descent who need a home that meets their culture, that’s a lot of kids that need…
Rescinding removal/ deportation order to allow for adjustment of status
“A motion to reopen the removal/deportation proceedings and rescind the removal/deportation order can be filed in Immigration Court.If the motion to reopen the proceedings and rescind the removal/deportation order is successful,…
How will filing bankruptcy change your life?
“While bankruptcy is not for everyone, millions upon millions of people who have no way of getting out of debt have found it to be the BEST thing that they ever…
What to do if asked to sign a separation or release document at termination
“A severance pay is usually calculated according to a specific formula, often based on the employee’s length of service. An employee may try to negotiate for more severance pay than…
Senior wants Chapter 7 to discharge $30K in credit cards
“ Look at the picture of the Indonesian guy who is the oldest man alive at 145. I mean what can you do at 145? You’re practically a cadaver and…
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…
10 tips to celebrate Advent and Christmas
ADVENT is a time of waiting for the celebration of Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. And as I wrote last week, it’s also a time of waiting…
Warren Buffett’s 10 investing basics (Part 2 of 4)
(THIS is a continuation of Part 1 from last week’s weekend edition of Asian Journal) Multi-billionaire Warren Buffett lives simply and adheres to basic but savvy investment principles. 6. Buy…
Pete and Baby Cruz: Together in ‘business and pleasure’
IF I could name a few people who I look up to in terms of how they live their lives, I’d probably include this couple I have known for 10…
The melancholia of a 107-year-old lady
I sympathize with her lonely soul. She ruminates. She dreams. She remembers. The true essential self is ageless, even if the body and its surroundings wail that you’re old. She…
Fil-Am individuals and organizations among awardees honored by Duterte
OVERSEAS Filipinos and organizations were recognized by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in a ceremony on Wednesday, December 5 at Malacañang Palace. Called the Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations…
