FVR’S enduring love for Ming
When one talks about enduring love, one love song easily comes to mind and it’s Crystal Gale’s “A Long and Lasting Love.” Here are some enchanting lines of Gale’s song:…
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Legislature bans referral payments that hurt patients in recovery from addiction
Substance Use Disorder Patient Protection Act (Senate Bill 1228) will prevent patient brokering in state-licensed and certified treatment facilities SACRAMENTO – Responding to reports of fraud and abuse of patients in…
Cancer, schmancer — In California, coffee is king
by Anna B. Ibarra SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It turns out that California and the Trump administration do agree on at least one thing: Don’t mess with coffee. Trump’s hand-picked food…
Bill to help human trafficking victims heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO – The Senate unanimously approved bipartisan measure co-authored by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) that would help human trafficking victims get back on their feet. Specifically, Assembly Bill 900…
Companies cease sales of e-liquids with labeling or advertising that resembled kid-friendly foods following FDA, FTC warnings
Warning letters for products that looked like juice boxes, cookies and candy part of efforts to protect youth from dangers of nicotine and tobacco product The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
PH, Israel ink 3 agreements in landmark visit
The governments of the Philippines and the State of Israel have signed three agreements that would strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Prime…
Asian Americans in hip-hop discuss authenticity and making a cultural mark on the genre
Exploring the importance of respecting hip-hop’s uniquely racial foundation, and establishing a clear difference between cultural appreciation vs. appropriation Since the start of the new millennium, hip-hop has expanded to…
Arnold T. Gonzales, Tourism Promotions Board Officer-in-Charge, on empowering employees and officials in promoting the Philippines all over the world
MARKETING veteran Arnold T. Gonzales was chosen unanimously by the Board of Directors, chaired by Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat, as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), following…
Celebrate the Moon Festival at Pechanga Resort Casino with a 2018 Mercedes Benz giveaway and great prizes
JOIN us at Pechanga Resort Casino this September to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with our exciting “Harvest Moon Grand Drawing”. There will be 50 winners of EasyPlay and one lucky…
DOJ criticizes Harvard University over alleged discrimination of Asian Americans
Groups including Asian Americans pledge support to the Ivy League university’s affirmative action policy The U.S. Department of Justice this week came out against Harvard University’s admission practices by announcing its…
Serenata Filipina Ver. 2 goes onstage at the Ford Theatres Oct. 7
All-female headliners perform Filipino-penned songs in English and Tagalog THE historic Ford Theatres will be the venue where prominent Filipina-American singers converge for an evening of nostalgic Filipino hits and…
Should employees pay the cost of “dress code” required at work?
ALEXANDER Brown and Arik Silva worked as retail sales associates at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., a company that operates retail clothing stores throughout the United States. Brown and Silva sued…
Rescinding removal/deportation order to allow for adjustment of status
WE have all heard the popular saying, “Timing is everything.” Unfortunately, this saying often adversely applies to those persons who have found an avenue from which to obtain a green…
Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
GENERALLY, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under…
Warning: Before you hire a debt settlement company
IF you are delinquent on your debts, you may be able to avoid dealing with the bill collectors for a few months but sooner or later, you will still need…
Does rental property attract IRS audit?
NO, merely renting out your house, condo, or apartment does not attract IRS audits. But yes, there are rental items that attract IRS scrutiny: • Deducting expenses that are disproportionately…
Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente Hills holds grand opening, seeks to be No. 1 dealership in SoCal
FOR those who are eyeing to buy a Maserati or Alfa Romeo in Southern California, look no further than Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente Hills. Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente…
Find your place under the sun and shine
IN my many years of counseling and looking through people, one of the most common of all questions is this: “Where am I heading for in life?” or “What is…
The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ of the Beautiful Life celebration
There’s a lot of hype around this book-turned-movie, “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan and I can understand why. First of all, it’s a rom-com flick, plus the characters are…
Part II: Philippine Chamber Singers-LA give their all to OPM at the Walt Disney Hall
(Part II of II) “THERE’S music in the air, waving, whistling. Whispering to me, backwards, giving it a chase. And if you turn it you couldn’t even sing it. Maybe…
You seldom suffer alone
IF anyone were to tell a foreigner that the Philippines is a poor country and Filipinos can hardly afford three meals a day, he’d never believe it if he were…
Bill to increase access to ethnic studies ready for Gov. Brown’s signature
SACRAMENTO — State Assemblymember Jose Medina’s (D-Riverside) bill AB 2772, which increases access to ethnic studies education, was concurred upon on the Assembly Floor on Thursday, August 30. AB 2772…
Over past 20 years, the percentage of children with adhd nearly doubles
by Rachel Bluth The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the past 20 years, according to a…
Nietes, Palicte hold media workout at Wildcard Gym in LA
Three division world champion Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes and Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte held a workout for the media on Wednesday, August 29 at Freddie Roach’s Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles. The…
BI junks appeal against Fox’s deportation
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) denied the appeal of Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox to remain in the Philippines due to allegations that she was engaged in partisan political activities….
PH to receive the biggest share of security aid for Indo-Pacific from the US
The Philippines will be one of the nations in the Indo-Pacific region to receive the biggest share in security assistance, a U.S. State Department official said this week. The amount…
Duterte faces new ICC complaint over EJKs
Philippine Supreme Court holds oral arguments on ICC withdrawal Another complaint against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC), this time by activists and…
‘Too early’ to consider martial law extension
Despite a bombing in Sultan Kudarat that killed three people earlier this week, Malacañang said it could be “too early” to eye a martial law extension in Mindanao. Palace Spokesperson…
