The New Face of F&C Jewelry: Bea Alonzo
Determined, independent and passionate. The country’s brightest star Bea Alonzo continues to be an inspiration to women all across the country – not only for her impressive talent but her gracious heart. She’s a proud and empowered Filipino who fully embodies the ideals of a modern woman. And this is why she’s so fitting to…
Duterte warns cops with illegal activities: I will make you my ‘project’
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte in a speech on Tuesday, July 31 strongly warned the members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to refrain from engaging in illegal activities. “Huwag kayong pumasok diyan sa droga, ‘yang mga murder-for-hire, kasi ipa-project ko rin kayo (Don’t get involved in illegal drugs or murder-for-hire because I will make you my…
US jury indicts Napoles, kin for domestic, int’l money laundering
A UNITED States federal grand jury this week charged Janet Lim-Napoles and five of her family members for allegedly transferring around $20 million U.S. dollars to purchase real-estate properties, luxury vehicles, and business shares. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California indicted Janet Lim-Napoles; her children Jo Christine, 34, James Christopher, 33,…
Oxygen, dandruff, female tampons and other facts
WHERE does oxygen come from? Oxygen, which makes up about 20 percent of the air we breathe in, is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas, that is essential for the production of energy and, therefore, to life. Its main source is from living green plants. The ambient air we inhale is absorbed by the lungs that…
For many college students, hunger can ‘make it hard to focus in class’
by Michelle Andrews As students enter college this fall, many will hunger for more than knowledge. Up to half of college students report that they were either not getting enough to eat or were worried about it, according to published studies. “Food insecurity,” as it’s called, is most prevalent at community colleges, but it’s common at…
Good news: USCIS to postpone implementation of NTA memo
IN previous articles, I wrote about a recent USCIS policy memorandum (PM), where USCIS would start issuing notices to appear (NTA) if USCIS denied certain immigration benefits (such as extension of status, change of status, adjustment of status, family petition, employment – based petition, etc.) and, as a result of the denial, the person is…
Calif. firefighters endorse Prop. 8, say it will improve dialysis patient care, protect taxpayers
Clinics’ inadequate staffing, patient care strains 911 system LOS ANGELES – California’s largest union of firefighters endorsed a statewide ballot initiative, contending it will improve patient care for people with kidney failure, decrease pressure on the 911 emergency response system and spare taxpayers from picking up the tab for dialysis clinics that fail to invest…
Aquino shares the blame in impunity – Palace
MALACANANG responded to former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s criticism saying that he shares the blame in the culture of impunity for his failure in addressing media killings during his term. “I wish he did more also in protecting human life,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said. This was after Aquino on Monday, July 30, publicly…
Palace entrusts Tulfo’s refusal to return 60-M to ‘legal process’
MALACAÑANG said on Monday, July 30, that it will let the legal process run on the controversy involving radio personalities Ben and Raffy Tulfo and former Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo in connection with the P60 million worth of government paid advertisements aired on the People’s Television Network (PTV). Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque…
Trump reaffirms possible government shutdown, calling it ‘small price to pay’ for border security
President Donald Trump made clear on Tuesday, July 31, that he’s serious about shutting down the government if Congress fails to pass new immigration and border security measures like border wall funding. Trump sounded off the likelihood of a government shutdown at least twice since the weekend, starting with a tweet on Sunday, July 29,…
Palace to lawmakers: No harm in sponsoring TRAIN 2
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday, July 30, told lawmakers that the second version of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) will not impose new taxes. “TRAIN 2 is different so there is no need to be afraid,” Roque said. Roque said that senators running this upcoming election might not want to be linked…
‘Medicare for All’ would save America $2 trillion over 10 years while covering everybody
The TRUTH really has a way of revealing itself, and in many times, those who intend to undermine it become instrumental in actually putting the spotlight on what the public needs to know. In this case, I am talking about the clamor of most Americans to have “Medicare for All,” pushed by former presidential candidate…
Exclusion of gain from sale of home
YOU may exclude from gross income gain from sale of principal residence under Internal Revenue Code Section 121. 1. You may be able to exclude gain of $250,000 or $500,000 if you are married filing a joint return. 2. To be eligible for the bigger $500,000 exclusion for joint filers, must meet the three requirement:…
The bucket list: Become your own style icon
(Tenth of a series) “… As within, so without…” —Hermes Trismegistus WHILE appearances may deceive, more often than not, what you are is reflected on the outside. Becoming your own style icon does not mean maxing out your credit cards just to follow the latest fashion trends. Don’t do it. It’s a fool’s errand. You…
Is bankruptcy right for you?
“Are you facing foreclosure and want to save your home? Chapter 13 will stop the foreclosure on its tracks and allow you five years to pay off the default while protecting your house from foreclosure. If you owe credit cards and other unsecured debts like medical bills, Chapter 13 may even allow you to have…
Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse refuse to sign?
”When you file a divorce petition, you have to serve your spouse with the summons and petition.” THERE seems to be a misconception in the general public that you can only obtain a divorce in California if your spouse will sign the divorce papers. I get this question a lot from our family law clients. The…
Performance artist Jasmine Orpilla and choreographer Peter de Guzman merge traditional Filipino dance and contemporary Western styles in new production in downtown LA
“THEY are afraid, my brother…They are afraid of our mighty fists, my brother…They are afraid of the magnificence of our works, my brother…They are even afraid of our songs of love, my brother.” This is the final stanza of Filipino Carlos Bulosan’s poem “Song for Chris Mensalvas’ Birthday,” which provided the inspiration for a new…
Cheese & Charcuterie Buffet At Makati Diamond Residences
From July 27 to September 28, 2018, visit Alfred at Makati Diamond Residences every Friday, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, for the Cheese & Charcuterie Buffet. Indulge in bite sized delights from our grazing menu selection of assorted appetizers, cold cuts, cheese, and a heavier fare of U.S. Beef Belly and Paella. Take generous…
Rainy Day Stay at Makati Diamond Residences
Check-in at the best city address and chase away the rainy day blues. Soak up some culture with a free visit to Ayala Museum, take pleasure in a little retail therapy at Greenbelt, and relax at the indoor lap pool or the spa. Enjoy bed weather days at a 41sqm Studio for ₱6,500 net per…
Checklist – If immigration officers (ICE) knock on your door
“ An ICE deportation warrant is not the same as a search warrant. If this is the only document they have, they cannot legally come inside unless you verbally agree to let them in.” RECENTLY, our office has noticed growing concern in the community about the possibility of immigration (ICE) agents unexpectedly knocking on the…
Are employees with work visas protected from wage theft?
“AVisa workers come to work in the U.S. hoping to better their lives and their families’. They work hard, and are less likely to complain about substandard working conditions. There are employers who exploit this situation for profit.” Q: I AM a Filipino worker petitioned by my U.S. employer to work as part of its…
Disclosure and characterization of overseas assets in divorce
“For the same reason, the parties to a divorce case is required to disclose all property, separate and community, including those outside the state.” IN a divorce proceeding, people sometimes have a misconception that the only assets or properties that have to disclose assets and properties situated in California. Even worst, sometimes parties even think…
On traveling and shattering “borders”
“BORDERS? I have never seen one. But I have heard they exist in the minds of some people,” Thor Heyerdahl, the famous Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer, once said. Heyerdahl is known for his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km (5,000 mi) across the Pacific in a hand-built raft (balsa) from South…
How does IRS score your tax returns for audit?
E-Filed Returns: • Electronic data are transmitted to a centralized Submission Processing Center. • Tax preparation software assigns a unique 14-digit Declaration Control Number to each return. • A unique Filing Location Code shown as the first two digits distinguishes returns as e-filed. • An Electronic Management System provides format data verification, data translation, and…
If you have debt problems, where did they come from?
I WAS counseling someone the other day in my office. He looked shocked and confused as we sorted through all the credit card statements on my desk and added up how much he owed. $65,000! That’s how much the statements said he owed! How could this be? He said he remembered paying a lot of…
Kevin Belingon Dominates Martin Nguyen To Win One Interim Bantamweight World Championship
27 July 2018 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), electrified the packed Mall of Asia Arena with another evening of authentic world-class martial arts action. The state-of-the-art showground played host to ONE: REIGN OF KINGS, featuring the absolute best in local and international martial arts talent….