U Visa and its basic requirements
IN today’s column, we will address U nonimmigrant status, commonly known as the “U visa.” This temporary immigration status may be available to a domestic violence victim who is not…
Filipino survivors of human labor trafficking bring “Employers” to justice
EARLY this month, state and local law enforcement arrested employers who were operating adult residential and child care facilities in the Bay Area. The employers were charged with human trafficking…
What are the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy?
LET’S assume that you have incurred too much debt. What do I mean by too much debt? By this I mean that you are now a slave to creditors because…
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…
Five ways internet and social media presence can affect your divorce case
INTERNET and social media has become a way of life these days. Almost everyone these day have Facebook, Instagram, Tweeter, etc. as part of their daily lives. These media are…
Two priests and their long years of selfless and “big” service
ON World Youth Day in 2014, Pope Francis challenged young people with this message: “Do you really want to be happy? In an age when we are constantly being tempted…
3 reasons why filing bankruptcy might make sense for your situation
NO one ever likes to talk about bankruptcy. However, it’s simply a fact of life. Things happen. Whether it’s losing your job, going through a divorce, having huge medical bills…
What do you bring to an IRS audit?
THE IRS will tell you what records to bring to an audit. The requested documents varies based on your situation. They will need support for income that you report and…
Filipina environmental defender Joan Carling earns ‘champion of the earth’ title
For years, the United Nations awards people from around the globe with the title “champion of the earth.” The said title is considered the institution’s highest environmental honor as it…
Carlo Cruz relishes his Goyo experience
New York based actor Carlo Cruz was still based in Manila late 2012 when he auditioned for Heneral Luna. He didn’t get a call back. He moved to New York…
POLO-WDC gathers Filipino local hires, HSWs at DC town hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Washington DC (POLO-WDC), through the leadership of Labor Attaché Angela Librado-Trinidad, organized a town hall meeting and fellowship event for Filipino nationals…
Governor signs bill expanding dual language immersion programs
SACRAMENTO – AB 2514, authored by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond), supports the creation and expansion of dual language immersion programs in schools. The bill passed out of both legislative houses…
Price surges major concern among Filipinos, says poll
MAJORITY of Filipinos want the current administration to immediately address rising prices of basic goods and services. The figures from the September 2018 Ulat ng Bayan revealed that 63 percent…
Fil-Am footballer wins ‘Big Brother’
FILIPINO-American footballer Kaycee Clark was proclaimed the winner of the 20th season of reality TV show “Big Brother.” Winning via a 5-4 vote, Clark closely beat out fellow finalist/houseguest Tyler…
High standard for judicial nominees: Impartiality, an instrument of our common unity and fidelity to the Constitution
“Every judge needs to have both the intellectual capacity to deal with the incredible variety and complexity of the issues and an instinctive understanding of the human implications of the…
Men in blue charm town hall crowd
SUMMONED by invitation from the cultural office of the Philippine Consulate, out of ink-the news world trooped to the Community Hall to witness the launching of PNP Global Community Relations…
Napoles husband to proceed to trial for P16-M tax evasion
The Court of Tax Appeals dismissed the motion of Jaime Napoles, husband of priority development assistance fund (PDAF) scam alleged mastermind Janet Lim Napoles, to quash the lawsuit against him…
Historian pushes for a textbook review on martial law revisionism
Philippine Historical Association Secretary Jonathan Balsamo said on Monday night, September 24, that in order to address the impending historical revisionism among younger generation, the existing learning materials about the…
Boracay tourists may be required to wear access bracelets
In order to regulate the number of visitors in Boracay Island, tourists going to the island after its reopening may soon be required to wear access bracelets, according to the…
DOH: 19 out of 154 kids died of dengue despite Dengvaxia shot
Latest data showed that 19 out of 154 children who died after receiving at least one dose of Dengvaxia, had dengue despite the vaccination as reported by the Department of…
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh vs Dr. Christine Blasey Ford: Who would you believe?
BRETT Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the Justice of the Supreme Court thought he would get the affirmative votes to be confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on…
DOJ: More Magdalo men may face arrest
There is a possibility that more former mutineers from the Magdalo group, who were granted amnesty by the previous administration, might have their amnesty like Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV revoked….
Fil-Am biochemistry major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
Cal State LA student Janiella Cuala plans to develop a mentoring program in Guam for students interested in a STEM career When she was growing up in Guam, Janielle Cuala’s…
PNP seeks to further relations with global Filipino community through new program
In an effort to connect with Filipinos all around the globe, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched the Global Police Community Relations (PCR) program. According to the PNP PCR…
ICE arrests 150 people in Greater LA area operation
In a massive immigration operation this week, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency targeted and arrested 150 undocumented immigrants, ICE announced on Wednesday, September 26. The 3-day…
City of Carson preps for Fil-Am History Month festivities
Four free weekend events lined up for the month long celebration The City of Carson has been gearing up for a month long celebration of Filipino American history. At the…
PH military denies plans to oust Duterte
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday, September 27, denied the claims that some of its officers are planning to oust President Rodrigo Duterte from office. AFP Spokesperson…