(Part I of II series) “The only thing that makes life worth living is the possibility of experiencing now and then a perfect moment. And perhaps even more than that, it’s having the ability to recall such moments in their totality, to contemplate them like jewels.” – Paul Bowles, The Spider’s House In two series,…
Baguio City is one of the genuine tourism treasures of the Philippines. But for those of us who haven’t been to the City of Pines for years (especially those living overseas), the horror stories told about Baguio are enough to discourage any plans to make a trip. The only attraction left unspoiled, according to the…
Three winners will have their works premiere on HBO NEW YORK, NY — HBO, home to the shows that everyone is talking about, announced on Thursday, July 12 the call for entries for its third annual Asian Pacific American Visionaries, the leading short film competition showcasing cinematic storytellers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. The…
THE hit Broadway musical “On Your Feet” — based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY® winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, 19-time GRAMMY® winning producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan — opened at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre this week. The production will be in LA until July 29, before it does a two-week engagement in…
TECHNOLOGY has dramatically changed the way that people work and earn a living in the 21st century. Instead of the traditional employer-employee model, companies who need services obtain them from the general public, leading to the formation of what is called the “on-demand economy” or “gig economy.” This has allowed the rise of alternative work…
THE client is 57 and is recently divorced with two children, one in high school the other in college. She makes $40,000 yearly in middle management for a large corporation. She has $50,000 in credit card debt accumulated while she was still married. The ex-husband had good income. So, when she was still married, her…
THE word “bankruptcy” is packed with all sorts of negative emotional triggers. It sounds bad — even dirty. It’s embarrassing. (What if people find out?!) People paint ugly pictures of what their lives will look like post-bankruptcy. But it’s not true. Bankruptcy is an opportunity to close one chapter of your life and open a…
YES, it does. Losses from hobbies attract IRS audits. It’s cool to run a business that you enjoy, such as photography, dance studio, martial arts, dog-breeding, farming, and other leisurely activities. If you convert that stress-reducing pastime into a regular business, try to make some money; otherwise, you may attract an IRS audit, especially if…
THE poetic words of Psalms 85:11-12 strike a chord in many of us today: “Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.” In a time when we seem to have lost civility in government and society, and have regressed…
ON July 5, 2018, the USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum (PM), providing guidance to officers or adjudicators on when to issue notices to appear (NTA), which is the document placing a person in removal/deportation. This new PM should raise concerns for anyone applying for any immigration benefit (such as a petition, application, extension, etc.), because…
STATESMANSHIP seems to be an alien word in the Trump universe. His trip to Europe to meet with our allies and world leaders has yet again embarrassed most Americans, except, of course, his loyal fan base. He went to the NATO summit and acted “pa-macho” and treated the leaders of our allied countries like a…
Panglao Island, July 14, 2018 – BE Grand Resort, a luxury resort in Brgy. Danao, Panglao Island, ditches the use of plastic straws in all of their five (5) restaurants and bars. The effects of single-use plastic to the environment are rising at an alarming rate and it’s not a secret that Bohol is still…
Every generation has an iconic boy band being emulated and idolized that indubitably facilitated to define the essence of the said era. Although some bands changed the way the public saw the stereotypical boy band, others have lucratively created a fresh outlook on male performers that unmistakably set new standards and norms. It wasn’t only…
In New York City, it is a luxury to have your own washer and dryer in your unit, or even in your building. Some would stuff their dirty laundry into a luggage and go to a laundromat or use a store front cleaner nearby. Rechelle Balanzat struggled with her laundry needs and got frustrated by…
MANILA, July 13, 2018 – The World Bank maintains its 6.7 percent growth forecast for 2018 and 2019 despite rising global uncertainty. Considering recent economic data, the composition of expected growth was revised as compared to the April edition of the World Bank Philippines Economic Update. Given recent fiscal trends, government consumption growth was revised…
Veteran marketing comms exec Onat Roldan appointed President and CEO AdSpark Inc, Globe Telecom’s digital advertising subsidiary, has appointed seasoned marketing communications executive Onat Roldan as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 6, 2018. Onat, as he is fondly called in the digital media world, brings with him 25 years of…
I just moved to California last month, and I’d like to file for divorce. Can I file now? To file for divorce in the State of California, the person filing (called the “Petitioner”) must first meet the jurisdictional requirements: (i) residence in the state of California from the past 6 months; and (ii) residence in…
A Senior Care Home is also known as board and care, residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) and assisted living facility. It is a place where non-medical care is provided to residents 60 years old and over, assisting them with their activities of daily living (ADL). As a consultant, the most frequent question asked…
Protest part of the national ‘Families Belong Together’ day of action with more than 710 events nationwide LAS VEGAS, NV — On Saturday, June 30, hundreds of Las Vegas residents joined a rally as part of the Families Belong Together national day of action to protest the Trump Administration’s policy of forcibly seperating children from…
There had been a lot of speculations whether or not actress Ellen Adarna has given birth to her first child with John Lloyd Cruz. After all, the recent report about the said birth was called out by the actor as “fake news.” However, Atty. Rebo Saguisag, the actress’ lawyer has confirmed that Ellen already gave…
With the current trend and issues about immigration in the United States today, it is essential that the message of holding on to one’s Constitutional rights as an American citizen — regardless of race or color — be defended. This is clearly what “Hold These Truths” is about. Written by Jeanne Sakata, “Hold These Truths”…
What are the primary generations in our society? Our society today is composed of five primary generations. Each generation appears to have its own philosophy, goals, values, lifestyle, behavior, work ethics, expectation, and outlook. Some share same characteristics of generations before and after their own. Here are the five generations: • Gen Z, iGen, or…
The Universal Healthcare (UHC) Bill was certified as urgent by President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, July 9. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte arrived at the decision during a cabinet meeting in Malacañang. The Senate and House of Representatives can only vote on the third and final reading on any bill that they have passed…
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, July 10, gave President Rodrigo Duterte a high grade on his war on illegal drugs. “I would give him about 8.5. A lot more has to be done,” Roque told reporters in Cavite when he was asked to give his rating regarding the government’s war on drugs. According to…
