You have not filed your income tax returns for years?
YOU have not filed your income tax returns for the current year and previous years because: 1) you decided you are not required to file? 2) You are a victim…
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The bucket list: Let the music move you
(Eleventh of a series) “… And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. —Ascribed to Friedrich Nietzsche CARE to…
Not just another rom-com: “Crazy Rich Asians” pushes Asian representation in Hollywood
“CRAZY Rich Asians,” which hits theaters nationwide on August 15, has already made history as the first major Hollywood film in 25 years to feature an all-Asian cast. In this…
“Crazy Rich Asians” author Kevin Kwan on his extravagant world coming to screen and highlighting Filipino high society in trilogy
Since the novel “Crazy Rich Asians” was released in 2013, a lot has come toward author Kevin Kwan’s direction in the past five years. The best-selling satirical novel, which has…
Victory in Cambodia polls and need for unity gov’t, 4 premiers unite in Nepal, middle class Filipinos in US
(Part 1 of 2) We had a three-week gruelling journey for an 81-year-old through Southeast Asia (Cambodia), South Asia (Nepal), and the Middle East (Iran and Qatar), with about two-hour…
‘Collusion’ alert: Did Trump just admit his campaign sought Russia’s help to win the 2016 US presidential election?
DID PRESIDENT Donald Trump just hand Special Counsel Robert Mueller an admission that indeed, his campaign sought to get Russia’s help to get dirt on Hillary Clinton in order to…
Lulu Group International to put up export operation in PH
Hypermarket operator LuLu Group International is planning to invest $1 million in the Philippines for its export venture of products such as fruits and vegetables, textiles, garments, furniture, and electronics….
President Duterte confers Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Israel envoy
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, August 6, conferred the Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ephraim Ben Matityau during his farewell call at the Music…
How does the IRS select tax returns to be audited?
IRS scores tax returns for audit. The higher the score, the more likelihood that you’ll be chosen for audit. 1. Scoring system: The IRS uses a Discriminant Function System (DIF)…
E-2 Treaty investor visa allows for stay in US along with family
“ The benefits of an E-2 Treaty Investor visa include an indefinite period of stay in the U.S. with extensions of the E-2 visa. An E-2 Treaty Investor is allowed…
Client files adversary against debtor for $370K
THE client is a foreign company that has been doing business with a California company since 2012. The client is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of a certain kind…
Does 5 minutes of unpaid work really matter?
DOUGLASs Troester worked as a shift supervisor of coffee giant, Starbucks Corporation. As shift supervisor, he performed store closing tasks where he transmitted daily sales, profit and loss, and store…
On feeding one’s body and spirit
“We are what we eat.” THAT’S the tagline that we’ve heard for many years. Proper nutrition has a lot to do with the way we feel, with our physical and…
Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse refuses to sign?
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…
Important questions you need to ask when in debt
WHEN people are going through financial difficulty and are unable to pay their bills, their first reaction is often to ignore their debts and avoid contact with creditors. They think…
Erin Entrada Kelly: First-Filipina-American Newbery Award winner in LA this weekend
GROWING up in my elementary years in public school in New Jersey, my fondest memories were the Newberry books that we would read as students. I remember devouring Scott O’Dell’s…
Alana de la Cruz spreads her ‘golden voice’
ALANA Nicole de la Cruz grew up in a small southern Illinois town across the river from St. Louis, MO. At the tender age of 2, Alana showed her love…
Leyte Kalipayan Dance Company returns to US after nearly 40 years
After nearly 40 years, the internationally acclaimed Leyte Kalipayan Dance Company is back in the U.S. for its third tour in the nation to promote the Philippine performing arts, culture,…
The Fil-Am dancer/performance artist exploring the experiences of displaced people
LA-based artist Jay Carlon’s piece “fold, unfold, refold” premieres at the REDCAT NOW Festival on Aug. 2 in Downtown LA Filipino-American dancer and performance artist Jay Carlon is constantly driven…
St. Genevieve High School its transformative purpose of building hearts and nurturing students’ potential
Part I of III Series “St. Paul in his letter to the Ephesians tells them that he kneels before the Father praying, “Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.”…
Is the war on poverty in America really over? Not for ordinary hardworking people!
PRESIDENT Donald Trump touts the U.S. economy’s high GDP under his term. Bravo! Investors are happy. CEOs are enjoying their bonuses. Companies buy back shares. Bravo! As the Washington Post…
Sara won’t run for a national post – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte assured the public that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio,won’t seek a national position. “Ang anak ko, si Inday, I can tell you I know her….
‘I cannot go to America’ – Duterte
Despite previous remarks stating a visit to the United States was dependent on scheduling, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he cannot go to the country because of the extrajudicial killings…
Obama endorses Fil-Am TJ Cox for Congress
Former president endorses first wave of candidates for midterms elections A total of 81 candidates for federal and state offices got the thumbs-up by former President Barack Obama on Wednesday,…
Expansion of short-term health plans a non-starter in California
by Julie Appleby and Alex Leeds Matthews THE planned expansion of short-term health plans under a new Trump administration rule unveiled this week is on a crash course with a brick wall in…
Court ruling: Trump can’t halt funding to Calif. sanctuary cities
In another blow, a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday, Aug. 1 ruled that it is illegal for the Trump administration to retain federal funding from California’s “sanctuary” jurisdictions. Previously, President…
10-year-old Fil-Am swimmer beats Michael Phelps’ record held for 23 years
Clark Kent “Superman” Apuada sets new record at Far Western Championships A young 10-year-old Fil-Am from Salinas, California may very well be on his way to becoming a future Olympic…
Philippines won’t extradite Janet Napoles to US yet
US jury indicts Napoles, kin for domestic, int’l money laundering FOLLOWING an indictment by a United States federal grand jury this week, Janet Lim-Napoles will not be extradited to the…
Drugs cases reached over 152,000 – NPS
The National Prosecution Services (NPS) recorded a total of 152,741 drug cases filed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. However, a majority of those cases were often dismissed by…
