Fil-Am businesses on display at Travel, Trade & Consumer Roadshow in Carson, CA
Free event on Aug. 4 & 5 features exhibitors, seminars, entertainment & food AN exciting summer weekend of Pinoy pride is coming up on August 4 and 5 at the South…
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Jenn Cuneta grabs world’s vocal power in the palm of her hands
WHILE female voices maybe comparable in range, it’s still in the musical context that they widely vary especially when trained and well-developed which indubitably will have enormous range. One’s career…
Calamansi, moringa, turmeric at the 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show
THE hottest and latest trends and innovations in specialty food and beverage hogged the spotlight at the 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show, held June 30-July 2 in New York and…
Fil-Am Elaine Castillo’s debut novel earns rave reviews
“[AMERICA IS NOT THE HEART is] a love story, a multi-generational family epic, and a deeply personal, lavishly painted portrait of lives in revision . . .With a sophistication rare…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…