The bucket list
Fix the broken (Seventh of a series) ”Broken hearts? Broken relationships? The solution is always the same. FORGIVE. Forgive as you have been forgiven. And whiLe you’re at it, FORGET.”…
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Taxes for resident and nonresident aliens
(Part 2) IN the previous issue we defined: 1) who are resident aliens, nonresident aliens or both, 2) who are exempt individuals, and 3) closer connection exception. Do not forget…
Why this Filipina became a community legal advocate
By Lou Marie Reyes Limited-income families adapting to a new environment often face daily challenges, especially when critical information is scarce. I was 16 years old when my whole family…
Trump’s new SC justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh advocated for sitting president to be immune from criminal investigation
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has just appointed a second Supreme Court Nominee on the second year of his presidency after Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement in June. Less than three…
Mayor Garcetti kicks off HIRE LA’s Youth jobs program
Young people ages 14-24 have until July 31 to apply for summer jobs LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti encouraged young Angelenos to apply for summer jobs at the recent…
SC: Local gov’t shares should come from all national taxes
The “just share” of local government units (LGUs), also known as Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA), will now be sourced from all national taxes and not just from national internal revenue…
Horrific crash kills father, four daughters; mother survives
A Filipino-American family from Teaneck, NJ was on their way back from their July 4th vacation in Ocean City, MD when a tragic accident happened along Route 1 in Delaware….
Trump announces nominee for Supreme Court justice
The president nominates DC Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh after Justice Anthony Kennedy announces retirement WITH the retirement of Supreme Court (SCOTUS) Justice Anthony Kennedy, Trump has nominated a conservative…
Malacañang says US-China trade war to have ‘some effect’ on Philippines
Possible free trade agreement discussions not needed to be ‘fast-tracked’ The Trump administration imposed its first wave of tariffs against China less than a week ago after confirming that the…
Southeast Asia tourism grew larger than any other region during year’s first quarter, despite closures
PH tourism to focus more on opportunities for women The Southeast Asian region saw a 10 percent increase in the number of tourists during the first quarter of 2018, according…
Pres. Duterte wants to elect a federal transitional president
The president will reject the possibility for a term extension, acknowledging the possibility of a truncated three-year presidential term to end in 2019 Amid considering a possible presidential term extension,…
Kusina Ni Mama Sita Introduces Adlai Paella Kit
In the recent International Food Expedition (IFEX) at the World Trade Center and Trade Training Center, Kusina ni Mama Sita showcased a wide range of Filipino flavors along with more…
Suit up for Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp, brought to you by Globe!
Win movie passes and enjoy free 2GB data for videos and games with GoSAKTO Globe continues to cement its title as the purveyor of the Filipino’s digital lifestyle by providing…
Philippines Hosts Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Southeast Asia
Exhibition: Ties of History: Art in Southeast Asia Venue: Metropolitan Museum of Manila University of the Philippines Vargas Museum Yuchengco Museum Dates: August 8 to October 6, 2018 Opening Reception:…
Tough Mudder Philippines Brand Ambassadors Xian Lim Gets To Experience Tough Mudder In Scotland
Manila, Philippines – Actor Xian Lim, Tough Mudder Philippines Brand Ambassador, got to experience Tough Mudder in Scotland just recently. In his Instagram account, Xian got to share his experience…
State Department revoking US passports of people who obtained citizenship through fraud
IN a previous article, I wrote about how the USCIS assembled a task force to start reviewing cases of people who may have obtained their green cards or U.S. citizenship…
Reinstatement for surviving beneficiaries of an I-130 petition filed by a deceased relative
”In your case, it appears that you are eligible to obtain a green card.” DEAR Attorney Tan, My US Citizen mother filed an I-130 immigrant petition on my behalf, which…
Fired employees are entitled to final paycheck immediately
Q: TWO weeks ago I was fired from work. My employer told me my last paycheck will be mailed to me by next payday. I have not received it yet….
Unemployed senior converts Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 in fight to keep house
“ Even though the debtor was not employed, she was willing to liquidate a part of her retirement account to pay for the settlement to keep her house.” WHEN I…
Waiver of joint petition to remove conditional permanent residency on a marriage entered less than 2 years
THE Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986 (IMFA) requires an alien obtaining a green card through a marriage less than two years old to come back at the end of…
Be bold! Be brave!
YOU must be bold and brave to exercise your prophetic role nowadays. You must be willing to suffer, to undergo hatred, condemnation, ridicule, and persecution. For your beliefs and principles…
Are you sinking deeper into debt every month?
IF you are searching for debt reduction solutions, no doubt you’ve been inundated with advertisements for various debt management programs, companies and solutions. The choices seem confusing to the average…
Do you know that some IRS forms attract audits?
SOME IRS forms attract audits. Merely filing them causes the Agency to look at your tax returns. Here are some of them. Form 1099: You may have had a side…
Health and household tips
There are eight (8) groups of edible items in the stores, and perhaps in our kitchen pantry, that we should stay away from because they cause havoc on our body…
Six ways to get your body summer ready
Summer is here! Everybody’s heading to the beach and we all know the ‘scenery’ during beach season, don’t we? Now, don’t you go bailing on some summer fun just because…
Resetting your life
(Part 3 of 3) AFTER assessing and taking note of your successes and failures, it’s time to contemplate. Where to now? Take another blank sheet of paper and look at…
Filipino star of ABC’s ‘Take Two’ Xavier de Guzman shares his start in acting
How the young actor went from background roles to starring in the main cast of a primetime drama As Hollywood begins to take serious strides to diversify its casts, ABC’s…