Malacañang has responded to former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno’s claims that accused President Rodrigo Duterte was behind her removal, calling for him to resign. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the Palace “refrained from commenting” about Sereno’s call but said the ousted chief justice has been engaging in political grandstanding. “The former top magistrate…
IRVINE, CA — The Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC), held its annual Small Business Development Day (SBDD) on Thursday, May 10 at the Delta Hotels By Marriott in Garden Grove, CA. The event was sponsored by US Bank, and more than 125 attendees participated in this half-day event. Roger Cheng, ABAOC board member…
IF you are a US citizen (or dual citizen) residing outside the U.S. but do not report your foreign accounts, you may be subject to harsh penalties—penalties that are more severe than you expect, penalties that can even exceed balances in your accounts. It is therefore critical that you learn the new rules for FBAR…
President clarifies his comments were directed toward MS-13 gang members IN A roundtable meeting with California leaders on sanctuary state policies on Wednesday, May 16, President Donald Trump sparked outrage when he supposedly called some immigrants coming to the United States “animals.” While railing against California’s sanctuary state law — which prohibits the state officials…
“And they all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” Acts 2:11 WE celebrate Pentecost this Sunday, the birthday of the Christian Church. Pentecost comes from the Greek word pentekoste, which means fiftieth. Hence, we celebrate it on Sunday 50 days after Easter….
“Upon arrival in the US, the fiancé(e) can immediately apply for authorization to work in the US. He/she does not have to wait until marriage to apply for work authorization.” SEVERAL options exist for a US citizen to bring his/her foreign-national fiancé(e) to the United States. One popular option is to marry the fiancé(e) in…
TERMINATIONS can be difficult situations, particularly where employees see the firing as unfair. The following are some helpful guidelines in navigating this difficult time: First: Make sure that the employment relationship has ended and there is no misunderstanding about this. Employment may end by resignation, lay-off, or discharge. “Discharge” includes involuntary termination (being fired). Second:…
IT can happen to anybody. At one time or another in life, we may be faced with financial and debt issues that seem impossible to overcome. A lot of people end up filing bankruptcy when they get to the point of feeling hopeless about their financial problems. Despite what others may think, there is no…
THE date of separation is one of the most important facts to determine in a divorce case because it defines when the community interest ends and when separate property interest commences in a marriage. All property acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in the State of California is community property (Family…
When in love or brokenhearted, who would not want to hear the voice of Raymond Lauchengco? His hits are the “hugot” songs of the 80’s. They will either make you cry, reminisce, or fall in love all over again. His big hits include, “So it’s you,” “I need you back,” “Kapag puso’y sinugatan,” “Saan Darating…
I used to ask myself, “Is there really somebody out there for everyone?” Then I got to know one of the most inspiring couples, Luis and Rosemarie Mendez. I met Luis and Rosemarie in the early 90s while I was doing Reflections in Hyatt Regency Hotel. Rosemarie was still single at the time. One time, she introduced me to her…
“I have emphasized the importance of face-to-face experience of the stranger as we form and nurture democratic habits of the heart. While experience can change the way we look at the world, the converse is also true: the way we look at the world can change the meaning of our experience.” – Parker J. Palmer,…
TEN KILLED. Nine high school students and one teacher were murdered, while 10 remain injured as of press time at Santa Fe High School in Texas on the morning of Friday, May 20, after a gunman opened fire. This comes just a little more than three months after the Valentine’s Day school massacre in Parkland,…
California’s physician-assisted suicide law was overturned on Tuesday, May 15 by a Southern California judge who said it was unconstitutionally passed. State Attorney General Xavier Becerra said the day after, that he plans to appeal the ruling. The law — at nearly three years since its approval in 2015 by signage of Gov. Jerry Brown…
AMID reports that a business partner of President Rodrigo Duterte’s brother Emmanuel was arrested by the Japanese police for allegedly plotting a robbery in Tokyo, Malacañang stressed on Thursday, May 17, that the president cannot be influenced by family members. According to presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr., Duterte had advised the public not to believe…
The United States has raised “great concern” over China’s militarization of the South China Sea. U.S. news network CNBC reported on May 2, that China deployed antiship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three of the Philippine-claimed reefs — Kagitingan (Fiery Cross), Zamora (Subi) and Panganiban (Mischief). “We’re well aware of China’s militarization of…
THE United States is reportedly elated to hear reports about drug operations in the Philippines being conducted within the rule of law, a visiting State Department official said Wednesday May 16. “That’s very good for us to hear. We’re encouraged to hear about those efforts,” Patrick Murphy, acting principal deputy assistant secretary for East Asia…
If elected, Filipino-American Joshua Ang Price will make history in the state of Arkansas as its first Asian American state representative. The 38-year-old first time candidate is running for the House District 39 in the state come November, in the midterm elections that a lot of people are looking into. But before that, he needs…
The strange fading in the number of entertainment producers hereabouts gave diminished leisurely activities around town leaving concertgoers with no choice but to settle for home movies and outdoor fun. The unexpected paucity of concert producers could possibly be due to the high cost of production packages that previously incurred voluminous pecuniary loss on their…
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, May 16, denied any involvement in the ouster of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno by the Supreme Court (SC). Voting 8 to 6, the SC granted the quo warranto petition filed by Solicitor General Jose Calida against Sereno due to her supposed failure to submit all her Statements of Assets,…
Vice President Leni Robredo’s net worth significantly decreased in 2017 due to expenses related to the election protest filed by former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos at the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET). In her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman on April 30, Robredo said her net…
Rain-soaked fashion show at City Hall highlights Filipino fashion, culture Intermittent rains and inclement weather did not dampen the spirits of guests and community members who trooped to the Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard on Wednesday, May 16 to attend the Pennsylvania leg of the Philippine Tapestry Fashion Show. The Mayor’s Commission on Asian American Affairs…
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories. A priority date is a person’s “place in line” for a visa, meaning immigrant visas (or green cards) would be available for persons whose priority date…
Just as cigarettes finally dropped in popularity, vaping came around and somehow made tobacco cool again. From 2011-2015, the use of e-cigs among high school students increased nationwide from 1.5 percent to 16 percent*—and this number just keeps going up. But how on earth do underage teenagers purchase vapes? And how do they hide their…
CARLOS is a married child petitioned by his U.S. citizen father. His priority date is October 30, 1992 and it’s just a matter of months before his visa becomes available. Unfortunately, his father who is 87 years old, suffered a heart attack after Christmas and is now in a care facility. He applied for a…
The one and only Megastar Sharon Cuneta recently admitted that her relationship with eldest daughter (with ex-husband Gabby Concepcion) has changed. The reason, she said, was that the 33-year-old actress/model and now jewelry designer grew up a bit “too independent.” In her social media post, the 52-year-old singer/actress/host shared how her relationship with her three…
Part of a healthy lifestyle that we have been discussing all along in this column the past two decades is the maintenance of proper dental care. Today, more than ever, people who are cosmetic-conscious are taking advantage of the “miracles” of dental veneers. What are dental veneers? Dental veneers are very thin pieces of custom…
AN immigrant, Marine, husband, and entrepreneur, Paul Nimsuwan is running to represent Nevada’s 35th assembly district. Having come to the U.S. at the age of 14, Nimsuwan grew up in Las Vegas and went on to graduate from Las Vegas’ Durango High School, before attending the city’s University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he received…
Comelec spokesman James Jimenez disclosed that as of 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 94.01 percent of all villages nationwide were able to proclaim the election winners. Regions III and VII were already 100 percent finished and all winners in 3,102 and 3,003 villages, respectively, already proclaimed. “Overall, it’s almost finished. Hopefully, by 8 p.m….
