The impeachment complaint against ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno will only be thrown out once the Supreme Court (SC) rules with finality on her quo warranto case, House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas said on Tuesday, May 15. Members of the Coalition for Justice (CFJ) headed to the Senate to restate their call on the…
The Philippines is not giving up its sovereignty rights in the West Philippine Sea, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday, May 15. “We are not giving up our rights in the West Philippine Sea. As a matter of fact, we are still insisting until now,” he said on board BRP Davao del Sur in Casiguran…
CHIEF JUSTICE Maria Lourdes Sereno was removed from the Philippine Supreme Court through an 8-6 vote by the justices on May 11, 2018, for what they conclude is her failure to file her Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALNs) when she was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte’s predecessor, Benigno Aquino III. Sereno denied…
Since its release three months ago, “Black Panther” has broken a handful of records, including achieving its status as the third highest-grossing film in the United States. For those who have yet to see it or want to do so for the nth time, the Marvel blockbuster arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray this week. A…
(Third of 4 parts) (Continued from last week…) TRUST our own instincts. Your own personal experience will color the lens with which you view and relate with your personal guardian angel. God so loved the world, He sent His only son to redeem us from sin and death so we may gain eternal life. Angels…
MANILA — A mood of renewed hope and confidence filled the main offices of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Belair, Makati City as some 500 employees warmly welcomed newly-appointed DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on her first day at the helm. Puyat took her oath of office administered by President Rodrigo…
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 of identity theft and therefore excused? 3) You know you will owe taxes and you will have to pay when you file, decided not to…
Its millennial generation is also growing in influence As the Asian American population continues to boom in the United States, so is their buying power, says a new report. Its young millennial generation is also making big moves. Released last Tuesday, May 8, a Nielsen report titled “Asian Americans: Digital Lives and Growing Influence” found…
On Sunday, May 13, Malacañang expressed sorrow over the passing of former Senate President Edgardo Angara, grieving with Angara’s family. “We mourn the sudden passing of one of our great leaders and statesmen, Senate President Edgardo Angara, who died at age 83,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement. Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M….
By Anna Gorman Los Angeles County unlawfully dropped an estimated 22,000 people from California’s Medicaid program, including low-income seniors and disabled residents who couldn’t get vital medications and medical care after their coverage was terminated, according to a court ruling late last week. The May 10 decision, by Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant, ordered…
Annual ‘modern slavery’ summit highlights illegal recruitment, hospitality worker trafficking Filipinos around the world are all sure of one thing about the motherland: the economic status of the country is less than ideal. In fact, the economic decline of the Philippines can be traced back to the 1970s when scarcity of employment opportunities forced Filipinos…
Several senators disagreed with the Supreme Court’s decision to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, calling it a violation of the Constitution, warning of its repercussions on the rule of law. Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto maintained that “you can only remove the Chief Justice through impeachment,” saying the decision is a bad precedent….
After a year and a half of negotiations, the Senate and Assembly pass SB 606 and AB 1668, partner bills that would establish statewide water efficiency standards SACRAMENTO – Senator Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) recently announced that Senate Bill 606 (Hertzberg) and Assembly Bill 1668 (Friedman), which would establish permanent water efficiency goals across the…
After more than two years of waiting, Farewell Fair Weather (FFW) band finally launched its full-length album “Blank Pages” at the Social House, Circuit Mall, Makati City last April 20, 2018. FFW, one of the Philippines leading OPM bands first launched it EP in May 2012, that featured their first popular single “Rough Skies” at…
I guess it is fair to say that 2018 has been a tough year for Melania Trump. Well, who am I kidding; it must be really hard to be President Donald Trump’s wife. Period. Since her husband’s campaign up to his election as president, controversies seem to follow Trump everywhere. And just recently, an unprecedented…
“Good things come in small packages.” With Thread Lift, a youthful appearance is the ‘good thing’ that comes in small packages – such as a ‘thread.’ While it may not be as accurate as the proverb because a thread is more “thin” than small, you get the point. And it is always a ‘good thing’…
I KNOW we’ve never met but if you are facing debt problems, I know there’s a common concern that people share when they are in your situation. As a debt relief attorney, I hear it from people who consult with me every day. t is this: The possibility of losing what they have worked hard…
IF you have a financial interest in or signature authority over a foreign financial account, including a bank account, brokerage account, mutual fund, trust, or other type of foreign financial account, the Bank Secrecy Act may require you to report the account yearly to the Internal Revenue Service by filing FinCEN Form 114, Report of…
IN the four years that I’ve worked in the seminary, I would always tell people of my gratitude to God for granting me the privilege and the blessing of preparing men to become priests. And even though I miss being a pastor, I find my work at the seminary profoundly fulfilling because of my indirect…
WE recently discussed the problems surrounding employees who are paid only by commission. One of the problems we pointed out was that commissioned employees are often shortchanged when it comes to their rights to rest breaks. Under California law, an employer shall not require an employee to work during a rest period. If an employer…
“In your case, it appears that you are eligible to obtain a green card. You are a principal beneficiary of an I-130 petition filed by your US Citizen mother.” DEAR Attorney Tan, My US Citizen mother filed an I-130 immigrant petition on my behalf, which has a priority date in February 2000 and which has…
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 question a lot from our family law clients. The fact is that California is a no fault state and you do not need your spouse’s…
THE client is 42 and is going through a divorce. It was a short two-year marriage. He has moved out of the marital home and now lives by himself. He has a toddler who is with his wife, so he expects to pay child support. There is not alimony because the marriage has not lasted…
REMINISCE the “Bagets” days and catch multi-talented crooner Raymond Lauchengco at the Walking on Sunshine tour on June 2, 7 p.m. at the Levocafe Entertainment Center in Burbank, California. Lauchengco will render his famous original Pilipino music hits “Farewell,” “So It’s You,” and “I Need You Back,” as well as songs from his album showcasing…
