OIC basics: Series 1
STARTING March 27, 2017, new applications for offer in compromise (OIC) plus the application fee will be returned by the IRS if all required income tax returns are not filed…
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Scam-proofing basics 101
“ There is a sucker born every nanosecond.” –A play on a qoute mistakenly ascribed to circus impresario, P.T. Barnum YEARS ago, I came across an email message from a…
PH gov’t vows to sustain country’s economic growth
Malacañang on Monday, April 23, vowed to support the country’s economic growth by solid macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained investments in infrastructure and social services. Palace Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. made…
Marcos to PET: Statements on poll recount ‘observation’
Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. told the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) that his press statements on the ongoing recount of votes in the 2016 vice presidential race were mere…
Cayetano pressed to file diplomatic protest against US for detainment and alleged torture of PH activist
Activist from Mindanao detained for 28 hours in US airport A human rights group has called on Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday, April 23 to file a…
SC rules foreign divorce valid in PH
The Philippines now recognizes a divorce obtained by a Filipino citizen against a foreign spouse outside the country, according to the Supreme Court (SC). In a landmark ruling on Tuesday,…
A new electric car sharing service launches in LA and is the largest of its kind in the US
Inaugural hub locations include Historic Filipinotown In Los Angeles, cars continue to be the preferred method of travel for many of the county’s 10 million residents. This is true even…
Kuwait assures safety of OFWs
The government of Kuwait on Monday, April 23, has assured the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Gulf state. According to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),…
Possibilities for peace in the two Koreas
There is a clear focused movement in inter-Korean and U.S.-North Korean talks, prior to formal difficult negotiations among the heads of government, that hopefully could lead to eventual peace in…
Get well soon, Boracay!
BORACAY — consistently ranked as one of the best islands and beaches in the world, as it has been voted to the top many times by travelers worldwide. For me,…
Experience an Action-Packed Day with
AXN RED Summer 2018 PHILIPPINES (April 25, 2018) – SURF. SEA. SAND. That’s what summer is made of. But throw AXN into the mix, and prepare for a thrilling summer!…
Alex Silva eyes encore performance in rematch against Japanese rival
After fireworks erupted at the state-of-the-art SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines nearly a week ago, ONE Championship shifts focus immediately to its next blockbuster event in Jakarta,…
Hotel Celeste—Mom’s Day Promo
Make this Mothers’ day even sweeter with Hotel Celeste Mom’s Day Package! Pampering package includes a Deluxe Accommodation, Welcome Drink, Breakfast, Welcome foot and leg Massage, choice of an in-room…
ONE Championship Rises As Largest Stand-Up Organization in the World
Fresh off the debut of its highly-anticipated ONE Super Series on 20 April at ONE: HEROES OF HONOR, ONE Championship offered fans a taste of what’s to expect with its…
Palace: Protest issue with Kuwait resolved
Malacañang on Tuesday, April 24, confirmed that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s meeting with Kuwaiti Ambassador Musaed Saleh Ahmad Althwaikh to resolve issues concerning the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)…
JLL acquires JCL International, a leading project and construction management company in the Philippines
Manila, 24 April 2018 – Global real estate consulting firm JLL (NYSE: JLL) has acquired JCL International, a Philippine company that provides project management and construction services. Established in 2002,…
The General’s Favorite Dessert
Romulo Café welcomes the summer season with the late General Carlos P. Romulo’s favorite dessert, Halo Halo. Prepared with ingredients that Filipinos love, this frosty delight will satiate, beyond doubt,…
Smoking and Diabetes Threaten Asian Health
Doctors urge Asians to Quit Smoking and Get Screened for Diabetes According to major medical societies, the U.S. Surgeon General, and recent studies, Asian Americans increase their risk for diabetes…
Gringo opens biggest branch in Greenhills
Gringo’s finger-lickin’ chicken and ribs are now available in 10 locations Everyone’s favorite hangout central for mouthwatering chicken and ribs today unveils its 10th and biggest location yet at O…
World’s Strongest Man kicks off on April 28
Various sites including locations of emerging tourist destinations are excited to host the 41st World’s Strongest Man (WSM) events from April 28 till May 6. In an effort to strengthen the country’s bid as a worthwhile venue…
President Duterte urges riders to promote road safety, support tourism development
Legazpi City, Albay — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Saturday, April 21, called on motorcycle riders and enthusiasts to promote road safety by being drug- and alcohol-free. “Do keep in…
Life’s storms reveal your true friends
“When I came to know her exemplary kindness, I thought she should have been the nun and I should have been in the working world. Well. you must already know…
Fraud audit – What to do
CRIMINAL Investigations can be initiated from information obtained from within the IRS when a Revenue Agent (auditor) or Revenue Officer (collection) detects possible fraud. Information is also routinely received from…
Palace blasts EU over latest drug war remarks
European Parliament insists PH should follow due process Malacañang on Friday, April 20, slammed the European Parliament yet again over the latter’s latest resolution urging the Philippine government to stop…
Three US hitmen face life in prison over murder-for-hire killing of Filipina real estate agent
Case likened to actions ‘usually seen in action movies’ Three American men were convicted Wednesday, April 18 for a murder conspiracy plot in which they assassinated a real-estate agent in…
Calida to Supreme Court: Measure Sereno by same yardstick
Philippine Solicitor General Jose Calida has called on the Supreme Court (SC) to put Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno “on equal footing with other public servants” when deciding on his…
LAUSD workers strike, demand more funding, resources
One teachers’ union has already begun rallying, joining a growing national teachers movement that demands fairer pay, while UCLA employees protest massive layoff HUNDREDS of educators across the Los Angeles…
Palace accuses Australian nun of lying, shows her photo speaking at rallies
Malacañang on Friday, April 20, belied claims that 71-year-old Australian Catholic missionary Patricia Fox has not spoken at rallies she attended in the Philippines. During a news briefing, Palace Spokesperson…