May 2018 Priority Dates
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…
California divorce 101
NEW Year, new resolutions, new life. For some of you, the New Year is a time for reflection, and to realize that changes are needed to be able to lead…
Insect Repellents
IS DEET safe? The ingredient DEET ((N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) in insect repellents is safe when used according to directions on the container, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For approval,…
US Supreme Court deems deportation law ‘vague’ in decision involving Filipino
The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday, April 17, that the part of a federal law that allows easier deportation of immigrants was too vague, impeding the Trump administration’s efforts in…
Duterte maintains stance against divorce bill
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, April 18, reiterated that he is against the legalization of divorce and dissolution of marriage in the country. Duterte said he could not support…
De Lima to stay in jail after SC junks appeal
Senator Leila De Lima will remain in detention after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed her motion for reconsideration on the arrest warrant against her issued by Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court…
US, PH officials lead groundbreaking of first major EDCA project
The construction of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) storage facility in Basa Air Base in Pampanga began on Tuesday, April 17. Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and United…
PRRD at the Oath-taking Ceremony of Newly-appointed Officials and Courtesy Call of Pilipinas Sambo Federation Incorporated
President Duterte to new gov’t officials: Resist any temptation President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, April 17, called on newly appointed government officials to stand up to any temptation that…
President Duterte praises former AFP chief, appoints him to head MARINA
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, April 18, commended outgoing Armed Forces of he Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero for his successful stint in the AFP, including…
Long Beach approves $2-million settlement with family of mentally disabled Fil-Am shot and killed by police
Settlement among largest in city history The city of Long Beach, California has reached a $2-million settlement with the family of a mentally disabled Filipino-American man who was shot to…
Filipina social entrepreneur Clarissa Delgado joins first batch of 2018 Obama Foundation Fellowship
Education has also long been cited as a way out of poverty and a path towards new opportunities and a better future. Yet, inequity in education continues to be a…
Seven things you should not do when served with divorce papers by your spouse
FOR most people, being served with divorce papers by your spouse is probably one of the biggest surprises in your life. The spouse in the receiving end of the divorce…
What to do when the IRS contacts you
WHAT you need to do when you received a call or notice from the IRS? Below are some tips that you should be aware of: • Revenue Officer (RO) observes…
Garden lessons
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” –Claude Monet, speaking of his garden at Giverny in France SPRING is here and the earth beckons. The rains came this year, sometimes with…
Government of National Unity
After most of our God-centered thoughts during the last Holy Week, we felt there is need today for new initiatives for peace, renewal, and development in our country, and what…
New US Supreme Court ruling saves Filipino immigrant from deportation
DEPORTATION. This is perhaps among the top stressors of kababayans in the United States, especially those who have already established new lives in this adoptive country. The fear is real,…
Pacquiao on splitting with Roach: No final decision on trainer yet
Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao clarified that he has not made any decisions on who will be his trainer for his upcoming fight against WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse yet….
Trump quietly orders major crackdown on public assistance programs
Trump administration establishes stricter requirements for Medicaid, TANF, and food stamps Amid the shocking news of airstrikes on Syria and President Donald Trump’s ongoing personal scandals, the president last week…
In State of the City address, Garcetti calls for more shelters for homeless Angelenos
Homeless advocate organization thinks plan “falls short” in addressing the needs of LA’s growing homeless population On the morning of Monday, April 16, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti delivered his fifth State…
Emotional PNP chief Dela Rosa bids farewell to police
Outgoing Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa bade goodbye to police service in tears on Monday, April 16. During his final flag-raising ceremony at the PNP…
Sen. Binay signs draft Dengvaxia report recommending charges against Aquino
Senator Nancy Binay has signed a draft committee report on the Dengvaxia controversy recommending the filing of charges against former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and his officials. “I signed…
DOJ on deportation of EU party official: ‘Partisan political activity illegal’ in PH
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, April 16, justified the detention and deportation of a European politician, explaining that it is illegal for a tourist to engage in…
Palace: Total closure “only way” to save Boracay island
Boracay, Aklan – Malacañang on Tuesday, April 17 stressed that the total closure of Boracay for a maximum period of six months was the only way to save the island…
F5 Launches Advanced WAF For Multi-Cloud App Security
New offering delivers unmatched protection for all apps, with flexible consumption models to fit any deployment and management scenario Manila, Philippines, APRIL 13, 2018 – Coinciding with the Australian Cyber…
IRS fraud audit warning signs
THE Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) conducts investigations regarding violations of the Internal Revenue Code, the Bank Secrecy Act, and Money Laundering statutes. What are warning signs…
Celebrating spring the Filipino way
Having four seasons in a year is an idea that is quite foreign to Filipinos who grew up in the Philippines. Back there, we only have dry (summer) and wet…