Mayweather retiring ‘for sure’ after McGregor fight

Pacquiao-Horn rematch in ‘jeopardy’ LAS VEGAS — After defeating Conor McGregor via a technical knockout in the tenth round of their match on Sunday, August 27, Floyd Mayweather Jr. said he’s retiring “for sure.” Now with a 50-0 for most wins without a loss or draw, Mayweather said his fight with the one of the biggest…

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Palace: No Chinese flag off PH-controlled Kota island

Malacañang has denied the claim of an opposition lawmaker that China has planted its flag on a sand cay seven nautical miles off a Philippine-controlled island in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). Citing a “very reliable source,” Palace Spokesperson Ernesto Abella affirmed that no Chinese flag has been mounted near Kota Island, which…

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CJ Sereno unfazed by impeachment threats

PHILIPPINE Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno on Thursday, August 24, shrugged off threats to remove her from the office, saying that the impeachment case build up against her does not affect her at all. Breaking her silence on the issue, the chief justice expressed confidence that efforts to oust her will not prosper. “Nothing can…

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Disclosure of text messages, e-mails and Facebook info of a spouse or significant other may constitute domestic violence

DOMESTIC violence is abuse perpetrated against a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, a girlfriend, a boyfriend, the mother or father of your child, your child.  Family Code Section 6211.  Abuse is not limited to the actual infliction of physical injury or assault. Family Code, § 6203(b). A court may issue an order enjoining specific acts of “abuse” (§ 6218,…

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When insurance coverage is not enough

MS. Annie Cabrera* was a retired nurse, living out her life on her life savings from years of frugality, in a Pasadena house that she paid off before her retirement. She spent her golden years volunteering in many charitable organizations. One night, she was driving home after a successful church fundraising activity. She passed through…

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10 strategies at IRS appeals

LET’S discuss 10 strategies as you meet face-to-face with the Appeals Officer: 1. Learn how the appeals process works. Learn how to gather, research, file, and prepare adequately. Get a coach to guide you through the survival process. 2. First address issues that are easiest to resolve and hope to establish a pattern that will…

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Addressing the restless heart

AS I reside with young men and teach them the ways to preach the  Gospel and lead God’s people as future priests, I get insights on who they are and what their longings are. They come with varied backgrounds, educational attainment, experiences, and intellectual capacities. Each of them entered the seminary with particular gifts. There…

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Bryan B. Magsayo takes a leap out of just being a YouTube sensation

The phenomenal advent of the internet, specifically YouTube, has remarkably taken full advantage of its consummate functionality and premeditated intention way beyond men’s wildest imagination. YouTube, an American video-sharing website created by three former Paypal employees (Chad Hurley, Steve Chem, and Jawed Kalim) on February of 2005 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, has transcended…

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Bryan B. Magsayo takes a leap out of just being a YouTube sensation

The phenomenal advent of the internet, specifically YouTube, has remarkably taken full advantage of its consummate functionality and premeditated intention way beyond men’s wildest imagination. YouTube, an American video-sharing website created by three former Paypal employees (Chad Hurley, Steve Chem, and Jawed Kalim) on February of 2005 and headquartered in San Bruno, California, has transcended…

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Viacom pulls out Nickelodeon theme park project in Palawan

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) will no longer pursue the plan to construct the heavily-opposed Nickelodeon theme park in an island considered as the Philippines’ “last ecological frontier.” In a statement released Tuesday, August 22, VIMN said it has reached an agreement with Coral World Park to discontinue the licensing agreement for the attraction in…

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Impeachment complaint filed against Comelec chief

MANILA – An impeachment complaint has been filed against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Andres Bautista for alleged culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust. Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio and former Congressman Jacinto Paras filed the complaint before the House of Representatives on Wednesday, August 23. The complaint stemmed from allegations of the…

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Myths and misconceptions about immigration law

THERE are many myths and misconceptions about immigration law, which are simply not true.  People may receive “advice” from consultants, or well-meaning friends or relatives, which is wrong.  Following these myths, misconceptions and advice could have devastating effects on a person’s immigration case or result in years of delays.  Here are some of the more…

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Criminal bars to US citizenship

There comes a time in  the life of every lawful permanent resident (LPR) in this country to make the decision to be an American.  When the country’s immigration “situation” is fraught with uncertainty and fear (imagined or not), such personal decision becomes a “no brainer.”   U.S. immigration statistics data show a significant increase in…

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Parenthood: A sacred covenant

“…Anything less makes the man nothing but a selfish egocentric sperm donor and the woman only a cold and cruel human incubator.” Every child is a blessing from God, and having children, natural or adopted, is one of the greatest privileges a couple or a person can have. But just like any privilege in life,…

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Supreme Court forms team to examine ballots in Marcos vs Robredo vice pres. election protest

THE Supreme Court (SC), sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), has formed a retrieval team to secure ballot boxes being questioned in connection with former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s electoral protest against Philippine Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo. According to the court’s resolution dated August 8, the retrieval team is tasked to…

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Signs that you’re ready for a job change

Our jobs occupy a big chunk of our lives.  That’s why it’s no surprise it is called occupation. To quote Apple founder Steve Jobs, “The only way to do a great work is to love what you do.” Sure, it is easier said than done, because at some point, loving what we are doing can…

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CA affirms Pemberton’s conviction on killing of Laude

The Philippine Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld with finality its earlier decision convicting United States Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton for killing Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude in October 2014. In a resolution issued on Tuesday, August 15,  the appellate court’s former Special 16th Division dismissed the appeal filed by Pemberton seeking…

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Palace: Duterte still ‘in full control’ of drug war

Malacañang on Tuesday, August 22 assured that President Rodrigo Duterte remains “in full control” of the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s enforcement of the administration’s crackdown on illegal drugs. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella refuted accusations that Duterte has lost control of the police amid the controversial killing spree—particularly of the recent killing…

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