Trump smoke and fire: Spies, lies, and the Russian ties
“SOME people in the Trump campaign may end up in jail,” revealed Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro in a CNN interview on Tuesday, April 4. The congressman’s declaration comes after more…
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Airport woes
FOR a country that has been branded with the “worst airport in the world” tag in 2011 and 2013, the last thing it needs is another reason to inconvenience its…
What it means to love, to achieve, and to serve
AD maiorem Dei gloriam, the Latin motto of the Jesuits which means “For the greater Glory of God,” is a phrase that we often use to express our motive when…
Pearls of motherly wisdom from ‘Mama Lina’ Navarro
IF I had a penny for every time I would tell myself and others that ‘mothers know best,’ I’d probably be very rich now. Truth of the matter is: we…
Common misconceptions about bankruptcy
“ An honest debtor is one who truthfully discloses his financial affairs, income and expenses, assets and liabilities in his bankruptcy petition.” HAVING literally represented several thousand clients in successful…
Latest developments on H1-B visa under the Trump presidency
IT’S H-1B season again. On 4/3/2017, the USCIS will start accepting H-1B applications for the 2018 fiscal year. As you may be aware, the H-1B non-immigrant visa is used by…
Protecting ‘managers’ from wage theft
Should they be paid additional wages? JAIMIE Quinby, Linda Gomes, and Eric Fontes worked as “General Managers” (GMs) for ULTA Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) in its California locations….
Extreme vetting and entering the US
QUESTION: I have already received my visa at the Consulate. Now I have heard about this extreme vetting and do not know what it means. Will I no longer be…
Planning for the custody and care of your children in case immigration detains you
PART of the new Trump administration’s agenda is a tougher and more aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. This may be in the form of more detention and deportation of undocumented…
12 do’s in IRS audits
HERE are 10 tips to pull you through an audit: 1. Bring the right attitude with you. It could spell the difference between winning and losing. 2. Be on time….
Are you stuck in credit card debt?
WARNING: Excessive credit card debt can lead to financial disaster and can affect your financial well-being. The reason they call it “credit card debt trap” is because once you’re in,…
Is China using a condom on Duterte?
MY late boss, Tony de Joya, chairman of Adverting & Marketing Associates, had a classic description of a condom: “It gives you a feeling of security while you are being…
A majority of Americans feel the country is headed in the wrong direction under Trump
PRESIDENT Donald Trump promised to make America great again but 71 days into his young presidency, his approval rating has been on a free fall across the board this week….
PIDCI honors 2017 Grand Marshals Drs. Rod & Elma Castillo
The much-awaited year-long planned annual celebration of PIDCI’s (Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc.) Grand Marshal Night successfully came to light last Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the posh Marriott Hotel…
Pres. Trump: Build bridges, not walls!
AN open letter to the president: Dear Pres. Trump: BEFORE you were elected president, you were one of the world’s premier builders. Your buildings fill the New York City skyline,…
Breast implants and cancer
Earlier this March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that “nine deaths and hundreds of cases of a rare cancer have been linked with breast implants.” The malignancy…
A Pinay gathering: Celebrating Women’s History Month through Fil-Am women writers and their books
by Heather Domingo / AJPress To honor Women’s History Month, a Pinay gathering was celebrated at the Philippine Expressions Bookshop in San Pedro, California on Saturday, March 25. With about…
New California laws
Customer Service Dashboard: The goal is provide tools and resources in resolving tax matters. The “Customer Service Dashboard” was launched in March 1, 2017 with estimated time frames for your…
Trump, Republicans in Congress give companies that steal their workers’ wages a gift
AS the news gets inundated with headlines about the failed Trumpcare and the ongoing muddled investigation on the alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, President Donald Trump signed…
Critical time
Millions of people turned the lights off for at least an hour in some of the world’s most famous cities on Saturday, March 25, as they joined the global initiative…
The voices of spring
Spring has sprung. It is upon us in a scent that grows deeper, dizzying, improbable. It is too heady, too provocative to be diminished. Seeping through open windows, under doors,…
How God sees
HAVE you ever wondered why people suffer? Have you ever complained to God about an illness, death, or a crisis? Have you ever questioned some unfairness in your life and…
A chat with The Beautiful Life’s 2017 Award of Distinction Awardee: Mrs. Corazon Rosete
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius Not many of us can say we have found what Confucius would…
Clients with wage garnishment, huge sales tax, freak accident seek BK relief
“Chapter 7 will just wipe out all of his potential liability for the damage caused.” Freak accident liability I THINK I want to discuss the client with the freak accident…
Should I tell my boss about my medical condition?
Q: I WAS diagnosed with herniated disc and severe anxiety. I want to request leave but want to keep my privacy at work. Do I need to tell my employer…
Let’s play alphabet soup to get a business visa
A BUSINESS visa attorney can let you know all types of visas that you might be able to apply for under U.S. immigration law. Depending on your situation, the type…
Should you submit messy records to an IRS auditor?
THERE are two approaches to prepare for an audit: organized and shoebox. Organized means arranging your records. Shoebox means simply being you—your naturally disorganized you. Let’s discuss each method so…
If you continue to borrow just to pay debts, here’s what will happen
IF you are in debt and don’t have enough to pay your debts each month after taking care of living expenses, you may be tempted to borrow money from credit…
A majority of Americans think Trump is not honest, disapprove of the job he is doing as president
DONALD J. TRUMP has been president for a little over 60 days and yet his approval and trust rating continues to plummet amid the controversies, scandals and failures he has…
Making an immigration plan
Recent executive orders signed by President Trump, have sparked widespread discussion within the immigrant community. U.S. immigration laws and policy are centerstage. Much of what is being discussed within the…