“AS they were going they were cleansed. And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. He was a Samaritan.” — (Luke 17:16) I tell my students to examine the way they preach. Is it a result of…
AS the leaders of America celebrate the contributions of Filipinos to the United States during this month-long Filipino American History Month, kababayans in America cannot help but feel “lost,” lamenting what seems to be the beginning of the end of a long-time friendship and alliance between our Motherland and our adoptive country. This comes in…
(Part 2 in series of seniors) THE Original Medicare has Part A and Part B. Part A covers inpatient services like hospitalization. Part B covers outpatient services. In 2006, prescription drug coverage (Part D) was added to the program. Not all 65 and older are eligible. The senior has to be in the U.S. for…
ON January 2, 2013, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents), who are in the process of obtaining visas to become lawful permanent residents of the United States commonly…
Client files chapter 7 for $40K credit cards CLIENTS are seniors. Husband is 72. Wife is 71. Both are retired and receiving combined social security and pension total of $4,015/mo. Husband is still in good spirits although he is not in good health. He has been on dialysis for three years. He had hypertension when…
THERE are valid overtime or meal break claims that may be too small to require a lawsuit. The litigation may cost too much and the payoff for one employee may not be worth the problem. However, an employer’s wage violations should be stopped, especially if it affects other employees. Hence, employees who experience the same…
• FILE Electronically – Consider filing electronically instead of using paper tax forms. If you file electronically and choose direct deposit, you will receive your refund faster. 2. Check social security numbers – Make sure that SS numbers are correct for you, your spouse, and children. If you e-file, names used for your returns must…
ONE common misconception people have is that if they file bankruptcy, they will lose everything that they’ve worked hard for. For this reason, a lot of people continue to suffer needlessly in debt when the law provides a solution to their debt problems. Not good. Don’t get me wrong. Bankruptcy is certainly not the answer…
Adult care centers are important fixtures in the Filipino-American community. This little piece takes us not just to a place, but into the minds and hearts, the courage, the wisdom and humor of those in the twilight of their years — a society that glorified youth. At the Culver City Senior Center, the atmosphere was…
Many say that age is just a number. Adding another year to your life means adding another chance at opportunities, meeting new people and making a difference – and the cycle continues. I, for a fact, agree with that sentiment but not because I deny the reality of getting older, but because I know that…
(Part 1 of 3) The agonizing fear that kept me tossing on my bed for countless nights prior to my Israel trip (due to the never-ending destabilization attacks and constant war episodes within the Arab countries) was finally pacified upon having personally experienced a more than week sojourn in the heart of the Holy Land….
This year’s Miss World Philippines title was awarded to Filipino-Australian model Catriona Elisa Gray, who bested 24 other beauties last Sunday, October 2. The 22-year-old beauty is also a singer and a blogger from Albay, Bicol. Catriona also brought home several of the special awards including Best in Evening Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Best in…
Second Annual Conference – Saturday, October 29 / San Francisco Public Library Exhibition – October 19 / Trophy Room, San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Bldg. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the invasion of the Philippines (December 8, 1941), Bataan Legacy Historical Society (BLHS), Memorare Manila 1945, the San Francisco Public Library and the Philippine Consulate…
Sunday, October 30 / Empress Theater Celebrate Filipino American History Month, the City of Vallejo and Pinoy Jazz at the 9th Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival (SFFAJF) concert on Sunday, October 30, at the Empress Theater, 330 Virginia St. Vallejo, CA 94580. Tickets are available at http://empresstheatre.org/events/9th-annual-san-francisco-filipino-american-jazz-festival/. Acts include CRSB, a musical duo…
Saturday, October 15 / The Overlook Lounge, 344 20th St, Oakland CA Tickets available at www.savorfilipino.com/ On Saturday, October 15, Savor Filipino will provide an opportunity for 1500 attendees to discover a unique take on traditional and contemporary Filipino cuisine. Included are many types of food and cocktails produced by more than a dozen emerging…
FOR almost all immigration benefits, you should save and preserve documents to establish eligibility for that particular benefit. Many people state that, for one reason or another, they no longer have documents relating to their immigration history. They have moved several times and lost track of the documents; they got angry because their case was…
WHEN a legal permanent resident files for citizenship, one of the questions being asked of the applicant is whether the applicant has ever been convicted or charged with a crime. Depending on the nature of the crime committed, a criminal conviction may result in a permanent bar to an applicant for citizenship. If an applicant…
The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) of Las Vegas presented its 4th Annual ICON Awards on Monday, Sept. 26 at Spanish Trails. this year’s ICON Award honorees are: Dr. Zhian Khan (interventional cardiologist), Councilwoman Gerri Shroder (City of Henderson) and Dr. Dean Tsai (Southwest Medical Associates). OCA is engaged in organizing its over 80 chapters…
Almost 4 million people in the United States alone have undiagnosed heart disease. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 735,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, killing 370,000 a year, or about 1,014 per day. When it comes to a disease as serious as a heart attack, prevention is…
by Gwynne R. Dumbrigue Recent years have seen the rise in the appeal of political mavericks throughout the world. They’re newcomers who promise to revamp the system. Because of their status as establishment “outsiders,” their pasts are not given the same level of scrutiny as their career politician counterparts. They promise to end corruption and…
This October, I am proud to celebrate Filipino American History Month with the Filipino American community in Nevada and across the country. Our state has been enriched by the influence of more than 100,000 Filipino Americans currently living in Nevada and the many generations that came before them. I am deeply grateful for their contributions…
Curated by GrubLife The GrubLife Culinary Pavilion celebrates Philippine cuisine as a cultural and artistic form. Food is immersed in the heart of every Filipino as a sacred blessing to be respected yet fully enjoyed and appreciated. We invite you to experience the wonders of traditional and contemporary cuisine beyond the more common pancit and…
Curated by Kollective Binhi The Balangay ng Langit is a continuous being – moving, growing, evolving, transforming and healing. The Balangay activates the kapwa spirit, healing, and strengthening our community. It is a way of connecting to our one mother earth, our shared ancestors, and our kapwa community. Visit the BnL and participate in indigenous…
Curated by Tony and Angelita Ringor, and Eileen McCremens Sponsored by Area Lab Explore fresh Filipino vegetables from local farms, get gardening tips from award-winning home gardeners, and discover delicious Filipino recipes contributed by RG Enriquez of AstigVegan.com. Stylish tote bags, vegetables, recipes, and vegan bibingka mix available with your donation. 100% of proceeds go to…
Co-curated by Nico Nava and Nicole Arca The Pilipino Artist Network (PAN) Pavilion at FPAC serves as a space for Fil-Am artists and their creative allies to showcase their artistry — visual arts, literary arts, cinematic arts, and more. This year, in celebrating the 25th anniversary of FPAC, the theme of the PAN Pavilion is…
(Part 2) WE talked about other payment plans in our other newsletter. Now let us explore Offer-in-Compromise “OIC” under Code section 7122. OIC is a tax liability settlement agreement of less than the full amount of debt, between taxpayer and IRS. Here are some tips on how to prepare for OIC application. • OIC is…
PHILIPPINE Transportation Secretary Art Tugade was recently crucified in mainstream and social media for reportedly attributing Manila’s monstrous traffic to “a state of mind.” Subsequent clarification of what Tugade really meant appears to have been an exercise in futility. In communications, there can be a huge gap between what you say and how you are…
IT’S less than five weeks to go before the citizens of America cast their votes to choose who will be the 45th President of the United States. As D-Day approaches, both Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump, along with their surrogates, are continuing to make their cases as to why Clinton or…
DESPITE receiving a barrage of censure over his aggressive campaign against drugs and human rights violations under his reign, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte remains unfazed. The president has brewing friendships with China and Russia, and is bent on alienating the country’s long-standing alliance with the United States. Over the weekend, Duterte threatened to end the Enhanced…
WHEN succession goes very wrong, it can be fatal. The case of Mayfull Foods Corp. is a lesson to founders and family business leaders in Asia not to take succession for granted. Questions of succession should never be a side dish nor an afterthought at the moment they begin to consider retirement. The planning starts…
