Invest in Nevada’s future

by Juan Serafica “DR – EA – M.  Dream!”  Every day I teach Nevada’s children how to read.  We preach college and career readiness in my school, yet Nevada is ranked dead last for educational outcomes. We are in last place for students’ chance of success in the annual Quality Counts rankings by Education Week. …

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Undervalued

“AMERICA has failed us,” said Foreign Affairs Sec. Perfecto Yasay as he echoed Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s sentiments against the U.S. Amid a maritime dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea, Yasay lamented that the “U.S. could not assure the Philippines that it will promptly come to our defense under our existing military treaty and…

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Once upon a Secret Service

Once upon a time, the Secret Service had to be an all-embracing elite force —  self-respecting, fearless and valiant.  They were the ones who took charge of the security and decorum of every event that the president attends, and still do. The Secret Service is more than a motorcade of shiny black limousines with dark…

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The power of full engagement

“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…

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Filipinos in America in the middle of what could be a bitter breakup between the Philippines and the US

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…

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Provisional waiver of the 3/10 year bar from inside the US

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…

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10 tips for late filers

• 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…

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How to file bankruptcy and keep everything

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…

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Sanctuaries at twilight

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…

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Travelogue: Israel sojourn, the Holy Land Diary

(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….

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World War II in the Philippines: The Legacy of Two Nations

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…

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The 9th Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival

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…

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Savor Filipino returns to the Bay Area

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…

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Saving documents is critical to your case

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…

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Crimes that may affect your citizenship application

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…

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4th Annual ICON Awards

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…

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Stress tests save lives

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…

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Celebrating Filipino American History Month

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…

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Culinary Pavilion

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…

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“Balangay ng Langit”

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…

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Seniors’ Village

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…

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Pan Pavilion

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…

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