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…
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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…
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. …
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…
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…
The Filipino community cannot afford to fall for another demagogue
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…
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…
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…
“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. …
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…
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…
You owe taxes? Cannot pay now?
(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…
Is the traffic problem a state of mind?
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…
Clinton gains ground among independents after first debate with Trump
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,…
Against all odds
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…
Soriano: Three brothers dead in an inheritance dispute
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…
The message of ‘Passport to Heavenly Life’ by Camilo C. Graza
In the Bible, in both the Old and New Testament, it is said that it can be read in many ways. For some, it is the purest literature we have…
LA City Hall marks Filipino American History Month
FILIPINO American History Month kicked off on Friday, September 30 as Los Angeles City councilmembers and community leaders came together to honor Fil-Ams who are excelling in various fields from…
The world in dire need of douloi — servant-leaders
“WE are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.” — (Luke 7:10) I heard the above words from someone, not word for word, but in a…
Sullivan, Krieger, Truong, Spagnola, & Klausner, LLP
Exceptional team of immigration specialists to help you in the legal process The United States immigration process is complicated and difficult. There are a multitude of immigration programs, each with its…
Atty. Mosqueda named 2017 Super Lawyer
ON August 31, 2016, Super Lawyers announced the selection of Roman P. Mosqueda to the 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Because Mr. Mosqueda has demonstrated excellence in the practice…
Seniors seek relief from $80K and $28K credit cards
CLIENTS are young seniors at 60. Husband has a stable middle management job that pays $5K a month. Wife is not employed. They don’t own a house. They rent for…
Police use of excessive force results in wrongful death verdict
ON Christmas night in 2013, 19-year-old Asa James Dolak was having a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, who is also the mother of his two-year-old son. The dispute ended with…
Tax consequences of debt discharge
MANY financially distressed borrowers lost their homes and had their loans cancelled during and after the recession. It was a relief to have their debts reduced or forgiven, but the…
When does it make sense to file bankruptcy?
NO one ever likes to talk about bankruptcy. However, it’s simply a fact of life. Things happen. Whether it’s losing your job, going through a divorce, having huge medical bills…
Right & left sides in Feng Shui
By Sean Shono In Feng Shui, it is said that a house facing a downward slope to the left brings bad luck to male family members. The bad luck may…
A majority of Filipinos in America believe Clinton beat Trump during their first presidential debate
AFTER the much-anticipated, most watched presidential debate in history, a majority of Filipinos in America who tuned in on Monday, September 26 said Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton won this…
A night of the scribes and lensmen with Consul General Adelio Cruz
IT is said that when God wanted to separate light from darkness, day and night were created. When media men had a similar itch, they bonded together. One can count…
Djoanna Garcia-Kocher: On faith, fame and success
A great Athenian playwright named Euripides wrote this about friends: “Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness. “ I have not read Euripides’ work but his…
F-1 student visas and authorized employment
An F-1 student visa allows a student to study full-time in the United States (“U.S.”) at an accredited school. The F-1 student visa is a non-immigrant visa, which means that…