A RECENT “Balitang America” online viewer poll revealed that a large majority of Filipinos in America are feeling very hopeful under the Duterte presidency. Eighty-seven percent of kababayans who voted in The Filipino Channel’s daily newscast opinion poll feel the Philippines will be better off with newly sworn-in President Rodrigo Duterte stirring the country toward…
“TODAY, we continue the long journey toward an America and a world where liberty and equality are not reserved for some, but extended to all. Across the globe, including right here at home, millions of men, women, and children are victims of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. We remain committed to abolishing slavery in all…
Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport was crowded with people determined to get an early start on the long weekend rush. Las Vegas is already hot — it is 103 degrees in the shade, a desert steamy heat that promised long sultry days. Bikinied bodies, oiled and gleaming, laid in various stages of undress, abound in hotel…
“ We need more priests in this critical time when we need to imbue the world with the values of the Gospel.” “THE harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” — Luke 10: 2 It was a busy month for us…
THE 16th president of the Philippines — Rodrigo Duterte — has finally taken the oath of office on June 30, after a highly contro- versial campaign and election season. Many Filipinos in America who started out as not even knowing much about the former Davao City mayor, and those who were doubtful and even scared…
THIS column has often stressed the general rule that most employees should be paid overtime rate if they work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. However, there may be exceptions in the case of some who work in certain industries. It is in this instance that the employers’ classification…
I HAVE had many clients and prospective clients who would inquire how much is an “uncontested divorce.” Of course, I would ask some questions to determine whether their divorce is “uncontested” such as if both spouses have agreed to all issues of custody, support, property, etc. Unfortunately, many divorces are not as simple as…
ON June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court struck down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional in the landmark case US. V. Windsor. The BIA shortly thereafter issued a decision in Matter of Zeleniak holding that DOMA is no longer an impediment in recognizing same-sex couples under the immigration and…
AFTER an audit of your tax returns by the IRS, you have a choice of either ending your misery by paying up or by continuing to fight at the Appeals Office. The appeals process is an administrative means to resolve your problems without resorting to legal action. It’s a good way to resolve disputes. It…
IN spite of the negative things that you may have heard about it, bankruptcy relief still remains to be the best option to many individuals who need help in recovering financially. There is nothing “illegal” or “criminal” about filing for bankruptcy. As a matter of fact, obtaining relief from debt under federal law is an…
I was writing this piece when I heard that it was officially the summer season. And boy, that couldn’t have been any more precise these past couple of days (hello, 109 degrees!). Speaking of summer, I am pretty sure everybody’s got their summer trips planned — some even saved up through the whole year for…
They are daughters of dramatic journeys and fantastic tales. Proudly carrying their heritage and stories like treasures, they came to America amid colonial romance, hope, despair and misfortune. But they were led by hope. As they laid down shadows of stunning proportions — shaped both by the drama of the past and sparkle of the…
“For destiny is untold…unmeasured…uncertain… and even the sun in its tireless wander might find a way to caress the moon…yet your fate is nobody’s and your own destiny will always find a way since it was meant to be…there are no coincidences in life…everything was born with you…” – From Echoes of Frustration. Whether or…
99 RANCH Market’s Las Vegas location on S. Maryland Pkwy. held the Agro-Fisheries Trade (AT) Korean Show on June 25 and 26 to spread the word about the Korean items they sell. The food show was intended to “promote product awareness,” which will “go hand-in-hand in assisting a boosting sales of Korean items,” the market…
MINI robot retriever In the United States alone, more than 3,500 persons accidentally swallow button batteries, which are used in toys, watches and hearing aids. In most cases, they are passed out with stools but in some cases, the battery is lodged in the esophagus or stomach. This usually requires an endoscopy, where a tube…
In 2008, Wall Street recklessness causes the financial crisis that left eight million Americans unemployed and millions more with mortgages and retirement savings run into the ground. Businesses shut their doors and new graduates faced uneasy, unrelenting unemployment. In 2010, we passed reforms to make sure that Wall Street could never crash our economy again….
Susan Roces, the original Queen of Philippine Movies, heads the list of July birthday celebrants. “Inday Susan,” as she is called by family and close friends, will celebrate her 76th natal day on Thursday, July 28. She is also the widow of the late undisputed King of Philippine Movies, Fernando Poe Jr. Other July birthday…
ORDINARILY, there is no appeal process for visa refusals. Under the doctrine of “consular non- reviewability”, a person cannot even sue or appeal their visa refusals in US federal courts. The US Supreme Court ruled last year that the Embassy is not even required to provide a “detailed explanation” of the reason for the visa…
INDIVIDUALS may be put in removal (deportation) proceedings for a number of reasons. Some of them may have been put in removal proceedings for committing certain crimes. Others are in removal proceedings because they may have filed applications with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and have had their applications denied by the…
1. DON’T be late. Always remember first good impression will get your audit off on the right foot. 2. Don’t walk in without records. Be prepared with complete and organized records. 3. Don’t dump a paper bag in the auditor’s face. Do not have the auditor sort through paper bags of cluttered documents. A happy…
[Editor’s note: This column is one in a series written by University of California President Janet Napolitano as part of a partnership with New America Media, whose members include this publication.] EARLIER this summer, University of California campuses granted bachelor’s and advanced degrees to 67,000 individuals, each with stories of personal aspiration and accomplishment. For…
IF there is a singular issue that makes many kababayans gravitate toward the Republican Party, it’s the issue of the right of women to have an abortion — a right traditionally fought for by Democrats and opposed by Republicans. On Monday, June 27, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld such right of women by striking down…
A FAVORABLE decision is expected soon from the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague to strengthen the Philippines’ maritime case against China over its expansive claim in the disputed water of the South China Sea. The international court is expected to rule over the decades-long conflict soon. Citing peaceful resolution on the jurisdiction over…
It is said that no people on earth are more fearful and anxious when written about, than the members of the press. Think about why doctors are known to be impossible patients, or when pilots panic when they’re passengers, flown by others. Journalists spend their lifetime extracting information from other people, so when the tables…
The Asian Journal Media Group made a courtesy call to the newly elected Zambales governor at his residence in Botolan, Zambales. The team is composed of (L-R) Business Development Officer, Greg Trinidad, Asian Journal Publisher, Roger Oriel, Office of the Governor Chief of staff, Ed Daos , Iba Barangay Captain, Nani Cortez and VP for Marketing…
Fashion Fundraiser for Bantay Bata on July 28 HOLLYWOOD—When Queen of Latin Pop Paulina Rubio tweeted about “Rock The Runway”—avant-garde Filipino designer Rocky Gathercole’s benefit fashion show for Bantay Bata (Child Watch), a program addressing the needs of abused kids in the Philippines—it showed how the event has reached the awareness of international celebrities. Gathercole,…
TWO young brothers in their 20s joined me during one of my pilgrimages to the Holy Land at the encouragement of their parents. Being young, they had many questions about their Catholic faith. And so, after supper during that pilgrimage, we would still spend long hours together engaging in deep thoughts about life and faith….
IF taxes are to be collected only by the government, then Rodrigo Duterte, incoming president of the Republic of the Philippines, actually acknowledges the existence of another government within the country: the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army. You see, the CPP-NPA also collects “taxes” from businesses and Duterte has publicly urged companies operating…
THE 4-4 vote by the Supreme Court was a big blow not only to President Barack Obama’s legacy, but to the hopes and dreams of many undocumented immigrants — including many kababayans and their families. Because it was a tie, the highest court’s ruling leaves in place an appeals court decision which ruled that Obama overstepped…
Santa Clarita—It’s time you discovered a place that rises above the ordinary. Today, Saturday, June 25, you’re invited to Day at The Heights at Five Knolls, Brookfield Residential’s newest community in Santa Clarita. Come out from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to enjoy refreshing treats, music and fun for the kids and explore three of…
