LOS ANGELES City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, the Board of Public Works (BPW), Bureau of Street Lighting, and community stakeholders on Wednesday, October 26 officially unveiled a streetlight project that improves…
Since birth is the window to the chance and all possibilities of a lifetime, there’s nothing more momentous than celebrating it in the midst of friends and relatives…and to make…
One of the brightest stars in Philippine entertainment, Star for All Seasons and currently the Representative for the province of Batangas Vilma Santos-Recto, will be celebrating her birthday on Thursday,…
(Part 1) FOR many people, attaining US citizenship is the final step in achieving their “American Dream.” After getting a green card, they eagerly count off the years until they…
by Atty. José Y. Lauchengco, Jr. Mga magiliw na kapatid, kapwa Pilipino: We cannot sit idly by while one person singularly misrepresents the feelings of the people of the Philippines…
(Part 1 of 2) Criminal convictions in immigration are definitely ‘dealbreakers’. Even just one can cause regrets about the incident which led to it. Not a lot of aliens definitively…
How do we know when our heart is failing? This condition could be in its early stage that the individual may not even have enough symptoms to know he/she has…
by Lisa Melanie Noeth On October 18, 2016, many members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Republicans throughout the nation were invited to attend the AAPI Advisory Committee meeting with…
by Ian Amarento I didn’t knowingly choose to become a business owner – I fell into it because I was caring for my parents, and over time I realized that many…
by Christine Ko The constant barrage of misogynist remarks made from presidential nominee Donald Trump became too much for me to bear. From saying women should only be young and…
KEEP a low audit profile. It reduces risk of an audit. Here are some tips to keep the IRS from auditing your tax returns: • Make sure that social security…
IN less than two weeks, we know who will be the 45th President of the United States. Have you mailed out your ballots? Are you voting in precincts near you?…
AS the saying goes, it only takes one rotten apple to ruin the whole bunch because the decay can quickly spread to the good ones. Such is the case of…
THE San Francisco Police District (SFPD) in California has put an end to its 16 year-long exchange training program with the Philippine National Police (PNP). According to reports from California…
Tears streamed down the face of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission’s (PRRC) Executive Director, Ramil Tan, as he recalled the neglected and polluted state of the waterway the Philippine government…
“If you want to civilize a man, begin with his grandmother.” – Victor Hugo So, one moment you’re just a mother, and luckily, you’re done being tied down with your children’s…
“ In our personal practices of prayer, do we show a spirit of humility? Do we come to Mass having an attitude that we’re in church not only to ask…
Filipinos in America are more driven than ever to cast their votes that will decide who will be the next president of the United States. As in the general American…
Senior files same to discharge $70k credit cards When I say young senior, I mean 60. She’s a single mom with two adult daughters who are over the age of 21….
Prior to April 30, 2013, all aliens admitted to the US in a non-immigrant visa status were required to fill-up a form, Form I-94, Arrival and Departure Record, and present…
“ Larry Itliong, his struggles, and his legacy continue to be relevant to the workers of today, particularly immigrant workers who face similar challenges in the workplace. For example, present-day…
“ California Family Code Section 3044 (a) provides “Upon a finding by the court that a party seeking custody of a child has perpetrated domestic violence against the other party…
Individuals and businesses in all 50 states pay federal income tax. Residents in 41 states also pay state income tax while nine states have no state income taxes. Here are…
“ The legislative intent of Congress in passing our bankruptcy laws is to allow a fresh start to those honest individuals who have found it impossible to cope with debt…
With a firm hand he shakes my hand, his face seasoned by storm and values. Charles Simbulan smiles kindly, almost trying to disguise shyness. His voice is light hearted, his…
(Part 3 of 3) Knowing that our days were numbered and the overwhelming thrill would soon subside, we struggled to make the most out of every single moment and enjoyed…
Barely five months after they broke up, the Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla and architect Conrad Onglao are together again. People were taken aback when the news came out that…
Mario, was admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) when he was 18 years old. Now he wants to apply for citizenship, but the…
Is exercise really essential to health? Yes, very much so, especially in lowering the risk for diseases, as shown in the recently published studies discussed below. To illustrate a point,…
By: Luisa Blue, BSN As a nurse, I have had the privilege to care for patients and help them get better. Few things are more rewarding, which is why so many…
