THE nation’s top court on Monday, April 18, heard oral arguments for the case United States v. Texas, which challenges President Barack Obama’s executive actions to grant reprieve to millions of undocumented immigrants in the country. Monday’s arguments centered on whether Obama overstepped his authority by authorizing programs in November 2014 that would defer deportation…
“In the area of immigrant visas, a same sex US Citizen spouse or legal permanent resident spouse may now petition for an immigrant visa for their spouse as long as the marriage was valid in the place of celebration. Validity of the marriage is not based on the place of domicile.” On June 26, 2013,…
In this current economy, I do understand that a lot of us have had to give up on some things we were used to when financial times were better. But I hope that despite the challenges, we do not neglect to take care of ourselves. This includes grooming. We have to encourage feeling good on…
We often hear that “politics” exists not only in governments but also in corporations, schools, civic organizations, and even in churches. We find this contention to be true when we understand politics as “the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over government” and of “competition between competing groups or individuals for power…
Surely as April 15 comes along, some of you will procrastinate in filing tax returns. It can be habit forming as I see the same taxpayers come after April 15 year after year. After four decades of counseling taxpayers, I look back at so many reasons why taxpayers don’t file on time – not having…
Luis Castro-Ramirez was hired to work as a truck driver by Dependable Highway Express (DHE) in 2010. During his hiring, he told DHE that he had a disabled son who required dialysis every day and he (Ramirez) was responsible for administering the dialysis. He requested his employer that he be given driving assignments that would…
Are you feeling stuck and unable to move because of lingering debt problems in your life? Considering bankruptcy but not sure if it’s the right solution for you? For those who are struggling with debt problems, the decision to file for bankruptcy is never an easy one. So they put it off and hope that…
At the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach FILIPINA-Canadian actress and comedienne J. Elaine Marcos is back on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California, portraying the role of Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours in the musical production of “Sister Act.” “Sister Act” is a broadway hit based on the 1992 Whoopi…
After the televised vice presidential debate in the Philippines, The Filipino Channel’s daily newscast “Balitang America” asked its viewers in an online poll: “If the elections were held today, whom would you vote for to be the Philippines’ next vice president”? The son of the deposed dictator, Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, came out on top…
After an achievement-filled 20-year career, Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant stepped foot into the Staples Center on Wednesday, April 13 for the final basketball game of his professional career. Throughout his career, the Black Mamba set a number of records including becoming the third highest scorer in the NBA, becoming the first player…
LAS VEGAS—In boxing, there’s that thing called “The End.” It always seems like a good idea—until the next fight. On the morning of his fight, after the Bible study, we caught up with the champ just before he was led into his waiting vehicle. He told us, “After this fight, win, lose or draw, I…
Air in Southern California is cleaner than it was two decades ago, and a new study suggests children may be experiencing less respiratory problems because of it. The study, published April 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that kids living in eight Los Angeles-area communities today have stronger lung function compared…
As part of the official Women’s History Month in March, the Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) hosted Women in Power: Leadership in Law and Justice, at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, March 18. This “Women in Power” panel discussion featured some of California’s top legal experts: Honorable Tani…
The gift of music has consistently been one of the most valued innate properties a man possesses and the same remains to be the best enduring legacy one bequeaths behind once his “mission” on earth is through. Heritage, in any form, is preeminent when planned, organized, and perfectly fixed that no predicament arises when the…
In his State of the City address, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti portrayed the city as “not only strong, it’s getting stronger every day.” The address was the third by Garcetti since he took office in 2013, and he took the opportunity to shine light on Los Angeles’ improving economy. Among figures he specifically cited included…
Air in Southern California is cleaner than it was two decades ago, and a new study suggests children may be experiencing less respiratory problems because of it. The study, published April 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that kids living in eight Los Angeles-area communities today have stronger lung function compared…
Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has always remained mum about the past feud she had with actress Heart Evangelista. It could be remembered that the friction happened sometime in 2011, while the two actresses were filming the movie “Temptation Island.” It was said that it came to a point that Heart’s mother, Cecile Ongpauco, even…
WE believe in preventive and yes, much of that depends on you! Cleaning your teeth after you eat is important, but the effects of good habits also have a lot to do with what you eat. Keep your smile healthy by packing great lunches Eating on-the-go can be problematic. In the morning, grabbing a donut is much…
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories. A priority date is a person’s “place in line” for a visa, meaning immigrant visas (or green cards) would be available for persons whose priority date…
ON March 11, 2016, the US Department of Homeland Security released its final rule enhancing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for F-1 international students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The new STEM-OPT extension is a 24-month period of temporary training that directly relates to the student’s program of study in an…
Deeply concerned about the developments in the Grace Poe Llamanzares case, highly reputable Malacañang sources have revealed that a private meeting between President B. S. Aquino 3rd and Mrs. Llamanzares a week before the Supreme Court met in Baguio City on April 5 had paved the way for the pro “Poe-quino” Justices to declare the…
SCIENCE unceasingly continues to explore and bring progress for the survival of our planet and its more than 7.3 billion inhabitants. By 2050, that number is predicted to be about 9 billion, with 24.5 million births per year. Today about 1.368 billion people live in China, 1.252 billion in India, 321.4 million in the United…
I can’t help comparing the clash of farmer-activists and PNP and government authorities in Kidapawan, North Cotabato with the oft-told anecdote about the three priests, a Dominican, a Franciscan and a Jesuit (actually, the roles and the priestly orders vary, depending on who is telling the story). At any rate, the three were meeting in…
YOU care about the Philippines. You want the next president and vice-president to really lead the nation toward progress, peace, order. You want to see more employment opportunities in the Philippines so you can come home and settle down in the Motherland for good, or have a loved one come back and never have to…
EVEN the temptation of a possible rematch—and vengeance—against Floyd Mayweather Jr. will not stop Manny Pacquiao from stepping into retirement, in boxing at least. Ending his illustrious boxing career on a high note, Pacquiao emerged victorious in his last fight—winning via a unanimous decision against a formidable opponent in Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand…
SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 12 unanimously adopted a resolution establishing a Filipino Cultural Heritage District in the city called SoMa Pilipinas. The resolution also recognizes the historic contributions and leadership of the Filipino community in San Francisco. Authored and introduced by Supervisor Jane Kim, the resolution was co-sponsored by…
Las Vegas is a city of a thousand flashing lights racing on and off, bizarre and beautiful, meant to confuse people that there is no time here, no night and day, no past or future. It is just like having arrived at a palace at the end of the world, its oversized antiquitiess, employees wearing…
FLU season isn’t over just yet, but it’s winding down and will go in the books as a relatively mild one, US health officials say. Lynette Brammer, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) influenza division, cited three main reasons for the gentler flu season: there were no new viruses this…
CHILDREN residing near a now-closed battery recycling plant in Vernon, California have higher levels of lead in their blood compared to those living farther away, a new study by California health officials found. The analysis, released Friday, April 8, by the California State Department of Public Health, found 3.58 percent of young children living one…
If Manny Pacquiao’s last time in the ring was indeed on Saturday, April 9, then he has ended his career on a high note. The Filipino fighter who rose to fame in a rags-to-riches storyline concluded what he has said would be his 12 final rounds as a professional boxer in a victory against two-time…
