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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WHEN it comes to Medi-Cal , one of the concepts that our office gets the most questions about is something called Share of Cost. Share of Cost seems simple: it…
Q: MY workplace installed a new time recording system where employees are required to provide our photos and fingerprints to be able to clock in and out for work. I…
NEITHER one, actually. You see, IRS conducts field audits where the books and records of a business are maintained. This, of course, is your home, office, warehouse, factory, or store….
IF you are delinquent on your debts, you may be able to avoid dealing with the bill collectors for a few months but sooner or later, you will still need…
THINK of a spa and the immediate perception is an air of pretense and privilege that only a select few can indulge in, given the exorbitant prices. However, if you…
While Hmart has made a name for themselves as America’s number one Asian supermarket chain, the South Bay region of Los Angeles county welcomed Hmart to Torrance for the first…
Just a little over two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Maxine Medina, our lovely candidate for Ms. Universe. Maxine is in LA for a short vacation…
Monet Salon is excited to announce its new location at 20113 Vanowen St. Canoga Park, CA (across Canoga Bowling). Spreading its hair care and makeover expertise, Monet Salon is thrilled to add…
The Southern California Filipino Dental Society (SCFDC) is a world unto itself. As the energy level started going up and up, the dentists moved, talked, laughed and think — and…
The world as a stage has tremendously mounted incalculable players masterfully delineating varied roles as they effectually interact with the rest on the arena. While some were assigned light and…
Actor John Lloyd Cruz won the honor for the film “Honor Thy Father,” while LJ Reyes won best actress for the film “Anino sa Likod ng Buwan” at the 39th…
DESPITE having only limited knowledge or understanding of immigration laws, some people attempt to strategize and handle their immigration case on their own. They follow the advice of friends or…
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. …
To celebrate the opening of the new Seafood Department in 99 Ranch Market’s Alhambra location, the store held an “Asian Food Festival” on June 11 and 12. The new Seafood…
THE glutathione craze seems to have spread to various countries, including the Philippines, inspired mostly by women’s desire for a fairer complexion and people’s quest for the fountain of health…
FILIPINO HERITAGE NIGHT. The Los Angeles Dodgers held its seventh annual Filipino Heritage Night on Friday, June 17 at Dodger Stadium. Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas threw the ceremonial first pitch, while Broadway star Joan Almedilla sang the national anthem. U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Keith Guiang was honored as a Military Hero of the Game. Dodger Stadium also offered a Filipino Night t-shirt and a special Pinoy Dog — a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog with diced Spam, pineapple, onions and chicharrones. The Dodgers went up against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 3-2. Photos by Andy Tecson
DURING and after the recession, many borrowers who were financially distressed lost their homes and had their loans cancelled. It was a relief to have their debts reduced or forgiven,…
IT may be less than a month away from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, but the respective presumptive nominees for parties — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton — have…
Jessica Sanchez’s latest single “Stronger Together” was a hit at this year’s Democratic National Convention, so much so that the song has become the unofficial anthem of Democratic presidential nominee…
At the level of daily life, we learn by experience, how to protect ourselves by learning many strategies. Perla Santos, the mother of MOTHER, or the Movement to Help End…
On 28 June 2016 at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort and Casino along Aseana Avenue, Parañaque City with incoming Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III as guest of honor and speaker. This was announced…
“THUS says the Lord: I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and petition…” Zechariah 12:10 Have you ever…
Traveling on an air- line you haven’t been on before is an adventure in itself. During an overseas flight that spans more than 10 hours, you desire that level of comfort…
FAMILY based petitions and some employment-based petitions (where a relative owns a 5% interest in the petitioning company) require the petitioner to submit an affidavit of support (Form I –…
