Business owner files chapter 7 due to $1.0-M labor lawsuits
Seniors seek chapter 7 relief for $48k credit card debt Business owner with $1.0M labor lawsuits CLIENT is 65. He operates a service-oriented business with 3 outlets in strip malls. He…
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Police use of excessive force violates civil rights
THE use of unreasonable or excessive force by police are in the news now more than ever. Many thought after the Rodney King incident, this issue will never arise again….
Fraud waiver under INA section 237(A)(1)(H)
IMMIGRANTS sometimes find themselves in immigration removal proceedings (deportation) because they have obtained their green cards through fraud and or misrepresentation. A common example would be married children of US…
USCIS reverses itself and grants citizenship to Australian lawful permanent resident
ON December 16, 2015, a female Australian lawful permanent resident was allowed to take her oath of allegiance and granted U.S. citizenship. Previously, by Decision dated June 25, 2015, her…
12 tips on filing status
PAY attention to your filing status because it determines your standard deduction, tax due, or refund. Here are 12 tips to help you choose your correct filing status: 1. There…
Avoid this big mistake when facing foreclosure
YOU already know that your home is in foreclosure. You’ve received that dreaded Notice of Default. You know that after 90 days, your home can be scheduled for a Trustee…
It Runs in the Family: Filipina-Canadian shares personal story of queer family members in documentary
AFTER a Filipina-Canadian living in Vancouver, BC learned her brother was gay, she found out that at least another half a dozen of their family members were also gay. Following…
WARNING: Huwag paloloko sa mga tax theft
YOU may already be getting your W-2, 1099 and other forms in time for the April 15th tax deadline. Tax season is also the time when many unscrupulous entities will…
Vanessa Hudgens mourns father’s death before ‘Grease: Live’ performance
Fil-Am actress Vanessa Hudgens, 27, announced the death of her father on Sunday, Jan. 31, just hours before she took the stage for her role in Fox’s “Grease: Live.” “I…
Songs that my mother taught me
My first knowledge of the world and about life came to me through my senses. They were directed by my mother. She was the first person I saw, felt and…
To serve the People of God with heroic love
“ People love us — priests — despite our imperfections. They see us as representatives of Jesus Christ on earth; they esteem us for our noble works and our sacrifices….
Consuming fiber during adolescence may reduce women’s risk of breast cancer
CONSUMING high doses of fiber through fruits and vegetables during adolescence may reduce a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer compared to those who eat less dietary fiber, a new…
Obama to propose $10 tax per-barrel of oil
PRESIDENT Barack Obama is set to propose a $10-per-barrel oil tax as a means of funding a “21st century clean transportation system,” the White House announced Thursday, Feb. 4. The…
Porter Ranch gas leak related to negligence by the Southern California Gas Company
SAN Fernando Valley residents have been impacted for nearly three months by a natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon, and a government gas company is being held responsible. The South…
Study: eating fish could reduce risk for Alzheimer’s
IT turns out that consuming seafood at least once per week can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. Although seafood is known to contain mercury, scientists delved…
Toyota to pay $21.9 billion for alleged discriminatory lending
TOYOTA Motor Credit Corp. will pay $21.9 million to black and Asian Pacific Islander borrowers in a settlement over allegations of discriminatory lending, the US Department of Justice and Consumer…
Affordable Care Act enrollment grows to 12.7M
425,000 enroll in Covered California THE White House announced that nearly 13 million Americans have signed up for the Affordable Care Act for 2016, before open enrollment deadline on Jan….
Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto seal May-December affair with a lifetime commitment
After having defied all odds, they finally tied the knot! Destiny concluded Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto’s 5-year relationship and certainty capped their poignant reverie with a “forever” that commenced…
Child support in California
MY last article dealt with the fact that many Pilipinos have misconceptions or are misinformed about family law here in the United States, specifically, in the State of California. They…
Light therapy for treating depression
IT is the season to be jolly, but about 18.5 percent (1 in 5) or 43.8 million adults in the United States experience some type of mental illness during this…
What is sleep apnea?
SLEEP apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few…
Senior Care Home: Is it a good business?
I AM frequently asked the question: “Is it a good business opportunity to open a senior care home?” First, let us define what a Senior Care Home is and how…
A new family petition could be faster than waiting for your pending employment case
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: I received my green card through my employer’s petition, but the priority date on my petition retrogressed (went backwards) before I was able to bring my family…
What makes you deportable
THE power to give, take away, and deport. The United States does not welcome you with open arms. It allows non-citizens entry into the United States, under certain conditions. When…
Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto’s star-studded wedding
THOUGH their wedding was simple and not as grand as other celebrities, Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto’s celebration was still, nonetheless, star-studded. Aside from the fact that the two are…
Aquino spent at least P50B of our money for his BBL fantasy
President Benigno S. Aquino 3rd spent about P50 billion of taxpayers’ money on his campaign to get the insane Bangsamoro Basic Law enacted into law, documents as well as sources…
Quick facts about Super Bowl 2016 advertising
Number of ads: 40+ Average cost of commercials in 2016: 30 seconds: $4.8 million Per second: $160,000 Total ad spending in 2016 (adjusted for inflation): $376.8 million Commercials to look…
Cocktails inspired by Broncos & Panthers
Cocktails by Gelo Honrade of Jeepney Moby dick (Broncos) 1/2 oz ginger syrup 1/2 oz lime juice 3/4 oz passionfruit 2oz sailor jerry spiced rum Rumaway baby (Panthers) 1/2 oz…
Maharlika’s Chicken Inasal drumsticks
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks 1/2 cup Suka 4 stalks of lemongrass chopped 1 head garlic smashed 2 tbsps. chopped ginger 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 cup calamansi juice Basting…
#PiatheDrink: Raise a glass in honor of Miss Universe
After Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe last year, Fil-Am mixologist Gelo Honrade concocted a cocktail in her honor: Pia The Drink. Wurtzbach, who tasted the drink during her…