DESPITE the House of Representatives’ swift vote last week that would halt President Barack Obama’s program to admit Syrian refugees into the United States, the large majority of Asian-American members of Congress voted against the bill, arguing that it went against basic American values. “No refugees [on American soil] have committed a terrorist act,” Rep….
DEMOCRATIC presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Sunday, Nov. 22, proposed a new tax credit offsetting up to $6,000 in costs for middle-class families who care for their aging parents or grandparents and disabled family members. “We need to recognize the value of the work that caregivers give to all of us, both those who are…
When a serious crime has been committed, justice can only be served when the perpetrator of the crime is successfully prosecuted and jailed. Unfortunately, justice is often not served when the victim of the crime is an undocumented immigrant. This has been the case as many fear that may suffer because of their unlawful immigration…
Millions of undocumented immigrants are facing possible deportation. Some have proposed building a wall. States are threatening to close their borders to refugees. Amid the current divisive immigration rhetoric it’s important that we not forget another story: the nearly 9 million green card holders living lawfully in the U.S. who are eligible to become citizens,…
Practically everyone knows that the good times of loan modification are going to end next year. Loan modifications under HAMP are set to expire December 31, 2016 after several extensions. HAMP was a direct result of the mortgage bubble in 2007 to 2009 when everyone, including your dog, could qualify for a zero down mortgage…
It is common for field workers like service technicians to drive company vehicles to the customer’s home or place of business to service or install a product. Generally, an employee’s commuting time between home and work is not considered hours worked. Travel time between an employee’s home and the changing worksites (where an employee may…
An alien seeking permanent residency status in the US must be “admissible” to the US. Admissibility means the ability of an alien to receive a visa to enter the US or adjust status while in the US to obtain a permanent resident status under the US relevant laws and regulations. Section 212 (a) of the…
IF you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent, you may be able to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit on your federal income tax return. Here are 10 tips on claiming a credit for child and dependent care expenses. • The expense for child and dependent care must be provided…
Are you facing a mountain of debt and don’t know what to do in order to avoid getting buried? Debt problems can wreak havoc on your personal life in many ways. And left unsolved, they can spill over into other areas of your life, causing problems not only at home but maybe even at work…
SANTA CLARA – It was a unique dance party that intermingled all the facility residents and their caregivers together into one big family — and dancing gaiety. The center’s low building and windy street looked like a college campus. It is vast and sheltering, increasingly heartwarming. One did not expect a special party to ber…
I still get a kick out of remembering my younger sister’s chitchat with her son, Tristan, while in the car on the way to school. Noticing that my nephew was putting gel on his hair, my sister asked him, “Tristan, why are you fixing your hair well? Are you trying to impress a girl in…
THE House of Representatives swiftly passed a bill on Thursday, Nov. 19, that would halt the admission of Syrian refugees into the US, suspending the program until key national security agencies can certify that they do not pose a security risk. The vote was 289-137, with 47 Democrats joining 242 Republicans in favor of the…
As the City of Long Beach continues consideration of a minimum wage increase, community members, business owners, low-wage workers and representatives from non-profit organizations on Tuesday, Nov. 17, gathered in the city to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of such a raise. “This is an issue that affects a lot of people,” Long Beach Mayor…
FRENCH officials said on Thursday, Nov. 19 that Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the Islamic State militant suspected of being the ringleader in last week’s terror attacks in Paris, has been killed in a police raid. Abaaoud’s body was found on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in a suburban apartment building in Saint-Denis, France, and identified the 27-year-old using his…
It will take some 7 more weeks or so before 2015 bids goodbye and yet Joji Babuschak’s JB Entertainment Productions has already prides itself with a hugely grandiloquent year-ender and newsmaker via its ambitiously conceived Asia’s Nightingale’s pre-Christmas concert aptly labeled “Lani Misalucha, Live in New York” on Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 PM at…
Can tubal ligation be reversed? Ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed for birth control, can be reversed to allow pregnancy to take place, depending on how long a segment of the tubes were cut in the original operation. If the segments removed are too long to precluded re-anastomosis (re-connection or bridging), then it can’t be…
James, a noncitizen foreign national, is married to Lesly, a United States citizen, and by virtue of this marriage was accorded a lawful conditional permanent resident status. However, not even a full year into the marriage the newlyweds find themselves extremely unhappy with each other and are fighting incessantly. Lesly files for divorce and the…
In October 2015, the State Department and Department of Homeland Security announced a new format for the monthly priority dates. The monthly Visa Bulletin would now have TWO charts: the Dates for Filing Visa Applications chart; and the Final Action Dates chart. (The Final Action Date chart is the old priority date chart from previous…
AT least 129 people were killed and 352 wounded after three groups of terrorists staged coordinated attacks at six locations throughout Paris, France late Friday, Nov. 13. ISIS, a jihadist organization that has declared a self-styled “caliphate” across parts of Iraq and Syria, has claimed responsibility for the massacre, and warned that the United States…
“ONCE again we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just on Paris, it’s an attack not just on the people of France, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share.” – Pres. Barack Obama Sharing his sentiments over the multiple…
THIS great holiday of thanks and giving is not a date on a calendar, but a state of mind. It is about our capacity to realize things that we can, sometimes, only imagine. No matter how difficult the recession is for each of us, there are always others who are going through more severe hardships….
With multiple recent foodborne illness outbreaks, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a set of groundbreaking rules to strengthen the farm food safety system, ensuring quality produce for Americans. The new set of guidelines will require importers and producers to verify the cleanliness of their food, according to The Daily Meal. Implemented…
Los Angeles, CA – The Philippine American Bar Association (PABA) congratulates Winston Keh on his appointment as Court Commissioner for the San Bernardino County Superior Court. He will take his oath of office on November 30, 2015. Commissioner Keh joined the PABA Board of Governors in 2007. He served as the President in 2013. Commissioner…
SCE work crews have been dispatched to help restore power. Added: November 16, 2015 | By Newsroom Staff, Southern California Edison High winds sweeping down from the north caused power outages Monday in communities across Southern California. As if 1:30 p.m., Southern California Edison was managing about 500 storm-related incidents with more than 5,400 customers affected…
The scene is in Quezon City. Almost everyday a citizen is shot, stabbed or beaten. At the center of this hurricane of crime is the Central Police District Command and its small brotherhood of men who are willing to give up their lives to fight for justice in this deadly world. The phone bleats and…
THOSE who continue to subscribe to the “Tuwid na Daan” of the Aquino administration should listen to the tales of woe of the Lumads. Numerous accounts say thousands of indigenous people from Mindanao have been victims of atrocities and yet, the administration hasn’t lifted a finger to address their plight. Hundreds have been killed, thousands…
Tagaytay City, Philippines — Dubbed as the City of Character where food and nature are at its best, Tagaytay has long dominated the preference for a weekend getaway. For many years, this city has served as the most convenient escape for people seeking to unwind from the stress of corporate life. Location in mind, it…
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a carb-loaded, overeating frenzy. You can make satisfying, anti-aging food choices for this holiday that will leave you feeling thankful for indulging. Take turkey, for example. I cook at least four turkeys each Thanksgiving because I usually have about 30 people over for dinner. Turkey contains tryptophan, which produces niacin,…
Amid five consecutive years—and counting—of sales growth, Nissan has introduced the 2016 Altima, a quieter car with improved fuel economy and a new “energetic flow” exterior. “We can confidently say today that we have the quietest Altima ever,” Tiago Castro, senior manager of product planning at Nissan, told reporters at an Altima media preview presentation…
Senior seeks Chapter 7 relief for $5K debt “ Don’t throw away your hard evidence. Gather them and compile them into an easily readable format so that in case you have to file for bankruptcy relief, you have a bulletproof defense to justify the fact that you used the cash legitimately.” THERE are clients who…
