What undocumented Pinoys can expect from a Donald Trump presidency
FILIPINOS in America are divided between two ends of the spectrum: those who believe Donald Trump is their “Messiah” who will help “reclaim” America (but from whom?) and all her…
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The riddle of sickness
It is called the pompous sickness — the spell which hushes the household, with its desert-like stillness felt through its innermost chambers. One in a world unto herself, her own…
Youth graduate from Filipino Cultural School summer program
Nearly 120 youth on Saturday, Aug. 15, showcased their knowledge of Filipino dance, music, language, history and lifestyle during Filipino Cultural School’s (FCS) summer school graduation ceremony. At St. Bernard…
Calmer temperatures ease Western wildfires
Over the weekend, firefighter crews continued battling against wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes in the West and forced hundreds to evacuate. Calmer weather on Sunday, August 16 helped…
Estimated $2.74 billion cost of California drought
THE worsening drought in California will cause the state’s economy to lose as much as $2.74 billion and nearly 21,000 total jobs this year–and ripple effects of the 4-year-old drought…
Pacquiao cases head to CA court
Plaintiffs who argue the May 2nd boxing match between Filipino champ Manny Pacquiao and undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a fraud will get a chance to settle their cases before…
New app aims to push Asian American voter participation in 2016
For the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, 18 Million Rising, an Asian American digital activist group, launched a new Indiegogo campaign to create a translation matching app designed…
In search for God
It’s busy in the seminary these days as we, faculty and staff, prepare for the new academic year. It’s also an intense and exciting time because we have 30 new…
Two seniors rely on Chapter 13 to solve different financial problems
Get rid of your debts now and get a head start to live up to 120! CLIENT no. 1 Client is 65. She presents her financial problem thus. Both she…
Victoria’s Secret employees sue for payment of ‘call-in’ time (How to recognize & get paid for all ‘work time’)
Mayra Casas worked as a sales clerk for Victoria’s Secret in one of the company’s California stores. Casas claimed that she, and other employees, were required by the company to…
Frequently Asked Questions (Faq) #1 – Fbar filing requirements
New Foreign bank account rules were designed to combat money laundering, terrorism, and tax evasion. Unfortunately, folks like you and me get snared in the process. We get penalized if…
The point of no return
So often, we meet with clients who come to our law firm just before a scheduled consulate interview abroad. The clients have either done their application on their own, or…
How to face debt problems before they get worse
The last few years have been financially difficult for a lot of people. When the real estate marked crashed a few years ago, millions of people found themselves with a…
POLL Result: Fil-Ams choose between Roxas-Poe or Roxas-Robredo
After two candidates have publicly signified their presidential bids for 2016, the next question people are so curious to know is who UNA’s Jejomar Binay and LP’s Mar Roxas will…
Hope at FASGI is indescribable
Temple and Beverly Blvd. is a cross street that fully represents of Historic Filipinotown’s ambiance: traffic that congeals into puddings of irritability, food aroma that alone can elevate your cholesterol…
Surge in car loans pushes auto debt above $1 trillion
First-time high in consumer auto debt, little change in mortgage debt A surge in Sweden in new loans for cars and trucks hit a 10-year high in the second quarter…
US jobless claims rise, four-week average lowest since 2000
THE number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but the overall trend continued to point to a strengthening labor market. Initial claims for state…
LA County to build new jail for mentally ill
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to divert at least 1,000 low-level, mentally-ill inmates out of jails and into a new facility focused on mental…
US flag raised at embassy in Cuba after 54 years
For the first time in more than 54 years, the American flag on Friday, Aug. 14, was raised over the restored US Embassy in Havana, Cuba, marking the end of…
Frustration after MH370 mystery and possible clue
Families express frustration, disbelief after plane part found on island Air, land and sea searches were launched around an island in the Indian Ocean last week following the discovery of…
Maxene Magalona conscientiously keeps dad’s legacy ablaze
The saying that “an apple won’t fall far from its tree” holds true in Maxene Magalona’s case. Born Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona on November 23, 1986 in Manila to…
How can INA section 245(i) benefit you?
Certain aliens are barred from adjusting to legal permanent residents by virtue of having entered the United States under the following conditions: Entering the US as an alien crewman (C-1…
Alden Richards and the unexpected popularity of the AlDub love team
Nobody saw it coming, as many would think a short skit on an afternoon show is passé, something that has been done many times before. But even GMA 7 actor…
The September 2015 Priority Dates
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…
Unexplained cardiac arrest
Five in 10,000 people around the world develop unexplained cardiac arrest and rarely does any of them survive. This condition is hereditary, happens to any race, but is more common…
A roundup of this year’s health and wellness trends
“The greatest wealth is health,” wrote ancient Roman poet Virgil. The formula of a well-balanced diet, managing stress levels, getting more than eight hours of sleep and exercising at least…
How the Filipino idea of ‘kapwa’ can help fight chronic diseases
ON July 22, 2015 the largest Zumba class was assembled in Cebu, Philippines. A total of 12,975 participants all dressed in yellow came together to dance and set the Guinness…
5 Philippine ‘superfoods’ to incorporate in your diet
In the United States, kale, avocados, spinach and flaxseeds have all been hailed “superfoods” for their nutritional density and benefits: they contain generous doses of Vitamin A, healthy fat, Vitamin…
Survival and success in the face of government insensitivity
In the wake of super typhoon Yolanda, President Benigno S. Aquino III could have been talking to the Otic family of Tacloban when he bluntly told a local businessman, “Buhay…
Are you a Fil-Am voting for a Republican presidential nominee in 2016? This is for you!
It is GAME ON! Following the first Republican Party debate last Thursday, August 6, many kababayans who lean Republican have been energized to see the crowded slate of candidates they…