Pope Francis: A courageous ambassador of faith and advocate for the poor and the weak
THIS coming Tuesday, Sept. 22, Pope Francis will start his journey to the United States of America. He will be arriving in Washington DC from Cuba at 4pm and will…
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Grandparents…the (almost) forgotten linkage to the past
A secular holiday specially dedicated to grandparents is celebrated in the United States and being adapted by all countries worldwide. Grandparents, too, like mothers and fathers, were legitimately given their…
Again, the making of a myth: Erap’s last hurrah
Senator Grace P. Llamanzares’ speech the other day “offering” herself as our next President was unexpectedly quite impressive. Her oratory would be the final nail on Manuel Roxas II political…
Who will you now vote for: Grace Poe, Mar Roxas, or Jejomar Binay?
After all the anticipation, suspense, and cliffhangers of teleseryes that mirror her personal narrative, Senator Grace Poe has finally made it official: She is running for President. This makes the…
A LAW EACH DAY(Keeps Trouble Away)
There is no more doubt that the present administration under Aquino III is the No. 1 enemy of the masses. It is a government against the Filipino people instead of…
Discover the wonders of the Philippines through Street View
360˚ street-level panoramic views of Greater Manila, major cities and popular heritage sites, now available on Google Maps Manila, Wednesday, 16 September 2015: Today, with the support of the Department of…
Vina Morales finds love anew with French boyfriend
Sultry singer/actress Vina Morales’ heart is a-flutter these days because after seven years, she finally has found a new love. The Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita star share a photo…
October 2015 visa bulletin allows early filing of adjustment applications and work authorizations
STARTING in October 2015, the Department of State (DOS) and the USCIS will utilize a new format for priority dates. (I posted those priority dates already on my website).There will…
USCIS now allows early filing of green card applications
ON September 9, 2015, the government announced that it will now allow individuals who have been waiting for their priority dates to be current both in the family based and…
Mayweather concludes boxing career with 49-0 unbeaten record
After 19 illustrious years in the ring, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has ended his boxing career. His win on Saturday, Sept. 12 over former two-time champion Andre Berto–with a 12-round…
Do you need to be living in separate residences to be considered ‘separated’ from your spouse under the California family law?
Family Code 760 provides that all property acquired by the spouse during the marriage is community property. That means each spouse has a half interest on any assets that are…
Title II threatens minority populations, small businesses
Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted along party lines to reclassify Internet Service Providers (ISPs) as public utilities and to regulate the Internet under outdated Title II…
Where has Sen. Grace Poe Llamanzares’ sense of honor and shame gone?
THIS question has to be asked in light of Mrs. Llamanzares’s completely crass effort to promote herself as a possible presidential candidate, despite the clear language of the Constitution that…
IRS won’t take checks over $100 million starting in 2016
RULES for taxpayers who owe more than $100 million to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have changed: in 2016, the agency will no longer accept checks with amounts greater than…
Abu Sayyaf abducts 7 construction workers
MUSLIM extremist group Abu Sayyaf abducted seven construction workers early Monday, Sept. 14, on a government road project on the island of Basilan, the military said, according to Agence France-Presse…
High winds and cooler temperatures in Southern California
THIS week, satellite images showed a low-pressure storm system approaching Southern California from the north, bringing with it cooler temperatures and periods of rain. The late summer storm system, combined…
Poll: CA voters’ views widely diverge on healthcare for immigrants
IN recent years, California has adopted a series of laws to help immigrants and undocumented populations with better opportunities, including obtaining driver’s licenses and education for youth. Polls generally show…
South LA experiences a plague of violence, deadly killings
Community calls on politicians and leaders to take action FROM police officers to community leaders to elected officials, hundreds packed the pews of Hamilton United Methodist Church on Sunday, September…
Senate-approved plan would promote legal services for low-income Californians
CALIFORNIA lawmakers approved and sent to Governor Jerry Brown a plan to help low-income residents have greater access to legal services. The bill, known as Senate Bill 134, would allow…
PH, South Korea sign accord on protecting classified military info
THE Philippines and South Korea on Monday, Sept. 14, signed a five-year accord that regulates and safeguard exchanges of classified military data regarding regional security. The accord, signed by Philippine…
Change to Visa Bulletin advances adjustment filing eligibility
A TREMENDOUSLY beneficial change to the Visa Bulletin was announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and Department of State (DOS) on Sept. 9, 2015. The change…
Business with $2.1M judgment against it seeks Chapter 11 relief
Senior with $24K debt seeks Chapter 7 relief; Senior protects house with Chapter 13 Chapter 11 CLIENT presents himself as an importer & nationwide distributor of electronic items with gross annual…
Can employer legally fire employee for exceeding pregnancy leave?
Q: I work for a large company and recently took a leave of absence due to pregnancy disability. My pregnancy was high-risk and I used up all of my 4…
New rules for I-485 application-submission dates affect families and employees
THE news from USCIS: In an important departure from the current rules regarding when someone can apply for a Green Card, USCIS has announced that starting October 1, 2015, I-485,…
Guaranteed installment agreement with the IRS
TOO good to be true? Perhaps, but read on. The IRS cannot deny your application if you satisfy all of the following requirements: 1. The tax is not more than…
Bankruptcy: Should you file now or later?
INDIVIDUALS who have accumulated excessive debt are often left to ponder whether they should file bankruptcy in order to get out of debt. Sometimes, these people feel that somehow, they’ve…
Effective solutions to hair loss
Hello everyone! I am so thrilled by the influx of your emails! And as I am so happy that you trust me with your concerns, I would also like to…
Filipinos in America overwhelmingly support Pope Francis’ move to make marriage annulment faster, cheaper
POPE Francis received overwhelming support among Filipinos in America on the reforms he will implement in the Catholic Church to make marriage annulment faster and cheaper for Catholics. 100 percent…
Gas reduction dropped from California climate change bill
GOVERNOR Jerry Brown faced setbacks on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as his plans for climate change legislation were stripped of initial goals for reducing gasoline use, delayed efforts to fix decrepit…
Clarkson ‘disappointed’ he won’t play for PH in FIBA Asia tournament
FILIPINO-American Los Angeles Laker guard Jordan Clarkson is “very disappointed” that he will not be playing for the Philippines in the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship. The final roster for Gilas…