After the sensational revelation of William Bruce Jenner (born October 28, 1949), the handsome American “macho” track and field super athlete and TV personality, that he was a transgender, an international discussion ensued about LGBT – lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Jenner won the gold medal in the…
The folks at my favorite watering hole in Daly City have all perked up at the recent announcement by Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV that he is “100% sure” to run for vice-president in 2016. It appears, they all have this impression of Trillanes as the epitome of that song, “Fools rush in where angels fear to…
I AM in a very sentimental and celebratory mood because last July 7, 2015, my husband and I celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary. Humbled and with a grateful heart, I wish to share this article I found on Facebook from the website vamshare.com, hoping you will be blessed with God’s grace and mercy as we’ve…
WHEN tensions arise and compromise stifle dialogue and cooperation, you bring it to court—through diplomatic means. When uncontrolled escalations and biased communication make countries in contention unable to design an agreeable solution, a third party needs to get involved and international law prevails. This pragmatic approach is the intervention the Philippines is banking on for…
Filipinos threaten lawsuit on behalf of employee discrimination American Apparel Inc. is in deep water. The struggling retail store, in operation since 1989, is laying off workers and closing some of its chain stores as part of an ongoing effort to turn things around. American Apparel did not disclose the number of stores or jobs…
Apple is planning on producing a record 85 million to 95 million units of its next generation iPhone models by Dec. 31, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, July 8. Early production of the new phones has already begun, according to Bloomberg, and will feature a similar exterior design as its most recent 4.7-inch…
Microsoft announced Wednesday, July 8, that it would cut up to 7,800 jobs – more than 6 percent of its workforce – in light of difficulties in growing its smartphone business. The company also said it will write down by about $7.6 billion the value of its declining mobile phone business. even microsoft office 2007…
A NEW essay by the Pew Research Center examined the experience of adult multiracial Americans, nearly fifty years after the landmark 1967 Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage nationwide. Although 2.1 percent of Americans ages 18 and older self-identified as multiracial on the 2010 US Census, that figure was actually much…
DYLANN Roof, the suspect in the June 17 massacre shooting in Charleston, SC, has been indicted by a grand jury on nine counts of murder and three new counts of attempted murder, according to a prosecutor. Roof opened fire at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church during an evening Bible study group, killing nine,…
CALIFORNIA drivers tend to pay more for gasoline than in most other states. Many industry watchers attribute the high fuel costs to unique forces—mainly, the state’s clean-burning gasoline formula—that have isolated the market and kept it tightly balanced between supply and demand. However, some consumer advocates and politicians allege that price manipulation by oil refineries…
UNDEFEATED no more? Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after his anticipated match with Manny Pacquiao, for failing to comply with World Boxing Organization (WBO) rules. Mayweather, whose record stands at 48-0 after beating Pacquiao in May, missed a deadline by which he had to pay a $200,000…
Credit cards with $50K judgment liens attempt to force sale of client’s residence Client No. 1 CLIENT is 82 and recently widowed. She now lives with her daughter who takes care of her. She is a little forgetful but otherwise is in good health. Client does not own a house, or a car. She doesn’t…
IF you are contemplating divorce, have you ever wondered the exact date you “separated” from your spouse? The date of separation is one of the most litigated issues in a divorce case. Its determination can have a significant economic consequence in the outcome of the case. The reason being, a spouse’s “earnings and accumulations” after…
Q: SEVERAL days ago, I was terminated from work. To add insult to injury, my employer has not given me my final pay. When I called to ask the status of my paycheck, I was told they mailed it to me. I have waited for it but have not received it. What are my rights…
YOU have just received an invitation to the offices of the Internal Revenue Service. They want to examine your return. Don’t panic. All these years, you have stashed funds for a rainy day. This is a rainy day. Compose yourself. Then go to battle. Don’t be over confident though. I am just boosting your morale….
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 mortgage they could not afford. A lot of people simply walked away from their homes out of desperation in some cases, they were forced out…
THE highest court of the land has finally ruled: Marriage between people of the same sex is now legal in all 50 states of America. In a landmark decision on June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court said same-sex marriage cannot be banned in any state of the nation, and married same-sex couples will now be…
ON Sunday, June 27, the Greater Dagupan Association of California (GDCAC) celebrated its 25th year anniversary at the Double Hilton in Rosemead. Beginning at 6pm and within the hour, from one wall to another, the energy level started to go up. Mobile phones were ringing, people were moving, talking, laughing and thinking. Formidable, they were…
Oct. 25 set to commemorate Filipino labor leader OCTOBER 25 will now be designated as Larry Itliong Day in California, following Gov. Jerry Brown’s signing of a bill that called for the annual proclamation honoring the late Filipino farm labor leader. Introduced by Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) — the first and only Filipino-American elected to…
A SURVEY conducted by business media company Bloomberg revealed that first-time Philippine Sen. Grace Poe, 46, the adopted daughter of film star Fernando Poe Jr., is the preferred candidate to steer the economy of the Philippines. Of 23 analysts and bankers surveyed, 12 chose Poe as the best choice for the 2016 presidential elections. Interior…
AMIDST a statewide weary drought, California officials announced that residential water use had dropped 29 percent in May—the first real indication that the state might meet unprecedented conservation reductions imposed by Governor Jerry Brown. The cut in water usage also suggests the aggressive campaign to get residents to change their lifestyle—such as taking shorter showers,…
THIS week President Barack Obama announced a new rule that could potentially give millions of hardworking Americans a raise. On Tuesday, June 30, the White House began releasing the details of a long-awaited overtime rule aimed at lifting wages for up to five million people as soon as 2016, according to sources familiar with the…
FOLLOWING the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would award more than 260,000 Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War II, Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) announced his support for the legislation. “The bill will honor the selflessness of so many Filipinos who fought to ensure an American victory during…
PUT together a group of people dressed in their best business casual, chattering, the smell of food warming up, and in a family-like, professional setting—and you’ve just walked into a Fil-Am Masterminds meeting. An enthusiastic member greets you with a warm smile and a handshake, asking where you are from and whom you represent, and…
DURING its second Women Business Pioneers Symposium, the Asian Business Association of Los Angeles (ABALA) featured a panel of four female executives working across a broad range of industries to inspire other female entrepreneurs and professionals. “We see that there is a large number of business owners who are women, and we wanted to create…
Requires immunization of schoolchildren Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a controversial bill on Tuesday, June 30, requiring that schoolchildren be immunized, eliminating personal and religious belief exemptions. “The science is clear that vaccines dramatically protect children against a number of infectious and dangerous diseases,” the governor wrote. “While it’s true that no medical intervention…
Although my theater and movie-making experience had been extensive and broad, aside from my far-reaching observations, first-hand knowledge, direct exposure, and showbiz orientation, I still found it quite peculiar (at the same time flattering) having been offered to direct a musical concert with a pre-conceived format with merely two principal performers and a pianist. After…
DURING its second Women Business Pioneers Symposium, the Asian Business Association of Los Angeles (ABALA) featured a panel of four female executives working across a broad range of industries to inspire other female entrepreneurs and professionals. “We see that there is a large number of business owners who are women, and we wanted to create…
PUT together a group of people dressed in their best business casual, chattering, the smell of food warming up, and in a family-like, professional setting—and you’ve just walked into a Fil-Am Masterminds meeting. An enthusiastic member greets you with a warm smile and a handshake, asking where you are from and whom you represent, and…
Susan Roces, the legendary Queen of Philippine Movies heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays this month of July. Inday Susan – as called affectionately by her close relatives and friends – will turn 74 years old on Tuesday, July 28. She is the widow of the late King of Philippine Movies, Fernando…
