Sarah Palin, Grace Poe and Chiz Escudero
WHEN John McCain picked Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 US elections, the effect on the American public was one of curiosity and enthusiasm….
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Fil-Ams rate PNoy’s presidency after SONA
President Benigno Aquino III delivered his sixth and last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, touting the accomplishments of his administration. Though he admitted he is…
Federal judge orders release of immigrant families at detention centers
A FEDERAL judge ruled on Friday, July 24, that hundreds of immigrant women and children held in detention facilities in the US should be released. US District Judge Dolly Gee…
LA eyed as host for 2024 Olympics
AFTER Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced that the city is dropping its bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the door has opened for the US Olympic Committee (USOC) to name…
Mother Earth cries out for love, care and protection
LAST Sunday, my homily went into a different direction, which I believe was God’s revelation. Instead of focusing on people who are crying out for help to satisfy their physical…
9th circuit decides that punitive damage award does not establish willful and malicious injury
Young seniors seek chapter 7 relief for $26K credit card debts SECTION 523(a)(4) and (a)(6) of the bankruptcy code states that any debt that arises from “fraud or defalcation while…
Establishing paternity of children
1. WHAT is paternity? Paternity means fatherhood. Establishing paternity is the legal process of determining the legal father of a child who was born to unwed parents. When parents are…
Women that walked in love’s shadow
They spoke of a time, a place, voices in language of love gone wrong…of frightful things that manifest itself in various ways of secrets, deceptions, obsession and violence: swathed in…
‘Dress Code’ required at work: Should employees pay the cost?
“ California law allows employers to require its employees to wear uniforms as a condition of employment. Employers may prescribe the weight, color, texture, style, form, and make of uniforms…
Should you form a limited liability company (LLC)?
Choosing the proper entity for your business (Part 4 of 5) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) is a hybrid that combines the pass-through attributes of a partnership with the limited liability…
Is your financial boat sinking? Here’s how you can avoid a disaster
IN 1912, the sinking of the mighty ship called the “Titanic” sent 1,516 people to a watery grave. The “Titanic”, first thought to be unsinkable, sank to the bottom of…
Do you agree with the proposed bill to give health care to ALL undocumented immigrants in CA?
It is indeed a great humanitarian advocacy to make sure every individual — regardless of race, gender, age, income, and yes, immigration status — gets access to healthcare. But will…
Chris Brown barred from leaving PH amid contract dispute
HIP-HOP and pop artist Chris Brown was barred from leaving the Philippines this week because of a contract dispute, according to the Philippines News Agency. Brown was stopped on the…
LA County supervisors vote to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour
CHEERS erupted when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, July 21, to officially increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2020. However, the supervisors now face…
MTV’s ‘White People’ opens dialogue on perceptions of race
New documentary hosted by Jose Antonio Vargas “THE time is ripe for some real talk about race.” This week, #WhitePeople became a trending topic. People across the nation were really talking…
Philippine delegates ready to compete in 2015 Special Olympics
WITH the 2015 Special Olympics underway in Los Angeles this weekend, 35 athletes representing the Philippines are ready to compete in the games. “Prepared naman ang mga bata ko. Handa…
JCI marks centennial year, JCI North Jersey blows its first candle
“A great leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are…
Great news for children born ‘out of wedlock’ to US citizen fathers
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that an out of wedlock child’s Constitutional equal protection rights to derive US citizenship at birth were violated, when the law had…
How do changes in laws affect my immigration case?
MOST people might welcome a change in law that provides relief or benefits which were previously unavailable. However, a new law which deprives individuals of benefits that they could have…
OSA triples death risk
Amanda Peterson, co-star with Patrick Dempsey in “Can’t Buy Me Love,” died at age 43 in her sleep “possibly” July 2, 2015, her body discovered July 5th, from what her…
Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla to wed boyfriend in 2016
Yes, love is lovelier regardless of it being the second—or third—time. And Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla is living proof of it. After leaving her first marriage (to Dr….
Can I qualify for a green card despite the petitioner’s death?
CONSIDER this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your US citizen parent petitions you while you are inside the United States. Since this is a preference…
Will Grace Poe leave Chiz and be Mar’s VP for the love of the country?
AFTER meeting again with President Benigno Aquino, Grace Poe—the polls frontrunner for both the Presidential and Vice Presidential races—has issued a statement that has people buzzing in the way they…
Embracing the loss of youth
Getting old is a natural thing and no one must be afraid of the natural. Trees, animals, and everything that is alive age. I am not afraid to look old….
Unemployment rates fell in 21 states in June, rose in 12
AS widespread job growth and a shrinking workforce continues nationwide, unemployment rates fell last month in 21 states and were unchanged in 17, according to analysts. Statistics point to overall…
Poll: Americans divided after Supreme Court gay marriage ruling
IN June, the Supreme Court historically ruled that same-sex marriage was legal across the nation, and that states must grant civil union licenses regardless of religious beliefs or previous legislation….
Coffee drinking could lower inflammation, reduce diabetes risk
A LONG-term study suggested that coffee drinkers were about half as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as those who didn’t drink coffee. Researchers think an inflammation-lowering effect in the…
Wildfires and floods hit drought-stricken California
DURING California’s historic drought, a two-day rainstorm in the southern and central regions brought flash floods, thunder and lightning along the state’s dried-up beaches, and forced authorities to close a…
Easier said than done
I FOUND it easy to interpret the Gospel last Sunday and to see its connection to the First Reading from the Book of Amos. It speaks about true discipleship, a…
The light in the Capital Dome
Washington as the world’s most powerful city is arguable. But no one is immune to the spell of this international city on the Potomac, where tastes, levels of energy, basic…