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…
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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…
Is it time to hire a marketing agency?
Tell me about your day. Do you find yourself working into the wee hours of the night thinking about customers and growing your business? Do you believe that saving a…
Hard evidence required to prove dissipation of assets
Senior seeks Chapter 7 relief for $5K debt THERE are clients who received a large amount of cash before they file for bankruptcy. They may have received cash from a…
CBP starts testing collection of biometric exit data
ON July 14, 2015, the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced that it will begin testing the collection of biometric exit data of limited foreign national air travelers departing the…
Business establishment’s duty to protect the privacy of its employees and customers
SEARS Department Store in North Hollywood, California, hired Alejandro Gamiz in 2005 as a maintenance worker. From 2009 to 2012, while working for Sears, Gamiz created peep holes in the…
Have an Illegal Reentry? How to get it vacated so you don’t have to go to prison
QUESTION: I had a deportation order years ago. I re-entered the U.S. illegally, got caught and was convicted in U.S. District Court for illegal reentry. I am serving a three…
Should you run your business as a sole proprietorship?
Choosing the proper entity for your business (Part 3 of 5) S CORPORATION is a corporation that has elected to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. This…
Reality check: When debt controls your life
A CLIENT of mine said he never saw it coming. Everything he ever wanted in life, he always purchased on credit. The “pre-approved” credit cards just kept coming in the…
Fil-Ams react to Obama’s policy to expedite family reunification for Fil-Vets
LAST Wednesday, many kababayans rejoiced about the news that the Obama administration will be looking to reunite Filipino World War II veterans with their families sooner through a new policy….
Honda finance arm to pay $24 million for alleged discriminatory lending
The US finance arm of Honda Motor Corp. has agreed to return $24 million to borrowers in a settlement with regulators who alleged that the company discriminated against minority car…
Starbucks leads initiative to hire 100,000 young minority American workers
Starbucks is spearheading a coalition of 17 US-based companies in an initiative launched Monday, July 13, to hire 100,000 young Americans facing systemic barriers to jobs and education. The 100,000…