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…
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Supreme Court rules same-sex marriage is now legal throughout America: What you need to know
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…
Pangasinan Brotherhood: A gathering of courage and determination
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…
Gov. Brown signs ‘Larry Itliong Day’ bill into law
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…
Bloomberg survey: Grace Poe ‘best’ presidential candidate for PH economy
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…
California residents decrease water use
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…
Obama announces plans to expand overtime eligibility for American workers
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…
Lawmakers renew push for Congressional Gold Medal for Filipino veterans
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…
Fil-Am Masterminds: Committed to developing personal and professional business relationships in the Inland Empire
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…
Female executives share wisdom at Asian Business Association symposium
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…
Gov. Brown signs new vaccination law
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…
The secret formula behind the success of ‘A May-December Affair in June’
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…
Female executives share wisdom at Asian Business Association symposium
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…
Fil-Am Masterminds: Committed to developing personal and professional business relationships in the Inland Empire
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…
Legendary movie queen Susan Roces heads list of July birthday celebrants
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…
Teeth are an important part of digestion
CHEWING is the first step in digestion, but chewing our food only enough to swallow it down doesn’t count. If you’re rushing proper chewing—especially if it’s due to dental distress—you’re robbing yourself…
Faster ways to bring your family to the us after priority date retrogression
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: I received my green card through my employer’s petition, but the priority date on my petition suddenly retrogressed (went backwards) before I was able to bring my…
Lawful permanent resident (LPR) problems: Expired green card
WHAT happens when my green card expires? Lawful Permanent Resident status is not affected by the expiration of the Form I-551, or the “green card.” A person does not lose…
10 things in your car you didn’t know you could fix
The complexity of modern vehicles makes some projects a no-go for newbies, veteran Las Vegas, NV mechanic Al of EXCEL AUTO says. Don’t try to replace fuel or water pumps…
Trailblazers in diagnostics
If you hate colonoscopy Good news for those who dread colonoscopy: Swallowing a pill instead of having a “tele” scope inserted through the anus. The standard procedure for colonoscopy is…
Obama overtime rule could raise wages in America
This week, President Obama will propose giving millions of hardworking Americans a raise. On Tuesday, June 30, the White House began releasing the details of a long-awaited overtime rule aimed…
Study: Nearly 4 in 10 kids exposed to violence
New research shows that nearly four of every 10 kids and teenagers in the US were exposed to violence or abuse over the previous year. Phone surveys conducted by the…
Fil-Ams up in arms to fight against ‘Filipino Pigs’ label
“FILIPINO PIGS…with your faces in the trough.” This was how former American Apparel CEO and founder Dov Charney allegedly called some Filipino workers who were employed by American Apparel. This…
The humor and extravaganza of the opera
I CAN never quell a stir of fascination, dread and longing when the house lights dim and the curtains part. But the enjoyment of an opera can begin, not with…
Supreme Court upholds use of lethal injection drug
THE Supreme Court has refused to limit states’ use of a controversial execution method that opponents have likened to being burned alive. The high court’s conservative majority said Monday, June…
Conservatives raise concerns for religious liberty after gay marriage ruling in US
WITH the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, religious conservatives are focusing on preserving their right to object the 5-4 decision made on Friday, June 26. Their concerns are for…
Retired senior seeks to discharge $27K credit cards
Working senior seeks to discharge $60K personal loans; Trustee wants explanation of how client used $180K “ Sometimes daughters get married to men who are able to convince daughters that…
Three year anniversary for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
JUNE 12 marked the three year anniversary for President Obama’s program to shield young people often referred to as DREAMers from deportation. During these past three years, DACA has given…
Employee’s firing for refusal to delete data found unlawful
ELAINE Allyn has worked as the Director of Educational Technology for Fallbrook Union Elementary School District in San Diego County for about 18 years. In early August 2011, Allyn’s boss,…
Legal separation – what is it?
LEGAL Separation is an alternative to a dissolution or divorce. Although a legal separation can be maintained on the same grounds as a dissolution action i.e. irreconcilable differences, a judgment…