CALIFORNIA has agreed to reform its use of solitary confinement in prisons by ending unlimited isolation for certain inmates under conditions outlined in a landmark legal settlement. As part of…
THE right to die in California on Tuesday, Sept. 1, moved one step forward when a state Assembly committee advanced a bill that would allow terminally-ill patients to take medication…
TWO Philippine nationals were among 244 foreign nationals arrested during a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) four-day sweep in Southern California. One of the men was 31 years old…
TWO Philippine nationals were among 244 foreign nationals arrested during a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) four-day sweep in Southern California. One of the men was 31 years old…
They proved that their age difference was not an issue, especially when people were saying that their relationship would not last. So just this week, Eat Bulaga! co-host and comedian…
There have been many tragic situations where people were duped into applying for immigration benefits to which they were not entitled. Unscrupulous immigration consultants promise work permits, green cards, and…
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican citizens (known as “Treaty Nationals” or “TNs”) can come to the United States temporarily, not to exceed one (1)…
Why does the National Visa Center (NVC) require you to submit an accurate Form I-864? We hear stories of the frustration experienced by those who have to re- submit the…
Is it safe to warm breast milk in a microwave oven? No, it is not safe to warm breast milk in a microwave oven. Collected breast milk should never be…
If one is to have a more perceptive, a more complete, and therefore, a much more genuine love of the Philippine nation, historian Marcelino A. Foronda Jr. noted,it is inescapable…
Fil-Am Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson has been cleared to play for the Philippines in the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship, but his father says he won’t be participating. “As…
A committee under the Transportation Department on Tuesday, Sept. 1, approved a recommendation stating that airlines should possess discretion in whether to allow passengers to make phone calls during flights….
THERE’S this joke about a little boy anxious to see his expectant mother give birth. She explains that it will take several months for the baby to come out. The…
THOUGH a candidate most Democrats outside of the state of Vermont have never heard of, Senator Bernie Sanders has proven a sustained upward climb in the polls, possibly threatening the…
This little piece takes us, not just to a place, but into the minds and hearts of those, who are in their twilight years, in a society that glorified youth….
A TEAM of nine students and one biology professor from Cal State Northridge (CSUN) have pinpointed a gene that can cause breast cancer to spread. The new finding, published in…
A FILIPINA choreographer and dance historian was honored Monday, Aug. 31, for “her single-minded crusade in preserving the endangered artistic heritage of the Southern Philippines.” Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa, 71, was among…
FOLLOWING the death of another Filipino journalist on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Committee to Protect Journalists called on Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to work toward…
A TEAM of nine students and one biology professor from Cal State Northridge (CSUN) have pinpointed a gene that can cause breast cancer to spread. The new finding, published in…
” Traditions and rituals are meant to transform our relationships, to make us relate with one another with humility, love, mercy, and compassion.” What is the heart of the matter?…
“There are special laws that allow middle class families to avoid paying thousands of dollars out of their pocket monthly for nursing home care, assisted living care and home care….
Investor visas are a great option for immigrant investors and their families. These visas are available both for those that are outside of the United States, and for those that…
National origin is not a bar to recovery Immigrants are a growing part of the labor force in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014,…
How long do you have to keep tax records? How long can the IRS audit your tax returns? Let’s discuss 10 tips on statute of limitations so you can clean…
Deciding if bankruptcy is right for you can be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in your life. As much as possible, most people try to avoid…
Social media was on fire on Friday, Aug. 28 with comments and criticisms from kababayans who were caught in traffic on EDSA after thousands of members of Iglesia ni Cristo…
THEY are the sons and daughters of dramatic journeys and fantastic tales, their stories carried like treasures as they lay down a shadow of stunning proportions, shaped both by the…
“Is this a good deal? Should I buy this?” are questions many teens of today are now asking. Gone are spending sprees and splurging for the new school year. Teens…
The state Senate approved on Thursday, Aug. 27, six tobacco regulation measures that would raise the smoking age in California from 18 to 21 and restrict e-cigarette usage in a…
LOS ANGELES – A Filipino-American judge was sworn into the LA County Superior Court on Thursday, Aug. 27 at a ceremony held at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown. Julian…
