A final press conference with fighters of the century Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. unfolded on Wednesday, April 29, in Las Vegas, bringing the two face-to-face once again before their Saturday showdown at the MGM Grand. “It’s time to fight now,” said Mayweather, who carried a serious demeanor at the event. “You guys came…
Taking care of one’s skin goes beyond vanity, and no one is a champion of that belief more than Dr. Tess Mauricio. Dr. Tess is a Filipina dermatologist who immigrated to the United States from the Philippines at the age of 12 and struggled like anyone new to a foreign land. But with talent and…
When Manny Pacquiao fights Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 2, he’ll be flashing a multicolored mouthguard with the colors of the Philippine flag. “[Manny] wanted me to make something that would represent the country, as he told me he’s fighting for the Filipinos,” said Dr. Ed de la Vega, a Las…
After nearly six years, the historical showdown between two of the world’s biggest boxing sensations is fast approaching. Come Saturday, eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will finally come face-to-face in the ring once and for all. The road to the heavily demanded match was not an easy…
“IT is a miracle.” Many Filipinos and supporters around the world heaved a sigh of relief after the Indonesian government decided to postpone the execution of convicted overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso. Veloso was given a last-minute reprieve from her scheduled execution by a firing squad by Indonesian Attorney General Muhammad Prasetyo. Prasetyo…
With the much-anticipated boxing match just days away, fans are proudly declaring whose side they’re on. But not all Filipinos are supporting Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather’s personal assistant, Marikit “Kitchie” Laurico, is a loyal Filipina on The Money Team (TMT). She also serves as the team’s organizer, managing the team’s activities and making sure the wealthy…
Justices remain divided over redefining marriage ARGUMENTS were underway at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 28, in a spell of potentially landmark cases that could determine once and for all whether same-sex couples have the constitutional right to marry. But the Court seemed deeply divided on the civil rights issue. The historic hearing provided the…
THE House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill on Thursday, April 23 that creates a survivors-led advisory council to guide and recommend federal policies and programs related to human trafficking. With the passage in the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Survivors of Human Trafficking Empowerment Act (H.R.500) — a landmark bipartisan measure introduced by Representatives Mike…
“All through life there were gender distinctions: toilets for men, toilets for women; clothes for men, clothes for women; but then at the end, all graves are identical…!” – Leile Aboulela If during the 19th century slavery was the core human right dispute and freedom from despotism or authoritarianism became the battlecry of the next…
OVERSEAS Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso made headlines after an Indonesian court ruled she is guilty of drug trafficking. In Indonesia, the crime is punishable by death, and Veloso is now awaiting her execution by a firing squad. Veloso’s lawyers, however, are arguing that she unknowingly was used by her recruiter, an alleged member…
Senior with reverse mortgage seeks Chapter 7 discharge of $37k credit cards; client reopens Chapter 7 to cover unlisted debt “ Client says he likes his life now as simple as it is with no mortgage to pay, and living by himself. He’s not sick and in good health, so he takes each day one…
SURELY as April 15 comes along, some of you will procrastinate in filing tax returns. It can be habit forming as I see the same taxpayers come after April 15 year after year. After four decades of counseling taxpayers, I look back at so many reasons why taxpayers don’t file on time – not having…
OUR client, Teresa,* has always lived with a serious lung condition since childhood. Although Teresa knew that her condition limited her activities, she did her best to live a productive work life. She finished her schooling in the Philippines and worked in several skilled jobs there before she came to the U.S. with her two…
IN the past year, we have received countless inquiries and calls from potential clients all over the world. Wilner & O’Reilly provides excellent immigration counsel to areas in Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside), Northern California (Sacramento) and Salt Lake City, Utah. Clients from other regions have also retained and trusted our representation in…
WHEN debts spiral out of control, bankruptcy can become an invaluable financial recovery tool in stemming the tide and getting you back on the right track. Without the “fresh start” that bankruptcy provides, it would be impossible for a lot of people to ever pay back what they owe and they will simply remain stuck…
Producer receives fourth Daytime Emmy nomination for ‘The Talk’ The glitz and glamor of Hollywood can be captivating to many, but reaching that level of success is not exactly an easy feat. For Marc Anthony Nicolas, breaking into the entertainment industry is still very much surreal. The Filipino-American is best known for his work…
New York, NY [April 23, 2015] – The 14th annual Tribeca Film Festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, and presented by AT&T, announced the winners of its competition categories tonight at a party hosted by Michael Rapaport at TFF’s creative hub, Tribeca Film Festival at Spring Studios. The Festival runs through…
THE Carson City Council on Tuesday, April 21, approved a proposed NFL stadium that would be shared by the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. “There are two things we need in California: rain … and football,” said Carson Mayor Albert Robles following the 3-0 vote. “And football is coming to Carson!” The unanimous approval…
ON the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, robot sculptures created with recyclable materials by students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade were on display for the first time in the auditorium at Holy Family Grade School in Glendale, Calif. “We’re all contributing to the earth with these recycled sculptures,” said eighth grade student Mary Kate…
POPE Francis will stop by Cuba on his way to the United States in September, the Vatican said Wednesday, April 22. His planned trip comes months after he assisted in the negotiation of a diplomatic thaw between the two countries. The exact date and duration of the Pope’s visit were not immediately announced, but the…
THREE Filipino senior men were killed Wednesday, April 22, in a fiery head-on crash when a wrong-way driver on the westbound side of Highway 50 collided into their truck. The three men who died in the crash were identified as Nick Bacareza, 74, Pepito Rivera, 81, and Tony Kilayko, 76, all from Stockton, Calif. The…
Record number of Americans show public support for same-sex unions AS the Supreme Court prepares to weigh the constitutionality of same-sex marriage, Republican presidential contenders have insisted they have “no problem” with gay couples, but will not support their right to legally marry. Looming ahead for these contenders are early contests in states like Iowa and…
A GROUP of parishioners, several parish staff members and I were sitting at one table with an intern-seminarian to affirm his gifts and qualities and to recommend to him further areas of growth in his priestly formation. One of them immediately said, “He has tremendous love for all people. It shows in the way he…
Broadband company Comcast abandoned its $45 million bid to acquire Time Warner Cable on Friday, April 24 after facing fierce opposition from consumers and a likely veto from US regulators. A consolidation of the nation’s two largest cable companies would have created a truly national cable company with unprecedented power over the future of America’s…
US homebuyers flooded back into the real estate market in March, pushing up sales and prices at the start of the spring buying season. Sales of existing homes jumped 6.1 percent last month to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.19 million, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday, April 22. Home purchases recovered after…
Amid the ongoing debate to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage, restaurant owners are arguing that tips should be included in the added amount they would need to pay employees to hit the proposed minimum of $13.25 or $15.25. “There is just no room for us to be able to afford this increase and stay in…
Amid the ongoing debate to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage, restaurant owners are arguing that tips should be included in the added amount they would need to pay employees to hit the proposed minimum of $13.25 or $15.25. “There is just no room for us to be able to afford this increase and stay in…
ON the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, robot sculptures created with recyclable materials by students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade were on display for the first time in the auditorium at Holy Family Grade School in Glendale, Calif. “We’re all contributing to the earth with these recycled sculptures,” said eighth grade student Mary Kate…
THE Carson City Council on Tuesday, April 21, approved a proposed NFL stadium that would be shared by the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. “There are two things we need in California: rain … and football,” said Carson Mayor Albert Robles following the 3-0 vote. “And football is coming to Carson!” The unanimous approval…
According to government research, new cases of breast cancer in the United States are forecast to rise by as much as 50 percent by the year 2030. Though the surge in cases will post “a huge challenge” to medical providers over the coming decades, said coauthor Philip S. Rosenberg of the National Cancer Institute, the…
