Reaching out
“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…
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Proud Filipinos on The Money Team
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,…
Supreme Court hears historic marriage equality case
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…
US House committee approves advisory council for human trafficking issues
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….
The anfractuous identity plight of Chelle Lhuillier
“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…
Clients convert Chapter 13 to Chapter 7
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…
Should you postpone filing your tax returns?
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…
Firing of employee after 12-week medical leave may be disability discrimination
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…
W&O’s Expansion Continues in San Francisco, San Diego, and Orem (UT)
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…
Stuck in debt with no way out?
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”…
Catching up with Marc Anthony Nicolas
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…
2015 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Award Winners
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…
Carson City Council unanimously approves NFL stadium project
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…
Glendale grade school celebrates Earth Day with STEM-focused activities
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…
Pope to visit Cuba en route to US in September
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…
3 Filipinos killed in head-on crash in Sacramento
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…
Republicans conflicted over gay marriage ahead of Supreme Court decision
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”…
The heart and life of a good shepherd
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…
Comcast aborts bid to acquire Time Warner
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….
Surge in US home purchases leads to rising prices
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…
LA restaurant owners seek to count tips toward proposed wage hike
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…
LA restaurant owners seek to count tips toward proposed wage hike
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…
Glendale grade school celebrates Earth Day with STEM-focused activities
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…
Carson City Council unanimously approves NFL stadium project
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…
US breast cancer cases projected to rise 50% by 2030
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…
Public safety at center of LA Mayor’s new budget
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti released his proposed $8.57-billion budget on Monday, April 20, for the next fiscal year, a plan that would boost anti-gang initiatives and preserve funding for…
Facts on cancer
What is a malignant tumor? Cancer or malignant tumor is a disease entity where the cells in the tissues of an organ (like the breast, lung, prostate, liver, brain, etc.)…
Adjustment of status for employment based beneficiaries
If an individual is currently in status and has an employer who is willing to sponsor them, they might want to initiate the filing of an employment based immigrant petitions…
Comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas goes back to being a Kapuso
Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas goes back to being a Kapuso when she recently signed a two-year exclusive, guaranteed contact with GMA 7. The contract signing was happened last April…