Intimidation
THE world is alarmed by China’s recent activities. Reports are continually revealing that the economic giant has been aggressively claiming the disputed South China Sea. President Benigno Aquino III warned…
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Mom with two teenagers wants Chapter 7 discharge of $20K credit cards
Senior revisits Chapter 7 after 20 years; disabled client seeks to discharge federal student loans of $70K without BK Client No. 1 YOUNG mother of two teenagers, both daughters, presents…
Will the bankruptcy court confiscate my property if I file bankruptcy?
A LOT of debtors prefer to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, otherwise called liquidation bankruptcy, because most debtors can get a discharge of all or most of their debts under this…
10 tips on penalties for late filing/paying your taxes
1. THE failure-to-file penalty is generally more than the failure-to-pay penalty. If you cannot pay all the taxes you owe, file to prevent that more costly failure-to-file penalty. 2. The…
Employer held liable for employee’s sexual misconduct outside the workplace
S.W. was 15 years old when Luis Morales offered her a job at US Metro Group, Inc., where Morales worked. S.W., who was best friends with Morales’ daughter, accepted Morales’…
If you are not a US Citizen you could be detained and removed from the US
QUESTION: I am being placed into Removal Proceedings. Can I be deported? I have had my Green Card for years. Answer: As long as you are not a US Citizen,…
Filing bankruptcy when necessary may be the fresh start that you need
IF you are in debt and are seriously considering bankruptcy as an option, I am sure a lot of thoughts are going through your mind. I just want to get…
Maj. Gen. Taguba shares ‘unfiltered’ version of Abu Ghraib investigation
IN January 2006, Major General Antonio Taguba, a Filipino- American who is best known for writing about torture and abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in “The Taguba Report,” was directed…
White House Task Force creates integration plan for immigrants
THE White House Task Force on New Americans took an important step in immigration reform on April 15 with a new report that outlines the federal government’s goals to strengthen…
UP disaster research scientist receives prestigious European geosciences award
EUROPE’S premier geosciences union awarded its Plinius Medal to a leading natural disaster expert, Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay, in Vienna, Austria on April 15th. Dr. Lagmay has been honored for…
During media day workouts, Pacquiao, Mayweather show confidence in May 2 fight
With just two weeks until The Fight of the Century between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., both boxers this week held the only open media day workouts before the…
John Derick P. Co holds on to his conquered terpsichorean prominence
WHERE words fail, music speaks…and where communications fall short, body language conveys emotion. There is always a strange fascination in the interpretation of one’s emotional expression through dance. There is…
Assisting in alien smuggling
Under INA 237(a)(1)(E)(i), a lawful permanent resident (LPR) who has knowingly encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted, or aided any other alien to enter or to try to enter the US in…
Maj. Gen. Taguba shares ‘unfiltered’ version of Abu Ghraib investigation
IN January 2006, Major General Antonio Taguba, a Filipino- American who is best known for writing about torture and abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in “The Taguba Report,” was directed…
Congress approves bill reshaping Medicare policies for doctors
AFTER years of failed attempts and growing complaints, lawmakers from both parties finally banded together Wednesday, April 15 as Congress approved legislation that permanently recasts how Medicare will reimburse physicians….
What to do when you burn your mouth with pizza and other food
SOMETIMES you just can’t resist – it’s so cheesy and saucy— right out of the oven! You dive in and take your first bite…uh oh! Too soon! You’ve got “pizza burn!” Pizza isn’t the only…
The May 2015 Priority Dates
7-Year retrogression for Filipino workers!!! THE May 2015 Visa Bulletin provides disappointing news for Filipinos, as the priority dates in the employment based categories (EB-3 and Other Workers) will retrogress…
Government pushes for prosecutorial discretion despite TRO
DESPITE the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by a Texas federal judge on February 16, 2015 enjoining the implementation of President Obama’s initiatives for the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood…
Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador ‘on a break’ from their relationship
Actor Gerald Anderson finally confirmed about the rumors surrounding his relationship with girlfriend Maja Salvador last April 14 during the press conference of his new teleserye, Nathaniel. According to the…
Mayweather feels ‘tremendous’ on media day workout, wears PH shirt
More than 200 accredited press members from across the globe visited Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 14 to watch the undefeated champion during a 90-plus minute…
An open letter to the Asian community
What do the magical healing of a 65 year old Caucasian woman and 18 fabulous Asian caregivers have in common? “Fresh Off The Boat,” the hottest new comedy on ABC,…
Can too much sleep cause a stroke?
The benefits of adequate sleep are well established. Insufficient sleep can adversely affect the mental processes, including concentration, and over all bodily functions. It also increases the risk for cardiovascular…
More unreported shootings in Nevada prisons discovered after death of handcuffed inmate
THE November shooting of a handcuffed Nevada inmate by a corrections officer trainee has brought to light a number of unreported shootings at a facility where records indicate that guards…
Maestro Dexter Grey: One day in the Great Wall of China
This is a little back story. It is about that day Piano Virtuoso Dexter Grey, dubbed The Maestro in the literary world of music and its horizon, created a splash…
Equal Pay Day illustrates the gender gap in wages
APRIL 14 marked Equal Pay Day, a holiday that highlights an ongoing issue in gender equality: the federal wage. The Tuesday date, originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity…
What Obama could tell PNoy about approval ratings
THE recent Social Weather Station (SWS) and Pulse Asia reports on the performance and trust ratings of President Noynoy Aquino have been grist for those who want to see him…
When to use ‘economic circumstances’ approach
THE court does not always equally divide each piece of community property in a divorce case “In kind.” An equal partition of each item of property in the community estate…
UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association Announces The Awardees For The 2015 UCLA PAA Fundraising Benefit
Los Angeles, CA – The UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association (UCLA PAA) will hold the 2015 Fundraising Benefit Event themed, “Bayanihan – Invest In Your Community,” held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 from…
Fil-Ams react to presidential candidates for 2016
Sen. Marco Rubio and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton officially announce run CANDIDATES vying to be the next US president are coming forward. Hillary Rodham Clinton – former secretary…