Trade authority bill wins final US Senate approval
The Senate gave final approval to legislation on Wednesday, June 24, granting President Barack Obama enhanced power to negotiate major trade agreements with Asia and Europe, and sending his biggest…
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Squatting in skinny jeans lands woman in hospital
Skinny jeans may be a staple in women’s wardrobes, but a new case study suggests that squatting while wearing them could result in serious nerve damage in the lower legs….
Brown signs $115.4 billion California general fund budget
CALIFORNIA Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday, June 24, signed a $115.4 billion general fund budget package containing initiatives aimed at providing relief to the poor while holding back on funding…
US grants temporary protected status for Nepal earthquake victims
TWO months after Nepal was hit with a devastating earthquake and an aftershock that killed over 8,500 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in its wake, the US…
40 Filipino terms added to Oxford English Dictionary
IF someone tries to “carnap” you, it’s understandable if you get “high-blood.” Along with 38 other Filipino terms, these two words were included in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in…
An infuriating, nerve-racking weekend
What a way to spend the weekend! It was an excruciating, physically exhausting, exhilarating, and frantic schedule that I encountered during the last weekend… I was like engulfed by a…
Immigration consequences of firearms convictions
A criminal conviction for a firearm offense may affect an alien’s immigration status or his eligibility for relief. The immigration consequences of a firearm conviction would depend on the status…
Asian-American musical premieres at Pasadena Playhouse
An Asian-American musical about forbidden love has made its world premiere at The Pasadena Playhouse. Waterfall tells the story of Thai student Noppon (played by Thai superstar Bie Sukrit) falling…
Squatting in skinny jeans lands woman in hospital
Skinny jeans may be a staple in women’s wardrobes, but a new case study suggests that squatting while wearing them could result in serious nerve damage in the lower legs….
Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act subsidies
In a controversial landmark decision on Thursday, June 25, the Supreme Court upheld the nationwide tax subsidies underpinning President Barack Obama’s health care law, preserving coverage for millions of Americans….
Miss World 2013 Megan Young reprises role of MariMar
Dubbed as one of the most successful telenovela series in the Philippines, the 2007 remake of MariMar paved the way for Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes to stardom. The couple…
An update on the status of DAPA and expanded DACA
IN November 2014, President Obama announced he was implementing various immigration executive actions, including Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). These programs…
Immigrant visa issuance after spouses’ separation
ONE way of obtaining an immigrant visa here in the United States is through a petition filed by the US citizen or legal permanent resident spouse. The US citizen or…
Colorectal cancer
How common is cancer of the colon and rectum? Colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer in humans, topped only by cancer of the lungs and female breasts. More than…
Homeland Security changes rules to allow quicker release for detained immigrant families
THE federal government announced Wednesday, June 25 that it will release several undocumented migrant families on bond, a move designed to ease the strain on detention centers and address criticism…
Fil-Am teen arrested for allegedly plotting to kill on behalf of ISIL
A Filipino-American teenager in North Carolina was arrested Friday, June 19, for allegedly attempting to provide material support to designated foreign terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant…
Sonata for fatherless daughters
He left me with a houseful of daughters, who are very young and adorable with the world on their side. In the face of adversity, we are not permitted to…
Another young Fil-Am arrested for ties with terrorist group ISIS
FIRST, there was Ralph DeLeon, a 26-year old Filipino-American who received a 25-year prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of three terrorism related charges last fall. Now, Balitang…
Disclosure and characterization of overseas assets in divorce
IN A divorce proceeding, people sometimes have a misconception that the only assets or properties that have to disclose assets and properties situated in California. Even worst, sometimes parties even…
Health insurance merger: Anthem presses for Cigna takeover
HEALTH insurance corporate giant Anthem Inc. reiterated the merits of its $54-billion offer for rival Cigna Corp. as shares of both companies rose during trading on Monday, June 22. Joseph…
Historic Filipinotown rotary club welcomes first female president
THE Rotary Club of Historic Filipinotown named its first female president during its annual presidential demotion and promotion celebration on Thursday, June 18. “I’m honored and I’m challenged but I’m…
10 college students seek to impact APA community through summer internships
THIS summer, 10 rising college students will embark on a nine-week internship at a legislative or public office to acquire skills vital to careers in public office, public service and…
Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage
Couples, officials, critics get ready for landmark decision WITH a US Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage expected any day now, gay couples in states with bans are making plans,…
Study: Obese Americans now outnumber the overweight
OBESE American adults now outnumber those who are merely overweight, according to a new report in the JAMA Internal Medicine health journal. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in…
Binay resigns from Aquino cabinet
PHILIPPINE Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday, June 22, submitted his irrevocable resignation from the Cabinet of President Benigno Aquino III. His resignation is effective immediately, the Office of the…
10 college students seek to impact APA community through summer internships
THIS summer, 10 rising college students will embark on a nine-week internship at a legislative or public office to acquire skills vital to careers in public office, public service and…
Alternatives to H-1B visa petitions
AS early as April 7, 2015, the USCIS announced that the statutory cap for the fiscal year (FY) 2016 of 65,000 H-1B visa applications for the general category and 20,000…
Car repo causes freak accident
Spouses need to be joint debtors from start of case “ It’s safer for the late filing spouse to file her own case so both cases will succeed. But with…
Should you attend your own IRS audit?
SHOULD you attend an IRS audit? Yes, I mean, you – your own audit. Well, you don’t have to. This is always a strategic question that should be discussed at…
Uber’s loss is a win for workers!
Why workers should fight for employee status “UBER driver deemed employee by Labor Commissioner” is a headline. Why should this matter? Because employees receive more, in terms of pay, and…