Expiration of passport could affect your visa status
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I was petitioned by an employer for an H-1B visa, which was issued in Manila, and I arrived in the US in September 2012. Although my H-1B…
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Star for All Seasons and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto heads list of birthday celebrants this November
One of the brightest stars in Philippine entertainment, Star for All Seasons and currently Governor of Batangas Vilma Santos-Recto, will be celebrating her birthday on November 3. Ate Vi, as…
How clean is our drinking water?
We are what we eat. And we are also what we drink. Our health and longevity are both maximize by our healthy lifestyle choices and discipline. In this day and…
Uber launches online petition, gathering Nevadans support
LAS VEGAS—The popular ride-sharing app Uber, widely used in major cities throughout the world, is using its technology to gather support in Nevada with an online petition drive. The company—which…
How do we spell ‘Halloween’ in the Philippines?
Zombies, draculas, witches. It’s that time of the year again! Halloween, that is. In the Philippines, however, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are spelled differently, i.e. U-N-D-A-S! U-nite…
Filipino designers preview collections during LA Fashion Week
LOS ANGELES—Three Filipino designers debuted their Spring/Summer 2015 collections on Oct. 13 at the California Market Center in Downtown. Hosted by the International Fashion Tour and the ABS-CBN Foundation, the…
Are you happy with how the teleserye ‘Ikaw Lamang’ ended?: The Fil-Ams’ verdict
KABABAYANS from all over the world shared one common experience last Friday, October 24: watching the finale of “Ikaw Lamang,” as this top-rating teleserye of ABS-CBN came “full circle,” and…
OC and LA rise in traffic congestion rankings
LOS ANGELES – With California’s economy slowly recovering, the traffic congestion is getting worse in Los Angeles and Orange County, according to new reports. Studies from several years ago showed…
Wells Fargo seeks to lessen credit fear
LOS ANGELES — As the fiscal year approaches an end, Wells Fargo bank is taking huge strides to reach out to various ethnic groups to let them know of their…
Wells Fargo seeks to lessen credit fear
LOS ANGELES – As the fiscal year approaches an end, Wells Fargo bank is taking huge strides to reach out to various ethnic groups to let them know of their…
OC and LA rise in traffic congestion rankings
LOS ANGELES – With California’s economy slowly recovering, the traffic congestion is getting worse in Los Angeles and Orange County, according to new reports. Studies from several years ago showed…
67-year-old Filipina killed by a tourist bus in SF
A 67-YEAR-old Filipina was killed after a tourist bus ran into her while she was crossing a pedestrian lane in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza on Oct. 23. Initial reports…
Major drugstores against Apple Pay
Barely a week into its introduction, Apple Pay—Apple’s new mobile payment technology, where consumers can make a purchase simply by waving their smartphones—has already hit a roadblock. CVS Health Corp….
On rising early
I LOVE to rise up early in the morning like at four or at five o’clock. It’s quiet and serene; most people are still asleep. It’s the best time to…
Kababayans' reactions to the alleged murder of Jennifer Laude by US Marine suspect
THE brutal murder of transgender Filipina Jennifer Laude has galvanized protests among kababayans from coast to coast here in the United States on two fronts: against the Visiting Forces Agreement…
Nognog vs. Utak-haciendero
THE trouble with hiring “creative” advertising and PR geniuses for one’s political campaign is that they can get carried away by their creativity. Take the Liberal Party’s demolition strategy against…
Single mom seeks 2nd bankruptcy relief after 15 years
I REMEMBER client the first time I met her 15 years ago. At that time, she was only 30 years old and had just started working as a registered nurse…
How do you keep good tax records?
1. IRS wants you to keep good records to document your income and support your expenses. It does not require you to keep records in any specific manner, but there…
Disability discrimination – prevention & remedies
Q: I HAD to take a few weeks of medical leave from work because I had to undergo a heart procedure. I gave my employer my doctors’ notes. When I…
Debt problems: Do you have a secret fear of losing everything you have?
I KNOW we’ve never met. But there’s a common concern we all share. As a debt relief attorney, I hear it from people who consult with me every day. It…
Once upon a time in newspapering
THE fall season always brings something new that will astonish us. Let the leaves fall, leaves leave, fall falls. But perhaps ushering the season comes with the promise of new…
San Gabriel Valley Republican candidate promises fresh start
LOS ANGELES – Republican Congressional candidate Arturo Alas claims to be less about government and more for the people. Running in California’s 32nd congressional district, which spans all the way…
New York doctor tests positive for Ebola
Nurses in Dallas free of virus THE war on Ebola continues with a new case, this time in New York City. Doctor Craig Spencer was working with the organization Doctors…
Anna Leah Javier, the reluctant star shines in seclusion
Social analysts hypothesized the movies to be an art form imitating life but in most cases it seems that life’s mortal realities and its evanescent complexities make it the other…
Immigration this holiday season
The holiday season is almost upon us. This is a wonderful time of the year that provides us a great opportunity to reflect on everything we have and to spend…
San Gabriel Valley Republican candidate promises fresh start
LOS ANGELES – Republican Congressional candidate Arturo Alas claims to be less about government and more for the people. Running in California’s 32nd congressional district, which spans all the way…
Fuel costs drop, US airline profits soar
As fuel prices continue to drop, profits are soaring at some of the biggest US airlines—though not their trip fares. The airlines are expecting even cheaper fuel this coming holiday…