Senior citizen client seeks Chapter 7 relief
CLIENT is a woman who is 72 years old. She worked as a mental health therapist for 40 years since she was actually a physician abroad. She was happy doing…
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Port of Los Angeles ablaze, smoke advisory issued
LOS ANGELES — A fire that occurred around 6:30 pm Monday, Sept. 22 at the Port of Los Angeles was reportedly started by a welding torch, erupting a chemical-coated wharf…
Filipino Advocates for Justice encourages Filipinos to vote in November
OAKLAND—The Filipino Advocates for Justice (FAJ), a Bay Area organization dedicated to making social change and realizing democratic and human rights for all, is launching a new campaign to get…
Cancer is not a death sentence
I HAVE no expiration date. And I know more clearly than ever, that each day is a treasure gift to be lived to the fullest—till tomorrow comes. Having cancer invites…
Homeland Security approves new designs for AB60 driver’s licenses
Bill to be implemented in Jan. 2015 LOS ANGELES —The Department of Homeland Security has accepted new wording that distinguishes the driver’s licenses of undocumented immigrants in California, after rejecting…
Wealthier LA neighborhoods report low vaccine rates
LOS ANGELES — According to a new report, some Los Angeles schools have astoundingly low vaccination rates not far off from those in developing countries, such as parts of Africa….
30,000 under Covered California experience delays, dropped coverage
LOS ANGELES — Covered California acknowledged problems with enrollment delays and dropped health plan coverage for nearly 30,000 consumers over the weekend. The health insurance exchange is working to fix…
When God’s graces come at different times
HAVE you ever wished that a delightful experience that you had recently should have happened earlier in your life? Well, I had this experience a few days ago. I was…
Remembering Martial Law
ON Sept. 21, 1972, — 42 years ago — President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in the Philippines to suppress increasing civil strife and the threat of communist takeover following…
Readers’ comments: Free taxpayer funded healthcare for the undocumented?
LAST week, I shared with you the “Health Care For All” bill” that is expected to be re-introduced by State Sen. Ricardo Lara in November, and like the previous bill,…
It’s competence and compassion, stupid
IN THE 1992 US presidential campaign, which pitted Bill Clinton against reelectionist George Bush (the elder), Clinton’s camp focused on the recession plaguing the country, while Bush was riding high…
IRS alert – protect yourself from telephone scams
ABOUT a dozen of my clients have complained of receiving threatening phone calls from the “IRS” to pay up or be subject to criminal investigation. This is a problem for…
The dangers of being misclassified as an independent contractor
IN 2005, Carolyn Gregory was assigned by her employer, a home health care agency, to work in the home of 85-year-old Lorraine Cott, who had long suffered from Alzheimer‘s disease….
Can bankruptcy really put an end to all your financial worries?
IF YOU are facing the prospect of filing bankruptcy for the first time in your life, this could be a frightening process. You probably have a thousand questions going through…
The passion of teachers
CULVER CITY — There is that saying: “Those who can, do; Those who can’t, teach.” It is insulting. The prestige is still there. Teaching is a very serious pursuit that…
SIPA and the API Small Business Expo congratulate three winners of the Citi Small Business Plan competition
LOS ANGELES – The Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (API SBP) and Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) welcomed three different small businesses, all recent graduates of its entrepreneurship…
SIPA and the API Small Business Expo congratulate three winners of the Citi Small Business Plan competition
LOS ANGELES – The Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (API SBP) and Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) welcomed three different small businesses, all recent graduates of its entrepreneurship…
LA police may soon issue citations, fines for ‘quality of life’ crimes
Includes public urination and walking dogs w/o leashes LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council recently adopted a new program that will allow police officers to issue citations and…
LA police may soon issue citations, fines for ‘quality of life’ crimes
Includes public urination and walking dogs w/o leashes LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council recently adopted a new program that will allow police officers to issue citations and…
506 Filipinos become naturalized Americans on Citizenship Day in LA
USCIS official encourages use of vast educational resources on naturalization LOS ANGELES — In this city, Filipinos ranked third among countries with the most number of people set to become…
Cardinals debate marriage traditions before crucial meeting with Pope Francis
A major Catholic church meeting on a longstanding family issue is taking place in September 2015, and Pope Francis’ decision is the ultimate deal breaker. The World Meeting of Families…
NY man pleads not guilty in attempt to help ISIS and kill Americans
Several men accused of helping the Islamic State terrorist group by plotting to kill Shia Muslims and US military members pleaded not guilty on Thursday, Sept. 18 in Rochester, NY….
AiAi delas Alas’ new young love, King of Talk Boy Abunda is back
AGE does not matter they say, especially when it involves love. For top comedienne Ai-Ai delas Alas, the age difference with her new boyfriend is not a hindrance to their…
Our tribute to some of the first women in dentistry
TODAY there are as many women as there are men in dental schools. But 150 years ago it was very different. We admire and honor those women who paved the way….
The October 2014 Priority Dates
The October 2014 Visa Bulletin provides more great news for Filipinos, as the priority dates in the various family and employment categories continue to move forward. Each month, the Visa…
How to reduce cancer risk
The big “C” is arguably the most dreaded of all diseases, with its general reputation as a fast killer. While other serious illnesses are also horrible, including Alzheimer’s dementia, the…
Apple supplier fires Filipino union workers
WITH the launch of the iPhone 6 and new products, Apple has faced much scrutiny and media attention. Now the tech company faces protests, as two dozen of its employees…
US poverty rate drops notably; first time in eight years
In a report last year by the US Census Bureau, the poverty rate dropped significantly to 14.5 percent, the first drop since 2006. The Latino population was the only ethnic…
What UAAP Cheer Dance Competition teaches us
22,000 people rocked the SMART-Araneta Coliseum as they wildly supported their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Cheer Dance Competition teams, last September 14. In order, the National University…
Filipina teacher in San Bernardino accused of using racial slur in class
A Filipina teacher in San Bernardino, Calif., was put on administrative leave after one of her students accused her of using the “N” word in class. Bernadette Yuson, a math…