Noli Me Tangere: A must see

WHEN I emceed the Peoples’ Ball, celebrating Philippine Independence with more than 1000 kababayans in Washington DC last June, I had the privilege of being serenaded by amazaing vocal talents singing classic arias and love songs. They were among the performers of Noli Me Tangere the Opera. It premiered in New York City and is…

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Jarring reminder

THE Philippines joins the international community in extending its sympathies to the families of the passengers on board Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 that crashed in Ukraine on Thursday, July 17. “At this difficult time, we stand with them in solidarity as one people and one country,” Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte. The Philippine government is…

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It’s raining and we won’t stop 2.0

THIS article, a continuation of last week’s, was originally intended for outdoor activities during the rainy season in the Philippines. However, with the present condition, it would be nonsensical and insensitive to suggest items on how people can try to enjoy the heavy downpour outside their houses—when, really, people should take necessary precautions. Therefore, let…

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Once upon a press club

There was once a press club in the heart of a city where everyone lived in harmony with each other and their surroundings.  Photographers and writers: they were affable and comrades among themselves. They had a club house in the midst of a hill– oh, magnificent, almost celestial. It was not fancy, exclusive nor isolated, but was famous…

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“Unitas: Muslim and Christian artists in one exhibit”

Eid’l Fitr marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims all around the world. It is an event that brings together brothers and sisters ofIslam with a chance to celebrate their faith together. The end offasting brings a clean start to the Muslim community, allowing them a look at the world with a clearer perspective. For this year’s Eid’l Fitr Festival, the concept for the art exhibit will…

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Filing for DACA extensions: Two more years!

LAST week, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Jeh Johnson announced that the USCIS is ready for the first round of applications for extensions of deferred action and work authorization under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Effective immediately, USCIS will begin accepting renewal requests. USCIS will also continue to accept…

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Tie a yellow ribbon?

THE song of Tony Orlando and the Dawns once again kept playing in my mind upon reading about President Benigno Aquino III’s call for Filipinos to wear yellow ribbon to show their support for his administration’s protest against the Supreme Courts’ decision, ruling that PNoy’s Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) is unconstitutional. As quoted by ABS-CBN…

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Double-whammy

WITH an average of 20 typhoons every year, there is no reason why the Philippines should not always be prepared for calamities. On Wednesday, July 16, Typhoon Glenda (international name Rammasun) traversed the same path Typhoon Milenyo took way back in 2006—giving Manila whips of strong wind and heavy downpours of rain. This was the…

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On being patient with ourselves

“BUT though you are master of might, you judge with clemency, and with much lenience you govern us; for power, whenever you will, attends you. And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind; and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance…

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Nonprofit Executives in the Health Sector Receive 2014 TCWF Sabbatical Program Award

Foundation Funding Supports Seven Nonprofit Health Organizations With $35,000 Grants To Cover Chief Executives’ Paid Time Off Los Angeles — Seven nonprofit health-sector executives will be recognized with The California Wellness Foundation (TCWF) Sabbatical Program Award at a luncheon in Los Angeles on September 9, 2014. The leadership support program — now in its 11th year —…

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Avoiding an affidavit of support (Form I – 864) by working 40 quarters

The substitute sponsors include spouse, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother or sister, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, or legal guardian. Family based petitions and some employment-based petitions (where a relative owns a 5% interest in the petitioning company) require the petitioner to submit an affidavit of support (Form I – 864) in order for…

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Should PNoy be impeached because of the DAP issue?

IT may be perhaps the biggest challenge of his presidency.  Benigno “PNoy” Aquino III faces impeachment cases to oust him from office, following the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) that the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) is unconstitutional. In a televised speech, PNoy responded to the highest court’s ruling, and tried to explain to the…

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It’s raining and we won’t stop 1.0

The noontime sunlight no longer keeps their brows frowned and the stars at night are already absent from their view. More importantly, beds become a favorite and cuddling becomes a hobby. All these are because the rainy season, although almost two months late, is finally in the Philippines. The heavy downpour and the flooded roads…

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CSPA’s “Sought to Acquire” Requirement

The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) allows an applicant for immigration benefit under a preference category, either as a direct or a derivative beneficiary, to retain his classification as a “child” even if he has reached the age of 21 by means of the following formula. First, determine the child’s age on the date his…

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A poignant hormonal mischief

Women called it “pause.”  It is a new perspective coming into view in every woman’s major life passage:  A midlife agitation, literal and poignant.  First, the gushing, like the reddening of a dying tree as it blazes out in the funeral autumn, and now reduced to basics, forced to lie fallow…in an emptiness watered by…

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Tested

DESPITE controversies surrounding the Philippine government and its leaders, Pinoys have always remained auspicious. With notable democratic icons as his parents (the late Former Sen. Ninoy Aquino and and Former Philippine President Cory Aquino) Pres. Benigno Aquino III had the “Yellow Magic.” It catapulted him from being Tarlac’s 2nd district representative, a senator and now…

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Is premises liability included in general negligence?

ON July 8, 2014, the Hon. Brian C. Yep, presiding Judge of Department A-10 of the Lancaster Superior Court, ruled that premises liability in Plaintiff’s second amended complaint is included in the general negligence cause of action and sustained the demurrer thereon of the defendant-licensee of a residential facility for elderly/dependent adult. The Author represents…

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