Missing Culver City Filipino man, found in Pasadena
LOS ANGELES — The Filipino man from Culver City who went missing on July 1 has been found in Pasadena. Bernard Gomez, 45 years old, had reportedly gone missing on…
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Fil-am confirmed as new LA Community & Family Services commissioner
LOS ANGELES – On Wednesday, July 2, the Los Angeles City Council confirmed Mayor Eric Garcetti’s appointment of another Filipino American to an LA city commission, further boosting the degree…
Make a Safety Declaration This Fourth of July
Fireworks are always a big hit on the Fourth of July, but the best way to enjoy them is by attending one of the many public shows conducted by professionals….
Construction Closures On Hold During Holiday Weekend
No road work ahead on projects throughout the county ORANGE – People traveling to celebrate Independence Day will enjoy easier commutes as construction closures throughout the county will be postponed…
Pool water can affect your smile
IF you, or someone you care for spends six hours a week or more in a swimming pool, listen up! This is super important information to know. Prolonged pool water…
Nora Aunor’s ‘superstar’ factor fails to shine, gets excluded as National Artist
THERE is a lot of buzz going around these past week after the one and only Superstar Nora “Ate Guy” Aunor was excluded from the list of National Artists this…
Low back pain
How common is low back pain? Low back pain (LBP) is extremely common, is the second most frequent reason for patients to seek medical help, and the number one cause…
Do you agree with Malacañang that Nora Aunor should not be honored as National Artist?
I am neither a Noranian nor a Vilmanian, but I have high respect and admiration for these two veteran Filipino actresses. As a growing kid in the 70s, I have…
Making the most of prison time
WHAT should a very important politician, who is serving a life sentence for plunder, do with his time throughout his incarceration? I threw this question at the folks at my…
Combination of chapters 7, 13 and loan modification gives clients extreme financial makeover
WHEN an obese person weighing 500 lbs. implements steps to lose 300 lbs. and actually succeeds, people take note and are happy for that person. The reality shows call this…
Who else needs to get out of debt and start saving again?
A LOT of people who find themselves at the end of their financial rope wonder about how they could rebuild their finances again. Out of desperation and in an effort…
SCE customers to see increase in electric bills
ONTARIO—Southern California Edison (SCE) customers will find that their electric bills this summer is a little more than what they usually get. As approved by the California Public Utilities Commission…
What Does a Woman Want?
The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is “What…
Filipino sentenced in Camp Pendleton bribery case
LOS ANGELES — A Filipino from San Diego, Calif. was sentenced to go to jail in connection to what is being called the “Godfather of Camp Pendleton” bribery case. According…
Final Official Results Certified for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced certified results for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election. A total of 824,070 ballots were processed and counted,…
Kababayans’ reaction on the alleged special treatment for Revilla, Estrada and Enrile
THE crusader for “Daang Matuwid” — President Benigno Aquino III — says he does not mind giving humanitarian considerations to one of the most high profile senators charged in connection…
Why workers lose when misclassified as independent contractors
And what they can do to fight back RONALD Shephard installed garage doors for Lowe’s, a home improvement retailer that operates nearly 100 stores in California. Lowe’s offers its customers…
The E visa classification as an immigration option for the business savy immigrant
FOR most professional immigrants that seek long term immigration status in the US, the key to success is finding an employer who would petition them for an H-1b visa. The…
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…
‘Help, can I file bankruptcy AGAIN?’
“If you have filed bankruptcy before, you may be wondering whether it’s possible to do it again. Generally, the answer is that you can file bankruptcy as often as needed…
10 tips to prepare for an IRS appeals conference
YOU are still upset from losing an IRS audit. You have two choices: pay or fight. If you choose to fight, go to appeals. Let me give you 10 tips…
Pens and Lens
Into every story goes their dreams of becoming good reporters: writers doing good with their lives, changing the world —or at least a smaller corner of it. They also imagined that…
PAFCOM event sizzles with Matteo Guidicelli & Maja Salvador
The past weekends saw a long roster of significant occasions, cultural events, and social celebrations which, if seriously considered, could have definitely occupied much of one’s precious time. As they…
Immigration options for crewmen
Individuals entering the United States on a crewman’s visa face several prohibitions on making their status legal that other non-immigrant entrants to the US are not affected by. Crewmen cannot…
The E Visa classification as an immigration option for the business-savvy immigrant
FOR most professional immigrants that seek long term immigration status in the US, the key to success is finding an employer that would Petition them for an H-1b visa. The…
Fil-Am gets Teacher of the Year nod at Cypress High School
LOS ANGELES – A Filipino-American teacher was recently honored by a local high school in Southern California for his exemplary work as an educator and mentor. Brian Ramirez, 39, was…
USCIS provides guidance for DACA renewals
It is hard to believe that it is already time for many young people to renew their eligibility under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which grants relief from deportation/removal…
Legendary movie queen Susan Roces heads list of July birthday celebrants
SUSAN ROCES, the original Queen of Philippine Movies, heads the list of personalities celebrating their birthday this month of July. “Inday,” as most of her family and close friends call…
Food overdose?
Did you know that we could overdose not only on drugs but also on common food items we have in our kitchen? We are not talking about eating more than…