Indie films rule at the 37th Gawad Urian awards
IT was a night for independent films at the 37th Gawad Urian last June 17 at ABS-CBN’s Dolphy Theatre. The indies won most of the categories, including the major ones….
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Our self-abuse
Man’s natural instinct and normal automatic response to any possible harm is to protect itself, to ensure well-being and self-preservation. When we accidentally touch something hot, it is our instantaneous…
Crime deterrence
THERE was never a better time to call this world a civilized society. Because of current laws existing, we are bound to live vicariously, based on respect for the sanctity…
Bakasyon sa Pilipinas 2014: NAIA Surprise!
MY family had the privilege of spending a two-week vacation in the Philippines this early June, a travel I am thinking many kababayans would want to take at least every…
PNoy’s Marcosian predicament
IRONY of ironies. Noynoy Aquino appears to be facing the same predicament in dealing with the pork barrel and Malampaya scandals as Marcos did in the wake of the assassination…
Are you feeling hopeless about your debt problems?
THE last few years have been financially difficult for a lot of people. When the real estate marked crashed a few years ago, millions of people found themselves with a…
Conquering the Philippine Mountains: Tips for beginners
Life’s greatest competition, and perhaps the hardest, happens within one’s self. Imagine the struggle of overcoming your ego in admitting your fault; or pride in begging for a loved one…
A widow’s lament
For such a monumental thing to be accomplished in seconds defies logic. In fact it was almost insulting, but there it was. It happened in less time than it took…
Use of assets to qualify as an affidavit of support sponsor
An applicant for admission or adjustment of status must generally have a qualified sponsor who executes a Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. Otherwise, such alien would be inadmissible under INA…
When you should use Chapter 7 debt relief
THE Supreme Court of the United States has often called Chapter 7 bankruptcy the “Fresh Start”. This is an accurate description of debt relief given by Chapter 7. Debtors are…
Remedies for employees who suffer age discrimination
IN February 2010, Cable’s Restaurant in Woodland Hills, CA was acquired by GACN, Inc. During the acquisition, the employer promised that veteran servers Martha Aboulafia (57 years-old), Cheryl Colgin (57),…
The separation of Showbiz and State
IN the Philippines, politics and show business are no strange bedfellows. Through the years, the country has been (and still is) under the influence of different officials – be it…
Celebrating the Philippine Independence Day Grand Parade
In an unprecedented show of unity, patriotism and force, 30 or more disparate Fil-Am groups joined the celebration of the Kalayaan Grand in Historic Filipinotown last Saturday, June 7. Inspired…
On mending our ways to live in peace
THE words of St. Paul in 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 would always relevant to us: “Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live…
Celebrating my 68th year: Life at a cutting-edge phase
Last Saturday, June 7, the 158th day of 2014, I woke up to a rather smoggy morning but the murky weather was no match to my self-decreed over-powering cheerfulness and…
LA City Hall celebrates 116th PH Independence Day
LOS ANGELES – On Friday, the Los Angeles City Hall joined the Filipino community in LA in celebrating Philippine Independence Day. The celebration was organized by the Los Angeles Filipino…
The July 2014 Priority Dates: Employment-based priority dates moved forward one year to January 2009!
The July 2014 Visa Bulletin provides great news for Filipinos petitioned in the third preference (professional/skilled worker) and other (unskilled) worker categories, in that the priority date moved forward one…
Richard Yap is now 47, Kris Aquino still brokenhearted
HE has proven that age is not a factor in being a star. Last May 18, actor Richard Yap turned 47 and still remained humble as ever. The star of…
BOE Notifies California Retailers of Upcoming Visits
Letters Mailed to Businesses Located in Select Zip Code Areas Sacramento – Retailers throughout the state are receiving letters from the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) notifying them about upcoming…
Tenure opponent says public schools must improve
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man behind the successful lawsuit to declare California’s teacher-tenure laws unconstitutional is a wealthy Silicon Valley entrepreneur who says he has no gripe with teachers…
Cliffhanger
WILL justice be truly be served? Only the aggrieved party can tell. When news broke out of the P10-billion Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam in July…
Remembering “Tatak Pilipino”
“TATAK PILIPINO” was a 60-minute weekly television magazine program that showcased Philippine arts and culture, produced by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation from 1990 to 1994. It was hosted by APO Hiking Society’s…
Letter from Cesar Virata
I RECEIVED a letter from former Marcos regime Prime Minister and Finance Minister Cesar E. A. Virata to correct what he thought was a mistake I had made in my…
New Philippine Consul General assumes post
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco announces the arrival and assumption of post of Mr. Henry S. Bensurto, Jr., the new Philippine Consul General to San Francisco. Consul General…
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales meets the Bay Area Filipino community
San Francisco—Ombudsman ConchitaCarpio Morales and members of her delegation met with members of the Filipino-American community in the Bay Area last May 30 at the Philippine Consulate General. The Ombudsman…
Andy Soriano hosts surprise birthday party for his wife, Dr. Josefina Robles-Soriano
ON May 31, two birthdays, attended by almost 300 guests, were celebrated. The day began at noon with a birthday celebration for 7-year-old Gaston Soriano, the son of Andrew and…
Honour thy father
My father was the kind of man I have always dreamed of: kind to the weak, fierce to the arrogant, generous to those who loved him and ruthless so those…
Meet University of the Philippines’ President Fred Pascual on July 5
“Meet the Prez” is hosted by the UP Alumni of Greater Los Angeles The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) will welcome current UP President…
Telecom, utility diversity programs set standard for Silicon Valley
New Report Documents Record Levels of Contracting with Firms Owned by Minorities, Women, Disabled Veterans BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – Ongoing efforts by California utility and telecommunications companies to diversify their supplier…
PWC continues call for action on TPS
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles-based Filipino community organization Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) continues its call for action on the advocacy campaign that asks the US government to grant Temporary Protected…