Spring once more

Spring has sprung.  It is upon us in a scent that grows deeper, dizzying, improbable. It is too heady, too provocative to be diminished.  Seeping through open windows, under doors, as you slip out of a doorway or slide out of a car.  There it is—a scent that dominates the air, your bed clothes. It’s…

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Healthy living is a personal choice

Making a commitment and sticking to it takes a lot of hard work.  The beginning of the year is generally the time when millions of Americans commit themselves to being healthy by losing weight, exercising more and eating fewer calories. Losing weight is a daunting challenge. Weight loss experts say that people who have support…

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Removal of suspected drug traffickers

Drug trafficking crimes are aggravated felonies. There are two distinct aggravated felonies under INA 101(a)(43)(B), illicit trafficking in drugs and drug trafficking. In Matter of Sanchez-Cornejo, 24 I&N Dec. 273 (BIA 2010), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) defined illicit trafficking as a conviction involving the unlawful trading or dealing of any controlled substance. Drug…

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Last push

MARCH 27 has been delegated as the Community Call to Action Day by a coalition of Filipino-American groups, who have been advocating for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Philippines since November 2013, after the extensive devastation brought to the country by Typhoon Haiyan. The designation of TPS for the Philippines will benefit hundreds of…

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March 27 call to action for TPS for PH

NEW development! “US Secretary of State John Kerry has already made his review and recommendation regarding the request for TPS designation of the Philippines, and that recommendation has been sent to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS,)”  TPS primary proponent Atty. Arnedo Valera enthusiastically reported to me, after he got another call on March…

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PH online libel law: A retrogression to 1887

REPUBLIC Act No. 10175, known as the Philippine Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, is caught in a time warp. Its provisions on cybercrime offenses in Chapter 11 are copied from current cybercrime laws of the United States (United States Code), but its provisions on online libel (Section 4(c)(4) and Section 6) date back to 1932,…

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To get out of debt, control your spending

DO you dream of simplifying your life, reducing your stress and regaining control of your financial future? Everyone dreams of living a debt-free life and yet we know that today, so many people are drowning in debt that they don’t even sleep well at night. If you are one of these people, perhaps you are…

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Mark Pulido declared first Fil-Am City Mayor of Cerritos

CERRITOS – On March 19,  the Cerritos City Council held the annual reorganization meeting and mayoral transition, which signified the end of a councilmember’s one-year term as City Mayor and ushered in the beginning of another councilmember’s stint as the city’s chief executive. In Cerritos, the residents elect five city councilmembers to four-year terms. Then,…

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The Beatles: Let it be

I am one of those  who freely and ungrudgingly take great interest in my friends’ pleasure, in what they relish and what they become anxious about  in the world of Western mass culture (and borrowings). We reveal ourselves (like any westerner), with our grasp of the latest fashion and catch phrases, or the hottest  dances….

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PMSNC Dinner Dance on March 29

The Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (PMSNC) will hold its 42nd Anniversary and Installation of 2014-2015 Officers with a dinner-dance on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront (1800 Old Bayshore Highway) in Burlingame, CA. Officers to be installed include Dr. Carmencita Abarquez-Agcaoili, president; Dr. Peter Bretan, president-elect; Dr. Leila…

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Floreia Wins at Manila Fame's Katha Awards 2014

Poi necklace wins Special Citation for Eco-Design PASAY CITY, Philippines (March 17, 2014) – Rising fashion design house Floreia received a special distinction from the prestigious Katha Awards at the 59th Manila FAME held from March 14-17, 2014. Floreia’s poi necklace (designed by Marivic Licardo) won this year’s Special Citation for Eco-Design for products that emulate…

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Goodwill

“THE sea is the space where, since primordial times, humanity has carried out the greatest range of economic activities, which ensured the survival of those who engaged in them. It was by sea that links among peoples were established, cultures were founded, and affinities were created. All told, the sea was the essential element for…

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H-1B cap woes and alternatives

THE debate over the United States economy and dearth of high-tech workers has spotlighted the H-1B professional working visa in the press.  Nonetheless, Congress has been slow to respond in the face of economic problems throughout the World and the FY 2014 H-1B quota was reached within just a couple of weeks of April 1,…

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The Philippines’ 5 rising destinations

The Philippines has 7,107 islands, many yet undiscovered. When people say, nothing worth having comes easy, it holds true even with the best places on earth. So here are some off-the-beaten-path destinations for your next summer getaway that are worth seeing (and guaranteed to blow your mind): 1.  Biri Rock Formations Location: Northern Samar, Visayas…

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Construction project to revitalize LA State Historic Park

LOS ANGELES – California State Parks and other local and state officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Los Angeles State Historic Park (LASHP) – a 32-acre open-space revitalization project – on Saturday, March 15, adjacent to the Chinatown district in Downtown Los Angeles. Known as the “Central Park West of Los Angeles,” Los Angeles State…

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HSBC launches ‘Made For Trade’ initiative in LA

LOS ANGELES – On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, HSBC Bank, USA launched the Made For Trade initiative — an endeavor that looks to bring together leaders in business, government, industry, and the academe in a national discussion about the role of global trade in today’s economy. Made For Trade examines the contribution of the…

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