THE California Mortgage Relief Program is urging California homeowners who are struggling with housing payments to apply for a COVID-19 relief grant. The push comes after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated the Area Median Income (AMI) levels. This update means more California homeowners are now eligible for a grant of…
IN a recently-concluded federal case an employer’s retaliatory conduct in Georgia, turned an unpaid wage bill of $915 into approximately $40,000 in liability, illustrating precisely what an employer should not do in the face of the anti-retaliation protections for employees in our employment laws. After Andreas Flaten resigned from his job at 811 Autoworks LLC,…
When a married couple decides to divorce in California, one of the most significant issues they will face is dividing their assets and debts. If the couple owns a business together, this can be particularly complicated whether it is operated by only one spouse or both spouses jointly. In this article, we will discuss how…
WE have all heard the popular saying, “Timing is everything.” Unfortunately, this saying often adversely applies to those persons who have found an avenue from which to obtain a green card, only to be prevented from doing so because he/she has a prior removal or deportation order. A typical scenario involves a person who entered…
by Sarah Boden KFF Health News Angela Reynolds knew her mother’s memory was slipping, but she didn’t realize how bad things had gotten until she started to untangle her mom’s finances: unpaid bills, unusual cash withdrawals, and the discovery that, oddly, the mortgage on the family home had been refinanced at a higher interest rate….
Americans opting to retire in the Philippines cite lower cost of living and better quality of life After more than 50 years in America, my father retired permanently in the Philippines in late 2020. “I’ve lived in the States for a long time already,” he told me a few days before his flight to Manila….
James Yu, CPA Board Member, Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce As a long-serving Certified Public Accountant in Las Vegas, I’ve worked with businesses that are incredibly diversified. They have different levels of income, different types of expenses, some have dozens of employees, some just a handful, some have been in business for generations, some…
New law doubles parental paid leave for city employees SAN DIEGO – Furthering his commitment to attract and retain a first-class city workforce, Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday, June 21 signed a package of resolutions, championed by City Councilmember Raul Campillo, that dramatically expand parental leave benefits for city employees. “San Diegans deserve a high-quality…
Community members urged to share ideas that could determine how money is spent SAN DIEGO – To achieve more equitable infrastructure investment for all communities, the City of San Diego is asking San Diegans to weigh in on what projects they would like to see prioritized in their neighborhoods. This could include new or improved…
WHAT is halitosis? Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. Dental reports in the United States say there are about 40 million (around 13 percent) Americans who have bad breath. In the Philippines, as in other regions in Asia, the incidence, conservatively speaking, may be as high as 30 or higher. This is a…
THE Catholic of Diocese of Oakland has just filed Chapter 11 seeking bankruptcy protection from 330 lawsuits arising from sexual molestation cases that happened during the 70s and 80s. Bankruptcy will stop the lawsuits from proceeding forward in regular courts, in fact freeze them on their tracks, stop all discovery procedures to gather evidence and…
Marriage for many persons is the culmination of one’s life. Getting married signifies the beginning of a new phase in life, both socially and economically. For those persons who lack permanent residency in the United States and have married a United States citizen, marriage also presents an opportunity to obtain permanent residency. However, although the…
by Noam N. Levey KFF Health News HUMAN Rights Watch, the nonprofit that for decades has called attention to the victims of war, famine, and political repression around the world, is taking aim at U.S. hospitals for pushing millions of American patients into debt. In a new report, published June 15, the group calls for…
The Nayong Pilipino Pilipino Foundation (NPF), in partnership with AirAsia, proudly launched their groundbreaking tree planting event, “Taking Off For A Greener Future.” This collaborative initiative marked a significant milestone in their joint efforts to combat climate change and foster a more sustainable future. Esteemed celebrity volunteers, including Joj and Jai Agpangan, Andrei King, Althea Ablan, and…
PHNOM PENH — The Philippines, represented by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, was elected Vice President of the 25th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the election proceedings held at the Sokha Hotel in Cambodia on June 16. The last time the Philippines held the position was in 1999 or 24…
The Consortium offers the fastest route to rehabilitate and transform NAIA along with significant upfront and ongoing capital and economic value for the Philippine government MANILA, June 19, 2023 – The Manila International Airport Consortium (MIAC) has unveiled the NAIA Masterplan (Masterplan), the multi-phased development program at the center of its PHP 267 billion Unsolicited…
MANILA, Philippines — The two-and-a-half year multi-sectoral partnership among the United Nations (UN), the public and private agencies and organizations recently culminated, reporting significant gains in protecting Filipino migrant workers through progressive labor migration policies and practices. These agencies include the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Entity…
Chef Frances Tariga has embarked on a remarkable journey of embracing her dedication to Filipino cuisine and honoring her heritage. As a proud Filipino and talented chef, she now aims to bridge the gap between Filipino flavors and the palates of the mainstream American audience. With a strong determination to empower women and introduce the…
Assemblymember Steven Raga, the first-ever Filipino American elected official in New York State led the historic inaugural 125th Philippine Independence Day Celebration held at the historic New York State Capitol in Albany. The momentous occasion on June 1 marked the first-ever Philippine Independence Day celebration at the New York State Capitol in Albany, attracting hundreds…
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer attended the kick-off ceremony for San Francisco’s hosting of the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) to be held in the city in November 2023. The launch of San Francisco’s hosting called, “APEC SF23,” was held at the prestigious Asian Art Museum. The event marked the official start…
CHEYENNE – Consul General Neil Ferrer met with officers of the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) on May 22, 2023 to discuss possible partnerships in the areas of energy security, agriculture and food security, as well as technology-driven innovations. Consul General Ferrer and Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona met with WBC officers Amy Grenfell, Chief Operating Officer; Ron Gullberg, Strategic…
IN an earlier episode of Citizen Pinoy, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael Gurfinkel helped Allen obtain her fiancée visa through U.S. citizen Wendel, who is now her husband. Since then, Allen has become a U.S. citizen herself, and she petitioned her parents. Nanay had no problem with her case. But Tatay Florentino encountered several obstacles…
LAS VEGAS — Prominent leaders of the local Filipino American community are calling for justice and proactive safety measures for an elderly man who was attacked last month amid the continued rise in Asian hate crimes. The elderly Filipino American man, 75-year-old Amadeo Quindara, was attacked last May 30 at his Las Vegas home and…
A survey of 7,000 Asian adults found a majority of Asian Americans think affirmative action is a good thing. Yet an overwhelming majority disagree that race should be a factor in deciding admission into a university. The poll released Thursday by the Pew Research Center says 53% of Asian Americans describe affirmative action as a…
It was a late-spring House of Representatives hearing, where members of Congress and attendees hoped to learn lessons from the pandemic. Witness Marty Makary made a plea. “I want to thank you for your attempts at civility,” Makary, a Johns Hopkins Medicine researcher and surgeon, said softly. Then his tone changed. His voice started to…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails. One common tactic scammers use is posing…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community, and also celebrate diversity, love, and respect. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in…
Greetings! It’s our annual Carnival in our parish, a weekend of fun, community building, and getting to know our neighbors here in Glendale. We pray for its success! It’s our time to delight in each other’s company, eat and drink together, and allow our youth and children to enjoy the rides safely. Let’s remember that…
Pablo, a hardworking Filipino mechanic and naturalized U.S. citizen,, worked in Los Angeles for 23 years and earned enough to retire. However, he was persuaded by an insurance agent to transfer his retirement money to a complex insurance policy known as an equity-indexed annuity. He was further induced to transfer the funds to a second…
