Green Environmental Group provides attic protection services

ENCINO—The Green Environmental Group helps with all improvements needs for both residential and commercial areas. The rodent control company provides professional specialists who are highly skilled and educated to find solutions for a complete and permanent rodent removal from homes and buildings in a neat and efficient way. Rodent infestation causes serious damages in houses…

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Kay Habana: The soprano with a classic beauty

If actors are born actors, singers are also born singers. Kay Habana, another promising Filipina, is on her way to the top following the dictates of her heart and passion for music that lead her to where she’s truly destined. Kay, without doubt, is fame-bound. The sultry singer believes she was born to sing. When…

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3 dental tips if you have a cold or the flu

WHEN the cold and flu season strikes, your teeth are probably the last thing you’re thinking about as you reach for another tissue! But there ARE some things related to that cold or flu that can affect your oral health. Be conscious of these three things: Tip 1: Avoid dry mouth by staying hydrated Dry mouth…

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The January 2014 Priority Dates

THE January 2014 priority dates indicate that the F-2A priority date still remains at September 8, 2013, which is almost the same as being “current.”  It is phenomenal news for spouses and minor children of green cardholders (Category F – 2A). That means that spouses and minor children of green cardholders would be eligible to file…

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Men’s health: Facts and myths

Does shoe size mirror length of the male organ? This is a myth that has been around for centuries. There were studies made on this matter. One of the more recent ones is the observation which included 104 men, conducted by two urologists at St. Mary’s in London. They found no statistically significant correlation between…

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Growing old disgracefully

Women of a certain age have brushed away tears with their hands — hands that were once held and warmed by their husbands, who couldn’t cry and died of heart attacks. I  never expected to be such a poor sport for aging, because I never expected to become old, but I am not clutching it…

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Committed

TWO vibrant democracies that are committed to each other in strength and prosperity. This is how US Secretary of State John Kerry described the immutable partnership between the United States and the Philippines. Kerry, who arrived in Manila on December 17, said that he sees a bright future in the US-PH bilateral relations. He vowed…

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PNoy finally requests for TPS for Pinoys in the US

I HAVE been reporting about Migrant Heritage Commission’s (MHC)advocacy, calling on the Obama administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Filipinos in America, in the wake of Super Typhoon Yolanda. Last weekend, MHC Co-Executive Director Atty. Arnedo Valera emailed me the good news: Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III has joined their call to grant…

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What is ‘exceptional and extremely unusual hardship?’

FURTHER developing case law to interpret the meaning of statutory changes brought about by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (“IIRIRA”) the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) decided a case last week that purports to delineate the meaning of “exceptional and extremely unusual hardship” for cancellation of removal.  The BIA’s decision…

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Christmas special: Filipino Christmas carols

Not only do Filipinos show their excitement for Christmas through colorful decorations but they also share it through the many joyful holiday carols and heartwarming hymns. Generally, Filipinos are music lovers and any celebration is never complete without singing and dancing. Ease into the season’s spirit with these favorite Filipino Christmas songs! Noche Buena is…

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Covered CA releases November enrollment data

LOS ANGELES – Covered California released the November enrollment statistics on the health insurance marketplace during a news conference at The California Endowment headquarters in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 12. Enrollment data in November showed more applicants than October, with 78,377 individuals enrolled in subsidized or unsubsidized coverage through Covered California and more than…

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PRGI donates $645,000 for PH typhoon victims

LOS ANGELES—Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (PRGI) donated $645,000 for the Philippine typhoon victims during a press conference on Wednesday, December 11, at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts in Los Angeles. Monetary fund matched 100 percent of donations, with $322,000 coming from the company and the other $322,000 collected from in-store donations…

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Reinstatement of a removal order

An alien who was removed from the U.S. cannot return within 5 years if he was removed by an immigration officer through expedited removal or within 10 years if removed by order of an Immigration Judge (IJ) after removal proceedings. If this prohibition seems harsh, ignoring it would be worse. Under INA 241(a)(5), if an…

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Yolanda: Horror Stories and Heart-Warming Tales

We will continue to hear horror stories in the wake of the devastation inflicted by typhoon Yolanda on Eastern Visayas, particularly Tacloban in Leyte and Guiuan in Samar. Riza, a niece of mine who works with the Tacloban fire department, related enough disturbing eyewitness tales to spoil anyone’s Christmas. But that’s nothing compared to what…

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Drama

A DEVASTATING disaster can bring the best in humanity — and the worst in politics. After Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez’s tearful testimony before the congressional oversight committee on what he alleged was a lack of support from the national government, an 18-second “spliced” video of the Tacloban mayor’s meeting on November 14 with Department…

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Uncle Sam now after Pacquiao for unpaid taxes?

JUST weeks after the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) froze some of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s assets for allegedly owing P2.2 billion ($50 million) in taxes, now, our Pambansang Kamao reportedly finds himself in another tax battle — this time with the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to initial reports from TMZ, tax…

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S Corporations

S CORPORATION is a corporation that has elected to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. This type of entity enjoys both the limited liability of corporations and absence of double taxation of sole proprietorships and partnerships.  The corporation elects to be pay zero corporate federal tax and to pay a super-low…

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Requesting reconsideration of an immigrant visa denial

THERE is no worse feeling than being denied a visa after an interview at an embassy or consulate.  While applicants denied nonimmigrant visas (such as a visitor, student or temporary worker) are faced with a setback to their short-term plans, those applying for permanent residency (immigrant) visas are in an even tougher position. Often, immigrant…

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Advent: Seeing and believing

I WAS in awe of the beauty of the liturgies and the devotion of our parishioners during the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe last Thursday. I marveled at the piety of the people who came to church, the zeal of the organizers, and the profound words spoken about the feast. Like an earnest parishioner…

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Larry Itliong Village finally opens in Historic Filipinotown

14 LOS ANGELES – After about nine years of preparation, planning, and construction, the Larry Itliong Village finally opened on Friday, December 13, in Historic Filipinotown. Located at 153 Glendale Blvd., Larry Itliong Village is the brainchild of two prominent Asian American community organizations, the Pilipino Workers’ Center (PWC) and the Little Tokyo Service Center…

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Vanessa Hudgens accepts $100,000 on behalf of UNICEF PH

LOS ANGELES – On the same day that the Golden Globe Nominations were announced, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) made a significant donation towards relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines. Filipino-American Hollywood actress and former Disney teen sensation Vanessa Hudgens accepted the donation on behalf of UNICEF Philippines….

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Jellyn Echon carves her niche

This lady, with captivating beauty and charismatic appeal, is a natural born performer. “Performing always gives me that certain kind of unprecedented fulfillment coupled with ecstatic accomplishment,” she said. “It relieves me from all the burdensome tensions of my daily routine. Every well-applauded performance makes me stand tall and inspired and even challenged my capabilities…

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Dr. Jin Park: An admirable dentist

RIVERSIDE—Dr. Jin Park, a successful dentist, has made accomplishments in his entire professional career through the years. Born in South Korea, Jin moved to the United States at the age of 14. During high school years, he became interested in medical field through the influence of his cousin. Jin finished with a bachelor’s degree in…

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Jellyn Echon carves her niche

This lady, with captivating beauty and charismatic appeal, is a natural born performer. “Performing always gives me that certain kind of unprecedented fulfillment coupled with ecstatic accomplishment,” she said. “It relieves me from all the burdensome tensions of my daily routine. Every well-applauded performance makes me stand tall and inspired and even challenged my capabilities…

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