The family as God’s gift
OF ALL the universal themes in life, “family” is one that is closest to our hearts. It one of the “favorite things” that we can talk about and one that…
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US First Lady Michelle Obama heads list of January birthday celebrants
MICHELLE Robinson Obama, the First Lady of the United States, heads the list of January birthday celebrants. She will be celebrating her lucky 50th birthday on Friday, January 17, with…
Philippine government formally requests TPS for Filipinos affected by Typhoon Yolanda
In a previous article, I wrote about the possibility of Filipinos obtaining Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as a result of the devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda. TPS is available for…
‘Balitang America Yearend Report 2013’
Maligayang Pasko po sa inyong lahat! I hope you are having a great time creating wonderful moments and memories with the people that matter most in your life, despite the…
Season of giving
THE Philippines has the longest Christmas season in the world, beginning from December 16 (the start of the Simbang Gabi) until the first Sunday after New Year’s Day, also known…
‘Approve TPS before Christmas’ – immigrant groups
LOS ANGELES—Immigrant groups urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last Dec. 19 to take swift action and grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to the Philippines before Christmas. The immigrant…
Holiday health issues
Is there an illness called Christmas Disease? Yes, there is, but it has nothing to do with the Christmas season. Christmas Disease is a blood disease, also known as Hemophilia…
Bob Shroder: A magnificent maestro
Long before a symphonic conductor appears before an audience to impress his qualities on his listeners (who maybe critical or otherwise), he has already made the impression that eventually determines…
Pasko: Pinoy Christmas
It is definitely the most wonderful time of the year, especially when you’re spending it in the Philippines. This festive season is the longest and most-celebrated in the country with…
Requesting reconsideration of immigrant visa denials
(Part 2 of 2) APPLICANTS that have been denied an Immigrant Visa at an embassy or consulate abroad face either a soft refusal or a hard bar to future immigration. …
City Council of Carson presents donation for Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Jim Dear and Councilmembers of the City of Carson presented check of US$ 15,000 to ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. for Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan Relief at the margins of…
PCG attends the 6th Annual Parol Parade & Contest, Christmas Chorale Competition at Historic Filipinotown
LOS ANGELES – Philippine Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega attended the annual Parol (star lantern) Parade/Contest and Christmas Chorale Competition held at the Silverlake Medical Center in…
PCG thanks ‘Viet Love for the Philippines and Vietnam’
A benefit concert for Typhoon Haiyan victims in Orange County LOS ANGELES – Volunteers from the Viet Love Foundation, Premiere Production and Vietnamese Artists Overseas came together to organize and…
Fil-Am groups hold candlelight vigil for typhoon victims and TPS
LOS ANGELES – Filipino community and immigrant rights groups gathered outside the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Los Angeles on Tuesday, December 10, for a candlelight vigil, to commemorate International…
Carson City resolution designates ‘Larry Itliong Day’
CARSON – According to a resolution passed by the Carson City Council in October, the Larry Itliong Day will now be celebrated on October 25 every year within the city’s…
SPAN Philippines Relief raises over $10,000 for Typhoon Haiyan rehabilitation
MALIBU – On December 15, a glorious sunset glowed over Malibu — setting the stage for the SPAN Philippines Relief fundraiser at the Malibu West Beach Club. With over 200…
‘Approve TPS before Christmas’ – immigrant groups
LOS ANGELES – Immigrant groups urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday to take swift action and grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to the Philippines before Christmas. The…
Season of impunity
WITH Christmas and the new year only a few days away, the overall mood should be festive and celebratory. But with the spate of killings involving journalists and most recently,…
DHS response to TPS petition for Pinoys in America
JUST a few days before Christmas, Filipinos in America (who may have expired visas) are hoping to be permitted to work in the US and travel to the Philippines through…
Worried about debt? Celebrate advent and the birth of our Lord
PEOPLE in the Christian countries celebrate advent and the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ as Christmas. The birth of our Savior is the most significant fact in the history…
What to do when a loved ones dies
WHAT to do immediately -Gather family members. Plan, organize, delegate. Agree on main contact person. -Prepare lists of records to gather, tasks to do, people to contact. Establish responsibilities. -Establish…
How much wages are recoverable when employees are wrongfully terminated?
ALFREDO Villacorta, a Filipino mechanical engineer, worked as a maintenance planner at Cemex Cement, Inc., a large cement production company with a plant in Victorville. Villacorta transferred to Victorville from…
What is a qualifying relative?
QUESTION: I have some friends who are applying for different kinds of waivers, but I don’t know if they qualify. I heard that they are supposed to have somebody that…
On bringing the Gospel to life
ONCE again, the Simbang Gabi Masses in our parish have been filled with excitement, joy and faith. Each early morning has been a period of reflection, heartfelt songs and prayer. Each homily…
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…
Why excessive debt stops you from having the life you want
Not all debts are bad debts. While it is true that too much of any debt may be detrimental to your financial health, it doesn’t mean that all debt is…
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…
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…
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…
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…