Properly understanding one’s US immigration status is critical
DID you know that “failing to maintain status” is not the same thing as being “out of status” and that the government can still try to Deport (Remove) you, even…
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Extensions of validity of passports no longer allowed beyond 2015
PER the regulations of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), all non-machine readable passports may no longer be extended…
Advocacy groups raise awareness vs. human trafficking
WALK 4 FREEDOM LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles is considered as one of the top three points of entry for human trafficking to the United States. It is also home…
A personal revelation from God
THE cool and refreshing wind of Naga caresses my face and reminds me of my youthful days in the minor seminary. I remember those days vividly, particularly those times when…
New Year’s resolutions and the Chinese New Year celebration
The New Year, as it has always been, sets people’s mind into trying to take a different life pattern that would lead to a more productive status. People look forward…
Loan modification denied: Should you file Chapter 13?
Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often a last resort for people in foreclosure when no other options exist. A lot of homeowners usually put off making this decision for a…
What factors will the court look at in awarding spousal support?
The purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…
CPUC Expands LifeLine Program to Include Wireless
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – In a unanimous decision, the California Public Utilities Commission voted today to expand California’s Lifeline Program, which provides affordable telephone service to low-income consumers, to include…
On prudence
ONE of my great mentors in the seminary taught me and my peers not only to be holy but also to be prudent, not in the sense of acquiring a…
USCIS will ‘proactively’ expedite immediate relative petitions by Filipinos
If you are being petitioned by an American spouse, and are in the US but desperately want to go home to visit your family, or if you are a US…
Marian Rivera awarded Best Foreign Artist in Vietnam, Rachelle Ann Go joins ‘Miss Saigon’
THERE is no shortage of talents in the Philippines that is why it is not surprising that our local artists are recognized not only in their own backyard, but also…
Barona Resort & Casino Introduces Sic Bo and Barona Pan 9 for Lunar New Year
San Diego’s largest Asian games pit now features two new games (SAN DIEGO) January 15, 2014 – Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Barona Resort & Casino with traditional festivities, exciting new…
Attention Wells Fargo customers
Are you a Wells Fargo mortgage customer facing mortgage payment challenges? If so, we invite you to get the answers you need at a free workshop being held right in…
Cellulite: Mini-dimpled skin
The lumpy or mini-dimpled appearance of the skin especially among 80 to 90 percent of women in their thirties and older which replaces the smooth, firm, gorgeous-looking complexion in the…
Crisis Meets Opportunity: New Report Shows How Growing Health Sector Can Build Paths Out of Poverty
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – California and the nation face a growing crisis of unemployment and underemployment among boys and men of color, but the rapid growth of the health services sector…
Magnifique Valentine’s at Sofitel Philippine Plaza
Love Blossoms at Spiral It is the season for flowers and with love, the scent of romance blooms. The Master Chefs at Spiral brings to you the magic of flowers…
The street sweeper
What a noble trade, being a street sweeper. It’s about sweeping the filth we produce, of making our existence less infected. Mindless and ungrateful are those who use the word…
Riding high
BY definition, a good politician is someone who does a good job at being a leader and representing his people’s best interests. Through polls, not only are leaders’ performance projected…
How to protect yourself from electronic hackers, scammers and identity thieves
THE recent news about shoppers’ credit, debit and even personal data being stolen by hackers from big retail stores (like Target and Neiman Marcus) have left many of us feeling…
The Dasmariñas Village Gestapo
CONTRARY to the glowing praise that the super rich residents of Dasmariñas Village have showered on their security guards, in the wake of their altercation with Makati Mayor Junjun Binay,…
Sinulog: Cebu’s grand celebration of faith
THE holidays may be over but the excitement hasn’t died down, not for the Cebuanos. Just a few more days before the third Sunday of January, locals are already on…
BBCN employees donate $40,000 to PH relief efforts
LOS ANGELES – On Monday morning, the employees of BBCN Bank (one of the leading Korean-American banks in the US) made a significant donation to the relief efforts for the…
Rev. Pastor Orsay: The simple pastor
Each Sunday, promptly at noon, worshippers gather at the austere, simple Victory Christian Church in Eagle Rock. Here, they consider it as home away from home – with its promise…
More forecasts on the passage of immigration reform in 2014
LAST Wednesday, I asked our readers: Will immigration reform pass in 2014? The Democrat-led Senate has already passed the bill last year, but it stalled in the Republican-led House of…
Should you direct deposit your IRS refund?
YES, of course. Direct deposit is the fastest and safest way to receive your tax refund. Here are reasons why you should use direct deposit of your refund: 1. Speed:…
Taking leave from work to care for sick family members
Q: I HAVE been working for 5 years in Los Angeles for a company that has about 100 employees. I wanted to take a leave of absence from work to…
What’s the difference between the EB-5 and the E-2 Visas?
QUESTION: I have some money to invest in a new business to come to the United States, but I don’t know which visa to use. I have heard there is…
H-1B ‘lottery’ to resume April 1, 2014
WITH the US House of Representatives showing zero initiative towards overhauling the Nation’s immigrations laws, it appears that H-1B visas for FY 2015 will run out on April 1, 2014,…