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Direct relief and FedEx join together to provide 50 tons of essential medications and supplies to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

LOS ANGELES – Direct Relief, a leading medical relief organization based in Santa Barbara, Southern California, conducted its largest emergency supplies to people affected by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. The emergency relief medical items were delivered on a wide-bodied cargo aircraft flight arranged and donated by FedEx that arrived in Cebu on November 25. 250,000 persons are…

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Covered CA highlights outreach efforts to Asian communities

LOS ANGELES – Covered California highlighted the marketing efforts on promoting healthcare insurance through Asian-language advertising and discussed healthcare coverage enrollment on November 26 at the Covered California branch office in Los Angeles. Covered California began its marketing campaign in October with television and radio advertisements. Asian language advertising also became a trend, through billboards…

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Unmasking the pedagogues

Recently, members of the world’s noblest profession suddenly came out and created a whole new world of their own in a carefree but still professional way at last Saturday’s Association of Filipino Teachers in America, Inc.’s (AFTA) grand Christmas Masquerade Ball held at the Loving Life Learning Center in Manhattan, New York City. Guests were…

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Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks

Thanksgiving is when people take a step back and reflect on all of the wonderful things and events to be grateful for, and to give thanks to those people who played such a key role in helping us achieve them. At this Thanksgiving, I would like to once again give thanks to all of the…

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Unmasking the pedagogues

Recently, members of the world’s noblest profession suddenly came out and created a whole new world of their own in a carefree but still professional way at last Saturday’s Association of Filipino Teachers in America, Inc.’s (AFTA) grand Christmas Masquerade Ball held at the Loving Life Learning Center in Manhattan, New York City. Guests were…

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The big comeback

WITH his explosive punches and dynamic movements, Manny Pacquiao has proven once again that when it comes to boxing, he is still one to beat. “I’m so happy,” Pacquiao  said after winning against Brandon Rios in a 12-round bout for a welterweight boxing title in Macau. “This is still my time. My time is not…

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When giving thanks is hard to do

THE Thanksgiving tradition of coming together as one family, praying together while holding hands in a circle of faith before enjoying a sumptuous holiday dinner can be a sad and difficult time for many people, who feel there is not much to be thankful for. Understandably so, especially for those who lost a loved one,…

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Relief for widows of deceased petitioners

SINCE 1938, US immigration regulations have provided for the automatic revocation of the approved visa petition upon the death of the Petitioner.  However, immigration regulations since 2006 provided that automatic revocation provisions does not apply to a spousal immediate relative petition if the deceased petitioner and the alien widower had been married at least two…

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Global Pinoy Pride

Great news brings joy and hope to the Filipino community as Nonito Donaire Jr. and Ariella Arida share their victories to fellow countrymen. These wins have greatly shown the Filipinos’ admirable spirit and competence in the global stage. Boxing Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. wins against Armenian Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan in a…

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Extradition charges against Grande dropped

LOS ANGELES – Grace Grande, a former mistress of a Philippine party-list representative, now has a reason to celebrate Thanksgiving. According to initial statements by community groups, the Philippine government has officially rescinded its request for the extradition of Grande. The case sought to bring Grande back to Manila to face extortion charges filed by…

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People’s Core Launches Sagip Tuluy-Tuloy Tulong Pilipinas (STP), 2013

Los Angeles–The Los Angeles-based non-profit organization, People’s Community Organization for Reform and Empowerment (People’s CORE) along with Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV), KmB / Pro-People Youth, and The Park’s Finest are calling on the community to respond to the recent tragedy in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, the strongest typhoon ever recorded to…

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5th Case Report of California Certified PA (Public Insurance Adjuster) Jae Park; Apartment Complex Sustained Fire Damage & Co-Insurance Penalty

5th Case Report of California Certified PA (Public Insurance Adjuster) Jae Park; Apartment Complex Sustained Fire Damage & Co-Insurance Penalty. In the spring of 2012, a fire broke out in a 15-unit rental apartment (the insurance company’s estimated value was approximately $2 million) located near Korea Town, in Los Angeles. Among the 15 units, three…

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Four years of bruised souls

Yards and yards of written papers spilled into violent paragraphs. There were pitiless accusations and vehement invectives that tried to open the eyes of those who do not want to see, unplug the ears of those who do not want to listen and ignite the thoughts of those who do not want to think. It…

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Not forgotten

IT HAS been four years since the massacre of 58 individuals (32 of whom were journalists) happened in Ampatuan, Maguindanao province in Mindanao. Yet, justice still has not been served. Quezon City Rep. Jose Christopher Belmonte has filed a resolution which seeks to direct executive agencies to accomplish two things: “speed up the prosecution and…

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Discharging income taxes in bankruptcy

MANY people have the mistaken belief that back due income taxes cannot be discharged in bankruptcy because a debt owed to the Federal and State government cannot be wiped out. That belief is wrong. Since 1966, bankruptcy law allows the discharge of debt to the IRS. However, there are rules that must be followed to…

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What evidence do you need for the EB-5 Visa?

QUESTION: I have the $1,000,000 to invest in the EBp-5 Visa, but I don’t know exactly what evidence is needed. Can you describe? Answer:  There are many requirements needed to show and provide evidence. Question: What about the actual business or the commercial enterprise? Answer: First, you have to show that it is a valid…

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A reflection on the Philippine tragedy

WE’VE all heard the urging of the Holy Spirit to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Philippines. We’ve all been moved with compassion and kindness as we saw pictures of this ferocious storm sweeping away houses, cities and villages, and killing thousands of people. We’ve seen faces of orphaned children and hungry people waiting…

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Lynda Johnson, Victor Manalo win elective posts

CERRITOS – As expected by political pundits in the ABC school district, Lynda Johnson, a paralegal by profession, cruised to an easy victory when she topped the recent ABC  School Board election in the field of five candidates. Another Fil-Am candidate, re-electionist  and former mayor Victor Manalo came in second in the field of six…

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Car giants rev up at LA Auto Show

LOS ANGELES—The LA Auto Show is upon us again, and this year’s iteration of the car expo promises to be a big one. Environment-friendly cars, concept models, and innovative technologies will take center stage at the annual car exhibit held at the LA Convention Center this weekend, Nov. 22 to 24. General Motors Although GM…

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