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…
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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…
Getting what you deserve from your attorney in 2014
IN THE coming New Year, we can expect some improvement in overall economic conditions in the US and throughout the World, however, there will continue to be turbulence and volatility…
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’…
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…
Moskowitz Foundation donates $100k for Yolanda relief efforts
HAWAIIAN GARDENS – One of America’s biggest donors in humanitarian efforts, The Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation, made a generous donation on Thursday, November 21 to the American Red Cross for…
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…
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…
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…
Immigration relief is here for US military families and for some affected by Typhoon Haiyan
THE US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) provided an early holiday gift this year for immigrants by making two separate important announcements: 1) Immediate relatives of US service members in…
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….
Temporary Protected Status for PH gains support in US Senate
THE relentless push of the Fil-Am organization Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) and other immigrant advocates for the Obama administration to grant the Philippines the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is gaining…
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….
IRS warns of scams relating to relief for Typhoon Haiyan victims
THE Internal Revenue Service issued an alert about scams relating to Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda in the Philippines). As you may have seen at CNN, Asian Journal, and other media, Haiyan…
Employee awarded $749,000 for age and disability discrimination claims
SHARON Warehime worked as a claims adjuster for Farmers Insurance for four years. In June 2006, at the age of 61, she was terminated after coming back from a medical…
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…
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…
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…
Bishop Solis celebrates special mass for Typhoon Haiyan victims
LONG BEACH – Bishop Oscar Azarcon Solis held a special mass celebration for Typhoon Haiyan(Yolanda) victims in the Philippines on November 20 at St. Mary Medical Center Chapel in Long…
Little Tokyo Market Place: Bringing you the best in Asian specialty items and organic products in LA
LOS ANGELES—In spite of being surrounded by many competing grocery chains in its area, the Little Tokyo Market Place proves to be the only place to find the best in…
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…
Don’t let your debts grow Faster than your income
Are your growing debts starting to cause you sleepless nights? Are you trying hard to pay what you can every month but feel like you’re just running on a treadmill…
Relief for widows of deceased petitioner
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…
Destructive typhoons and the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination
More than a week after super typhoon Haiyan (locally coded Yolanda) severely ravaged Eastern Visayas, typhoon victims remain helpless despite ongoing relief operations courtesy of the different countries, concerned citizens,…
Officials celebrate new Bread Farm Bakery and Café in Irvine
Irvine City leaders and 99 Ranch Market officials held a “bread-breaking” ceremony and ribbon cutting on Nov. 16 to celebrate the opening of a brand new store, the Bread Farm…
Anaheim White House celebrates 26th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Anaheim White House restaurant is hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 24 and will kick off the start of the holiday season with a toy drive…
Parole in place: New hope for military families
On November 15, 2013, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a Policy Memorandum (“PM”) concerning “parole in place” for people who entered the US without inspection and are the…
Immigration relief available for victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)
Typhoon Yolanda has dominated the world’s news, with shocking images of the devastation and destruction of this horrible typhoon. Even now, people are still homeless, without adequate food, water, shelter,…
Pinoy showbiz personalities give back by helping typhoon victims
THE onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda has united our kababayans back home. Using their popularity to gain the public’s attention to help the typhoon victims, numerous Filipino artists have not only…
Oxygen bars and other FAQs
OXYGEN bars are sprouting all over, especially at airports and some shopping malls, duping people into believing that extra oxygen is healthier for them. Of course, as you inhale their…