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AS Benjamin Franklin once said, there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. And no one, not even the great Manny Pacquiao, can escape these certainties. The…
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Obama can’t and won’t stop deportation of undocumented immigrants
THANKSGIVING Day for most Americans is THE day for family to be together. It is an important family holiday, perhaps even more important to some, than Christmas day. Leading up…
Discharging income taxes in bankruptcy
(Part 2) LAST week, we established the fact that back due income taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy, despite the popular belief that this was not possible. We said that…
10 facts on early distributions from retirement plan
TOUGH times may necessitate dipping into your retirement funds before retirement. Look at the tax impact of such a move. You may be shocked to find out what you are…
Thanksgiving accident results in over $150 million wrongful death verdict
ON November 22, 2009 at about 5am, Michael and Shannon Asam were travelling with their young children, Brennan (14 yrs old), Blaine (11) and Kylie (9) on their way to…
I have been deported outside the US: Now what?
QUESTION: About 3 years ago, I was deported outside the United States, and I feel it was not done properly and that I was improperly deported. What can I do?…
TPS and work authorization for Filipinos affected by Typhoon Yolanda?
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is available for people who are already in the US, but conditions in their home country (such as armed conflict, hurricanes, earthquakes, or typhoons), make it…
LA amateur radio operators open communication center for typhoon victims
LOS ANGELES – The Filipino American Service Group Inc. (FASGI), together with the newly-formed Fil-Am Emergency Disaster Communications Los Angeles (FEDComm LA), recently opened a radio facility that will provide…
On encountering Christ through authentic leadership
I’VE said many times in my homilies that our Christian spirituality or piety is not just about receiving grace but also about sharing grace. It’s not just about the Church…
Grande thankful to supporters, vows to continue the fight
LOS ANGELES – Grace Grande, the embattled former mistress of a Philippine congressman, emerged victorious this week when the US courts announced a motion to drop the extradition charges against…
HiFiNC holds annual Polemount Parol-lighting on Nov. 25
LOS ANGELES – The Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council (HiFiNC) held the 6th annual Polemount Parol Lighting at Filipino American Community Los Angeles (FACLA) Hall on November 25. The event started…
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…
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…
Reinstating a deceased petitioner’s family based petition
IT is very common for beneficiaries of family based petition to wait many years before their petition’s priority date becomes current. This is usually the case with US Citizen parent…
Debt problems: Don’t wait until all savings and assets are gone
Like most people, you’ve worked hard and have done your best to pay all your bills on time. But in life, at one time or another, all of us get…
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…
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…
Filipinos celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and loved ones
FILIPINOS in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving Day (or Araw ng Pasasalamat) in their own special way, reflecting on the blessings they have received from the Lord as the year…
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…
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…
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…
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…