SOME business establishments pay cash wages “under the table.” Why? Is it worth it? What are the risks? What does paying cash wages ‘under the table’ mean? This common phrase means the payment of wages to employees by cash. It also includes payments of wages by checks that are disguised to look like other types…
Finding other sources of payment for the seriously injured LINDA and David Kubert were riding on their motorcycle when eighteen-year-old Kyle Best, who was driving and texting, crossed the center-line of the road, and collided with them. The Kuberts each lost a leg as a result of the accident. They sued Best. They also sued…
SAN DIEGO – A San Diego jury found a Filipino-American gang member guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a San Diego police officer. On Aug. 23, the jury sided with the prosecution that 29-year-old Alex Charfauros lied to police, which led to the death of San Diego police officer Chris Wilson during a…
WE get a treat of three parables in this Sunday’s Mass. The first and second parables are preparatory to the third one, a much longer parable. The first one is about a shepherd who has one hundred sheep. Upon realizing that one is missing, he leaves the ninety nine sheep to search for the lost…
LOS ANGELES – Supporters of a bill requiring domestic workers to receive overtime pay, meal breaks and other labor protections are hopeful that it may finally come into fruition later this year. The California State Senate voted 22-12 on Wednesday, and the Assembly voted 48-25 on Thursday, to pass the California Domestic Worker Bill of…
LOS ANGELES – St. Vincent Medical Center (SVMC) announced on Tuesday that it will be holding a free multicultural health fair on September 28, from 9am to 3pm, to address the healthcare needs of Angelenos from various ethnic communities. It will be held at the St. Vincent Ocean View Building located at 2222 Ocean View…
FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A PATIENT’S FAMILY (Part 2 of 2) LOS ANGELES – In June 2011, Mercury News journalist Lisa M. Krieger faced an unthinkable ordeal. She had to rush her 88-year-old father to Stanford Hospital, due to a mysterious infection. In her award-winning series entitled, The Cost of Dying (published in Mercury News),…
The northeast wind has just ushered in the “ber” month and my September calendar is already loaded with a hectic schedule and I am still trying to squeeze in a few more events that needed to be attended. Enveloped with enthusiastic anticipation for the holidays, the coming of September perks up gloomy days and gradually…
At the Wilner & O’Reilly Sacramento office, I have come across many heart-warming success stories that give strength to the need for Immigration Reform. Since 2012, there have been some extensive changes in US immigration laws. Many have benefitted, but more needs to be done. Changes have already occurred in our immigration system in the…
“I can’t believe this is happening to me. Life’s not fair. I haven’t done anything bad. Why do I feel like I’m being punished for something I didn’t do?” These are words I often hear from clients who come to me for bankruptcy advice. Some people are quick to pass judgment on people who file…
Book shares tips that women can learn from the gracefulness and graciousness two Pinays, Marie Claire Lim Moore and her mother, Lenore Lim, who are successful in the corporate and art worlds, and happy at home. The “Filipina American Sheryl Sandberg” holds “Don’t Forget the Soap” book launch and signing in New York on September…
Book shares tips that women can learn from the gracefulness and graciousness two Pinays, Marie Claire Lim Moore and her mother, Lenore Lim, who are successful in the corporate and art worlds, and happy at home. The “Filipina American Sheryl Sandberg” holds “Don’t Forget the Soap” book launch and signing in New York on September…
Greenlining-Sponsored Legislation Would Translate Proposed Ballot Initiatives and Recall Petitions Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has passed landmark legislation to help make sure all Californians have an equal opportunity to participate in the ballot initiative process, regardless of what language they speak. SB 654, introduced…
The northeast wind has just ushered in the “ber” month and my September calendar is already loaded with a hectic schedule and I am still trying to squeeze in a few more events that needed to be attended. Enveloped with enthusiastic anticipation for the holidays, the coming of September perks up gloomy days and gradually…
ALTHOUGH Valentine’s Day is still next year, the possibility of a romance between handsome actor Sam Milby and actress Jessy Mendiola is in the air. The young actress recently admitted that she and Sam go out, but she also explained that they always go with a group. Too early to tell, Jessy answered when asked…
The October 2013 priority dates indicate that the F-2A priority date has retrogressed (or moved backwards), but by less than one month (to September 8, 2013), which is almost the same as being “current.” Despite this minor retrogression, it is still phenomenal news for spouses and minor children of green cardholders (Category F – 2A). That…
A couple of years ago, I gave a talk before the officials and employees of Salcon Power Corporation (a government contractor in Southern Philippines) on the health hazards of smoking as a part of the company’s highly commendable campaign for a healthier lifestyle for its personnel. I would like to share with my readers the…
LAS VEGAS—There is no cheerier sound. I am proud, nowadays, of laughing, and grateful to anyone who makes me laugh. I’ve been told that it is a bad sign. When we try to determine from what minor source of mankind device we can glean the greatest pleasure in life. I agree with my colleagues that…
“WE will never forget.” These words are forever etched in the hearts and minds of people across the world, as we recall that fateful day when the World Trade twin towers crumbled into dust. Twelve years later, we are called to remember the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. Who could…
After the Obama administration’s all-out push for a limited military strike against the Assad Regime for using chemical weapons to slaughter more than 1,400 of its own people to hold on to power, Syria now says that it will surrender all its stockpiles of chemical weapons to international control and destroy them. This surprising position…
THE USCIS recently issued guidance to provide new instructions to its adjudicators relating to the timing of creating new jobs and explaining the meaning of “full-time” for positions created through the “EB-5” investor program investment. Perhaps in response to seemingly ceaseless negative economic news, the adjudicatory changes will have the effect of extending the period…
Many of the finest food in the country are found in places where people rarely go. A quick two-hour drive south to Tagaytay for a weekend escape from the bustling life of the city is just the ideal breather every Manilenyo needs. With the exception of the amazing highlands and cool climate of Tagaytay, one…
SAN DIEGO – After former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s disgraceful resignation from office (due to sexual harassment accusations from 20 women), now the city’s audit committee is on his back. San Diego’s audit committee has launched a formal investigation on Filner’s use (or misuse) of his city-issued credit card. The audit committee is investigating…
Officials come out to support her candidacy ARTESIA – About 40 people attended a Saturday meet-and-greet with Filipino-American Melissa Ramoso, who is the youngest candidate to run for a seat in the Artesia City Council. The 30-year-old Ramoso is among a group of six candidates looking to fill one of three city council spots in…
FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF CARE PROVIDERS AND EXPERTS (Part 1 of 2) LOS ANGELES – In the United States, health care for the elders has always been and will always be an important topic. Whether it is discussed in within the context of the federal and state governments, or if it is talked about at…
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) is proud to announce that his bill to require public school instruction on the contributions of Filipino Americans to the farm labor movement in California passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support (36-1). AB 123 now moves to Governor Brown’s desk for review. “The goal of AB 123…
LOS ANGELES – In an effort to establish a strong working relationship with the Filipino-American community, a nationwide nonprofit organization engaged in a roundtable dialogue with community leaders on Friday to find out more about the pressing issues being faced by Pinoy seniors in Los Angeles. The AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons),…
Adjustment of status is the process that allows an alien who was inspected and admitted or paroled into the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent residence (LPR) while in the country. Most adjustment applications are filed under INA 245(a) which requires that an alien be admissible to the U.S. and be eligible for an immigrant…
HER Philippine based-company has worked on some of the world’s most famous video games – Call of Duty: Black Ops and Modern Warfare, Heavy Rain, Mortal Kombat, and Injustice: Gods Among Us. The company has dabbled in films too, working on projects such as the 2009 film, A Christmas Carol, and “others that have yet…
They are the sons and daughters of dramatic journeys and fantastic tales, their stories carried like treasures as they lay down a shadow of stunning proportions, shaped both by the drama of the past and the sparkle of the moment. They are a phenomenon all on their own — from our ancestors who came to…
