Some people, desperate for a better future in America, rely on the help of unscrupulous immigration consultants, who promise to “solve” the person’s immigration problem, secure them a work authorization,…
IT was the shortest relationship for Derek Ramsey and Cristine Reyes. Just a few weeks after admitting their relationship, the handsome actor then recently announced that he and Cristiine have…
Innuendos concerning his association with alleged Queen of Pork Barrel Scams, Janet Lim-Napoles, his insistence on retaining his humongous presidential pork barrel-in-disguise, and recent allegations of bribery to ensure the…
For years physicians have suspected that snoring is generally associated with sleep apnea, and sleep apnea was linked to sudden cardiac death. Unlike heart attack not related to sleep apnea,…
Passports, documents lost, asks for public’s help WHAT should be an uplifting and exciting time for a young group of performers from Smokey Mountain in Tondo, Manila, turned to be…
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – The Greenlining Institute and its coalition today applauded President Obama’s decision to nominate Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen as the next chair of the Federal Reserve…
“IF you want to civilize a man, begin with his grandmother.” – Victor Hugo So, one moment you’re just a mother—and before you can blink and think that you have escaped…
Asian businesses, big factor in CA growth – Lieu LOS ANGELES – California State Senator Ted W. Lieu was one of the five individual awardees that were honored at the 20th…
YOU’VE got your US visa, excited to visit and tour around the United States, only to be subjected to harassing interrogation and threat of airport-to-airport deportation at the US immigration…
WHILE the Federal Government wallows in its tiresome partisan war over the Budget and prepares to continue the act with the Debt Ceiling later this week, little movement can be…
MISS Philippines, Megan Lynne Young, was crowned Miss World 2013 during the coronation night held in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on September 28. This triumph is another milestone in Philippine…
Innuendos concerning his association with alleged Queen of Pork Barrel Scams, Janet Lim-Napoles, his insistence on retaining his humongous presidential pork barrel-in-disguise, and recent allegations of bribery to ensure the…
In previous articles, we have discussed the requirements and implications of grandfathering under INA 245(i). We have also focused on the question of when a petition or application is approvable…
Study Looks at Recent Votes in 6 California Cities; Odd-Year City Votes Could Hurt Minority Representation BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – A new study being released Monday suggests that holding municipal elections…
4th Case Report of PA Jae Park A doctor couple (whom I’ll refer to as Mr. P) in their thirties, who immigrated from South Asia, lived in a two-story single-family…
If one could only look in every soldier’s heart, and know everyone’s story. When you become a soldier, you never think that your job will entail killing, You only know…
A NONCITIZEN in the US that has committed a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) may be inadmissible to the US This means the person will likely not be issued a…
Community groups to further educate Angelenos on health reform LOS ANGELES – Unfazed by the partial government shutdown, Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, opened for business to provide…
LOS ANGELES – California Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday signed legislation that would incorporate the inclusion of Filipino American history in textbooks statewide. Brown signed AB 123, a bill introduced…
LOS ANGELES – The phones haven’t stopped ringing at the Pilipino Workers Center, a week after Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation protecting domestic workers. The PWC is one of many…
LOS ANGELES – LA Councilman Mitch O’Farrell introduced a motion on Wednesday which seeks to preserve the identity of Historic Filipinotown (HiFi) while concurrently preparing for future growth in the…
IT WAS a three-day visit to the Philippines I wish I never had to take. I had to come back to my homeland for a reason most Filipinos living abroad…
TOO much debt becomes an enormous emotional problem for the debtor. I am reminded of my client 20 years ago who killed himself by shooting himself in the chest. By…
1. YOU may claim exemptions for yourself, your spouse and your dependents. 2. Dependents must have a Social Security number (TIN is not good enough). 3. Exemption amount is $3,800…
Q: I WORKED in a company for more than 10 years. A new supervisor was recently transferred to my department. This person and I do not get along. Last week,…
A JUDGMENT creditor in California obtains a final money judgment from a California court (state or federal) against a Philippine company or Philippine resident, and seeks recognition and enforcement of…
“THERE is so much arrogance in this society,” my friend complained when the receptionists of the gym where she exercised regularly treated her rudely. On that day she didn’t know…
How long do you have to keep tax records? How long can the IRS audit your tax returns? Let’s discuss 10 tips on statute of limitations so you can clean…
