Two Chinese girls confirmed dead, 49 in serious condition THE Philippine Embassy in the United States said through social media that five Filipino-Americans, including a woman and her two sons were among the 181 injured in the Asiana Airlines Flight 241 crash at the San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, July 6. This information was…
IN a world running at digital pace, many newspapers have long been forced into the traditional news magazine model, with larger form writing and more big picture thinking. But we still have to do it everyday, after all there is only so much wisdom one can summon in a few hours. We are aware that…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 8 (PIA) — Kapampangan film “Manenaya” (Waiting) won the Jury Prize award in the 11th Gawad Tanglaw sharing the honors with “Migrante” (The Filipino Diaspora). “The movie, which is filmed in black and white, is about the quest for truth and personal triumph through the challenges of life,” film…
“BE not afraid!” These are the words that I remember most from John Paul II as he spoke to youth during World Youth Days. His successor, Benedict XVI, would convey a similar message, and I’m certain that our present pope, Francis, would keep this mandate in mind when it will be his time to speak…
ON July 1, Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III vowed to modernize the Philippine Air Force (PAF) before he steps down in 2016. The president said that a P75-billion fund will be allocated for the PAF’s modernization, to acquire new and modern aircraft. The country has retired the last of its US-designed F-5 fighters back in…
THE Senate may have passed their version of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, but most Filipinos in America cannot fully embrace victory. The reason: This legislation effectively kills the dream of many of our kababayans to re-unite with their family members (“mabuong muli ang pamilya”) and start a new and hopefully, better life here in…
(Part 2) LAST week, I said that if you have debt problems, think of Samson. We ended last week with Samson having wrecked havoc on the Philistines by killing a thousand of them with the jawbone of a donkey. Samson was a “Nazarite” who had dedicated his life to God, my God, the God of…
CALIFORNIA law has special wage requirements for labor performed on state public works by private or non-government workers. “Public works” to include any construction or repair work performed under contract and paid out of public funds. Public entities that award contracts to private contractors have specific responsibilities designed to help ensure that employees who work…
I AM concerned about the fast rising mortgage rates that seems to be headed only one direction which is higher but I see the other side of this rate hike, so let me explain first what is happening with mortgage rates. Mortgage rates have increased more than 1 percentage point since early May, jumping half…
“Every policy setting process stregthens and unifies the family and increases the likelihood of long term business and damily success, survival and prosperity.” – JS Strachan Running a family business with siblings and other relatives could be rewarding but at the same time, could be a source of conflict which may cause the downfall of the…
by Joseph Pimentel and Mico Letargo | AJPress LOS ANGELES – The City of Los Angeles has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a robbery suspect, who targets remittance companies that specialize in money transfers to the Philippines. Los Angeles Police detectives in a statement said the suspect is believed to…
Last Sunday, an enchanting outdoor concert with a profusion of unique talents in the musical world of choirs, settled briefly at the Ford Theater. It was an art haven patronized for its artistic, social and business prestige. Behind its footlights and nuggets of musical loves, a tone was set. It was a musical reunion for…
The massive turnout of Jersey City residents undoubtedly proved their overwhelming support to the incoming administration. Grove Street and all nearby thoroughfares were literally covered with spectators of all ages, colors, creed, and status. They all braved the darkening skies and defied the inclement weather just to be able to witness their new mayor’s formal…
The massive turnout of Jersey City residents undoubtedly proved their overwhelming support to the incoming administration. Grove Street and all nearby thoroughfares were literally covered with spectators of all ages, colors, creed, and status. They all braved the darkening skies and defied the inclement weather just to be able to witness their new mayor’s formal…
MANILA, July 4 — Igorot sculptor Gilbert “Gano” Alberto bagged the two major prizes at the 2013 Symposium International de Sculpture held from June 5 to 16 in Morges, Switzerland. He bested 31 other participants from 16 countries from around the world. Alberto’s winning piece, “Swiss Wind,” a wooden version of the Swiss traditional musical…
Question: Can you describe what the landmark case of the Supreme Court has issued and ruled? Answer: In short, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that DOMA is unconstitutional, and therefore, because of this ruling, DOMA is dead. Q: What is the Defense of Marriage Act? A: In 1996, Congress passed the Defense of…
The Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986 (IMFA) requires an alien obtaining a green card through a marriage less than two years old to come back at the end of that two years with the petitioning spouse and show that they are still married or, if the marriage was terminated, to show that the marriage…
BOX-OFFICE King of Philippine Movies John Lloyd Cruz turned 30 last June 24, with two celebrations the weekend before his birthday. On June 22, Saturday, was the first celebration during an event of a watch brand he is currently endorsing. He was joined by a number of his closest friends in showbiz. But the main…
“Its hard to move forward on Governance policies and Succession until the family has established some form of mutual respect among its members” Sibling rivalry is a conflict that could last for the long term – one that could be very difficult to handle and prevent. In spite, it is not impossible to instil the value…
We need to change our dietary protein sources, if we are to significantly reduce our risk of heart disease, stroke, and arterial blockages and damages all over our body, all of which make cardiovascular illnesses the number one killer in the affluent societies around the globe. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating fish (particularly…
Recently, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled that a child could receive a green card through a step parent’s petition, even if the child’s natural parent is not eligible (because the child’s parent had previously entered into a fixed marriage). This is great news for people who have children (from previous marriages\relationships) and later…
“Immigrants signed their names to our Declaration and helped win our independence.” – Pres. Barack Obama FOR many years, the “American dream” has been shared by people from all corners of the world, who have made the United States their second home. They’ve built better lives for themselves, while contributing to the development of their…
81 PERCENT of the viewers, who voted in our daily poll in The Filipino Channel’s Balitang America, said their families are not ready to accept same-sex marriage. They reiterated their belief that marriage should only be between one man and one woman. These kababayans echo the sentiment of many other religious and morally-conservative Americans, who…
AS if it were not enough that Dan Brown pointed to them as one of the reasons Manila is the “gates of hell,” squatters (well, okay, informal settlers) have been blamed for the floods in the metropolis because their shanties and trash are clogging up the esteros and waterways. For this reason, the MMDA and…
STATISTICS show that approximately 1.5 million people file bankruptcy in the United States every year. There are different reasons for filing- unemployment, foreclosure, medical bills, overwhelming credit card debts, etc. Some of these reasons are beyond anyone’s control. But some of them are also self-caused (example: lack of planning, mismanagement of finances). No one is…
ON Wednesday, June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court issued its decision in Windsor v. US, which ruled that the Federal DOMA, passed in 1996, is unconstitutional. The decision, in holding that each of the 50 states may define “marriage” according to their own terms, should allow for the extension of immigration benefits based…
The Philippines is endowed with diverse natural resources. Across the country, locals continue to struggle in developing all these to better use regardless of economic instabilities. Filipino discoveries are certainly making waves throughout the world. The province of Laguna is one of the many places in the country that has a lot to offer. Its…
LOS ANGELES – Eric Garcetti officially assumed office as the next LA City Mayor and took his ceremonial oath of office on the steps of City Hall on Sunday afternoon, June 30. “You’ll have a local government that’s off your back and on your side,” Garcetti promised in his inaugural speech. The former Council District…
In his book, The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, Matthew Kelley asks: “Have you wandered what God is really like? How would you describe him?” He then answers his own question by saying: “ One word I would use is generous. In everything we attribute to God, I see immense acts of generosity. Creation is…
SOMETIMES there’s no explanation why people choose the profession they are in. It just happens as though it’s a blessing from God: a baseball pitcher with a 100-mile-per-hour fastball, or a concert pianist with a pair of dexterous fingers and a deft ear. If it’s in your heart, you just know it’s meant to be….
