The best defense
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…
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Fil-Ams fight for sibling petition: For a stronger America
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…
Your debts and Samson Part 2
(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…
Private contractor employees on public projects are entitled to prevailing wages
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…
Will rising mortgage rates affect the momentum of the real estate market?
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,…
Building governance systems to avoid sibling rivalries
“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…
LAPD seeks Asian wig bandit
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,…
A musical reunion of rhythm and variations
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…
Fulop assumes Jersey City mayoral post, as Lavarro chosen Council President; PACCAL bares list of CHW graduates
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,…
Fulop assumes Jersey City mayoral post, as Lavarro chosen Council President; PACCAL bares list of CHW graduates
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,…
Filipino Sculptor wins two International Awards in Switzerland
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….
Immigration for gays now that DOMA is dead
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,…
Waiver of joint petition to remove conditional permanent residency on a marriage entered less than two years
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…
John Lloyd celebrates his 30th birthday
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…
Instilling professionalism in the family business
“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…
Our dangerous diet
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…
Stepchild Entitled To Green Card Despite Mother’s Fixed Marriage
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…
4th of July
“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…
What’s the big deal about gay marriage?
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…
Why not appoint Tony Meloto?
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…
Bankruptcy is more than just getting out of debt
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. …
SC strikes down DOMA: Immigration benefits for same-sex couples possible
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,…
Liliw: Tsinelas hub of the south
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…
Eric Garcetti assumes office as LA City Mayor
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,…
A heart touched by God’s generosity
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…
Writing is Her Life
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…
Half the battle
ON Thursday (June 27), the US Senate made a historic move — passing a comprehensive immigration bill through a 68-32 vote and giving hope to 11 million undocumented immigrants, who…
US Supreme Court verdict: Victory for gay rights and equality for all
AFTER reviewing the challenges (to both nationwide restrictions placed on gay couples under the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and California’s Proposition 8 or same-sex marriage ban), the US…
Your debts and Samson
(Part 1) IF YOU have debt problems, think of Samson. Samson lived in Israel about 1200 B.C. Before he was born, the Israelites betrayed the one true God again by…
Firing employees due to injuries may constitute disability discrimination
CALIFORNIA law prohibits discrimination based on disability or medical condition. An employer may not terminate or discriminate against an employee in compensation or other conditions of employment based on the…