LOS ANGELES – Asian American groups are pushing hard to fight for a family-friendly immigration system in the comprehensive immigration reform bill. During a conference call on Monday, officials from…
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Government held the colorful opening ceremonies for the 2013 Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month on Friday, May 10, at the…
IT is a feat for a country that is infamous for its “dirty politics.” Within two days, ballots were in and results are almost complete in the Philippines’ second automated…
THE news is out. Our virtues shine through. Filipinos are a forgiving people. Yes, we abhor erring politicians. We even oust them from office. But time heals all wounds. We…
WE should be relieved that the Boston marathon bombing didn’t happen in Manila. Otherwise, we would have the officials and agents of the National Bureau of Investigation throwing up their…
On that big production (called Mother’s Day), we laid gifts of love and honor at the treasured feet of our mothers. They do not crave attention, but they glory in…
CHAPTER 13 is the section of the US Bankruptcy Code that allows individuals in the United States to reorganize their finances. If you are having difficulty paying your debts (credit…
ALTHOUGH the Bipartisan “Gang of Eight” Senators has introduced The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744, the Bill is still undergoing considerable “mark-ups” as it is debated…
Question: I am married to a U.S. Citizen and I want to adjust to that of a Lawful Permanent Resident. What can I do? Answer: Are you inside the U.S.?…
We’re continuing our discussions on the interesting proposals under the bipartisan senate bill on immigration reform, S.744, entitled the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act”. Last time, we…
LOS ANGELES – The Overseas Voting for the May 2013 elections will terminate on May 13 at 4am Los Angeles time. Overseas Voters (OV) who have not yet received their…
To prevent infant death due to unsafe sleep practices LOS ANGELES – In Los Angeles County, approximately one baby dies every 5 days due to suffocation from bed-sharing and unsafe…
IN DISTRICT WHERE HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN IS LOCATED LOS ANGELES – Candidates for City Council District 13 (CD 13) locked horns in a candidates’ forum on Wednesday night at the St….
Applying for food assistance won’t hurt immigration status LOS ANGELES – LA County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Director, Sheryl L. Spiller, on May 8 joined federal and state…
LOS ANGELES – A fund has been set up to help support the family of the victims and the survivors of the deadly limousine fire that occurred along the San…
THE University of Massachusetts (UMass) Dartmouth, a low-profile university in Massachusetts, was put in the spotlight several weeks ago, when it was discovered that the accused suspect in the Boston…
On Monday, May 13, the election season will come full circle. As expected, it has become a proverbial non-stop fiesta, an ostentatious display of abundant motorcades, with flurries of campaign…
ON MAY 4, what was supposed to be an evening of celebration for newly-wed Filipina nurse, Neriza Fojas and her eight best friends (who were also mostly nurses) turned into…
“ As already explained, there is no question that the debtor subjectively intended to cause injury to INB’s interest in the residence. The debtor admitted to being involved in removing…
A LIMITED Liability Company (LLC) is a new form of hybrid business association that combines the advantages of a corporation with the flexibility of a partnership. Let’s explore the advantages…
ACCIDENTS that result in serious injuries affect the injured person and his/her family in significant ways. Rights to medical treatments, including who should pay for past and future medical expenses,…
The art of diplomacy is a blend of fact, fiction and poetry, with its peculiar commerce of hints and harmonious overtures. Like life, it is about the important, the unimportant,…
Fr. James B. Reuter, SJ, a Jesuit beloved by generations of Paulinians from St. Paul Manila, has been immortalized in an oil portrait by award winning Filipina painter, Pamela Isabel…
Today’s women, aside from being smart and career-oriented, have amazingly transcended the boundaries of multi-tasking. They impressive juggle varying roles and accomplish much with such panache. Despite having their hands…
Roughly 1 in 72 or 1.39 per cent of women born today will have cancer of the ovary in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society had estimates that about 21,990…
The top dancers of the Philippine Elite Dancers of New York represented the Philippines at the 2013 Multinational Cultural Festival. The festival was sponsored by the Asian-American Cultural Circle of…
The decision to terminate one’s marriage typically brings to the forefront many issues all at once. Issues pertaining to property, support, and child custody need to be addressed in a…
Today’s women, aside from being smart and career-oriented, have amazingly transcended the boundaries of multi-tasking. They impressive juggle varying roles and accomplish much with such panache. Despite having their hands…
AS the second semester ends this school year, I can’t help but thank God for the the privilege and the blessing of teaching seminarians at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo,…
IRWINDALE – Celebrating the diversity in business and community partnerships, the Southern California Edison (SCE) got together with company executives and managers, community organizations, and business leaders on Friday, May…
