Exercise in a pill?

If there was a pill that would be an effective substitute for daily physical exercise to maintain health and stamina, wouldn’t you prefer it? Most people would, of course! Even scientists, who know the value of exercise to our body and health, are trying to find ways to come up with an effortless way that…

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Spring once more

Spring has sprung.  It is upon us in a scent that grows deeper, dizzying, improbable. It is too heady, too provocative to be diminished.  Seeping through open windows, under doors, as you slip out of a doorway or slide out of a car.  There it is—a scent that dominates the air, your bed clothes. It’s…

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Obama calls for ‘political courage’ in immigration

LOS ANGELES – President Barack Obama on Monday pushed for immigration reform at a citizenship oath-taking ceremony for 28 immigrants, and called for ‘political courage’ in doing ‘what’s required’ in making lasting changes to the flawed US immigration system. The president asked lawmakers to come up with legislation on comprehensive reform so that they may…

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Rigging the surveys

IN THE Central American Republic of Santa Banana, public opinion polls are routinely conducted to determine how candidates for political office rank, ostensibly based on the preferences of the voters. But the way the surveys are conducted is pretty much like the system used by the most popular photographic studio in the country, the Santa…

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‘Francis, repair my Church’

CATHOLICS all over the world celebrate Holy Week with a new pope: His Eminence, Pope Francis I. Chosen by a conclave of 115 cardinals on March 13, Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio, a 76-year old Jesuit priest from Argentina, is now the leader of more than 1.2 billion Catholics in the world. He has made history…

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Civic imperative

BEFORE we look forward to Easter Sunday, we are given a week-long final reminder of the implications of Christ’s Resurrection, from the cross to our daily lives. Far more than the happy ending is the journey we must all share with God’s only begotten son. Last Sunday, newly installed Pope Francis encouraged Catholics  to be…

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Bankruptcy is not always your fault

FACING serious debt problems can be depressing to a lot of people. It may seem like the end of the world. You may feel angry, depressed, guilty- or a combination of all three.  You may even be blaming yourself for making the decisions that led you to your present situation. I’m here to tell you,…

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As we confront evil and eternal death

AS I grow older and wiser in life and ministry, I realize how wicked a man or a woman can be, how evil can posses his or her heart and mind. The plots and scenes of malice, wrath, revenge, deceit, jealousy, hurt, murder and other forms of evil that many of us watch on soap…

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My close encounters with terrestrial stars, Part 3

In the continuing series of My close encounters with terrestrial stars I came to a point when I finally realized how significant those relationships I have had through the years. Just merely reminiscing vividly the colorful anecdotes and compelling fragments of the past lightens my sentimental loads. Telling and retelling these amusing accounts and biographical…

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The Vatican: A haven like no other

The State of the Vatican has no aimless, uninvited wanderers. You sign up for an escorted tour of the gardens, the museums, see the wonders such as the Sistine chapel where Renaissance artists have quarreled, fervent cardinals have elected popes, and hostile armies have encamped. This “extra” ordinary community is the world’s smallest nation and…

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Overcoming hurdles to serve others

Albert Einstein once said, “in the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.” For Filipino-American Colonel Shirley S. Raguindin, the chief diversity officer for the Air National Guard (ANG), this quote sums up how she’s overcome obstacles in her life. From joining the Air Force to leaving home, Raguindin said while always mindful of her roots. She’s…

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Additional remedies for injured employees (Going beyond the Workers Compensation claim)

“ After filing a work comp claim, the employee experiences an adverse employment action, such as demotion, decrease in pay, decrease of work hours, loss of benefits, assignment to unfavorable tasks, suspension, or even termination. Such actions contradict California law, which prohibits discrimination based on disability or medical condition.” Q: WHILE using one of the common…

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Medical expenses revisited

MOST of us take medical expenses for granted because we have to spend more than 7 ½ % for 2012 (10% for 2013 if you are under 65) of our gross income before we can deduct medical expenses. However, changes in health care plans make this a good time to brush up on 10 medical…

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Is your Short Sale agent doing a good job for you?

SHORT selling your home is such an important and stressful step in your life and it’s the springboard into your future so you wont have anymore sleepless nights.  It is critical you interview and choose the right agent working for you not themselves. Never choose agent out of obligation just because you might be related…

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Purity of heart

“PURITY of heart, then, is the miracle-worker’s greatest engine of wealth creation.” – Marianne Williamson, The Law of Divine Compensation, 2012. The New Pope Francis As the Lenten season progresses, reflection among Catholics intensify. With the selection of Pope Francis (who was named after Francis Xavier, one of the pioneering Jesuits), the energy of Catholics…

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Fil-Am Walnut Councilmember Cartagena urges eligible applicants to attend free citizenship (N-400) application workshop

FILIPINO-American Councilmember Antonio “Tony” Cartagena of the City of Walnut is urging permanent resident aliens to take advantage of attending a free US Application Workshop through the Filipino American Service Group, Incorporated (FASGI) at the Walnut Senior Community Center, 21215, La Puente Road, Walnut, CA 91789, on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 9am to 4pm….

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My close encounters with terrestrial stars, Part 3

In the continuing series of My close encounters with terrestrial stars I came to a point when I finally realized how significant those relationships I have had through the years. Just merely reminiscing vividly the colorful anecdotes and compelling fragments of the past lightens my sentimental loads. Telling and retelling these amusing accounts and biographical…

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One for the Century of Angeles City

Angeles City moves with the frantic pace of a bustling metropolis. You can sense it with the whizzing jeepneys and cars, people crossing the streets, and the establishments ecstatic with trade all under the bright sun. This is not a surprise for a city that was founded way back in 1756. It breathes with activity…

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Widespread health scams

The snake oil scam of yesteryears took decades to travel from town to town. Obviously, that saved a lot of “potential” victims. With the advent of the internet age, scams, in general, including fraudulent health products and unfounded “food supplement” claims are disseminated with lightning speed around the globe through the world wide web, reaching…

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Bad influence

SMOKING kills, as advertisements would say it, but it remains a choice. If you smoke, you know that cigarettes are harmful to your health, but you still choose to do it, no matter how society tries to stop you. This week, professionals in the international tobacco industry, visitors and exhibitors are all looking forward to…

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The SWS and Pulse Asia surveys

POOR Jun Magsaysay and Dick Gordon must be agonizing over what they should do to improve their rankings in the current senatorial race. Should they learn to dance Gangnam style like some lady candidates? Should they appropriate a movie star girlfriend? Should Dick be more likeable? Should Jun wave the “Magsaysay is my Guy” flag,…

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A wedding

Little girls grow up, marry and change their names. It was one of those Beverly Hills weddings. The groom sneaked in, unnoticed at the ultra conservative church of The Good Shepherd. On the other hand, the bride emerged from a lily white stretch limousine. She hitched up her handwoven French lace wedding gown and treaded…

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Are you living on the financial edge every month?

I KNOW that the current economy has caused a lot of financial problems for a lot of people. Most families are struggling financially every month and are living paycheck to paycheck. Chances are you know someone who is perhaps facing foreclosure because they can’t even afford to pay their mortgage.  Maybe they’ve lost their job….

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