The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington. (J. David Ake/Getty Images) By Noam N. Levey The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday issued new regulations barring medical debts from American…
THE abuse of alcohol is the leading risk factor for disability and premature death in the world. Besides tobacco and other harmful agents, alcohol is the most common cause of…
Dear Parish Family, As we come together to celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, we reflect on the profound meaning and significance of this special day in our Christian journey. Epiphany,…
This is the inspiring story of Ana (3rd from left), a busy hotel executive, who petitioned her Tita Susan (2nd from left) to help at home as a housekeeper. This…
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
The Philippines will power up the trade show floor as it makes a comeback in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the most powerful tech event in the world. Under PARTNERPhilippines,…
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden FOR Pres. Joe Biden’s remaining days, how I wish to have been given the opportunity to tour the White House in Washington,…
THE holidays may soon be behind us but their physical effects, among others, will linger for a while. Medically speaking, it is actually a time for “damage control” for those…
By Pilar Marrero Which administration helped 3.5 million people complete the citizenship process, more than any other administration in history, issuing 4.3 million green cards for permanent residency? Which administration…
Bryon Johnson (right), a case manager with Shine a Light, walks through a tunnel under the Las Vegas Strip with Nick Freddes, a team leader for the homeless outreach organization. (Angela…
Dear Parishioners, On this Solemn Feast of the Holy Family, we gather to celebrate the sacred bond of love and care that exists among Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As we…
By Sunita Sohrabji California’s community health clinics, which serve an estimated 7 million low-income people annually, are facing possible federal and state budget cuts in the year ahead. President-elect Donald…
By Selen Ozturk The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked a national debate over rising health care costs and claim denials. AI is used to deny millions of health…
By Amy Maxmen Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University…
Director Vince Tañada brings relief goods to Museo ng Pag-asa. IN spite of what critics say about director-writer-actor Atty. Vince M. Tanada, he is a fairly easy person to get…
For younger generations, perhaps Nayong Pilipino does not sound familiar. But for us of the older generation, who hasn’t heard of Nayong Pilipino? Nayong Pilipino was the one place to…
By Amy Maxmen Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University…
The largest Filipino-owned supermarket chain in North America Seafood City recently hosted the biggest parol lighting event in California as a celebration of traditional “Paskong Pinoy.” | AJPress photo by…
Dear Parish Family, The Fourth Sunday of Advent beautifully encapsulates the essence of this sacred season: promise, hope, restoration, repentance, transformation, and joy. These powerful themes do not emerge from…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (right) shares a moment with a Georgian performer at the SoFC International Food Festival, alongside a display of Filipino dishes that brought the rich flavors…
By Julie Appleby New enrollments under the Affordable Care Act are on pace to trail last year’s record numbers by as many as a million as the outgoing Biden administration confronts…
BySelen Ozturk The American education system is poised to be a battleground for funding, diversity and immigration issues under President Trump. The American education system is poised to be a…
BySunita Sohrabji Bird flu disproportionately impacts immigrant workers, who work in crowded poultry packing and processing facilities. Fears of deportation are likely leading to an undercount of reported cases. (Jordan…
To many people, the New Year signifies a chance to have a fresh beginning. This is also the time of the year many people realize when a marriage is not…
Soler, Mona, Isabel, Carina, and Luis Antonio Santos at “To See A Landscape As It Is” in Silverlens Manila. Photo by JT Fernandez BY Lala Singian Soler and Mona Santos,…
NEEYONG Nabus, 13, son of Bicolano journalist and radio/TV host Ambet Rivera Nabus (awardee of 2nd Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achiever Award), is showing great potential in the world…
Happy 40th anniversary to the most amazing couple we know Joey and Ut! Your love and commitment are an inspiration to us all. Joey is the calm , cool ,…
Members of the ACDC and community partners came together on December 14 for an event announcing the organization’s awarding of a federal grant to help immigrants become U.S. citizens. LAS…
by Elisabeth Rosenthal When George Lai of Portland, Oregon, took his toddler son to a pediatrician last summer for a checkup, the doctor noticed a little splinter in the child’s…
Carlos and Cielo during the latter’s graduation several years ago. IN this week’s episode of Citizen Pinoy, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel tackles a unique and challenging case…
