Conscious of your smile?
Have you ever asked yourself, “Could my smile be brighter?” or “Is it possible for me to get my discolored, (misshaped, chipped or crooked) teeth to look good?” Thanks to…
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A nation on trial
As a physician witnessing the impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Renato Corona, I cannot help but compare and discern a stark difference between medical practice and the legal process as…
State of confusion
DON’T KILL the messengers (aka the media) — but whether the US-PH high-level talks will push through this March is still a bit confusing at this juncture. Last week, Philstar.com…
Debt forgiveness in the eye of the IRS
IT’S PROBABLY the cliché of our economic times: foreclosures and short sales one after the other have triggered too many sleepless nights among honest Americans who were trapped into mortgages…
Chef Sally Camacho, Top Chef: Just Desserts Finalist and Pastry Chef at Wolfgang Puck
WHEN it comes to desserts, there’s nothing sweeter for Chef Sally Camacho. She is, after all, a pastry chef surrounded by yummy desserts every day. As executive pastry chef for…
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam!
I’VE BEEN preaching about Jesus’ popularity lately. The Gospel of Mark relates how people sought him anywhere he went to listen to his preaching, to witness and to experience his…
Rising above uncertainties
DESPITE travel advisories posted against the Philippines, foreigners—especially Europeans—remain unfazed and have continued to come and visit the country. The Department of Tourism (DOT), further confirmed that tourists still consider…
Processed foods and cancer
DID you know how many hotdogs are consumed each day in the United States alone? Roughly 633 hotdogs are eaten by Americans per second, or 37, 980 every minute, almost…
Save your breath
Halitosis (bad breath) is a common oral health concern. Whether one’s chronic bad breath (as opposed to temporary “morning breath,” or bad breath from garlic, onions or other odorous foods)…
The Victor
A HERO is an inspiration – an entity that invokes the beleaguered spirit. A hero is a source of strength that keeps his peers going. Political controversy, growing unemployment, poverty,…
USCIS Announces Expansion of E-Verify Self Check
ORLANDO, Fla.—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that Self Check, a free online service of E-Verify that allows workers to check their own employment eligibility status, is now…
Dr. Amelito G. Enriquez, US Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
ON DECEMBER 12, 2011 at the White House Oval Office, President Barack Obama honored nine recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. One of…
My business is getting audited by ICE! Now what?
QUESTION: I’m afraid that I will get in trouble. My worksite is being audited. What should I do? Answer: Here are some useful tips. You should consider doing the following:…
Annulment of marriage and its advantages and disadvantages over dissolution
A PETITION for nullity of a marriage is based on an allegation that an impediment existed at the time of the marriage that prevented the marriage from ever existing. Whereas…
The best things in life
THE best things in life are the unexpected ones! This was true during the grand centennial celebration of my parish last Sunday. I didn’t expect the three thousand people that…
Wonderland
THINGS seem to be looking up these days for Philippine tourism. Following the overwhelming support given to the Department of Tourism’s new ad campaign “It’s More Fun in the Philippines,”…
Vision correction surgery
What is refractive surgery? Refractive or vision correction surgery is an operation on the eyes to correct error of refraction, like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, to eliminate the use of…
All aboard
WHILE we continue to witness the resumption of the Corona impeachment trial, let us not forget other things that are important – relevant enough to become newspaper headlines. Like physics,…
The Congressional Expressway
THE sight of the country’s senators raising their hands to declare their vote of confidence in the senate presidency of Juan Ponce Enrile was the surest sign that Noynoy Aquino’s Daang…
Should you or should you not co-sign for a relative or friend?
CONSIDERING our close relationship ties, it is most likely that at least once in your life you’d be asked to co-sign for a loan for a family or a friend-…
Lorna Schofield, One of National Law Journal’s 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers and Nominee for Federal District Court Judge, Southern District of NY
She’s been hailed as a Super Lawyer, referenced as one of the top trial attorneys in the nation, and the National Law Journal named her as one of the 50…
Do I have to wait for years to come to the US?
QUESTION: I have been waiting for many years to come to the United States from a petition from my sister. It has been 14 years. Must I still wait? Answer:…
Naturalization may delay reunification with your child
IN August 2004, Jade, a legal permanent resident, petitioned for her child, John. John was classified under the F2A category as an unmarried child of a legal permanent resident. When…
On abandoning one’s net
MANY times in the middle of the night I wonder how I’m able to fulfill my responsibilities as pastor of an inner-city and multicultural church that has a great deal…
Mariels Almeda Winhoffer, The first Pinay president of IBM Philippines
IN 2009, Mariels Almeda Winhoffer hit the headlines when she was awarded by the Asian American Business Development Center as one of the 50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business —…
I don’t have to leave the US for the waiver of the 3/10 year bar?
QUESTION: I heard that there is some new law about the Waiver of the 3/10 year bar. What is it? Answer: It is not actually law yet, but it is…
Overcoming allegations of marriage fraud
MANNY and Mary worked together at the same healthcare facility. Despite a 20-year age difference, they became close friends and started dating. Within 5 months, Manny proposed. Due to financial…
Beyond a bishop’s fall from grace
MUCH has been said about Bishop Gabino Zavala’s fall from grace, his resignation as auxiliary bishop of the San Gabriel Region after admitting that he fathered two children, now in…
Unexplained muscle pains
What is myalgia? Myalgia means muscle aches and pains. There is a condition called Fibromyalgia, which is a disorder that causes achy pain, tenderness, spasm, and stiffness of the muscle,…
Corona-novela
FOR most Filipinos, telenovelas have proven more affective to regular households than the evening news. The recognition and relevance that the audience accords to the narratives from the characters they…