A first generation dilemma: Succession or conflict
LEE-CHUA, (1997) defined a successful family business as “one that has existed for at least 10 years, is still existing, and has made a name for itself in its field….
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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…
Endless Possibilities
2010 posted a good year for the Philippines as its economy grew by 7.3 percent (the highest in 34 years) during the last quarter. Aside from the renewed investor confidence…
Boost your immunity
THE integrity of our natural personal immune system confers upon our body a defense mechanism which determines our susceptibility to, or the degree of protection we have against, various diseases….
Auspicious era
IN his 53-minute speech last July 25, President Benigno Aquino III gathered a collection of both criticisms and praises on his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), before the…
Why family businesses are special
WE ALL have opinions and sometimes we hold very divergent views, as you would imagine when you bring together a group of people who are active within different industry spheres…
One more time
As another proposed strategy to tourism, the national tourism development plan (NTDP) is expected to double tourist arrivals in the country to 6.5million and generate 2.9million new jobs before President…
Surface tension
ONE by one, they’re coming out of the woodwork. On July 12, former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Zaldy Ampatuan claimed that former Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA)…
Bacteria in ground beef
The all-American fast food, the hamburger, has been killing about 60 people a year in the United States alone. And we are not talking about the cardiovascular death toll (one…
Redemption in the offing
EVER since former President Ferdinand Marcos’ reign as leader, politics in the Philippines is being felt to be dismal and troubling that the fate of the country hangs on such…
US First Lady unveils “My Plate”
LAST June 2, US First Lady Michelle Obama introduced My Plate, the new basic food guide to replace the outdated Food Pyramid of 1992. With her in Washington , DC,…
What is a smile design?
Cosmetic dentists understand that communication with the patient over what they expect, what they want their teeth to look like, is critical to their success. In order for you to…
Honoring the feminine within
LOOKING back on my teenage years, I realized that it was my mother who taught me to maintain a beauty ritual. She would always remind me to look beautiful and…
The defender
Last July 1, national news sources reported that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte was caught on video camera punching a court sheriff of the Davao Regional Trial Court Branch 15…
On testing friendship
ALONG with the celebration of the United States of America’s 235th Independence Day, last July 4 was also the Filipino-American Friendship Day, the commemoration of the enduring alliance between the…
Counting calories: A life saver
The lure of food galore during parties and holidays usually weaken our will power a bit and add a few pounds to our weight, except perhaps among those who are…
United we stand
AS the ongoing dispute between China and the Philippines on the Spratly row heats up, Filipino-Americans, spearheaded by the US Pinoys for Good Governance (USP4GG) will hold demonstrations at China’s…
Justice league
It was in December 14 last year when the Supreme Court acquitted Hubert Webb and six others who were accused in the murders of Estrellita Vizconde and her daughters Carmela…
Brain aneurysm
One of the most treacherous and challenging medical conditions is brain aneurysm, especially the leaking or ruptured variety. What is a brain aneurysm? The medical word aneurysm means ballooning out…
Productive not destructive
Despite the rising issue of sovereignty claims over Spratly Islands, the Department of Tourism (DoT) chief, Alberto Lim, remained focused on the goal of drawing in more Chinese nationals to…
Dangers of ‘snoring’
What is sleep apnea? Usually associated with snoring, sleep apnea means the cessation of breathing during sleep. This breath-holding initially lasts for 10 seconds and progresses to 20 to 30…
Compromise
THE issue of former Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos’ burial continues to be a fiery topic of discussion – even for Pinoys abroad. On Sunday, Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay flew back…
Channeling Rizal
“He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination.” – Dr. Jose P. Rizal While Father’s Day and our…
Gone fishing
Last May 29, it was reported that around 375 tons of dead milk fish (bangus) were seen floating on Taal Lake in Talisay, Batangas on Saturday, May 28. Talisay Mayor…
Tribute to a father
As Father’s Day draws near, Filipinos are also looking forward to pay tribute to the father of Philippine Nationalism—Dr. Jose Rizal—on his 150th birthday come June 19. Believing that Rizal…
Factors that are considered in an award of spousal support
The purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…
A lawyer’s personal journey
WHEN people ask me why I have chosen to become an immigration attorney, I have to pause to think of the many multi-layered reasons that have led me to do…