‘Mighty Flower: How Cannabis Saved My Son’: Dr. Anabelle Manalo-Morgan looks back at her journey from basketball to science and how it helped save her son
IN 2016, Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan gave birth to her son, Macario. At just two days old, Macario began suffering from severe seizures that required neurosurgery, which ultimately removed 38% of his brain. Doctors predicted a future of limited speech, movement, and uncertainty for Macario, and the medications required for his recovery left him in a…
The pros and cons of free trials, auto-renewals and subscriptions
YOU get your regular shipments of dog food, have your gym membership set to auto-renew each month, and have a free trial subscription to some genealogy site. Helpful, keeps you from having to remember to pay every month, lets you try new stuff for free. But what about when you want to cancel? How is…
Success story: Triple triumphs scored for client on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
PATRICK was petitioned for a green card by his aunt as a cook for her restaurant. Interestingly, not many people are aware that family members can petition other family members for an employment-based green card, provided it is a real job and the employer is earning enough to pay the worker’s salary. After establishing that…
Filipina Power: Philippine consulate in San Francisco women’s month forum highlights Fil-Am women government leaders in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco assembled a powerhouse panel of Filipino American women government leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area, for a hybrid forum in celebration of National Women’s Month in the Philippines and Women’s History Month in America. The Consulate hosted “Women in Government: A Forum with Filipina…
Consul General Ferrer calls on San Francisco’s District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer paid a courtesy call on San Francisco’s District Attorney Brooke Jenkins at the latter’s office on Friday, March 17. ConGen Ferrer extended his congratulations to DA Jenkins on her successful election as District Attorney in November 2022. Both sides discussed possible collaboration between the Consulate and the District…
[COLUMN] Vital med tips
FIRING squad – drug shortage “Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) signed a bill that will allow for executions to be carried out by firing squads, as the nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs continues.” (AP) D3 wonders Vitamin D 3 supplement has been shown in a study of 12,000 older adults to lower the risk for dementia…
End of COVID emergency will usher in changes across the US health system
The Biden administration’s decision to end the COVID -19 public health emergency in May will institute sweeping changes across the health care system that go far beyond many people having to pay more for COVID tests. In response to the pandemic, the federal government in 2020 suspended many of its rules on how care is…
Fil-Am athlete runs 340 miles from LA to Vegas
Former American Ninja Warrior, Wipeout finalist and rare disease warrior Pamela Price ran 340 grueling miles from the Santa Monica Pier to the Las Vegas sign with Team Unlimited Women for The Speed Project relay race. Pamela is mixed Filipina American and ran alongside Korean American, Rosa Kwak (Winner of Ventura Marathon) and Chloe Ang…
Sri Sai Krish Institute’s student centered programs
By Amrylois Ferido Sri Sai Krish Institute (SSKI), an Orange County-based nursing school, was founded in 2012 by owner VJ Bhaskar, and today, it is a successful school that has many students coming back for both of the exceptional programs they offer. The school not only teaches its students to be good nurses but also…
[COLUMN] Health insurance: Frequently asked questions
IF you have questions about health insurance, we offer answers to some of the most common questions we hear from our clients. Which health insurance plan is the best? No health insurance plan is the best for everyone. Each individual and family has a unique situation with regard to income from work, the number of…
[COLUMN] Modifying down child and spousal support obligation after a divorce
Divorced parties are sometimes ordered to pay child support and spousal support in the divorce judgment. The support orders are generally based on the parties’ financial situation and custody arrangements at the time of the settlement or trial. However, what if your income decreases after the divorce or what if your spouse’s income increases after…
Fil-Am Business Association of Glendale joins Celebrate YOUniqueness Festival 2023
A citywide multi-ethnic “Celebrate YOUniqueness FESTIVAL2023” was held with much success! The event’s goal – “Bringing the Community Together” did happen. It was a packed standing room venue at the Y. The free Festival is a collaboration by the City of Glendale, YMCA of Glendale and The Foothills and 4-core groups: Armenian Society of LA,…
Unpacking Biden’s Budget: The President Wants Guns and Butter
President Biden’s recently announced budget proposal promises to maintain entitlement programs while dramatically increasing defense spending. When President Biden formally unveiled his budget last week in Philadelphia, he took direct aim at the political football that is entitlement reform. “I guarantee you I will protect Social Security and Medicare without any change,” the president said….
Governor Newsom outlines vision for California, pledging to permanently eradicate homelessness
The governor has also laid out ambitious plans to manufacture insulin, control substance abuse, and shut down private prisons. California Governor Gavin Newsom laid out his vision for California at a March 22 press briefing with ethnic media, and pledged to permanently eradicate homelessness. Fresh off his four day “state of the state” tour, his…
Prescription for housing? California wants Medicaid to cover 6 months of rent
by Angela Hart Kaiser Health News SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration is struggling to contain a worsening homelessness crisis despite record spending, is trying something bold: tapping federal health care funding to cover rent for homeless people and those at risk of losing their housing. States are barred from using federal Medicaid dollars…
[COLUMN] How to look 10 years younger without going under the knife
Truth be told, Beauty fades. There’s no better way to say this, but we are all going to age and the earlier we embrace the fact that aging is part of being human, the better. While time seems like the “enemy” here, it has also brought us to an era where new technologies have emerged….
Are you paid for all hours worked?
Employees lose wages when employers round down or shave work hours Moises Negrete worked at Conagra Foods, Inc.’s food processing facilities located all over California. Moises and other workers sued their employer in a class action, alleging failure to provide them lawful meal and rest periods but automatically deducting time for meal periods, even when…
[COLUMN] What is the purpose of bankruptcy law?
THE highest profile cases of bankruptcy filings are Walt Disney, Milton Hershey, Orange County, a certain Catholic diocese in the USA that was hit by the child molestation cases, the bankruptcy filings of the Trump companies during the 90s wiping out billions of debt, Toys R Us, Hertz car rentals, among many others. A distinction…
[COLUMN] Can I get a green card if I had a previous marriage petition denied based on fraud?
Dear Attorney Tan, I recently married a U.S. Citizen, who is my second husband. He has filed an immigrant visa petition and green card application for me. My husband recently received from USCIS a Notice of Intent to Deny the petition that he filed on my behalf. The Notice indicated that the immigrant visa petition…
Las Vegas Fil-Am medical leader Candari has died
Dr. Cesar D. Candari, MD, a well-known Las Vegas Filipino-American Diplomate in pathology, medical leader, humanitarian, author, newspaper columnist of Philippine Times, passed away on March 14, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. He was 89 years old. Dr. Candari was a member of prestigious FEU Class ’61, which broke the record with an amazing feat of…
Scammers took consumers for $8.8 billion in 2022
by Peter White, Ethnic Media Services $3.8 billion in investment scams and $2.6 billion in impersonator scams topped the list. Most money lost through bank transfers and crypto currencies. Ever get an email about an extended car warranty or a free gift from Home Depot? What about online service to flush out malware from your…
Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults
by Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in identical economic circumstances with the same array of ailments: diabetes, arthritis, and high blood pressure. Ms. Green stays home most of the time and sometimes goes a week without seeing people. But she’s in frequent touch by phone…
‘Accidental Author’: Abi Balingit’s book ‘Mayumu’ highlights Filipino sweets and treats
Filipino American Abi Balingit’s unlikely journey as a cookbook author began when she posted photos of Lao Gan Ma spicy chili crisp cupcakes that she made. Her now-literary agent reached out and asked if she was interested in writing a cookbook. “I wasn’t thinking about writing a cookbook at all but obviously I was like…
Golden State Warriors celebrate Filipino Heritage Night
DEFENDING National Basketball Association (NBA) champion the Golden State Warriors celebrated Filipino Heritage Night on February 24 as it faced Western conference rival the Houston Rockets in a sold-out game at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. Started in 2008, the Warriors’ Filipino Heritage Night started as an annual event during the season. With demand…
NaFFAA mourns loss of Fil-Am community advocate Jesse Vizcocho
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is mourning the passing of one of the Filipino American community’s most remarkable leaders, Jesus “Jesse” Antonio Vizcocho, who passed away on March 11, 2023. Born in the Philippines on December 25, 1960, Jesse immigrated to Kodiak, Alaska in 1991. He later moved to Anchorage…