Be a ‘fool fur love’ for a hopeful shelter animal
IF you spend any time with the ridiculously sweet animals at the County’s animal shelters, you might just be a “Fool Fur Love” and give one or even two a…
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Facing the future with confidence
In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries, including the United…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…