By Attys. Robert Reeves and Jeff Khurgel In a monumental executive decision, President Obama has instructed the U.S. Justice Department to no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), the law prohibiting federal recognition of same-sex marriages. This major...

By Atty. Daniel Hanlon The processing times for some applications pending at the US Citizenship & Immigration Services (“USCIS”) are longer than ever before. The USCIS holds a monopoly over all immigrants applying for green cards, citizenship and other...

By Atty. Allison Aquino The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made it very clear that it considers the apprehension and removal of undocumented immigrants from the United States as a top agency priority. The DHS has not only increased the number of removal proceedings...

By Dan E. Nino Once again, we go to the polls this Tuesday, March 8 – Election Day, this time to elect our city council members. There are two Filipino American candidates in Los Angeles County running for public office. They are incumbent Carson City Mayor Pro-tempore...

LOS ANGELES – Customers have been enthusiastic over Orient Gourmet’s new line of frozen Filipino Ready to Eat (RTE) dishes. “They taste homemade,” says Seafood City customer, Manuel Avila, “and it’s so convenient to stock them in my...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Kobe Bryant agreed it might have been the Lakers’ best game so far. It technically wasn’t the worst for the San Antonio Spurs , though it often looked that way. The Lakers may not catch the NBA’s winningest team for the No. 1 seed in...

MANILA, Mar 4 (Mabuhay) – Actor Enchong Dee is in love. During the launching of his latest endorsement, “Jollibee Float,” on Thursday, Dee revealed that he is dating a girl from show business for a few months now. “Nagpo-float ang love life ko. Pero kung...

If you’ve long feared you’ve a slim chance of losing weight and staying fit, a few hints from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may help: Make a commitment. Many people find it helpful to sign a written contract with themselves committing to the...

SO LA By Jannelle So This past week has been crazy, hectic and proud for kababayans. There’s news of Pinoy Clint Gamboa and Pinay Thia Megia making it to “American Idol” Top 24; followed by Clint being booted out of the famous reality show as Thia advanced to...

MANILA, March 6, 2011 (AFP) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino named a new armed forces chief on Sunday and urged him to continue with reforms to end entrenched corruption in the force. Aquino named Lieutenant General Eduardo Oban to the top post of the 130,000 strong...