

An immigrant artist's stormy journey to finding out his true calling
The road to recognition was a long and winding one for Filipino-American artist Marconi Calindas — who hopped from career to career and...


Gun control initiative launched in California
In the wake of recent mass shootings in Oregon and Arizona campuses, anti-violence advocates launched on Oct. 15, 2015 a ballot...


In California, a dignified death
Four attempts since 1995, all in vain — until 20 years later. All it took the fifth time around was for a dying California woman to move...


Happy ever after for all
Marriage as a ritual cuts across all cultural boundaries. Its deep human significance validates relationships in the eyes of family and...


Kiss baby blues away
For nine months, Lennie waited for the moment when she could finally hold her baby — her first. She was sure her newborn would bring...


SCOTUS to rule on marriage equality
The U.S. Supreme Court will review an appellate court’s decision to uphold same-sex marriage ban in four states, effectively agreeing to...


Before there was Jennifer Laude
I was Jennifer Laude but, as luck would have it, my life didn't meet a tragic end. When news broke out about the murder of the Filipino...


Hemophilia bill filed in the Philippines
Filipinos with Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease (vWD) and other inherited bleeding disorders will finally get assistance from the...


Ways for convenience stores to maximize profits
In tight competition with big retailers, convenience stores are forced to provide a diverse range of products in a limited space while...


Do we really want to lose Sally?
The story is nothing new or surprising. Sally S., assistant manager and in the running to become the regional big boss, had to go on...





































































