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Features 179

 

Not love, actually

By Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, Federal Trade Commission Valentine’s Day is this weekend, so over the next three days, we’re talking about romance scams. Lots of people have profiles on dating apps to meet someone — maybe even more so in these virtual times. And many people have built successful relationships from an online […]

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The eventful week that was

By Vanette Colmenares New York – More than 10 days ago, I wrote about an eventful week supposed to be just for my diary but then I thought of having it published as an experience of the week.  However, I hesitated when I realized that it might bring out some mixed messages to those who […]

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Taiwan’s Success vs. COVID: Single Policy to Wear Masks, Wash Hands, Be Socially Distanced, Test, Quarantine

“Because people experienced SARS, we know we have to wear masks. It is not politicized. Wearing of masks can stop the spread of the virus. You know, just do it,” Dr. Chou said in jest.  By Marivir R. Montebon New York – The US – and the world – could learn much from Taiwan on […]

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New York State and City roll absentee ballot and early voting measures

New York – The New York City Board of Elections created a portal to request absentee ballots online on Friday, August 21. This was pursuant to Gov. Cuomo’s legislation that ensures that every New Yorker can safely vote in November amid the COVID-19 pandemic and guarantees that every vote will be counted.  In a press […]

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OSM! Digital Editor Leani Auxilio Honored in a Requiem Digital Mass for Her July 27 Birthday

New York – Today, July 27, 2020, would have been the 28th birthday of OSM! Digital Editor Leani Auxilio. In honor of her memory and to continuously thank for her life, OSM! Online Magazine and her mom, Marivir Montebon, requests a few minutes of prayer for her continued spiritual journey to God’s light. Leani had […]

8 months ago More
 

ICE Policy vs. Foreign Students Freezes in its Tracks

By Cristina Godinez, Esq.  New York – Many things done in the name of politics these days hardly make sense. Take the case of the ICE two-step: a week-long dance with immigration policy declaring that (step 1) international students must attend only in-person classes this fall term, or leave the U.S. Then yesterday (step 2) […]

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Filipino Human Rights Advocates: Brace for More Repression with Duterte’s Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020

By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Hours after the signing of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 on July 3, 2020 by Philippine President Duterte, human rights activists pressed the tab saying that they will contest the law before the Supreme Court. They alleged that the ATA was meant to repress the growing dissent against […]

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GMA Network sets Php350M for its employees; launches Bayanihan COVID-19 to help Filipino Health Workers

GMA Network rolls out various efforts to extend support to its employees, frontliners, and Filipinos in need during the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The Network, which recently announced that it will provide financial assistance for Kapuso employees, talents, and support personnel, has earmarked an estimate of P350 million to cover […]

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Ten-point Policy for ‘New York State on Pause’ Plan

The non profit New York Disaster Interfaith Services reiterates Governor Cuomo’s Guidance for ‘New York State on PAUSE’ plan in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This includes a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8p.m. on […]

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New Women’s Group Facilitates Immigration Conversation and Action

WICA was born out of urgency – to be responsive to the current immigration fever Editor’s Notes By Marivir Montebon New York – It has just begun. The Women’s Immigration Cafe (WICA), my graduate studies requirement, softly begins in the community with FilAm organizations in the Big Apple. A kick-off forum, Know Your Rights, was […]

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