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Unionized hospitality workers in Houston celebrate 2025 victories, eye 2026 gains

Unionized hospitality workers in Houston secured major wage increases and improved benefits in 2025 after a 40-day hotel workers’ strike that led to new multiyear contracts at several major hotels. The agreements raised hourly pay, expanded health coverage, and established clearer scheduling and workload rules. …

Cabral files shown to Ombudsman found to be ‘partial’

The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday confirmed that its investigators gained only partial access to the so-called “Cabral files” held by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said Leviste allowed the team to view selected portions of documents linked to the late …

PNAMH members mark 2025 Christmas party with pajama theme, raffle prizes in Houston

The Philippine Nurses Association of Metropolitan Houston (PNAMH) hosted its 2025 Christmas party on December 13 at Pinoy Gourmet, featuring a holiday pajama theme, raffle games, a “Best Pajama” contest and sponsor-supported activities that brought members and guests together to highlight the group’s “One PNAMH, One Family” spirit and its plans for continued …

Consul General Sales joins BVFAC 10th anniversary celebration

Consul General Gunther Sales joined officers and members of the Brazos Valley Filipino American Community (BVFAC) as the organization marked its 10th anniversary on Dec. 13, 2025, at the Brazos Center in Bryan, Texas.

SC Approves Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary

The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has approved the Rules on Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Interpreting in the Judiciary (FSL Rules), a landmark measure implementing Republic Act No. 11106, or The Filipino Sign Language Act.

Cabral files shown to Ombudsman found to be ‘partial’

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A cautionary tale for business owners: businessman convicted of Tax Evasion and filing false Tax Returns

by Orlando R. Dizon, LAWIN.news

Concealing income is never a sustainable solution and can lead to life-altering consequences. Responsible tax compliance protects your business’s reputation and future. If you have …

Legal Treats with Atty. Aileen Dizon

Will diabetes or obesity stop your immigrant’s visa?

by Aileen Ligot Dizon, LAWIN.news

“Is it true they’re no longer admitting anyone with diabetes? What about my brother, I think he’s obese?” a U.S. citizen client asked during a …

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Be Bold Spotlight: Mary An Rivera — grace, grit, and the miracle of motherhood

by MJ Concepcion, LAWIN.news

Now, representing Texas in the prestigious Ginang Filipinas America National Pageant 2025, Mary An is redefining what pageantry truly means. For her, it’s not just …