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Charlie Kirk murder suspect cleared to wear civilian clothes in court while still restrained

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Seafood City Houston reopens after temporary closure

Seafood City Supermarket in Houston has reopened its doors after a brief temporary closure earlier this week.

SWS survey shows 50% of families feel they are poor

The SWS survey published in October 2025 reports that 50% of Filipino families consider themselves poor, translating to 14.2 million families. The survey also highlights concerns about food poverty, with 41% of families identifying as food-poor, while categories such as borderline, always, usually, and newly …

PACCTX gala shines spotlight on Filipino American excellence

Filipino American community leaders, business professionals, and public officials gathered Friday night at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock for the highly anticipated Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas (PACCTX) “Legends and Leaders Gala” — a formal celebration highlighting the achievements and contributions of Filipino Americans across Texas.

Philippine Consulate partners with FANHSTX for Rice University discussion on migration

The Philippine Consulate General in Houston and the Filipino American National Historical Society – Houston Chapter (FANHSTX) organized a talk titled “Lakbay: Filipino American Migration in South Central America” at Rice University’s Fondren Library.

Supreme Court orders DepEd to vacate Cagayan property, favors original landowner

The Supreme Court has directed the Department of Education to vacate a Cagayan lot, affirming the legal claim of Princess Joama Caleda. Despite the DepEd’s arguments about public use and eminent domain, the court sided with Caleda, highlighting a lack of evidence for ownership transfer. The decision underscores the legal processes surrounding land …

SWS survey shows 50% of families feel they are poor

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Community Lens by Orly Dizon, Esq.

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

Your sponsor passed away, what happens to your petition now?

by Aileen Ligot Dizon, LAWIN.news

When a U.S. petitioner dies, the beneficiary’s immigration route can suddenly collapse. The law automatically revokes the immigrant petition at the petitioner’s death, stopping a …

Be Bold Corner with MJ Concepcion

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 …