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Senior Care Home business 101
Amy Gan February 14, 2019
Playing the waiting game: Processing delays at USCIS
Atty. Lilli A. Baculi February 14, 2019
Valuable tips
Dr. Philip S. Chua February 14, 2019
Another brick in the invisible wall: Overcoming USCIS processing delays
Reeves Immigration Law Group February 14, 2019
Can I remarry my first spouse and petition her?
Atty. Michael Gurfinkel February 14, 2019
Party for one: How singles celebrate Valentine’s Day
Ritchel Mendiola February 13, 2019
Be careful with your heart: Tips on how to show some TLC for the physical heart
Nathalie Robles February 13, 2019
Rebuilding new roads to peace, security and human development
Hon. Former Speaker of the House Jose de Venecia Jr. February 13, 2019
Dear America: Lest we forget, this was how democracy and decency looked like before Trump
Gel Santos Relos February 13, 2019
Managing a business and marriage: How 3 Fil-Am couples make it work
Christina M. Oriel February 13, 2019
Protecting yourself from immigration services fraud 
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles February 13, 2019
The bucket list: Fix the broken (7th of a series)
Monette Maglaya February 13, 2019
Firing an employee for being pregnant and unmarried is illegal
C. Joe Sayas, Jr. February 9, 2019
Can the family court deny a custodial mom’s enforcement of a child support order against dad when it was the grandparents who were actually taking care of the child?
Atty. Kenneth Reyes February 9, 2019
Permanent residence for crewmen
Atty. Darrick V. Tan February 9, 2019
Destiny and your choices
Stargazer February 9, 2019

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    Tropicales named as new Tourism Attaché for PDOTSF
    Asian Journal Press February 14, 2019
    Fil-Am federal workers reflect on longest gov’t shutdown ahead of a possible second closure
    Klarize Medenilla February 13, 2019
    Trump highlights health agenda with vow to lower ‘unfair’ drug prices
    Kaiser Health News February 9, 2019
    US open to ‘useful’ adjustments in Mutual Defense Treaty with PH
    Asian Journal Press February 9, 2019
    Governor Newsom announces draw down of California National Guard on Southern Border
    Asian Journal Press February 12, 2019
    Filipina doctor named chief of staff at Glendale hospital
    Christina M. Oriel February 1, 2019
    ‘It felt like a giant was holding our house’: Fil-Am survivor recalls Northridge Earthquake on 25th anniversary
    Rae Ann Varona January 19, 2019
    Study: Housing workforce shortage is barrier to affordability
    Asian Journal Press January 15, 2019
    A globally focused education at Chatsworth Hills Academy 
    Asian Journal Press February 9, 2019
    Ord & Broadway in LA’s Chinatown: Where you can get Filipino comfort food, plus wings and tacos too 
    Christina M. Oriel February 2, 2019
    Fil-Am LA Rams fans gear up for Super Bowl 2019
    Rae Ann Varona February 2, 2019
    City of Carson anticipates a robust business expo in August
    Asian Journal Press February 1, 2019
    Tropicales named as new Tourism Attaché for PDOTSF
    Asian Journal Press February 14, 2019
    Solo Exhibition of International First-Class Artist Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang Astounded the World
    Press Release February 5, 2019
    Fil-Am community in Paradise, CA continues to feel effects of Camp Fire as new year approaches
    Rae Ann Varona December 29, 2018
    16th Annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade: A celebration of lights, hope and peace
    Asian Journal Press November 28, 2018
    Filipino Christmas, a big hit in New York
    Asian Journal Press December 13, 2018
    San Pablenos celebrate the holidays, induct new officers of the San Pablo City Association East Coast
    Asian Journal Press December 6, 2018
    Philadelphia gets a ‘Taste of the Philippines’ in culinary festival
    Asian Journal Press November 23, 2018
    ‘Feel Pinas’ parol-making workshop kicks off Fil-Am Christmas season in New York
    Asian Journal Press November 23, 2018
    Nevada Assemblymembers Nguyen, Frierson speak before APIA community
    Asian Journal Press January 16, 2019
    Celebrating APIA representation in Clark County
    Evan Louie January 10, 2019
    Embr Wave Bracelet to warm up and cool down crowds at CES 2019
    Asian Journal Press January 10, 2019
    New CTA International Ranking Lists 16 Countries Leading in Innovation Friendliness
    Asian Journal Press January 8, 2019
    Filipina assumes post as Asian American Journalists Association’s new executive director
    Asian Journal Press January 15, 2019
    FilVetREP’s Jon Melegrito wins AARP Asian American & Pacific Islander Hero Award
    Asian Journal Press December 8, 2018
    Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones attends House’s freshmen orientation as ballot counts continue
    Rae Ann Varona November 17, 2018
    ‘FAMH Matters’: First National Forum on Fil-Am Mental Health Held in D.C
    Asian Journal Media Center October 31, 2018
    Hawaii First Lady Visits Pina-Seda Hibla Ng Lahi Filipino Exhibit
    Asian Journal Media Center October 10, 2018
    “Hibla ng Lahing Filipino” Exhibit Opens at University of Hawaii
    Asian Journal Media Center September 27, 2018
    PH Consulate General in Honolulu Inaugurates Chancery Construction, Renovation Project
    Asian Journal Media Center September 26, 2018
    PH-US Enhances Command, Control Interoperability
    Asian Journal Media Center September 24, 2018
    Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones concedes in close House race
    Asian Journal Press November 20, 2018
    Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones attends House’s freshmen orientation as ballot counts continue
    Rae Ann Varona November 17, 2018
    Fil-Am doctor eyes congressional seat in Florida
    Christina M. Oriel November 2, 2018
    Fil-Am man federally charged in connection with bombs mailed to political figures
    Rae Ann Varona October 27, 2018
    Trump eyes Fil-Am Utah attorney general and pastor for president’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs 
    Asian Journal Press January 19, 2019
    Filipina-American judge sentenced to jail for $1.4-M mortgage fraud 
    Asian Journal Press December 22, 2018
    Filipino priest suspended over upsetting homily for teen who killed himself
    Rae Ann Varona December 21, 2018
    PH Consulate General in Chicago Joins Peace Day
    Asian Journal Media Center October 10, 2018
  • Philippines
    • Metro-Manila
    • Across the Islands
    Health department: Isolate infants below six months amid measles outbreak
    Nathalie Robles February 15, 2019
    Rappler CEO Maria Ressa arrested for ‘cyber libel’
    Klarize Medenilla February 14, 2019
    Palace: Duterte allowed to endorse election bets
    Asian Journal Press February 14, 2019
    Rappler chief Maria Ressa faces additional ‘cyber libel’ lawsuit
    Rae Ann Varona February 9, 2019
    PNP identifies 701 election hotspots
    Ritchel Mendiola February 15, 2019
    Historian: ‘Maharlika’ does not mean ‘noble’
    Ritchel Mendiola February 14, 2019
    COMELEC suspends canvassing of BOL votes
    Nathalie Robles February 14, 2019
    AFP chief welcomes US support
    Asian Journal Press February 14, 2019
  • World
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    • Europe
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    • Australia
    Duterte impersonator turns heads at Hong Kong church
    Rae Ann Varona February 5, 2019
    After Thoughts to the Solo Exhibition of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang
    Press Release February 5, 2019
    Grand Opening of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang’s Solo Exhibitiion
    Press Release January 29, 2019
    Solo Exhibition of International Art Master Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang at the Contemporary Art Center, January 23-27
    Press Release January 22, 2019
    PH Ambassador to Canada Attends Dinner of Hope, Supports PWD
    Asian Journal Media Center October 11, 2018
    Filipinos Host Pinoy Food Festival in Banff, Canada
    Asian Journal Media Center October 9, 2018
    From Canada to Philippines with Love: PhilCan Student Organizes Huge Book Donations to Public Schools
    Asian Journal Media Center August 16, 2018
    Canada ‘stupid’ for raising human rights concerns in helicopter deal – Duterte
    Ritchel Mendiola June 6, 2018
    UK, Australia warn citizens amid bombing in Mindanao
    Nathalie Robles January 3, 2019
    New Foreign Affairs Secretary Warmly Welcomed by Filipinos in Belgium, Europe
    Asian Journal Media Center October 25, 2018
    Palace blasts EU over latest drug war remarks
    Dana Sioson April 21, 2018
    DOJ on deportation of EU party official: ‘Partisan political activity illegal’ in PH
    Dana Sioson April 18, 2018
    PH, Israel ink 3 agreements in landmark visit
    Asian Journal Press September 4, 2018
    Lulu Group International to put up export operation in PH
    Presidential Communications Operations Office August 7, 2018
    President Duterte confers Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Israel envoy
    Presidential Communications Operations Office August 6, 2018
    President Duterte declares deployment ban in Kuwait permanent
    Presidential Communications Operations Office April 30, 2018
    UK, Australia warn citizens amid bombing in Mindanao
    Nathalie Robles January 3, 2019
    PH Consulate in Sydney Promotes PH Oral Tradition to Young Fil-Australians
    Asian Journal Media Center October 29, 2018
    Cebu Pacific Launches Melbourne-Manila Flight
    Asian Journal Media Center September 21, 2018
    BI junks appeal against Fox’s deportation
    Nathalie Robles September 1, 2018
  • Business
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Consumer Columnists
    • Technology
    • Cars
    City of Carson anticipates a robust business expo in August
    Asian Journal Press February 1, 2019
    Japan’s ANA invests in Philippine Airlines
    Ritchel Mendiola January 31, 2019
    ‘Jollibee vs JoyRulBee,’ JFC takes legal action against Chinese copycat
    Nathalie Robles January 26, 2019
    Three TCK Students Out to Make a Mark in the Business World
    Asian Journal Media Center January 26, 2019
    Condos from Top Developers Perform Well in the Resale Market – RE/MAX
    Press Release June 20, 2018
    Lombard By The Bay: Retiring in style plus investment
    Asian Journal Press March 30, 2018
    Lombard by The Bay: Where your new home also opens opportunities
    Asian Journal Press March 1, 2018
    Living in harmony at Avida Towers One Union Place
    Asian Journal Media Center October 25, 2017
    Senior Care Home business 101
    Amy Gan February 14, 2019
    Firing an employee for being pregnant and unmarried is illegal
    C. Joe Sayas, Jr. February 9, 2019
    Seniors face end of interest-only mortgage payments 
    Atty. Larry Yang February 9, 2019
    Three tax changes for adjustments to income
    Victor Sy, CPA, MBA February 9, 2019
    Super Cool Tech: The Best of CES 2019
    Asian Journal Press February 5, 2019
    Study: Filipinos spend 10 hours a day online, the most in the world
    Rae Ann Varona February 5, 2019
    CES 2019 In Review
    Asian Journal Press February 5, 2019
    The Future of Health: Digital Health at CES 2019
    Asian Journal Press February 5, 2019
    Vehicle Tech at CES 2019: TurboCharged
    Asian Journal Press February 3, 2019
    One long ride through history 
    Nathalie Robles September 18, 2018
    How to choose the right vehicle for you
    Ritchel Mendiola September 18, 2018
    Haggling your way for the best car price
    Asian Journal Press September 18, 2018
  • Immigration
    • Immigration News
    • Immigration Columnists
    Civil rights, advocacy groups make case against proposed 2020 Census citizenship question
    Klarize Medenilla February 1, 2019
    Trump agrees to temporarily reopen government without border wall funding
    Rae Ann Varona January 26, 2019
    PH may appeal US ban on Filipino workers
    Rae Ann Varona January 24, 2019
    Democrats reject Trump’s proposal of temporary protection for immigrants, call it a ‘non-starter’
    Rae Ann Varona January 23, 2019
    Playing the waiting game: Processing delays at USCIS
    Atty. Lilli A. Baculi February 14, 2019
    Another brick in the invisible wall: Overcoming USCIS processing delays
    Reeves Immigration Law Group February 14, 2019
    Can I remarry my first spouse and petition her?
    Atty. Michael Gurfinkel February 14, 2019
    Protecting yourself from immigration services fraud 
    Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles February 13, 2019
  • Entertainment
    • Showbiz
    • Events
    • Sports
    • Entertainment Columnists
    A star is born: Fil-Am R&B sensation H.E.R. wins 2 Grammys
    Klarize Medenilla February 12, 2019
    Filipino trio TNT Boys earn praise from judges on ‘The World’s Best’
    Klarize Medenilla February 6, 2019
    Getting to know H.E.R., the Fil-Am R&B singer nominated for 5 Grammys
    Klarize Medenilla February 6, 2019
    Chenza Puno gives tribute to her father Rico J. Puno in the upcoming concert “The Way We Were”
    Asian Journal Press January 31, 2019
    Duty Free Philippines welcomes the Year of the Pig
    Asian Journal Media Center February 6, 2019
    Fil-Am LA Rams fans gear up for Super Bowl 2019
    Rae Ann Varona February 2, 2019
    City of Carson anticipates a robust business expo in August
    Asian Journal Press February 1, 2019
    Westfield Santa Anita rings in Year of the Pig
    Asian Journal Press February 1, 2019
    Fil-Am LA Rams fans gear up for Super Bowl 2019
    Rae Ann Varona February 2, 2019
    Football 101 
    Asian Journal Press February 1, 2019
    Pacquiao returns home after Broner win, gives update on eye injury and home burglary
    Nathalie Robles January 26, 2019
    Pacquiao ‘fine’ despite eye injury after win vs. Broner
    Nathalie Robles January 23, 2019
    The speed, style and grace of an ageless warrior
    Mylah De Leon January 26, 2019
    Lady Gaga: Reinvention becomes her
    Monet Lu January 26, 2019
    Catriona Gray and Darren Criss: Filipino hybrids conquer the ‘Universe’ and the ‘Globe’
    Monet Lu January 12, 2019
    Rico J. Puno: Remembering the ‘legend’
    Monet Lu November 10, 2018
  • Life & Style
    • People
    • Arts & Culture
    • Health & Wellness
    • Eat & Drink
    • Travel
    • Fashion & Style
    • Lifestyle Columnists
    • Op-Ed Columnists
    Managing a business and marriage: How 3 Fil-Am couples make it work
    Christina M. Oriel February 13, 2019
    A globally focused education at Chatsworth Hills Academy 
    Asian Journal Press February 9, 2019
    ‘Journey for Justice,’ first book about Larry Itliong, kicks off national tour 
    Christina M. Oriel February 7, 2019
    Homesick Miss Universe looks forward to her grand homecoming this month
    Momar G. Visaya February 6, 2019
    ‘Journey for Justice,’ first book about Larry Itliong, kicks off national tour 
    Christina M. Oriel February 7, 2019
    After Thoughts to the Solo Exhibition of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang
    Press Release February 5, 2019
    Solo Exhibition of International First-Class Artist Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang Astounded the World
    Press Release February 5, 2019
    What to expect during the Year of the Earth Pig
    Christina M. Oriel January 29, 2019
    Party for one: How singles celebrate Valentine’s Day
    Ritchel Mendiola February 13, 2019
    Be careful with your heart: Tips on how to show some TLC for the physical heart
    Nathalie Robles February 13, 2019
    The Future of Health: Digital Health at CES 2019
    Asian Journal Press February 5, 2019
    A call for more Filipinos to join marrow donor program
    Contributor January 30, 2019
    Ord & Broadway in LA’s Chinatown: Where you can get Filipino comfort food, plus wings and tacos too 
    Christina M. Oriel February 2, 2019
    Easy, healthy recipes for your Super Bowl party
    Contributor February 1, 2019
    The story of tikoy: A Lunar New Year delicacy turned Filipino favorite
    Rae Ann Varona January 29, 2019
    Filipino recipes to usher in the New Year
    Asian Journal Press December 26, 2018
    PH reaches record breaking 7.1M visitor arrivals, now what?
    Momar G. Visaya January 31, 2019
    Japan’s ANA invests in Philippine Airlines
    Ritchel Mendiola January 31, 2019
    PH breaks tourism record in 2018 with 7.1-M arrivals
    Asian Journal Press January 26, 2019
    Tourism department clears 305 establishments to operate in Boracay
    Asian Journal Press January 17, 2019
    Getting ready for Sundance with Awkwafina
    Asian Journal Press January 28, 2019
    Monet Salon moves to a new location
    Asian Journal Press December 1, 2018
    What’s next for Kelsey Merritt, the first Filipina model in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
    Momar G. Visaya November 30, 2018
    Meet Fil-Am designer Zaldy, costume designer for Cirque du Soleil’s “Volta” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
    Momar G. Visaya November 20, 2018
    Valuable tips
    Dr. Philip S. Chua February 14, 2019
    The bucket list: Fix the broken (7th of a series)
    Monette Maglaya February 13, 2019
    Destiny and your choices
    Stargazer February 9, 2019
    On hauling memories of God’s fidelity, providence, and promises
    Reverend Rodel Balagtas February 9, 2019
    Rebuilding new roads to peace, security and human development
    Hon. Former Speaker of the House Jose de Venecia Jr. February 13, 2019
    Dear America: Lest we forget, this was how democracy and decency looked like before Trump
    Gel Santos Relos February 13, 2019
    Sorry, Pres. Trump: Most Americans want the Mueller probe report on the alleged Russian collusion made public
    Gel Santos Relos February 9, 2019
    A day in the life of a Filipino foster child in SoCal
    Mariah Oca February 5, 2019
  • Magazines
    • MDWK Magazine
    • Something Filipino Magazine
    • Life Eastyle Magazine
    Southern California Midweek Magazine Edition: February 13 – 15, 2019
    Asian Journal Press February 13, 2019
    Managing a business and marriage: How 3 Fil-Am couples make it work
    Christina M. Oriel February 13, 2019
    Getting to know H.E.R., the Fil-Am R&B singer nominated for 5 Grammys
    Klarize Medenilla February 6, 2019
    Southern California Midweek Magazine Edition: January 06 – 08, 2019
    Asian Journal Press February 6, 2019
    Something Filipino Magazine: February 15 – 21, 2019
    Asian Journal Press February 15, 2019
    Something Filipino Magazine: February 08 – 14, 2019
    Asian Journal Press February 8, 2019
    Something Filipino Magazine: February 01 – 07, 2019
    Asian Journal Press February 1, 2019
    Something Filipino Magazine: January 25 – 31, 2019
    Asian Journal Press January 25, 2019
    The New Filipino Kitchen: Personal, nostalgic & heartwarming Filipino dishes and tales from the Filipino diaspora
    Momar G. Visaya January 25, 2019
    Catriona Gray’s Miss Universe reign off to a great start
    Momar G. Visaya January 10, 2019
    A look back at the personalities who made it on the LifEASTyle Magazine cover 
    Asian Journal Press January 4, 2019
    Life Eastyle Magazine: January 04 – 10, 2019
    Asian Journal Press January 4, 2019
  • Newspapers
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    Tropicales named as new Tourism Attaché for PDOTSF
    Asian Journal Press February 14, 2019
    Fil-Am federal workers reflect on longest gov’t shutdown ahead of a possible second closure
    Klarize Medenilla February 13, 2019
    Trump highlights health agenda with vow to lower ‘unfair’ drug prices
    Kaiser Health News February 9, 2019
    US open to ‘useful’ adjustments in Mutual Defense Treaty with PH
    Asian Journal Press February 9, 2019
    Governor Newsom announces draw down of California National Guard on Southern Border
    Asian Journal Press February 12, 2019
    Filipina doctor named chief of staff at Glendale hospital
    Christina M. Oriel February 1, 2019
    ‘It felt like a giant was holding our house’: Fil-Am survivor recalls Northridge Earthquake on 25th anniversary
    Rae Ann Varona January 19, 2019
    Study: Housing workforce shortage is barrier to affordability
    Asian Journal Press January 15, 2019
    A globally focused education at Chatsworth Hills Academy 
    Asian Journal Press February 9, 2019
    Ord & Broadway in LA’s Chinatown: Where you can get Filipino comfort food, plus wings and tacos too 
    Christina M. Oriel February 2, 2019
    Fil-Am LA Rams fans gear up for Super Bowl 2019
    Rae Ann Varona February 2, 2019
    City of Carson anticipates a robust business expo in August
    Asian Journal Press February 1, 2019
    Tropicales named as new Tourism Attaché for PDOTSF
    Asian Journal Press February 14, 2019
    Solo Exhibition of International First-Class Artist Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang Astounded the World
    Press Release February 5, 2019
    Fil-Am community in Paradise, CA continues to feel effects of Camp Fire as new year approaches
    Rae Ann Varona December 29, 2018
    16th Annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade: A celebration of lights, hope and peace
    Asian Journal Press November 28, 2018
    Filipino Christmas, a big hit in New York
    Asian Journal Press December 13, 2018
    San Pablenos celebrate the holidays, induct new officers of the San Pablo City Association East Coast
    Asian Journal Press December 6, 2018
    Philadelphia gets a ‘Taste of the Philippines’ in culinary festival
    Asian Journal Press November 23, 2018
    ‘Feel Pinas’ parol-making workshop kicks off Fil-Am Christmas season in New York
    Asian Journal Press November 23, 2018
    Nevada Assemblymembers Nguyen, Frierson speak before APIA community
    Asian Journal Press January 16, 2019
    Celebrating APIA representation in Clark County
    Evan Louie January 10, 2019
    Embr Wave Bracelet to warm up and cool down crowds at CES 2019
    Asian Journal Press January 10, 2019
    New CTA International Ranking Lists 16 Countries Leading in Innovation Friendliness
    Asian Journal Press January 8, 2019
    Filipina assumes post as Asian American Journalists Association’s new executive director
    Asian Journal Press January 15, 2019
    FilVetREP’s Jon Melegrito wins AARP Asian American & Pacific Islander Hero Award
    Asian Journal Press December 8, 2018
    Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones attends House’s freshmen orientation as ballot counts continue
    Rae Ann Varona November 17, 2018
    ‘FAMH Matters’: First National Forum on Fil-Am Mental Health Held in D.C
    Asian Journal Media Center October 31, 2018
    Hawaii First Lady Visits Pina-Seda Hibla Ng Lahi Filipino Exhibit
    Asian Journal Media Center October 10, 2018
    “Hibla ng Lahing Filipino” Exhibit Opens at University of Hawaii
    Asian Journal Media Center September 27, 2018
    PH Consulate General in Honolulu Inaugurates Chancery Construction, Renovation Project
    Asian Journal Media Center September 26, 2018
    PH-US Enhances Command, Control Interoperability
    Asian Journal Media Center September 24, 2018
    Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones concedes in close House race
    Asian Journal Press November 20, 2018
    Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones attends House’s freshmen orientation as ballot counts continue
    Rae Ann Varona November 17, 2018
    Fil-Am doctor eyes congressional seat in Florida
    Christina M. Oriel November 2, 2018
    Fil-Am man federally charged in connection with bombs mailed to political figures
    Rae Ann Varona October 27, 2018
    Trump eyes Fil-Am Utah attorney general and pastor for president’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs 
    Asian Journal Press January 19, 2019
    Filipina-American judge sentenced to jail for $1.4-M mortgage fraud 
    Asian Journal Press December 22, 2018
    Filipino priest suspended over upsetting homily for teen who killed himself
    Rae Ann Varona December 21, 2018
    PH Consulate General in Chicago Joins Peace Day
    Asian Journal Media Center October 10, 2018
  • Philippines
    • Metro-Manila
    • Across the Islands
    Health department: Isolate infants below six months amid measles outbreak
    Nathalie Robles February 15, 2019
    Rappler CEO Maria Ressa arrested for ‘cyber libel’
    Klarize Medenilla February 14, 2019
    Palace: Duterte allowed to endorse election bets
    Asian Journal Press February 14, 2019
    Rappler chief Maria Ressa faces additional ‘cyber libel’ lawsuit
    Rae Ann Varona February 9, 2019
    PNP identifies 701 election hotspots
    Ritchel Mendiola February 15, 2019
    Historian: ‘Maharlika’ does not mean ‘noble’
    Ritchel Mendiola February 14, 2019
    COMELEC suspends canvassing of BOL votes
    Nathalie Robles February 14, 2019
    AFP chief welcomes US support
    Asian Journal Press February 14, 2019
  • World
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    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Middle East
    • Australia
    Duterte impersonator turns heads at Hong Kong church
    Rae Ann Varona February 5, 2019
    After Thoughts to the Solo Exhibition of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang
    Press Release February 5, 2019
    Grand Opening of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang’s Solo Exhibitiion
    Press Release January 29, 2019
    Solo Exhibition of International Art Master Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang at the Contemporary Art Center, January 23-27
    Press Release January 22, 2019
    PH Ambassador to Canada Attends Dinner of Hope, Supports PWD
    Asian Journal Media Center October 11, 2018
    Filipinos Host Pinoy Food Festival in Banff, Canada
    Asian Journal Media Center October 9, 2018
    From Canada to Philippines with Love: PhilCan Student Organizes Huge Book Donations to Public Schools
    Asian Journal Media Center August 16, 2018
    Canada ‘stupid’ for raising human rights concerns in helicopter deal – Duterte
    Ritchel Mendiola June 6, 2018
    UK, Australia warn citizens amid bombing in Mindanao
    Nathalie Robles January 3, 2019
    New Foreign Affairs Secretary Warmly Welcomed by Filipinos in Belgium, Europe
    Asian Journal Media Center October 25, 2018
    Palace blasts EU over latest drug war remarks
    Dana Sioson April 21, 2018
    DOJ on deportation of EU party official: ‘Partisan political activity illegal’ in PH
    Dana Sioson April 18, 2018
    PH, Israel ink 3 agreements in landmark visit
    Asian Journal Press September 4, 2018
    Lulu Group International to put up export operation in PH
    Presidential Communications Operations Office August 7, 2018
    President Duterte confers Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Israel envoy
    Presidential Communications Operations Office August 6, 2018
    President Duterte declares deployment ban in Kuwait permanent
    Presidential Communications Operations Office April 30, 2018
    UK, Australia warn citizens amid bombing in Mindanao
    Nathalie Robles January 3, 2019
    PH Consulate in Sydney Promotes PH Oral Tradition to Young Fil-Australians
    Asian Journal Media Center October 29, 2018
    Cebu Pacific Launches Melbourne-Manila Flight
    Asian Journal Media Center September 21, 2018
    BI junks appeal against Fox’s deportation
    Nathalie Robles September 1, 2018
  • Business
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Consumer Columnists
    • Technology
    • Cars
    City of Carson anticipates a robust business expo in August
    Asian Journal Press February 1, 2019
    Japan’s ANA invests in Philippine Airlines
    Ritchel Mendiola January 31, 2019
    ‘Jollibee vs JoyRulBee,’ JFC takes legal action against Chinese copycat
    Nathalie Robles January 26, 2019
    Three TCK Students Out to Make a Mark in the Business World
    Asian Journal Media Center January 26, 2019
    Condos from Top Developers Perform Well in the Resale Market – RE/MAX
    Press Release June 20, 2018
    Lombard By The Bay: Retiring in style plus investment
    Asian Journal Press March 30, 2018
    Lombard by The Bay: Where your new home also opens opportunities
    Asian Journal Press March 1, 2018
    Living in harmony at Avida Towers One Union Place
    Asian Journal Media Center October 25, 2017
    Senior Care Home business 101
    Amy Gan February 14, 2019
    Firing an employee for being pregnant and unmarried is illegal
    C. Joe Sayas, Jr. February 9, 2019
    Seniors face end of interest-only mortgage payments 
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February 9, 2019

Trump highlights health agenda with vow to lower ‘unfair’ drug prices

by Kaiser Health News
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U.S. President Donald Trump (Kaiser Health News)

by Julie Rovner and Ana B. Ibarra

IT was not the centerpiece, but health was a persistent theme in President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address at the Capitol on Tuesday night, February 5.

Although the administration has focused more on issues of trade, taxes and immigration, the president laid out a series of health-related goals, including some that even Democrats indicated could be areas of bipartisan negotiation or compromise. Trump vowed to take on prescription drug prices, pursue an end to the HIV epidemic and boost funding for childhood cancers.

He also took a victory lap for goals promoted by his administration that had been accomplished. “We eliminated the very unpopular Obamacare individual mandate penalty,” he said, referring to the requirement in the Affordable Care Act that most people must have health insurance or pay a fine. It was eliminated as part of the 2017 GOP tax bill, despite backlash from critics that it could undercut Obamacare, after many failed attempts by Republicans to repeal the law.

And Trump noted congressional passage of a “right to try” bill that was supposed to make it easier for terminally ill patients to gain access to experimental medications, but so far few patients have been able to make the law work for them.

The most likely ground for bipartisanship will be the issue of drug prices, where Democrats are as eager as the president to do something to rein in prices that are spiraling upward.

“It is unacceptable that Americans pay vastly more than people in other countries for the exact same drugs, often made in the exact same place. This is wrong, this is unfair, and together we will stop it. We will stop it fast,” he said. “I am asking the Congress to pass legislation that finally takes on the problem of global freeloading and delivers fairness and price transparency for American patients.”

Democrats are cautiously optimistic on the drug price front. “I really am hopeful about making strides on prescription drug legislation this year on a bipartisan basis,” Wendell Primus, top health aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said at a conference for health policy researchers hours before the speech.

But not all of Trump’s claims Tuesday about his efforts on drug pricing stand up to close scrutiny. He proclaimed that “in 2018 drug prices experienced their single-largest decline in 46 years.” The drug-price portion of the consumer price index (CPI) declined slightly last year for the first time since 1972, but prices for many individual drugs are still rising sharply.

Factors beyond the administration’s actions appear to have played the biggest role in the overall slowdown. Drug price increases have slowed largely because patents have expired on expensive, blockbuster drugs and several years have passed since the introduction of expensive medicines to treat hepatitis C, according to independent analysts.

But even as consumer drug prices have moderated, drug spending per hospital admission soared 19 percent from 2015 to 2017, a study sponsored by hospital trade groups found last month. That includes anesthesia drugs, chemotherapy infusions and other medicines that are not counted in the CPI.

Some well-placed Republicans praised the drug price effort. “I expect deep-pocketed interests to oppose anything and everything to protect the status quo,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee. “But the moment is ripe for action and Americans expect us to work together to get the job done.”

News organizations including Kaiser Health News have reported on dozens of cases of surprise hospital bills, unaffordable costs for life-sustaining drugs and other health-expense shocks for patients. Shereese Hickson, whose experience with a $123,000 bill for multiple sclerosis drugs was covered by KHN and National Public Radio, was watching the speech.

“I’m glad he mentioned it,” she said of Trump’s promise to bring transparency and competition to pharmaceutical prices. “But I would like to see if it really will come true. If you do that — that’s going against the drug companies. They’ll be losing money and they’re not going to let that happen.”

Paul Davis — a retired doctor from Findlay, Ohio, whose family’s experience with a $17,850 bill for a simple urine test was detailed in a KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month” feature last year and who met with Trump about surprise billing last month — said he was disappointed Trump did not go into further detail about his health care proposals.

“He didn’t say anything,” he said.

Davis said he would have liked to have heard more about the administration’s recently announced plan to eliminate drug rebates negotiated by middlemen in the Medicare drug program, as well as the recently implemented policy requiring hospitals to list their prices online.

“If he wanted to use the podium to talk about the wonderful things that he’s done, that’s one of the things he’s gotten accomplished,” Davis said.

In their official responses to the speech, Democrats were more combative. “In this great nation, Americans are skipping blood pressure pills, forced to choose between buying medicine or paying rent,” said Stacey Abrams, former Georgia House minority leader and a rising star in the national Democratic Party. “Maternal mortality rates show that mothers, especially black mothers, risk death to give birth. And in 14 states, including my home state where a majority want it, our leaders refuse to expand Medicaid, which could save rural hospitals, economies and lives.”

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who gave the Spanish-language Democratic response, reminded viewers that while the Trump administration is seeking to have the Affordable Care Act overturned in court, Democrats would provide “medical care for your family that no politician can take away from you.”

The son of Mexican immigrants, Becerra attacked Trump’s proposal for a border wall as not only immoral, but also illegal.

“Tonight was about convincing us that the deceit and dysfunction would stop and that cooperation would begin. What we heard was the same tired refrain of building walls,” Becerra said. But that’s not the only wall the administration is trying to build, he said.

“They are putting a wall between you and your doctor,” he said. “They are putting a wall between you and the voting booth.”

“They are also putting a wall between our veterans and their medical services,” he added. “They are ready to waste millions of dollars on a border wall instead of helping our veterans who wait long hours to get into a hospital.”

Becerra has sued the Trump administration 45 times in the past two years, and leads a coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia in defending the Affordable Care Act against a Texas lawsuit that could determine the fate of the law.

“In the courts or in Congress or at the polls, we have to fight for our agenda. That is why I have fought in court as attorney general, against the administration, and we are winning.”

In another outreach to Democrats, Trump vowed that his budget “will ask Democrats and Republicans to make the needed commitment to eliminate the HIV epidemic in the United States within 10 years. Together, we will defeat AIDS in America,” he said.

Groups that have been fighting HIV praised the promise.

“While we might have policy differences with the president and his administration, this initiative, if properly implemented and resourced, can go down in history as one of the most significant achievements of his presidency,” said Michael Ruppal, executive director of The AIDS Institute.

Trump also promised that his budget, which has been delayed by the recent government shutdown, will seek new funding to expand research into cures and treatments for childhood cancer.

He said he will seek “$500 million over the next 10 years to fund this critical lifesaving research.” The National Institutes of Health has long been a bipartisan favorite in Congress, although Trump in his first budget did seek cuts in NIH funding.

The one area in which bipartisanship will clearly not prevail is that of abortion. Trump reiterated a promise he made to anti-abortion groups as a candidate in 2016 and pushed for a federal bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

“Let us reaffirm a fundamental truth: All children — born and unborn — are made in the holy image of God,” he said.

Senate Republicans voted on such a bill in 2018; it failed to advance by a large margin. The bill still lacks the votes in the Senate, and the House now has a majority that supports abortion rights.

Abortion opponents praised the president’s comments. “Once again, President Trump has proved he is our nation’s most pro-life president ever and he is keeping his promise to the voters who fueled his victory,” said Marjorie Dannenfelser of the Susan B. Anthony List.

Abortion-rights supporters, meanwhile, chastised Trump’s comments.

“Shame on the president for using the State of the Union to vilify people who have abortions and the providers who care for them,” said Megan Donovan of the Guttmacher Institute. “Make no mistake: This is part of a larger agenda to eliminate access to abortion altogether.”

Staff writers Jay Hancock and Emmarie Huetteman contributed to this report.

This story was produced by Kaiser Health News, an editorially independent program of the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

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