New York City’s Mandatory Composting Program: Fines Start April 1, 2025
Starting April 1, 2025, NYC enforces its mandatory composting rules to reduce waste and tackle climate change. Learn about the fines, rules, and how residents and building managers can comply….
COMELEC Opens Pre-Voting Enrollment for 2025 Internet Voting–Deadline Set for May 7
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC), through its Office for Overseas Voting, has officially launched the pre-voting enrollment for internet voting in the 2025 Philippine National Elections. COMELEC has…
Green Card Holders at Legal Risk for Not Carrying Cards, Experts Warn
Sample of a U.S. Permanent Resident Card (commonly known as a green card), 2023. Source: Wikipedia. Image in the public domain via U.S. government. Millions of U.S. green card holders…
How to Spot Fake News on Social Media: The Arnel Pineda Hoax and Beyond
Journey frontman Arnel Pineda was falsely rumored to be imprisoned. The band recently wrapped a spring leg of its U.S. tour before resuming in the summer—disproving the hoax and offering lessons…
Trump Moves to Dismantle USAID Amid Myanmar Crisis and Southeast Asia Aid Disruptions
The Trump administration advances plans to dissolve USAID following a court ruling, sparking global concern as foreign aid disruptions hit the Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar during a major earthquake crisis….
Shining a Light on Filipina Excellence: “The Impact Book” Celebrates Women Who Lead with Purpose
By Bev Llorente LAS VEGAS—There are women who enter a room—and then there are those who shift its very energy. In The Impact Book, a powerful anthology curated by community leader…
LA County’s First and Largest UbeFest Coming to Cerritos in 2025
CERRITOS, CA – Mark your calendars for April 26, 2025, as LA County’s first and largest UbeFest is set to make history at Don Knabe Park in Cerritos. This momentous…
Filipina Green Card Holder Detained in Washington Over 2001 Conviction
Legal Risks for Green Card Holders: Immigration experts caution that convictions for crimes involving ‘moral turpitude’ can result in removal proceedings, even long after the offense occurred. They emphasize the…
U.S. Defense Chief Visits Manila, Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ Alliance, Economic Ties Amid South China Sea Tensions
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Malacañang Palace during the latter’s official visit to the Philippines. His visit reaffirms the United States’ commitment…
Lea Salonga takes on a guest role in The Cleaning Lady; returns to Broadway with Old Friends
Lea Salonga is stepping into a new role that audiences may not expect. While the Broadway icon is currently preparing for her latest stage endeavor, Old Friends, Salonga also revealed…
Alex Eala’s Historic Miami Open Run Ends in Semifinal Battle Against Jessica Pegula
MIAMI, FL — Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala’s remarkable run at the 2025 Miami Open came to an end on Thursday, March 27, after a hard-fought three-set semifinal against American…
Navarrete-Suarez junior titleweight showdown takes place May 10 at Pechanga Arena San Diego
WBO junior lightweight world champiom Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete File photo/wboboxing.com San Diego-born welterweight contender Giovani Santillan returns in undercard action SAN DIEGO — The next chapter in the storied Mexico vs….
Sr. Mary John Mananzan: ‘Women like men have to be agents of change’
Sr. Mary John Mananzan Photos compiled by Rogelio C. Medina MARCH is the Women’s History Month. I will feature women from all walks of life. I asked the female respondents…
Cerritos Makes History with Swearing-In of First All-Asian, Female-Majority City Council
Making History Together — The City of Cerritos’ first all-Asian City Council poses after the 2025 swearing-in ceremony. From left to right: Jennifer Hong, Lynda P. Johnson (Mayor Pro Tem),…
GIGIL GOES GLOBAL: The Filipino Word That Captivated the World Makes It to Oxford
The word gigil—a powerful emotional reaction evoked by irresistibly cute or endearing things—has officially made its way into the Oxford English Dictionary. This marks the growing recognition of Filipino language and…
Bong Go, Erwin Tulfo Lead Latest SWS Survey of Top Senatorial Bets for 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Christopher “Bong” Go and ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo are statistically tied for the top spot in the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey for the…
Alex Eala upsets world number 2 Iga Swiatek, makes history at Miami Open
In what can only be described as a fairy-tale run, 19-year-old Alexandra Eala has etched her name in the history books with a stunning performance at the 2025 Miami Open….
Citizen Pinoy’s ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’ takes over Ling Nam Restaurant for a special immigration Q&A
Leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel (left) is shown here with Ling Nam Founder Tony Lim (right). THIS Sunday, Citizen Pinoy presents a special “Your Tanong, My Sagot” episode,…
Eala Stuns the Tennis World: Filipina Teen Defeats World No. 2 to Reach Miami Open Semifinals
Alexandra Eala celebrates her quarterfinal victory against World No. 2 Iga Swiatek at the 2025 Miami Open. Photo: WTA Social Media Post MIAMI, FL — Nineteen-year-old Philippine tennis prodigy Alexandra Eala…
Stem cell scam
HEALTH and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly considering reducing regulations on stem cell therapy, which experts fear would lead to “potential flourishing of questionable stem cell…
Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar Holy Week Escape
Bagac, Bataan – Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan, invites guests to an immersive Holy Week retreat from April 17 to 21, 2025. This unique experience blends spiritual…
Senator Imee Marcos Leaves Administration Coalition Over Duterte Arrest
Photo courtesy of the Imee Marcos Official Instagram Page March 25, 2025 – Manila, Philippines Senator Imee Marcos has officially withdrawn from the administration-backed coalition Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas…
New York City to Retire MetroCard After 32 Years, Ushering in Tap-and-Go Era
OMNY card readers installed at a New York City subway station. The contactless system is set to fully replace the MetroCard by the end of 2025 as part of the…
MIAS 2025: Driven by Connections for 20 Years
Manila, Philippines—Twenty years ago, WORLDBEX Services International (WSI) held its first Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), showcasing the very best of the Philippine automotive industry. Today, MIAS continues to set…
Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Federal Elections
March 25, 2025 — Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring voters to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register for federal elections….
Sofronio Vasquez Joins David Foster and Katharine McPhee in Powerful Onstage Collaboration
Sofronio Vasquez joins power couple Katharine McPhee and David Foster in Arizona for a benefit event organized by Gateway for Cancer Research. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – Sofronio Vasquez, the Filipino vocal…
Philippine Ambassador Urges Undocumented Filipinos in the U.S. to Voluntarily Depart to Avoid Detention and Deportation
Washington, D.C. — Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, has reiterated his advice for undocumented Filipinos in the U.S. to consider voluntary departure to avoid the…
Foreign Tourists Can Now Get VAT Refunds in the Philippines
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) were signed by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Deputy Commissioner…
Congress Cracks Down on Fake News: Lawmakers Grill Vloggers, NBI Traces Online Disinformation Networks
MANILA — The Philippine government has launched a coordinated effort to confront the growing threat of fake news, targeting social media influencers, vloggers, and online content creators believed to be…
Alex Eala Advances to Quarterfinals After Badosa Withdrawal, Set to Face World No. 1 Iga Świątek
Alex Eala file photo from her Instagram page Miami, FL – March 24, 2025 — Alexandra Eala’s remarkable run at the 2025 Miami Open continues, as the 19-year-old Filipina advanced to…
