Glendale group hosts workshop on AI-related scams and identity theft
Sgt. Varooj Karibyan of the Glendale Police Department leads a workshop on scam prevention. GLENDALE, Calif. — The Filipino American Business Association of Glendale and Greater Los Angeles County (FABAG-GLAC), in…
States Change Custody Laws To Keep Children of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care
(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez and Oona Zenda Illustration by Oona Zenda As immigration authorities carry out what President Donald Trump has promised will be the largest mass…
In Illo uno unum
“In Illo uno unum,” which translates to “In the One (Christ), we are one.” Friends, this is the motto of Holy Father Pope Leo XIV for his pontificate. I believe…
Asia’s Biggest Franchise Event Returns: Franchise Asia Philippines 2026 is all set for ASEAN 2026
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is proud to announce the return of Franchise Asia Philippines 2026, the much-awaited and largest 4-in-1 franchise event in Asia. Set for April 2026, this…
Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Strengthens Circular Economy through Expanded Biodiesel Initiative and Community Partnerships
Bio-diesel in gallons, distributed at Brgy. Singcang Bacolod City, a joint project with Cong. Albee Benitez. At a time when global fuel volatility continues to challenge local industries, Park Inn…
The Largest LA County UbeFest Drew an Estimated 100,000 Over Two-Day Weekend in Cerritos
Cerritos Mayor Lynda Johnson, the first Filipina mayor of Cerritos, poses in front of the official stage backdrop with supporters and sponsors of the event. CERRITOS, Calif. — The Largest…
PWC’s Historic Filipinotown Jeepney Tour Launches with Successful Inaugural Event
LOS ANGELES, CA — A vibrant celebration of Filipino American history and culture took place on April 4, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 153 Glendale Blvd., Los…
TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan, The Philippines’ Favorite Music Couple, Bring Their “In Between” Concert Tour to Pechanga Resort Casino June 12
TEMECULA, Calif. — Popular Filipino singer-songwriter couple TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan announce they are hitting the stage for their live “In Between” concert tour at Pechanga Resort Casino inside…
Love & Karma selected among 76 films at Vero Beach Film Festival’s 10th anniversary
Film builds momentum across festival circuit with international cast and cross-cultural storytelling VERO BEACH, Fla. — Love & Karma, based on a story by Celeste Friedman and written and directed by…
Toxin around us
We are surrounded by hundreds of products that are deleterious to our health, including foods, beverages, aerosols, and chemicals for our kitchen and bathrooms, which are toxic to our bodies, our land,…
LPGA players, celebrities gather for Pechanga Pro-Am in Temecula
Credit – Event photos from Pechanga Resort Casino Single-day exhibition highlights international field, Filipino representation, and resort-scale hospitality TEMECULA, Calif. — Pechanga Resort Casino staged its 13th annual Pro-Am…
Global Filipinos as the Architects of a New Culinary Frontier
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, a nation’s sovereignty is no longer measured solely by the rigidity of its borders or the volume of its traditional commodities, but by the “soft…
A World Cup debut and a family history: Reina Bonta’s “Maybe It’s Just the Rain” moves from festival circuit to wider release
Official artwork for Maybe It’s Just the Rain, a short documentary directed by Reina Bonta. Short documentary, now available on the Los Angeles Times platform, links the Philippines’ 2023 World…
Filipino baritone Roberto Perlas Gomez performs with the Verdi Chorus in ‘Verdi in España’ spring concert on April 18–19
Roberto Perlas Gomez, who was born in Santa Rosa, Laguna, grew up in a household always filled with music. Even though his mother was a doctor and his father an…
Inday: Manilatown Celebrates Women’s History Month Opens to Sold-Out Crowd; Exhibition Extended Through April 30, 2026
Guests fill the galleries at the International Hotel Manilatown Center during the sold-out opening of Inday: Manilatown Celebrates Women’s History Month, celebrating the work of American Filipina artists. Artist Roundtable…
Yasmien Kurdi files DepEd complaint vs. Makati school over alleged bullying case
Yasmien Kurdi and husband Rey Soldevilla with legal counsel Image from Facebook/@ yasmienkurdi143 Actor cites enforcement gaps; school disputes characterization of incidents MANILA — Actress Yasmien Kurdi has filed an administrative complaint with…
‘Flower Drum Song’ cast talks of LA performance
Fifteen years ago, we watched David Henry Hwang’s heavily revised “Flower Drum Song” at the Mark Taper Forum starring Lea Salonga as Mei-Li. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical…
Hyun Bin named honorary counterintelligence agent by South Korea’s intelligence service
Hyun Bin as an NIS agent in “Made in Korea.” Image from Disney+ SEOUL — South Korea’s primary intelligence agency has named actor Hyun Bin an honorary counterintelligence agent, a symbolic designation aimed…
Gerald Anderson opens second resort in Zambales
Image from Instragram/@ andersongeraldjr MANILA — Actor Gerald Anderson has opened a second resort property in Zambales, expanding his presence in the Philippines’ domestic tourism sector while maintaining an active screen career. Anderson…
Filipino voices gain ground in Hollywood as Isa Briones reflects on representation in ‘The Pitt’
Filipino-American actresses Isa Briones, Kristin Villanueva, and Amielynn Abellera photos from Sthanlee B. Mirador/Facebook LOS ANGELES — Filipino-American actress Isa Briones is part of a growing cohort of performers and creators advancing…
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa advances to ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ semifinals, hints at genre shift
Image from Facebook/@ mattyjuniosa MANILA — Filipino singer Matty Juniosa will compete in the live semifinals of Britain’s Got Talent after earning a Golden Buzzer during the audition round. Juniosa secured the spot with a…
Dolly de Leon lands series regular role in Apple TV+ thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed”
Dolly de Leon and Jon Michael Hill in “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Screenshot image from Apple TV Filipina actress takes on a detective role in a 10-episode dark comedy thriller set…
Carlo Aquino affirms commitment to Philippine cinema after period of uncertainty
Image from instragram/@jose_liwanag MANILA — Carlo Aquino, whose career spans more than three decades in Philippine film and television, said he is staying in the local entertainment industry following a period of…
Unforgettable Awards 2026: Liza Soberano, Dante Basco, Vincent Rodriguez III, and other Filipino and Asian talents discuss how important representation is in Hollywood
Every year, the outstanding Asian talents in film, television and culture are honored at the Unforgettable Awards which is presented by GoldenTV and Character Media. This year, the much-looked-forward-to…
Frankie Pangilinan Social Media Post Fuels Public Interest in Relationship Status
@frankiepangilinan instagram account Frankie Pangilinan Social Media Post Fuels Public Interest in Relationship Status MANILA, Philippines — Simone Francesca Emmanuelle “Frankie” Pangilinan, daughter of Senator Francis Pangilinan and singer-actress Sharon…
Marcos Appoints Trade Diplomat Angara-Mathay as Tourism Secretary, Elevating Investment-Focused Approach
MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed career trade and investment official Ma. Bernardita “Dita” Angara-Mathay as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Friday, April…
A generational shift in the pews: Gen Z men reengage with the Church
Survey data indicate a narrowing gender gap in religious participation as younger men report renewed engagement with Catholic practice, even as overall affiliation continues to decline. A narrowing gender gap…
Philippine debt reaches P18.16 trillion as domestic borrowing drives growth
Shift toward peso financing limits external exposure; fiscal space narrows as obligations near full-year ceiling MANILA — The Philippines’ national government debt rose to a record P18.16 trillion at the end of…
Malacañang denounces fabricated reports of President’s cancer diagnosis
MANILA — Malacañang on April 5, 2026 warned against the circulation of fabricated information after a graphic falsely claiming that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer spread widely on social…