The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra Presents “Ode to Summer” Concert Featuring The Voice 2024 Winner Sofronio Vasquez
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 17, 2025) – The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO), a nonprofit organization known for celebrating Filipino musical heritage and developing youth music education programs, presents Ode…
Attorney John C. Ye: Over $300 Million Recovered—and a Lifeline for Injured Immigrant Families
When an accident strikes, navigating the legal system can feel overwhelming—especially for immigrant families unfamiliar with their rights. In the heart of Los Angeles, Attorney John C. Ye has built a personal…
FABAG President Arleen Peñaflor Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact
GLENDALE, CA (July 18, 2025) — The Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG) is mourning the passing of its highly respected President, Arleen Peñaflor, who peacefully passed away on the evening…
Manhattanhenge 2025: From stone circles to street canyons, a shared alignment with the sun
Tourists gather on 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan to capture the rare spectacle of Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns precisely with the city’s grid, creating a canyon of light…
BB Gandanghari Graduates with Top Honors from Los Angeles Film School
BB Gandanghari, formerly Rustom Padilla, graduates summa cum laude from Los Angeles Film School—marking a powerful chapter in her journey from matinee idol to advocate and academic achiever. LOS ANGELES,…
Job Searching in 2025: A Cross-Generational Crisis in the Age of AI
The job hunt is more competitive than ever—for Gen Z graduates, mid-career professionals, and older workers alike. AI-driven hiring systems, vanishing mid-level roles, and economic instability are reshaping the labor…
The Billionaire Shift: Who’s Who Among the World’s Richest in July 2025
LOS ANGELES — The landscape of global wealth is undergoing yet another transformation, as tech titans continue to dominate the upper echelons of the financial world. The latest rankings, compiled by…
Martha, Mary, and the Better Part
It’s easy to overlook Martha’s virtuous qualities in this Sunday’s Gospel: her honesty, frankness, diligence, thoughtfulness, caring nature, and hospitality. She is portrayed as an anxious woman worried about many…
His reward is heaven, for a life well lived!
About two thousand came for a mass at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Pasadena. It is a workday, at 10am. You would think few would come, but thousands did. It…
I love the Philippines, my country
Even though I spent half of my life in government press and public information work, I had already been exposed to writing and editing jobs before daily news and feature…
Pacquiao and Barrios set for showdown
Photos from Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions At the final press conference, two fighters from two eras meet with mutual respect, sharp focus—and everything to prove. LAS VEGAS — The cameras…
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES & PHOTOS
“I’m here because I love to go toe-to-toe. I want to give the fans what they want.” – Pacquiao “I’m going in there with bad intentions and power in both…
Philippine Population Officially Tops 112.7 Million in 2024
The 2024 census marks a 3.4% increase since 2020, with the data now serving as the basis for budget allocations, policy planning, and local development programs. MANILA, Philippines – The…
Ron Sumbang Appointed as Liaison to Clark County
LAS VEGAS, NV [July 11, 2025] Ron Sumbang has been appointed as Liaison to Clark County by a unanimous vote on July 15, 2025 by the officers and board of Directors of Filipino Town…
Cancer in the young!
My wife, Farida, a retired Pediatrician, sent me the alarming medical paper entitled “Why are colorectal, other GI cancers, on the rise in younger people?” The obvious first question is…
From Beauty Queen to Cancer Advocate: The Quiet Power of Dayanara Torres
Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico was crowned Miss Universe 1993 in Mexico City. At just 18 years old, she became the third Puerto Rican to win the international title. (Photo…
Love in the limelight: Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co’s low-key romance begins to shine
Photo: @beaalonzo instagram Actress Bea Alonzo and Puregold heir Vincent Co step into the spotlight with a quiet romance marked by thoughtful gestures, public sightings, and growing family approval. MANILA…
Overseas Filipinos face new 1% remittance tax under U.S. law
Overseas Filipinos may face higher remittance costs as the U.S. enacts a 1% tax on cash-based money transfers abroad starting January 2026. Learn who’s affected, what’s exempt, and how the…
ICE memo allows deportation to non-home countries, raising legal and human rights concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new internal memo from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorizing deportations to countries where migrants are not citizens is raising serious legal and humanitarian concerns across the country….
$81M I-15 South Widening Project Nears Completion
Nevada’s $81 million I-15 South widening project enters final phase, adding lanes and modern infrastructure ahead of a December 2025 finish. Las Vegas, NV – A major road upgrade for one…
CALIFORNIA CROPS LEFT TO ROT AS ICE RAIDS SPARK MASS FARMWORKER EXODUS
Farmers warn of economic fallout, food supply disruptions as immigrant labor vanishes VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A sweeping crackdown by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in California’s agricultural heartlands…
IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY’ PH REMAKE — AN EMOTIONAL JOURNEY ROOTED IN FILIPINO HEART
Actors Joshua Garcia, Anne Curtis, and Carlo Aquino pose together during the media launch of the Philippine adaptation of It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, drawing excitement for the highly anticipated…
DHS ends 2006 “shoes-off” rule with new nationwide screening policy
Travelers can now keep their shoes on at TSA checkpoints as DHS ends 2006 rule. New tech enables faster, safer airport screening across the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department…
San Diego Unified awaits $13 million in frozen federal K‑12 funding
Dr. Gloria E. Ciriza San Diego County Office of Education Superintendent Photo source : SAN DIEGO COUNTY Office OF EDUCATION San Diego, CA – San Diego Unified School District remains in…
Thousands of San Diegans Brace for Food-Aid Cuts
SAN DIEGO — Thousands of San Diego County residents are at risk of losing or seeing reductions in their food assistance benefits following federal spending cuts signed into law this…
TRUMP DOJ MEMO PRIORITIZES DENATURALIZATION OF U.S. CITIZENS, WITH CALIFORNIA MOST AT RISK
A new DOJ memo under the Trump administration instructs federal attorneys to prioritize denaturalization. California, home to 5.6M naturalized citizens, could see the greatest impact. SAN FRANCISCO — A newly…
EDITORIAL | The Filipino Moment Is Here—But Will It Become a Movement?
There was a time—not long ago—when Filipino triumphs on the global stage were treated as exceptions. A lone boxer electrifying the world. A solo singer breaking through Broadway. A startup…
A $5.5 billion bet on Queens: Resorts World’s bold push to build NYC’s first full-scale casino resort
A rendering of the fully transformed complex. (Designed by Perkins Eastman) QUEENS, N.Y. — Just beyond the rumble of JFK’s runways, in a corner of the city more associated with…
Puey Quiñones Opens LA Couture Atelier and Impresses Hollywood Stars
It was an evening to remember as international fashion designer Puey Quiñones opened his new couture atelier in the City of Angels, unveiling a collection that captivated his star-studded guests…
The last light: ABS-CBN’s Millennium Tower goes dark as property changes hands
The ABS-CBN Millennium Transmission Tower glows against the night sky on its final evening of operation, July 9, 2025. For over five decades, the iconic structure stood as a symbol…
