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…
The heavy toll of distant drums: who pays for the wars of the great
How global conflicts drive up the cost of living in the Philippines and shift the burden to Filipino families at home and abroad. Conflict in the Middle East is often…
U.S. moves to automatic Selective Service registration
Government will automatically register eligible men, replacing self-signup requirement WASHINGTON — The United States is moving to an automatic registration system for Selective Service, marking the most consequential administrative change to…
Avoid tax scams and taxpayer ID theft
Federal agencies warn of impersonation schemes, phishing and payment fraud during peak filing season LOS ANGELES — Federal regulators are warning taxpayers to remain vigilant as scam activity accelerates…
Lynda P. Johnson becomes first Filipina mayor of Cerritos
The newly reorganized Cerritos City Council, from left: Councilmember Jennifer Hong, Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Pulido, Mayor Lynda P. Johnson, Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, and Councilmember Sophia M. Tse …
Ballots to decide future of Los Angeles streetlights as theft and outages strain system
LEADERSHIP BRIEFING: Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) officials (from left) Fabian Cheng, Assistant Director and Chief Engineer; Miguel Sangalang, Executive Director and General Manager; Manuel Reyes-Hago, Street Lighting Construction and Maintenance Superintendent;…
From “Catch Me if You Can” to “Tell All or Pay Up”
The landscape of divorce litigation has undergone a tectonic shift. No longer is the “out-spouse” (the partner without direct access to the books or business) forced to play a high-stakes…
On Divine Mercy Sunday
It’s Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast close to the heart of St. John Paul II, who established this observance on the Second Sunday of Easter. Successive popes, including Pope Leo…
When Doing Right Costs More
Tax season has a way of humbling even the most confident entrepreneur. Receipts everywhere. And that quiet thought in the back of our minds: there has to be one more…
A Series of TV/Radio Guesting Experiences
FROM the warm hospitality of radio booths to the bright lights of TV studios, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. It is always a privilege to step into…
JPMorganChase Partners With Sports Legends to Help Athletes Master Their Money
Athletes’ careers are unpredictable. Less than 2% of NCAA college athletes turn professional and many professional athletes retire before they’re 35. Yet nearly 65% of athletes say they never had financial education in school. To help…
Investing in Journalism: Why Civic Infrastructure is Key to California’s Future
The state capitol in Sacramento, California. (Image via Canva) The collapse of local news in America poses a significant threat to our democracy, underscored by flashing headlines. By Senator Steven…
Warning capsules
Stem cell Rx The building block of every cell, tissue, and organ in the body is the stem cell. Stem cells are undifferentiated, with no “specific assigned task as yet.”…
PHILSME Expands as Largest B2B Platform for SMEs, Launches MSME Village at 18th Expo
Manila, Philippines — The PHILSME Business Expo & Conference is expanding access to national business opportunities with the launch of the MSME Village Powered by Advocacy Partners at the 18th PHILSME, happening May 22–23, 2026…
GRATON RESORT & CASINO ANNOUNCES APRIL PROMOTIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MAY 4 EXPANSION OPENING
This spring marks the start of a new era at Graton Resort & Casino. On May 4, the resort will unveil the next phase of its expansion, introducing new dining,…
Immigrant Seniors Lose Medicare Coverage Despite Paying for It
Rosa María Carranza encourages a toddler to navigate uneven ground at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, California, on Dec. 5. Carranza will lose Medicare when a federal policy restricting health…
H Mart Announces ‘2026 Children’s Art Contest’ Across the U.S.
“Open to Smart Rewards Card Members’ Children… 90 Winners, $10,000 Total Prize Pool” Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in North America, is excited to launch…
Dogs, Cats Give You Joy and Protection
In March 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), prohibiting Department of Defense (DOD) funding for “painful research” on domestic dogs…
Glendale celebrates diversity at YOUniqueness Festival, draws over 800 attendees
Tinikling by Holy Family Filipino Dance Group GLENDALE, Calif. — The 4th Annual “Celebrate YOUniqueness Festival” at the Glendale YMCA brought together more than 800 attendees, highlighting the city’s cultural…
From attending Matthew Manotoc and Jamie Herrell’s wedding of the year in Ilocos Norte to exploring enchanted Siquijor
By Janet Susan R. Nepales We call it our Homecoming 2.0. We were just in the Philippines last November, and then we went back again in January – immediately right…
Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare
Photo from (DigitalVision/Getty Images) John Galvin knows he needs a colonoscopy. But he’s waiting to schedule the procedure until December, when he turns 65 and qualifies for Medicare. He was…
US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines
Dora Nabatanzi, a molecular biologist at the Broad Institute, prepares chemicals needed to sequence the genomes of measles viruses.(Amy Maxmen/KFF Health News) This week, the Centers for Diseases Control and…
Trump removes Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche in interim shift at Justice Department
Trump, Bondi, and Blanche during press conference on Supreme Court victory. Photo from whitehouse.gov Leadership change follows mounting controversy around department direction, with reporting pointing to the handling of Epstein-related…
Sara Porkalob of ‘Dragon Mama’ transforms her family’s immigrant struggles into a two-hour show and portrays 28 characters
By Janet Susan R. Nepales We arrived at the Geffen Playhouse’s Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater without any expectations. Until actress Sara Porkalob arrived onstage to do her almost two-hour, one-woman…
Easter Message
It can be challenging to wish everyone a Happy Easter when the world is plagued by conflicts, war, and economic crises. Celebrating Easter is not easy when our lives are…
CPAP vs Inspire
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), where the tongue falls backwards to block the airway passage during sleep, resulting in breath-holding for 30 seconds or so, and for up to 1 to…
Threeology 3.0: A powerhouse concert experience at Pechanga resort and casino on April 26
TEMECULA, CALIF. A powerhouse three-in-one concert experience hits the stage at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026, inside the Pechanga Theater at Pechanga Resort Casino. Three of…