WeTAP Elects New Leadership to Champion Wellness as a Pillar of Nation-Building
SILANG, Cavite — March 3, 2026 — The Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) is proud to announce the election of its new board of officers, led by incoming President Vikki Aquino. The induction ceremony, held during the WeTAP General Membership Meeting (GMM) at the Whitewoods Convention Center and led by Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Director Marites…
WORLDBEX 2026 Officially Opens, Showcasing Innovation by Building Opportunities and Sustaining Lives
WSI Board of Director Mr. Rene Ramos; Architect Francisco Flameño; WSI co-founder Ms. Levi Ang ; Chief of Staff Peter Pardo; Hon. Ferdinand L. Hernandez, Senior Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives ; WSI Founding Chairman Mr. Joseph L. Ang; Ms. Myra Paz Valderrosa Abubakar, Undersecretary for the Office of Halal Tourism and Muslim Concerns…
My Encounter with Three Nieces of Sen. Ninoy Aquino
As we observe Women’s Month, I encountered the nieces of the late martyred senator Ninoy Aquino: courageous sisters Roxanne Aquino and Jackie Aquino, and Mia Concio. As a child and during her teens, like any Aquino kid, Roxanne Mendez Aquino, daughter of Sen. Butz Aquino (Senator Ninoy Aquino’s brother), became a witness to the struggles…
WORLDBEX 2026 Showcases the World of Architecture and Launches ARC Circle Collective to Build Opportunities for the Next Generation
Premier industry platform highlights leading architectural firms while introducing a groundbreaking initiative for emerging professionals Manila, Philippines — Architecture is more than the creation of structures—it is imagination made visible. It shapes the way people live, work, and experience the world, telling stories through every line drawn, every space designed, and every material chosen. At…
The Healing Practice of the Presence of God
Friends, we are in the Fourth Sunday of Lent, and I hope you are finding time to pray more and spend intimate moments with the Lord. One of the purposes of Lent is to grow deeper in our spiritual lives. When we speak of growing deeper in our spiritual lives, we don’t merely refer to a…
Wonders of Metformin
Recent findings indicate that metformin, a staple medication for type 2 diabetes, significantly reduces the risk of long COVID by 40% to 60% when taken during acute infection. New research also reveals it acts directly on the brain’s hypothalamus to control hunger and blood sugar, potentially slows aging, and may counteract weight gain from antipsychotics. Metformin,…
Filipino nurses helped The Calling’s Alex Band through health crisis
Alex Band performing with The Calling during their concert in the Philippines Instagram/@thecallingmusic Singer recalls compassion of Filipino healthcare workers during recovery in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES — American singer Alex Band, lead vocalist of the rock group The Calling, has credited Filipino nurses with helping him recover from a serious health emergency years ago, recalling the compassion…
Veteran actress Odette Khan’s hospitalization reaches Senate, raises concern over medical costs
Odette Khan. Image: Facebook/Bar Boys MANILA — The hospitalization of veteran Filipina actress Odette Khan has drawn attention in the Philippine Senate, where a lawmaker said her situation reflects the financial pressures many Filipino families face when dealing with serious illness and prolonged medical care. Khan, a longtime presence in Philippine film, television and theater, remains confined in…
Four Filipinas share Actor Awards honors through ensemble wins in ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Sinners’
Filipino-American actresses Isa Briones, Kristin Villanueva, and Amielynn Abellera. Photos from Sthanlee B. Mirador/Facebook LOS ANGELES — Four actresses with Filipino heritage were associated with award-winning productions at the 32nd Actor Awards, reflecting the continued visibility of Filipino and Filipino-American performers in major Hollywood film and television projects. The ceremony, presented by SAG-AFTRA, took place on March 1,…
Darren Criss honors Lea Salonga during Women’s History Month segment
Leah Salonga and Darren Criss Image: Facebook/@darrencriss LOS ANGELES — Actor and singer Darren Criss paid tribute to Filipina Broadway icon Lea Salonga during a Women’s History Month segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, highlighting her influence on musical theater and her impact on generations of performers. During the discussion, Criss was asked to name a woman in the Broadway community…
Sky River Celebrates March with a Month of Luck, New Flavors, and Big Wins
Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino is welcoming spring with an exciting lineup of gaming promotions, entertainment, and culinary features throughout March. From a chance to win a brand-new luxury vehicle to St. Patrick’s Day specials, and themed events throughout the month, guests will find endless ways to celebrate at Sky River. $1,000,000 Park…
Women & wealth: Tips for navigating your lifelong financial journey
Photo credit: “Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment, with Getty Images” Sponsored by J.P. Morgan Wealth Management We are in the midst of a seismic shift in wealth. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “Great Wealth Transfer,” describes the unprecedented movement of assets from the Baby Boomer generation to their heirs – an estimated $105 trillion by 2048. And women are poised to inherit most of this. J.P….
The viral rise of Ilocos empanada
Food creator Vince Vasquez of The Taste Bud and Filipino-American chef-restaurateur Leah Cohen sample Ilocos empanadas in the San Francisco Bay Area, spotlighting the northern Philippine specialty as it gains attention across U.S. food circles. (Photo from The Taste Bud Instagram account) A northern Philippine street food finds new life in the U.S. as home-based cooks…
Seisa family donates ₱10M Learning Commons for CPU-CON
(From left to right) Steadfast CON donors Loy Seisa and Dr. Ann Seisa, University President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, Nursing Dean Prof. Melba C. Sale, and CCINAA President Atty. Salex E. Alibogha pose for a photo just moments after the ceremonial unveiling of the architectural renderings of the ₱10M Learning Commons at the…
USTR keeps Greenhills on annual list of markets linked to counterfeit and pirated goods
Greenhills Shopping Center entrance sign in San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines – Photo Credit: Badudoy / Wikimedia Commons Review cites Greenhills management’s enforcement measures, including a three-strikes policy and the removal of nearly 300 stalls tied to counterfeit merchandise. MANILA — The Office of the United States Trade Representative has again included Greenhills Shopping Center in…
Far from home: millions of Filipinos in the Middle East navigate work, war and uncertainty
Overseas Filipino workers walk through an airport arrival corridor after returning home following rising regional tensions in the Middle East. – Photo courtesy of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). From the oil boom of the 1970s to today’s vast migrant workforce, Filipino communities across the Middle East confront new uncertainty as regional tensions disrupt…
Kris Aquino visits Malacañang for lunch hosted by First Lady
Kris Aquino shares a moment with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during a private lunch at Malacañang Palace. MANILA — Television host and actress Kris Aquino visited Malacañang Palace on March 6 for a lunch at Bahay Pangulo hosted by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, marking Aquino’s first known visit to the Palace since 2016. The lunch, described as a belated birthday…
Spring forward: The history, debate and global story behind daylight saving time
As clocks move forward this Sunday across most of the United States, the seasonal ritual reveals a deeper story – from wartime energy policies to modern debates about sleep, health and global timekeeping. LOS ANGELES — Early Sunday morning, millions of Americans will move their clocks forward by one hour as daylight saving time returns…
Eala, Fernandez bring Filipino ties to Indian Wells spotlight
Photos from Alex Eala & Leylah Fernandez instagrams accounts Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala and Canadian standout Leylah Annie Fernandez, who traces her heritage to the Philippines through her mother, are among the players drawing attention at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in California. INDIAN WELLS, California — Two players with Filipino ties are among…
Area15 opens Oddyssey, an underground nightlife concept built for the post-mega-club era
With immersive cocktail theater and boundary-blurring performance, Oddyssey signals what’s next for Las Vegas after dark. LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2026) – AREA15 officially unveils Oddyssey, a nightlife concept that trades velvet-rope spectacle for immersive, room-to-room discovery. Designed as a series of interconnected chambers and corridors rather than a single cavernous dance floor, Oddyssey invites both intimacy and exploration…
Fernandez and Venus Williams reunite for doubles at Indian Wells
Venus Williams (left) speaks with Leylah Annie Fernandez during a courtside moment ahead of their renewed doubles partnership. The two players are teaming up again at the BNP Paribas Open, following their quarterfinal run at the 2025 US Open. Fernandez, a Canadian player with Filipino heritage through her mother, forms a cross-generational pairing with the…
Sara Duterte files perjury complaint vs detained accuser who alleges ₱500M–₱1B hush offer
Image: Facebook/@MayorIndaySaraDuterteOfficial Lawyer for detained kidnapping suspect Ramil Madriaga says unidentified individuals allegedly offered money for silence as legal dispute with the Philippine vice president moves to prosecutors. MANILA — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has filed a perjury complaint against Ramil Madriaga, a detained kidnapping suspect who previously made allegations involving the vice president, as his lawyer claimed his…
Graton Resort & Casino Announces Chinese New Year Parade Sponsorship, March Promotions, and May 4 Expansion Opening
Graton Resort & Casino continues its participation in one of the Bay Area’s most widely attended cultural traditions as a sponsor of the San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival & Parade. This spring, the resort will also host top entertainment and major promotional events, leading up to the highly anticipated May 4 debut of the…
On Proclaiming and Living Our Faith in Jesus
We are called to be bold witnesses to our faith in Jesus and the Gospel He preached and lived, not merely through our words but through our actions. The Samaritan woman in today’s Gospel, who encountered Jesus at Jacob’s well, proclaimed her profound experience of Him. He knew her deepest secrets, and despite her sins…
Is EDSA People Power Revolution a Fluke?
To mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA revolt, I posed a simple question to five respondents: “Is the EDSA People Power Revolution a fluke?” Their answers reflect how history continues to be debated—not only for what happened, but for what it ultimately meant. International journalist Chino Hansel Philyang:“The EDSA People Power Revolution was not a…
Food as medicine
In this issue, we shall devote our column to exalting the “medicinal values or therapeutic effects” of regular, ordinary food that people all over the world eat as a part of their diet. The reported health benefits of some of the foods we have listed hereunder are anecdotal, passed down from generation to generation, used…
Nothing Is Wasted, It Only Changes Form
Albert Einstein once said, “Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.” He was describing the law of conservation of energy, a basic principle of physics. In nature, nothing truly disappears. Energy does not vanish. It transforms. Electricity becomes light. Fuel becomes heat. Motion becomes friction. The…
Leylah Fernandez set for Indian Wells; ranked No. 27 by WTA
Leylah Fernandez is ranked World No. 27 in WTA singles as of the latest official rankings. (Photo courtesy of WTA Tennis) INDIAN WELLS, California — Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez, who is of Filipino and Ecuadorian descent, is entered in the women’s singles draw of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open and arrives ranked World No. 27, according to the…
Eala enters Indian Wells at career-high No. 31 as main draw approaches
Alexandra Eala is ranked World No. 31 in WTA singles as of the latest official rankings. (Photo from WTA Tennis) INDIAN WELLS, California — Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala is set to compete at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open ranked a career-high World No. 31, according to the latest official singles rankings released by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). The…
Philippines on alert as Marcos orders protection measures for Filipinos amid Middle East escalation; confirms first Filipino fatality
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PCO file photo) MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered heightened protection measures for Filipinos in the Middle East as hostilities intensify, and on Sunday night confirmed the first reported Filipino fatality linked to the ongoing conflict. In a March 1 video message released through official government channels, the President identified the…