“You Go In a Pope, You Come Out a Cardinal”: How a Papal Underdog Became Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV waves in St. Peter's Square, 8 May 2025 Author: INFOWeather1 Source: Own work License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Historical patterns in papal conclaves reveal how unexpected choices—like the election of Pope…
San Diego Unveils Ambitious Civic Center Revitalization Plan Anchored in Culture, Education, and Equity
The city unveils a bold Civic Center revitalization plan to transform six downtown blocks into a vibrant hub focused on arts, education, housing, and equity. Led by a diverse coalition,…
San Diego Housing Prices Dip, but Affordability Remains Out of Reach for Many
Homes are increasingly selling below asking price in 2025, yet affordability remains a major challenge, with median prices still around $850,000. The San Diego housing market is cooling, with more…
San Diego Cracks Down on Crosswalk Parking: Over 4,200 Tickets Issued Under California’s New Daylighting Law
SAN DIEGO – A sweeping state law meant to protect pedestrians is now being rigorously enforced in San Diego, where city officials have issued more than 4,200 citations since March…
L.A. Considers Minimum Wage Hike to $30 for Hotel, Airport Workers by 2028
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office has introduced a draft ordinance that could significantly raise wages for thousands of workers in the city’s tourism sector. Under the…
LA Mayor Karen Bass to Take Pay Cut Amid $1 Billion L.A. Budget Shortfall
PHOTO CREDIT : Photo by Karen Bass For Mayor, Flickr (CC BY 2.0) LOS ANGELES — Facing a projected $1 billion budget deficit, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced that she will take…
Caught in the Middle: NYC’s Rent Control Dilemma
In the ever-evolving landscape of New York City’s housing market, recent rent control measures have ignited a complex debate, placing both tenants and landlords in challenging positions. While these policies…
The Overseas Filipino Vote, A Patriotic Act, A Nation’s Responsibility
Every election is a call to citizenship. But for the millions of Filipinos living and working abroad—including dual citizens who maintain their Filipino identity while building lives overseas—that call is…
Philippines 2025 Midterm Elections: High Stakes, Shifting Alliances, a Test of Leadership
On May 12, 2025, Filipino voters are expected to cast their ballots in the country’s midterm elections. Over 18,000 public officials will be elected, including 12 senators, 254 district representatives,…
PHILSME 2025 Closes with Resounding Success, Empowering Filipino SMEs to Scale and Thrive
Full house at the 16th PHILSME Business Conference at SMX Convention Center Pasay City, Philippines – The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) concluded today at the SMX Convention…
Before the White Smoke: Pope Leo XIV’s Foundations in the Philippine Church
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Long before the white smoke rose above St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV—then simply Fr. Robert Francis Prevost, OSA—was already quietly walking among the faithful in the…
Veteran Cerritos Leader Mark Pulido formally files candidacy for California’s 67th Assembly District
CERRITOS, CA (Asian Journal News, May 5, 2025) — Mark E. Pulido, a longtime Cerritos City Councilmember and former two-time Mayor, has officially filed his candidacy for California’s 67th Assembly…
Filipina-American Composer Susie Ibarra Wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music
NEW YORK CITY — The 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music has been awarded to renowned composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra for her powerful and environmentally inspired composition Sky Islands. The…
In the Bay Area, Even a $100K Salary Now Qualifies as ‘Low-Income’
SAN FRANCISCO — Once seen as a symbol of prosperity, a six-figure salary in the Bay Area no longer guarantees financial stability. According to the California Department of Housing and…
PHILSME 2025 Opens with Bold Push for Innovation, Resiliency, and Customer-Centric Growth at SMX MOA
PHILSME CEO and Managing Director Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla welcomes over 180 international and local brands showcasing their businesses and services for SMEs. Pasay City, Philippines – The 16th Philippine SME Business…
What’s in a Name? – For Pope Leo XIV, A Legacy of Leadership and Reform
Saint Peter, originally named Simon, was renamed by Jesus to signify his foundational role in the Church—’You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church’ (Matthew 16:18). …
Jay R and Mica Javier’s ‘Songs for Selina’ Strikes a Chord with Heartfelt Storytelling, Original Music, an all-Filipino cast.
Songs for Selina brings a heartfelt tale of music, friendship, and sacrifice to Amazon Prime LOS ANGELES – R&B royalty Jay R and his wife, singer-actress Mica Javier, deliver a…
Praying for Our New Shepherd
By the time you read this article, we may already have a new pope. We pray that his leadership will continue Pope Francis’ vision of the Church as a “field…
CFO urges elders abroad to claim cash perks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (10th from left) with other Philippine officials after signing Republic Act 11982, or the Expanded Centenarians Act. Photo courtesy of Commission on Filipinos Overseas THE…
Leila de Lima: Motherhood Is ‘radikal na pagmamahal’
Leila de Lima with Sr. Mary John Mananzan – Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, allow me to feature mothers from all walks of…
Pope Leo XIV: A Pontiff Formed in Silence, Chosen in a Time of Noise
PHOTO CREDIT : By Frayjhonattan – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, File:Robert Prevost.jpg – Wikimedia Commons Amid fading cathedrals and fractured faith, the first American-born pontiff emerged from the margins,…
WSI, The Philippines’ Top Expo Organizer, Powers Growth in the Mindanao Region
Davao City, Philippines — Worldbex Services International (WSI), the country’s leading event organizer for world-class expositions, proudly returns to Davao City in 2025 with three of its premier expositions: the…
Las Vegas Reaffirms Compliance Amid Trump’s Sanctuary City Crackdown
Official portrait of Shelley Berkley, Mayor of Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NV — As the Trump administration escalates its campaign against so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, officials in Las Vegas are reaffirming the…
Trump Administration Offers $1,000 to Undocumented Immigrants Who Voluntarily Leave the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – In an expansion of its immigration enforcement strategy, the Trump administration announced this week a new initiative that offers a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to undocumented…
AI BOOM REVITALIZES SAN FRANCISCO
Photo from sf.gov San Francisco, once defined by post-pandemic uncertainty and economic stagnation, is undergoing a striking transformation—driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. At the forefront of this shift is…
REAL ID Now Required at U.S. Airports: Travelers Without Compliant IDs Face Delays
PHOTO CREDIT – Photos courtesy of tsa.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially implemented full enforcement of the REAL ID Act as of today, May 7, 2025,…
Student loan collections resume after five-year pause
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has officially resumed collections on defaulted federal student loans as of May 5, 2025, ending a pandemic-era relief that shielded millions of…
Bong Go Leads 2025 Senatorial Surveys
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go Photo credit : Senate of the Philippines, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Why Bong Go Is Leading the 2025 Senate Race Senator Bong Go…
PAPAL CONCLAVE 101: Everything You Need to Know About How the Catholic Church Chooses a New Pope
During a conclave, the doors of the Sistine Chapel are sealed with the declaration “extra omnes” as cardinal-electors begin the secret voting process. File photo of a Swiss Guard during…
Papal Conclave 2025: First Day Ends Without Electing New Pope
Photo credit Inquirer.net VATICAN CITY— The 2025 papal conclave began on Wednesday, May 7, with a historic 133 cardinal-electors entering the Sistine Chapel to choose the next leader of the…
