Abigail Lopez (Editor’s note: This essay was the winning entry in the 2024–2025 Abarquez Essay Competition at California State University, Northridge.) Growing up in the diaspora, I often attempted to…
Left: Ms. Danilet Fandino is sworn in as South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce President by San Mateo Supervisor Jackie Speier as Ms. Mary Prem, CEO of SSF Chamber looks…
(L-R) Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes, Senator Christopher Cabaldon, and Consul Marc Theodore P. Benigno, during the Pista sa Bayan, a celebration of the Filipino American History Month….
Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros (2nd from the right) with Daly City Councilmember Juslyn Manalo (3rd from the right), Mr. Al Perez, President of the Filipino American Arts Exposition and Commissioner…
Have you ever noticed how quickly our words shape our reality? Especially in the area of finances, what we declare often sets the direction of our lives. Many people live…
Sariaya Association of California , Board of Directors with Deputy Consul General of Philippines Consulate of Los Angeles Maria Alnee Gamble. L-Right Benildo Tan -2nd Auditor, Myla Crisostomo Carranceja-1st Vice…
Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon has championed the exchange’s investor education roadmap and digital initiatives aimed at expanding financial literacy among young Filipinos….
A tender green sprout pushes through the forest floor, catching light where fire once cleared the ground. Beauty and renewal emerge from what was once reduced to ashes, reflecting both…
Jen Rubio co-founded Away in 2015. Discover how she turned a broken suitcase nightmare into a $1.4B unicorn and redefined what it means to dream and build. From suitcase mishap…
Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro addresses media and constituents after the September 30, 2025 earthquake, stressing safety inspections of public buildings and assuring communities that the provincial government is fully…
Light after struggle reveals that no beginning is final. Transformation is always possible. An old fable tells of a farmer whose cart became stuck in the mud. He cried…
Following Julia Barretto’s split from Gerald Anderson, rumors have linked her to Lucas Lorenzo, CEO of Restaurant Concepts Group, Inc. (RCGI). Both Barretto and Lorenzo have remained silent on the…
From the Philippines to Indonesia to Nepal, Gen Z activists take to the streets, uniting against corruption and demanding accountability from those in power. With banners, placards, and collective voices,…
Yale launches Filipino language courses, a milestone in cultural representation and student advocacy on campus. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University has introduced Filipino language courses for the first time,…
MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday, September 24, reiterated that it has “no reaction” to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) charges against former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, emphasizing that the Philippine government is…
From prodigy to champion: Jessica Sanchez first appeared on America’s Got Talent as an 11-year-old in 2006 (left), rose to fame as the runner-up of American Idol Season 11 in 2012 (center), and returned…
By: Xong Her, Registered Nurse, Sacramento City College Graduate California is facing a serious nursing shortage, and our communities feel the strain every day. Fewer qualified, diverse nurses mean…
Armed with a laptop and a smartphone, people everywhere have become citizen journalists, ready to capture and shape the news as it happens. In an age when every voice can…
“Detours and mistakes often carry the seeds of our greatest discoveries.” The Post-it Note’s accidental invention by 3M scientists teaches us to see value in failures, detours, and unfinished parts of life….
From left: San Gabriel Councilmember Tony Ding, Clever Care Director of Community Engagement and Member Retention Maria Nguyen, Chief Operations Officer Erin Ramsey, President Richard Greene, CEO Karen Walker Johnson,…
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis has identified English communication as the weakest skill among Filipinos, urging higher education institutions to strengthen workforce readiness. – Photo credit:…
Volkswagen is ending car sales in the Philippines as its Ayala partnership closes this September, but aftersales and warranty services for current owners will continue. MANILA — Volkswagen is winding down…
(Los Angeles, CA. – September 15, 2025) – Philippine Ballet Theatre, the premier ballet company from the Cultural Center of the Philippines, bring a stunning new full-length ballet to UCLA’s Royce…
SAN FRANCISCO — A new kind of tour has emerged in the Bay Area: sightseeing through Waymo’s driverless taxis. Visitors have been paying curated operators hundreds of dollars to string together…
Tourism pioneer Alejandra “Dading” Clemente, founder of Rajah Tours Philippines, receives the Tourism Promotions Excellence Award during the MOPC Grand Tourism Excellence Awards 2025 at New World Makati Hotel. Presenting…
Unsplash.com Photo by Vince Fleming Nearly twenty five years have passed since September 11, 2001, and yet its shadow still stretches across American life. For many young people, the attacks are…
After last month’s article on sowing and reaping, I heard from several readers who shared their stories and asked an honest question: “I’ve sown, I’ve given, I’ve done my best…
Family Style Food Festival, the cultural event that brings together the worlds of food, fashion, and community, returns home to Los Angeles on Saturday, September 13 at The Los Angeles State…
At the heart of Eliseo Art Silva’s 7′ x 11′ oil and acrylic mural “Over The Rainbow” (2025)—a tribute to Uncle Bob Santos in Seattle—the Dap-ay stands as a sacred…
A collage of Baybayin characters, a Tagalog proverb, and Cebuano and Ilocano greetings surrounding the word “Filipino.” The Baybayin symbols are shown as a representation of the pre-colonial script, not…
