The wisdom of the Post-It note
“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….
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Clever Care opens flagship community center in Rowland Heights
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,…
CHED chair flags English communication as Filipinos’ weakest skill
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 winds down operations in Philippine auto market
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…
Philippine Ballet Theater returns with enchanting, vibrant new ballet; legendary Philippine designers to be showcased in “Pinagmulan”
(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…
Tourists Are Turning Waymo Into a San Francisco Sightseeing Ride
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…
Alejandra “Dading” Clemente honored with MOPC Tourism Promotions Excellence Award
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…
Passing the Torch of Memory: 9/11 and the Filipino American Story
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…
Trust in God’s Timing
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 returns to LA on Sept. 13
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…
Why a Filipino-Centered Identity for Our Nation Is a Competitive Advantage
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…
FILIPINO VS. PILIPINO
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…
Joel Torre: artistry, faith, and life beyond showbiz
From grill to table, every dish carries the taste of home. Joel Torre brings the flavors of JT’s Manukan Grille to life. Authentic Filipino meals, served with heart. (Photo credit:…
Buwan ng Wika : Between Legacy and Relevance
President Manuel L. Quezon, the “Father of the National Language,” is pictured here in his iconic barong Tagalog, a symbol of his commitment to Filipino identity. As the architect of…
Mike de Leon, 78, revered Philippine filmmaker, dies
Photo from his Wikipedia page MANILA — Mike de Leon, the visionary director of Kisapmata, Batch ’81, Sister Stella L., and Citizen Jake, passed away at 78 on August 28, 2025. His family confirmed the news…
OFF THE BEATEN PATH This Summer, Let Filoli Teach You How to Live Well
Spanning 654 acres, Filoli’s natural lands invite visitors to wander oak canopies, wildflower meadows, and quiet trails where sunlight and wildlife share the path. WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA — Just south of…
What Will You Give Your Life To?
Anniversaries of historic events are not only about remembering the past. They also carry within them questions that reach into the present. The remembrance of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.’s death…
Leylah Fernandez teams up with Venus Williams and scores US Open doubles win
Credit: Instagram/@venuswilliams, @leylahannietenis Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams upset the sixth seeds Kichenok and Perez in the opening round of US Open doubles. Williams later called Fernandez “the best partner…
Filipinos in the San Fernando Valley: New book chronicles suburban roots and immigrant legacy
Archival photographs featured in Filipinos in the San Fernando Valley capture the community’s vibrant cultural life, from music and family gatherings to youth activities and civic activism, highlighting how generations of Filipino…
Leylah Fernandez advances to 3rd round at US Open
Photo courtesy of US Open / USTA Filipino Canadian Leylah Fernandez advances to the 3rd round of the 2025 US Open after beating Elsa Jacquemot and will now face world…
Dolphy’s Estate Continues to Provide for His Family Beyond His Lifetime
The late Comedy King Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.), remembered for his iconic roles in film and television, continues to provide for his heirs through his enduring estate. (Photo courtesy of Dolphy…
Judy Araneta-Roxas, business leader and philanthropist, passes away at 91
Photo from Assumption Alumnae Association Judy Araneta-Roxas is remembered for her leadership at Araneta Centre and her work in foundations that shaped Philippine civic and social life. MANILA— Judy Araneta-Roxas, a business…
Ghost Month 2025: History, Rituals, and What to Know
Floating lanterns drift atop dark waters during a Ghost Month ceremony, symbolically guiding wandering spirits back to the underworld at the close of the seventh lunar month. (Photo via Unsplash)…
California and Texas Escalate Mid-Decade Redistricting Clash
Why Filipino Americans Must Stay Engaged The way congressional district boundaries are drawn determines whose voices are amplified and whose are muted. Redistricting usually follows the U.S. Census every ten…
No, Quezon Didn’t Wish for Hell—He Wished for Filipinos Who Could Change It
By Eliseo Art Silva Every time a scandal erupts, a pothole deepens, or a karaoke machine drowns out a barangay meeting, someone inevitably resurrects Manuel Quezon’s most quoted line: “I prefer…
Oubaitori: Blooming in Your Own Time
You are not meant to bloom like anyone else. You are meant to bloom like you. Oubaitori whispers this truth: Your worth is not defined by comparison, but by blooming…
Manny Jacinto says representing Filipinos in Hollywood “means the world” as Freakier Friday continues box office run
Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto, star of Freakier Friday is known for his breakout role as Jason Mendoza in The Good Place. He continues to highlight Filipino representation in Hollywood through his work. (Photo…
Sharon Cuneta moved to tears by daughter Frankie Pangilinan’s “cash envelope” gift
SHARON CUNETA FRANKIE PANGILINAN Photos from Sharon Cuneta Instagram account MANILA — Sharon Cuneta shared a deeply personal moment with her fans after receiving, for the first time, a “cash envelope”…
Fairways of Power: How Golf Became the Quiet Language of Influence in the Philippines
Photo by Mick De Paola on Unsplash Inside Manila Golf & Country Club, where a single share sold for ₱200 million (US $3.6 million), golf has become the quiet language of power in…
Gigette Reyes: From Teleseryes to Disney’s Freakier Friday
Veteran Filipina actress Gigette Reyes, a familiar face from teleseryes like Pangako Sa ’Yo, Darna, and Sana Maulit Muli, makes her Hollywood debut in Disney’s Freakier Friday as Loretta, the mother of Manny Jacinto’s character Eric…