Filipina environmental defender Joan Carling earns ‘champion of the earth’ title
For years, the United Nations awards people from around the globe with the title “champion of the earth.” The said title is considered the institution’s highest environmental honor as it…
POLO-WDC gathers Filipino local hires, HSWs at DC town hall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Washington DC (POLO-WDC), through the leadership of Labor Attaché Angela Librado-Trinidad, organized a town hall meeting and fellowship event for Filipino nationals…
Governor signs bill expanding dual language immersion programs
SACRAMENTO – AB 2514, authored by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond), supports the creation and expansion of dual language immersion programs in schools. The bill passed out of both legislative houses…
Price surges major concern among Filipinos, says poll
MAJORITY of Filipinos want the current administration to immediately address rising prices of basic goods and services. The figures from the September 2018 Ulat ng Bayan revealed that 63 percent…
Fil-Am footballer wins ‘Big Brother’
FILIPINO-American footballer Kaycee Clark was proclaimed the winner of the 20th season of reality TV show “Big Brother.” Winning via a 5-4 vote, Clark closely beat out fellow finalist/houseguest Tyler…
Napoles husband to proceed to trial for P16-M tax evasion
The Court of Tax Appeals dismissed the motion of Jaime Napoles, husband of priority development assistance fund (PDAF) scam alleged mastermind Janet Lim Napoles, to quash the lawsuit against him…
Historian pushes for a textbook review on martial law revisionism
Philippine Historical Association Secretary Jonathan Balsamo said on Monday night, September 24, that in order to address the impending historical revisionism among younger generation, the existing learning materials about the…
Boracay tourists may be required to wear access bracelets
In order to regulate the number of visitors in Boracay Island, tourists going to the island after its reopening may soon be required to wear access bracelets, according to the…
DOH: 19 out of 154 kids died of dengue despite Dengvaxia shot
Latest data showed that 19 out of 154 children who died after receiving at least one dose of Dengvaxia, had dengue despite the vaccination as reported by the Department of…
DOJ: More Magdalo men may face arrest
There is a possibility that more former mutineers from the Magdalo group, who were granted amnesty by the previous administration, might have their amnesty like Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV revoked….
Fil-Am biochemistry major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
Cal State LA student Janiella Cuala plans to develop a mentoring program in Guam for students interested in a STEM career When she was growing up in Guam, Janielle Cuala’s…
PH military denies plans to oust Duterte
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday, September 27, denied the claims that some of its officers are planning to oust President Rodrigo Duterte from office. AFP Spokesperson…
Duterte admits EJKs as his only sin
Palace: President was not serious when he made the statement’ Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, September 27 said that the “only sin” he has committed in his two years…
PH ambassador engages communities in Utah
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez undertook an official visit to Utah on September 12-15 upon the invitation of Brigham Young University (BYU). As…
Duterte tells soldiers: Give me a good reason to step down and I’ll resign
Claiming that some government forces are involved with the opposition to oust him from his post, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is willing to step down if they give…
32 years of serving Filipino kababayans with safe and reliable door-to-door service since 1986
Customer’s satisfaction has always been the company’s top priority MON Cargo Services, Inc. the pioneer in door-to-door delivery services to the Philippines in the Bay Area celebrates its 32nd year…
Asian American Group holds 15th Community Awards & Gala Night
On Saturday, September 22, the Asian American Group (AAG) presented Community Achievement Awards to 12 outstanding Las Vegas citizens and organizations, who have worked diligently to make a positive difference…
De Lima urges DFA to adhere to international human rights protocol
SENATOR Leila de Lima on Wednesday, September 26, urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to accede to the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural…
Trillanes: Democracy lost today
THE Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Tuesday, September 25, ordered the arrest of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on revived charges against him for failed uprisings in 2003 and 2007….
Duterte: Some soldiers conspiring with Reds, opposition to oust me
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte claimed he was displeased that some soldiers are in cahoots with the opposition to oust him from his post. Duterte on Monday evening, September 24, told reporters…
Former VP Binay to run for Congress in 2019
FORMER Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday, September 24, decided to once again return to public office and run as the second district representative in Makati City in the upcoming…