20 cases vs Marcoses dismissed
THE Sandiganbayan’s Judicial Records Division revealed that 20 forfeiture cases against the Marcos family and their cronies have been dismissed by the anti-graft court, with 21 more cases pending, and…
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DOJ starts probe into sedition raps vs Robredo
THE Philippine Department of Justice on Friday, August 9 began its preliminary probe into the sedition complaint against Vice President Leni Robredo and other personalities for allegedly being involved in…
Labor chief reveals findings of probe on Eddie Garcia’s accident
MANILA — Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has revealed part of the findings of their department’s investigation on the accident that eventually led to the death of veteran actor Eddie…
DOH declares national dengue epidemic
THE Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, August 6, declared a national dengue epidemic amid the rising cases of the mosquito-borne disease that has so far claimed at least 622…
Discovering UNDISCOVERED SF: Food, fashion and Filipino culture
WHERE can you find everything Filipino — from food, fashion to culture — in one place? In San Francisco, you don’t have to look too far as UNDISCOVERED SF has returned…
PNP checking if website 8chan used by Texan gunman is run from PH
PHILIPPINE National Police Chief General Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday, August 6, said they are verifying that controversial website 8chan is operated in the Philippines. 8chan is an online messaging board…
Filipina American sings national anthem for US women’s soccer victory tour match at Rose Bowl
A Filipina American singer sang the national anthem at the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team match against Ireland at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Saturday, August 3. R&B…
John Ablaza: From nature and culture to couture
The internationally known Filipino designer takes stage via ‘Nature & Nurture’ fashion show in October WHEN one’s sense of style and fashion is innate, it wouldn’t be hard to transition to different…
Philippine folk arts group Kayamanan Ng Lahi receives grant from California Humanities
A LOS ANGELES-based Philippine folk arts group is one of the new awardees for the California Humanities’ Documentary Project grant. Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts (Kayamanan) has been awarded…
Second annual International Travel, Trade and Consumer Expo lands in Carson on August 3-4
The weekend filled with exhibitors, activities, entertainment and speakers promoting the booming travel and trade opportunities between the United States and the Philippines is here! On Saturday and Sunday, August…
Fil-Am a cappella group The Filharmonic performs on ‘Late Late Show’
LOS ANGELES-based Filipino American a cappella group The Filharmonic on Tuesday night, July 30, showcased their talents as they performed famed ballads and bops on the “Late Late Show with…
Jollibee stock prices drop after LA-based Coffee Bean acquisition
STOCK prices for Philippine food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) dropped 8 percent this week, following the announcement that it will acquire the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for $350…
SouthBay Pavilion Mall in Carson gears up for second annual International Travel, Trade, and Consumer Expo
All roads will lead to the SouthBay Pavillion on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4 in Carson, California as industry players from both the U.S. and the Philippines are poised to…
Long Beach Bacolod Association announces small business awardee for Masskara Festival
THE Long Beach Bacolod Association will present the Small Business Award to Romeo Garcia during its MassKara Festival on Sunday, August 4 at Recreation Park. Entrance is FREE and attendees…
SWS: Fewer Filipinos expect economy, quality of life to improve
A Social Weather Stations survey released Thursday, July 25 said fewer Filipinos expect their lives and the Philippine economy to improve in the next 12 months. According to the survey,…
