Pacquiao incurs blurry vision post-fight vs Thurman
FOLLOWING his win, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao experienced blurry vision during the post-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena last Saturday, July 20, according to trainer Freddie Roach….
All roads lead to SouthBay Pavillion on August 3-4 for trade expo
CITY of Carson, CA. – All roads will lead to the SouthBay Pavillion on Aug. 3-4 in this suburban city south of Los Angeles as industry players from both the…
National Asian group wins anew in $331-M verdict for struggling California homeowners
THE California Supreme Court denied review of a lower court ruling on Thursday, July 18, ordering the return of $331 million to a fund for struggling homeowners. Led by the…
Duterte invokes defense treaty with US
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, July 17, has called on the United States to invoke its Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines amid the maritime tension in the disputed…
Boracay flash flood shows more time needed for rehab
by Nestor Burgos Jr THE inter-agency task force managing the rehabilitation of Boracay Island appealed to tourists and residents on Wednesday, July 17, to give the rehabilitation more time after…
Tri-Valley Repertory presents: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Fil-Am Romar De Claro plays lead role in this favorite family musical THE Tri-Valley Repertory is proud to present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this July and August at…
Duterte signs bill that punishes ‘sexist’ remarks
‘Anti-bastos’ bill seeks to prevent sexual harassment, including catcalling President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the anti-bastos bill, which seeks to prevent gender-based sexual harassment from occurring in streets,…
Team Philippines participates in this year’s World Championships of Performing Arts
A TEAM of Filipino talent is back again to compete in this year’s World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Long Beach, California. Considered the “Talent Olympics,” WCOPA has over…
PH population to double by 2058
The Philippines’ population is predicted to grow twice its size by 2058, according to Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia. Since the last census conducted in 2015, the country’s population rate…
Innovative Asian haircare line SH-RD holds summer event with celebrity favorite Ken Paves Salon
There’s a saying, “Invest in your hair. It is the crown you never take off.” For many women, the hair on their heads is one of the most important parts…
9 in 10 Filipinos believe regaining China-held islands in West Philippine Sea important
A recent survey revealed that 93% of adult Filipinos believe that it is important for the Philippine government to take back control of islands occupied by China in the West…
DOT: 3.4-M tourists visited PH January-May 2019
A total of 3,489,270 tourists were recorded to have visited the Philippines for the first five months of 2019, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat…
41st Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival: A celebration of culture, dance and music
Catch the largest and longest-running event in North America in its last weekend, July 13 and 14 NEARLY 500 Northern California artists presenting dance and music from more than 17…
California set to pass landmark legislation to save lives, reduce police shootings
Under AB 392 the state would establish one of the strongest police use of force laws in the country SACRAMENTO — On Monday, July 8, the California Senate passed landmark…
Locsin calls ICC a fairytale endeavor
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday, July 9, justified the Philippines’ exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC), likening it to a ‘fairy tale endeavor.’ “Better we stick to…
Amal Clooney to represent Rappler’s Maria Ressa in press freedom fight
PROMINENT international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney will join the legal team representing Maria Ressa, the award-winning Filipino journalist currently facing several criminal charges along with online news site Rappler….