Avoid tax scams and taxpayer ID theft
Federal agencies warn of impersonation schemes, phishing and payment fraud during peak filing season LOS ANGELES — Federal regulators are warning taxpayers to remain vigilant as scam activity accelerates…
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Lynda P. Johnson becomes first Filipina mayor of Cerritos
The newly reorganized Cerritos City Council, from left: Councilmember Jennifer Hong, Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Pulido, Mayor Lynda P. Johnson, Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, and Councilmember Sophia M. Tse …
Ballots to decide future of Los Angeles streetlights as theft and outages strain system
LEADERSHIP BRIEFING: Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) officials (from left) Fabian Cheng, Assistant Director and Chief Engineer; Miguel Sangalang, Executive Director and General Manager; Manuel Reyes-Hago, Street Lighting Construction and Maintenance Superintendent;…
Trump removes Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche in interim shift at Justice Department
Trump, Bondi, and Blanche during press conference on Supreme Court victory. Photo from whitehouse.gov Leadership change follows mounting controversy around department direction, with reporting pointing to the handling of Epstein-related…
Phenomenal Filipina Girl Group Ignites “SexBomb Get, Get Aw!” U.S. Tour at Pechanga Resort Casino on May 14
TEMECULA, Calif. — The Best-Selling Girl Group in Philippine History is bringing their electrifying choreography and iconic hits to Southern California. Pechanga Resort Casino proudly presents the “SexBomb Get, Get…
Mountain Spirits exhibition to open at UCLA with Cordillera cultural performance
The rice terraces of Ifugao in northern Luzon cascade across mountainous terrain, reflecting centuries of Indigenous engineering, agricultural knowledge, and cultural stewardship that continue to shape community life today. –…
Representatives dismiss separation rumors surrounding Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde
Arjo Atayde and Maine Mendoza Image from instragram/@mainedcm Clarifications cite illness; no verified evidence supports online claims MANILA — Official representatives for Maine Mendoza and her husband, Arjo Atayde, have formally denied…
Oscars to exit Hollywood in 2029
image from Facebook/@TheAcademy The Academy Awards will leave the Dolby Theatre after 2028, relocating to a larger downtown Los Angeles venue as production and staging requirements evolve. LOS ANGELES…
Regine Velasquez honored by Billboard Philippines, signals final concert as career enters transition phase
Image from facebook/@ billboardphofficial Veteran singer marks 40th year in OPM with top industry recognition and plans to scale back large-scale performances MANILA — Regine Velasquez, one of the most…
Lella Ford details close ties with Kaila Estrada
image from Instagram/@ lellaford Estrada has been romantically linked to Ford’s brother Daniel Padilla. MANILA — Lella Ford, the winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, has spoken publicly…
Kris Aquino seen in BGC, signals cautious return to public life after prolonged illness
Kris Aquino with friends image from Jonathan Velasco via Instagram MANILA — Kris Aquino, the former television host and one of the Philippines’ most recognizable media figures, made a…
DreamWorks sets ‘Forgotten Island’ for Sept. 2026 release, centers Philippine mythology in original animated feature
Brand New Poster Image from Facebook/@dreamworks Bringing Philippine mythology to moviegoers ahead of its Sept. 25, 2026 theatrical release, the film features a cast of Filipino and Filipino…
Christian Bautista opens up on longevity, anxiety, and a new creative chapter
Image from facebook/@ ChristianBautistaOfficialPage MANILA — Filipino singer and television personality Christian Bautista has spoken candidly about the demands of sustaining a long career, acknowledging that performance anxiety and burnout remain part…
Anne Curtis dismisses online rumor, rebukes lawmaker’s remarks and weighs legal options
image from Instagram /@annecurtissmith Actress calls out misuse of her name in legislative setting, cites broader concerns on respect and public conduct MANILA — Anne Curtis has dismissed online speculation about…
Filipino Star Angeline Quinto to Graduate College in June
Image from Facebook/@AngelineQuintoOfficial MANILA — Filipino singer and actress Angeline Quinto announced on Wednesday her upcoming graduation from college this June, a milestone she achieved while navigating motherhood and a…
Nevada Executive, NBA Consortia Accelerate Formal Expansion Dialogue for Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The trajectory for a National Basketball Association (NBA) expansion franchise in Southern Nevada has transitioned from speculative interest to a formalized exploratory phase, as Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo…
$1.18 billion behavioral health expansion set to reshape treatment access across California
New funding will build treatment beds, crisis centers, and recovery facilities statewide—targeting gaps tied to homelessness, emergency care, and untreated mental illness SACRAMENTO — California is undertaking a major expansion of…
End of the road in Miami: Eala, Fernandez, and Krawczyk shift focus to clay
Alexandra Eala (left) celebrates a point under the Philippine flag, while Leylah Fernandez of Canada, with Filipino heritage (center), shares a post-match moment with Venus Williams, and Desirae Krawczyk of…
Aviation Crisis Deepens: Trump Deploys ICE Agents to Airports as TSA Absenteeism Hits Record Highs
WASHINGTON — A staffing strain at U.S. airports has intensified as a partial shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now in its second month, prompting federal authorities to…
Nic Chien recounts discovering parents’ separation through a stranger’s social media comment
Nic Chien, a performer and visual artist, continues to pursue a career in musical theater. – Photo credit : @nicchien instagram account The 19-year-old performer says he learned of Lea Salonga and…
Sunshine Cruz Discloses Myasthenia Gravis Battle, Citing Health for Career Hiatus
Photo from Facebook/@sunshinebcruz0718 MANILA — Actress Sunshine Cruz has addressed public scrutiny regarding her appearance by disclosing a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease. The announcement, made…
Singer Geneva Cruz Earns University Degree After 33-Year Journey
Image from Facebook/@genevacruzofficial MANILA — Geneva Cruz, the veteran Filipina singer, actress, and Philippine Air Force reservist, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Philippine Christian University…
Pangilinans Slash Diesel Prices at Family-Owned Station to Offset Global Energy Surge
Anthony and Donny Pangilinan Photo from Instagram/@seikophilippines SILANG, Philippines — Amid a volatile global energy market and a domestic cost-of-living crisis, actor Donny Pangilinan and his father, businessman Anthony Pangilinan,…
Gutierrez Named ‘Sexiest Woman Alive,’ Honors Corrales Legacy
Photo from Facebook/@JanineGutierrezOfficial MANILA — Actress Janine Gutierrez has been named the “Sexiest Woman Alive” for 2026 by Esquire Philippines, marking the magazine’s first conferment of the title in seven years. The…
The Purple Gold Rush: Can the Philippines Cope with the Global Ube Obsession?
Ube (Dioscorea alata) is a root crop, specifically a yam, widely cultivated in the Philippines and other tropical regions. (Photo from the Department of Agrarian Reform) As the…
The global altar: How Filipino Holy Week is evolving at home and abroad
Fil-Am community during Holy Week celebration at St. Brendan Parish Church From its biblical origins to its Filipino adaptations and global diaspora expression, Holy Week endures as a living tradition…
California moves to rename César Chávez holiday as Los Angeles redesignates observance
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday signed a proclamation renaming the city’s César Chávez Day holiday as “Farmworkers Day” in light of sexual assault allegations against the late labor…
Olivia Rodrigo signals shift toward “joy” in upcoming album during Vogue feature
image from Facebook/@OliviaRodrigoOfficial MANILA — Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has indicated a shift in the thematic direction of her forthcoming third studio album, pointing to a broader emotional range that includes more…
Academy Recognizes Filipino Auteur Mike De Leon in 2026 ‘In Memoriam’ Roster
Mike de Leon sometime in 2022 in his house. Photo by Vincent-Paul Boncour from Carlotta Films Facebook Page. LOS ANGELES — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has…
Filipino Actor Dylan Menor to Debut in Hollywood Feature ‘The Last Resort’
Photo from Facebook/@iamdylanmenor MANILA — Filipino actor and television personality Dylan Menor is set to make his international cinematic debut in the upcoming Hollywood romantic comedy “The Last Resort.” Directed by Donald Petrie (How to…