BINI makes history with Coachella debut
Photo from @BINI_ph Facebook account INDIO, California — Filipino pop sensation BINI is confirmed to perform at Coachella 2026, making history as the first all-Filipino girl group to join the lineup….
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Filipino American Business Association of Glendale marks 35th anniversary with education awards
Glendale Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition to outstanding FABAG members and business Glendale, CA – Founded in September 1990 in Glendale, CA, the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) hosted a…
California Ranks Among the Best States to Work, Oxfam Report Confirms
California has earned a top spot in a national assessment of worker protections, wages, and organizing rights, according to the 2025 Best States to Work Index released by Oxfam America. The advocacy…
California Beaches Named Among the West’s Most Stunning in 2025
California’s coastline has again been recognized as among the most beautiful in the nation, with five destinations earning spots on Sunset magazine’s 2025 list of “Best Beaches in the West.” The publication…
Without immigration, U.S. population could shrink within a decade
A crowded pedestrian walkway illustrates the demographic pressures facing the United States, where new federal projections warn that immigration will be the decisive factor in preventing population decline by 2031….
The Senate Saga: A Mirror of Wealth and Misplaced Priorities
Symbols of excess set against flood-ridden communities in the Philippines, where ordinary people wade through disease-infested waters: a garage filled with luxury cars, a Rolls-Royce prized for its built-in umbrella,…
LTO suspends licenses of alleged ‘BGC Boys’ as Senate probe widens
Senate presentation of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson during a hearing on September 9, 2025, showing the “Bulacan Group of Contractors” (from left) Edrick San Diego, Jaypee Mendoza, Henry Alcantara, Brice…
Senate’s new nine-member minority bloc forms after leadership shake-up
The Senate’s new nine-member minority bloc poses for a photo on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. From left: Senators Bong Go, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos, Rodante Marcoleta, Ronald dela Rosa, Jinggoy…
ICC postpones Duterte hearing for health assessment
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has postponed the Sept. 23, 2025 confirmation-of-charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, granting a limited delay to evaluate whether the 80-year-old is medically…
Marcos creates independent commission to probe flood control anomalies
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signs Executive Order No. 94 at Malacañang Palace on September 11, 2025, formally creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate alleged anomalies in flood-control and other public…
MARVIN AGUSTIN: From Matinee Idol to Master of the Kitchen
From Kitchen Experiments to Culinary Signatures What began as lockdown trial-and-error in Marvin’s own kitchen has grown into the centerpiece of his new wave of ventures—COCHI and Marvin’s Kitchen—anchored on the cochinillo…
Primm’s Buffalo Bill’s Joins Growing List of Shuttered Roadside Casinos to Las Vegas
Buffalo Bill’s in Primm, Nevada, will close for two years while hosting occasional events to maintain its gaming license. Primm Valley Resort remains the town’s sole daily operator. PRIMM/JEAN,…
Rebuilding Trust Through Transparency: How Lifestyle Audits Can Transform Public Leadership
Malacañang Palace, the seat of the Philippine presidency. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered lifestyle audits across all government agencies as part of a broader push for transparency and accountability,…
ICC bars Duterte family from disclosing visit details
Duterte siblings visit former President Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC Detention Centre in The Hague. (Photo courtesy of Congressman Paolo “Pulong” Duterte Facebook page) Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed the ICC barred…
Alex Eala Makes History with First WTA Title at Guadalajara 125 Open
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala captured her first WTA singles crown on September 7, 2025, after outlasting Hungary’s Panna Udvardy in a dramatic three-set final at the…
Campaign Donations, Flood-Control Contracts, and Senate Arrest Orders: Contractors Under Dual Scrutiny
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearing on anomalous flood control projects – Photo source : Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Government contractors are facing intensified scrutiny on two fronts: their…
Uber riders can now pay with cash as option expands
Uber is introducing a new way to pay in select U.S. cities: cash. Verified riders can now hand fares directly to drivers, a shift for a platform long built on…
Metro Pacific Tollways appoints ex-Philippine Airlines chief Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., the Philippines’ largest toll road operator, has named ex-Philippine Airlines president Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO, marking its third leadership shakeup in a year. MANILA — Metro…
Sotto Urges Calm as Public Outcry Grows Over Discaya Construction Allegations
About 100 members of the Akbayan group peacefully dispersed at 10:22 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, following a rally at the gates of the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez bow out of US Open doubles
The unlikely but spirited pairing of Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez drew fans’ attention at the 2025 US Open. A cross-generational duo, 45-year-old Williams and 23-year-old Fernandez teamed up for…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advance to US Open doubles quarterfinals
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez celebrate their victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai to reach the U.S. Open women’s doubles quarterfinals. (Photo from @leylahanniefernandez instagram) Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advance to third round of US Open doubles
Photo source @leylahannietennis instagram NEW YORK — On Saturday afternoon, Venus Williams reminded the tennis world of her enduring brilliance. The 45-year-old former world No. 1, playing alongside Canadian star Leylah Fernandez,…
Arrest of Global Ferronickel chair sparks security risks inquiry amid China-linked citizenship claims
JOSEPH C. SY – Chairman of the Board of Directors| Photo from Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) Global Ferronickel chairman Joseph Sy’s arrest over alleged citizenship misrepresentation sparks a Senate…
Napoles gets up to 55 years in new pork barrel conviction
Janet Lim-Napoles, a Filipino businesswoman who became infamous for her involvement in the Philippine pork barrel scam, where public funds were allegedly siphoned off for personal gain. The photo was…
Hontiveros calls on President Marcos to “lead by example” by releasing his SALN; Palace says he’s “ready”
Senator Risa Hontiveros| Photo from Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros has welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive ordering lifestyle checks on government officials involved in flood…
Marcos orders lifestyle audit of all government officials
Office of the President file photo Palace says directive expands probe into questionable flood-control projects MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a comprehensive lifestyle audit of all government officials,…
Leylah Fernandez falls to world no. 1 Sabalenka in singles but advances in doubles with Venus Williams
PHOTO CREDIT : Leylah Fernndez file photo from her Facebook account NEW YORK — Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez saw her 2025 U.S. Open singles campaign end on Friday, August 29,…
Alexandra Eala exits US Open in second round, sets sights on Sao Paulo
Photo courtesy of usopen.org New York — Alexandra Maniego Eala ended her 2025 US Open campaign in the second round after falling to Spain’s Cristina Bucșa, 6–4, 6–3, on Wednesday, August 27,…
Newsom expands CHP crime-suppression teams to San Diego, Los Angeles and Inland Empire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by California Highway Patrol leadership and state officials, announces the deployment of new CHP crime-suppression teams during a press conference on Aug. 28, 2025. (Screenshot…
Cracker Barrel’s $94m logo lesson: Why brand value matters for business owners big and small
Cracker Barrel’s logo comparison: the longtime emblem featuring the “Old Timer” leaning on a barrel (top) versus the recently introduced minimalist wordmark (bottom). The company has since scrapped the redesign…