Study shows Gen Z most likely to leave Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — A new global urban-preferences study suggests that many young Las Vegans view the city as a temporary stop rather than a long-term home. The Gensler City Pulse…
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US DOT launches civility campaign as holiday air travel surges
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduces a national civility initiative as travelers move through busy airport terminals ahead of the holiday season. (Secretary Duffy photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of…
From mortar to dessert: How a colonial building technique shaped Filipino architecture and cuisine
Three UNESCO-recognized Spanish-era churches : San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila; Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte; and Miagao Church in Iloilo represent some of the finest examples of Spanish-era architecture in the…
What’s on Your Table: A Filipino Thanksgiving Spread
The turkey is often prepared with a Filipino twist, marinated in calamansi and toyo or adobo flavors. A warm, vivid look at how Filipino families blend tradition, heritage and culinary experience…
Nationwide Nov. 30 protests set as Trillion Peso March expands participation
Protesters march along EDSA during the Trillion Peso March in September 2025. (Photo by Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0. File: Trillion Peso March, Sep 2025) MANILA — Organizers of the…
Editorial: In the path of every storm, and still unprepared
Storm damage reflects the recurring toll of powerful weather systems on vulnerable communities and the urgent need for long-term risk reduction. (Photo courtesy of MDRRMO-Pandan) The Philippines has lived with…
Nursing Dropped as Professional Degree Under New Trump Loan Rules
Nursing programs lose their professional degree status under new Trump administration loan rules, lowering federal borrowing limits and raising concerns about workforce shortages and advanced training access WASHINGTON — The Trump…
Miss Universe leadership and ex-judge in public dispute over rigging allegations
Miss Universe Organization president Raúl Rocha Cantú (left) and former judge Omar Harfouch (right) appear in separate photos. Rocha Cantú has denied Harfouch’s allegations of irregularities in the 2025 pageant,…
Government crackdown sharpens as Marcos confirms arrest warrants for Zaldy Co and multiple respondents
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. presents a document during a nationally broadcast address from Malacañang on November 21, 2025, where he confirmed the issuance of arrest warrants for Zaldy Co…
Marcos rejects resignation calls
The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang Palace, where provincial governors expressed their support for the administration….
Alex Eala trains with Rafael Nadal on anniversary of his retirement
Photo courtesy of Rafa Nadal Academy The Philippine tennis star trains with Nadal in Mallorca, one year after his retirement. MALLORCA, Spain — Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala shared a special practice session this week…
Court blocks GOP friendly Texas voting map in major blow ahead of 2026
The United States Courthouse in El Paso, Texas, where a three judge federal panel blocked the GOP drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) …
As ACA Subsidies Near Expiration, Millions Could Face Higher Health Costs
Congress is reviewing whether to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies before the December 31 deadline. If the temporary assistance expires, millions of Americans could face higher health insurance…
Philippine Consulate in LA hosts roundtable on tax policy reforms
Left: Raymond “Mon” Abrea pays a courtesy call on Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz and Consul Francis Maynard Maleon at the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles, where they discussed…
Apple’s Digital ID brings passport verification to TSA checkpoints nationwide
Digital ID allows users to create an identification card in Apple Wallet using information from their valid U.S. passport and present it securely through an iPhone or Apple Watch. (Photo…
Senator Imee Marcos accuses President Marcos of drug use; Palace rejects claim as family members push back
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Senator Imee Marcos in separate appearances. The siblings became the center of a national controversy after the senator publicly accused the President of long-term drug use,…
Bataan nuclear plant’s future hinges on new independent regulator
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Bataan remains preserved but non-operational nearly four decades after its completion. Under the country’s new nuclear safety law, the facility cannot be rehabilitated…
High-level departures test Palace response to expanding infrastructure controversy
NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE PALACE: Ralph Recto (left) takes over as Executive Secretary following the resignation of Lucas Bersamin (right) Marcos reorganizes top leadership, names new Executive Secretary, DBM OIC…
His Father’s Son : Eman Bacosa Pacquiao is finding his own way in the ring and in the legacy he now carries
RISING FIGHTER – Eman Pacquiao raises his arms in victory after a bout (Photo from Eman Bacosa Pacquiao’s Instagram account) MANILA – Before he ever entered a boxing gym or signed his…
USCIS ends automatic work-permit extensions, raising risk of job gaps for immigrant workers
USCIS policy changes have significantly altered how many immigrants renew work authorization. (Photo courtesy of USCIS) A federal policy overhaul alters how employment authorization is renewed, leaving many immigrant workers vulnerable…
First Filipina American San Francisco supervisor Beya Alcaraz resigns after one week in office
Beya Alcaraz, who resigned as San Francisco’s District 4 supervisor after one week in office, in her official portrait released by the City and County of San Francisco. San Francisco’s…
Bersamin rejects resignation rumors as Palace faces pressure over flood-control scandal
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (PNA photo) Executive secretary says he remains on the job as investigations widen MANILA — Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sunday, November 16, 2025, denied rumors that he…
Rosa Rosal, beloved actress and humanitarian icon, dies at 97
Rosa Rosal through the years: a young star of LVN Pictures during Philippine cinema’s Golden Age, a respected humanitarian leader with the Philippine Red Cross, and a Philippine Postal Corporation…
Manila demonstrations intensify pressure on government over alleged flood-control graft
MEGA RALLY. Iglesia ni Cristo members, along with students, civic organizations and other community groups, gather at Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, for the opening of a…
Zaldy Co’s ₱100 billion budget allegation sparks scrutiny as officials push back
Zaldy Co speaks in a video statement released online, where he details his version of events surrounding the 2025 budget process. Budget Secretary Pangandaman, Malacañang and key lawmakers highlight procedural…
Justice Department sues to block California US House map, escalating fight over control of Congress
Attorney General Pamela Bondi (Photo credit – Department of Justice) LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Justice Department under President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Thursday to block California’s newly approved congressional…
Paychecks to federal employees expected to resume this weekend
Federal workers are set to receive long delayed back pay after the forty three day government shutdown ended. Agencies are restarting payroll systems, with most employees expected to receive full…
Longest government shutdown ends after 43 days of gridlock
The President signed the funding bill on November 12, 2025 to end the longest government shutdown in US history. ( President Donald Trump in a file photo from the White House.)…
Juan Ponce Enrile dies at 101, key figure in Philippine political history
Enrile in 2017 (via Wikimedia Commons) Enrile was a central figure in both martial law and the EDSA transition. MANILA – Juan Ponce Enrile, whose political life spanned the post-war republic,…
Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan’s U.S. trip draws scrutiny as flood-control probe widens
Former Public Works Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan is currently under monitoring by the Department of Justice after departing for the United States. (Presidential Communications Office / Wikimedia Commons) The Independent Commission for Infrastructure…