Observed each year during the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the Traslación draws millions of devotees to Manila’s streets, driven by sacred vows, physical devotion, and a centuries-old tradition that…
She was barely in her teens when a novelty song made her a household name. At 60, Sharon Cuneta remains a defining figure across generations of Philippine popular culture. At…
Dado Banatao, Filipino-American semiconductor engineer and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, in an image used for the Philippine commemorative stamp “My story could be your story,” honoring his contributions to science, technology, and education….
Rebecca Pinyerd, 70, a Filipina lawful permanent resident has lived in the United States for more than four decades. Her deportation to the Philippines was temporarily halted after airline officials determined…
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, a semiconductor engineer and entrepreneur whose behind-the-scenes innovations helped lower the cost and expand the reach of personal computers, died December 25, 2025, surrounded by family and…
An archival Christmas photo shows the President and the First Lady standing in the Cross Hall of the White House, framed by holiday decorations and Christmas trees. The image was…
A festive Noche Buena spread of traditional Filipino entrees and Christmas desserts such as bibingka, puto bumbong, and fruit salad – reflecting the Filipino tradition of gathering to mark Christmas….
Here’s what taxpayers should expect from tax refunds arriving in 2026, including the status of the proposed $2,000 payment discussed by President Trump. Tax refunds issued in 2026 will reflect…
A view of the New York City skyline at dusk. State regulatory actions have cleared the legal path for the city to be considered for full-scale, Vegas-style casino licenses. (Photo…
Left to right: Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., founder of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. (Photo from Manny Villar’s official Facebook page), and Lucio Co, founder and chair of Puregold Price Club Inc….
Singer and actress Zsa Zsa Padilla. “Instead of feeling honored, I was left feeling small,” the veteran performer said in explaining her decision to return her Aliw Awards Lifetime Achievement honor…
An aerial view of Bondi Beach in Sydney, where Australian authorities are investigating a deadly December 14 attack classified as terrorism. Photo credit: Nick Ang / Own work (CC BY-SA 4.0) …
By Chef Billy Ngo, Restaurateur The holidays are all about tradition, family, and food. As a chef, I see cooking as one of the most meaningful ways to show love….
Mario Búcaro, who concluded his tenure as chief executive officer of the Miss Universe Organization following a brief appointment in late 2025. Photo attribution: Official government portrait / Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Original copies of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, including signed documents from the Constitutional Commission, displayed under glass. The charter mandates Congress to regulate political dynasties, a provision that remains unenacted nearly…
Health officials say impaired decision-making and poor judgment can appear before memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease, underscoring the need to distinguish isolated mistakes from persistent patterns that affect daily life….
The U.S. Senate chamber is seen at the Capitol in Washington, where lawmakers voted on competing proposals addressing the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies on December 11,…
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Greener Holiday Season! Make this holiday season merry, bright, and waste-free! Follow these simple steps to reduce waste, reuse what you can, and recycle right…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Photo courtesy of Malacañang Palace In a podcast interview with student editors, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. describes how his entry into politics evolved over time,…
Upgraded facilities and a full slate of major trade shows position the city for a rebound in business travel LAS VEGAS – Tourism officials and industry analysts say Las Vegas…
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has postponed a vote on a proposal that could increase university tuition by up to 12 percent…
Official portraits of Rep. Abe Hamadeh of Arizona and Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio, sponsors of separate House and Senate bills that have renewed congressional debate over dual citizenship. Two…
Senate lawmakers are set to vote on competing proposals on Affordable Care Act subsidies. Both proposals expected to fall short in the Senate WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Tuesday, December 9,…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and San Miguel Corporation president and CEO Ramon Ang, shown here with DPWH officials in a file photo during the dredging operations at Balihatar Creek in…
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, said the Philippine government has cancelled the passport of resigned Ako Bicol party-list representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, as authorities expand…
Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya, who mounted an unsuccessful bid for Pasig City mayor earier this year, in a photo from her public campaign materials. She surrendered to the NBI on…
Atong Ang file photo Prosecutors claim there is probable cause to pursue kidnapping and homicide charges tied to the missing sabungeros case, while clearing several individuals, including actress Gretchen Barretto,…
Members of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council meet at Malacañang Palace on December 9, 2025, during the first full LEDAC session of the 20th Congress, where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr….
From left: Claudine Barretto, business leader Vivian Yuchengco, and Gretchen Barretto. Both Claudine and Yuchengco have rejected the long-running RCBC elevator rumor involving Gretchen, describing the decades-old tale as false….
More Americans now work while collecting Social Security, creating a phased retirement shaped by rising costs, longer life spans, and multigenerational responsibilities. The changing architecture of retirement More Americans now…
