Clocks fall back as debate over daylight saving time reignites
Daylight saving time ends on November 2, 2025, as most Americans push for an end to clock changes. Polls show rising support for a single, permanent time system while Congress…
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David Pomeranz: The King of Hearts celebrates 50 years of magic
For half a century, David Pomeranz has sung of love, hope, and the quiet faith that something magical lives within every heart. His professional recording career began in the early 1970s and…
Miss Philippines USA Winners Shine at Los Angeles Fashion Week
Los Angeles Fashion Week presented by Art Hearts Fashion spotlighted two of Miss Philippines USA’s 2025 winners as they made their LA Fashion Week runway debut at The New Mart…
Philippines, Rowan University Discuss Potential Linkages in Health Sciences and Medical Education
Filipino and non-Filipino food enthusiasts in New York savored a diverse buffet spread of Filipino cuisine during HANDOG SA HAPAG. NEW YORK, 21 October 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General…
Philippine Consulate Attends Biotech and Beyond Speaker Series Featuring Zipline
Zipline Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Keenan Wyrobek (left) shares the company’s mission and innovation journey (San Francisco PCG photo) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Philippine Consulate General in San…
Jessica Sanchez announces birth of first child
Side-by-side images of Jessica Sanchez and Rickie Gallardo posing together, and their newborn daughter Eliana Mae Gallardo. The couple called her arrival an answered prayer and the start of a…
The forgotten architect of farmworker solidarity
Larry Itliong during the 1965 Delano Grape Strike in California. (Courtesy of the Filipino American National Historical Society) Before César Chávez became the face of America’s farmworker movement, Filipino organizer Larry Itliong had…
How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted in California’s 2025 Special Election
Op Ed By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State As voters across the state prepare to make their voices heard on Prop 50 — arguably one of the most…
Trillanes files plunder and graft raps vs Duterte, Bong Go over alleged P7-B infrastructure awards
Trillanes, as a private citizen, files plunder and graft raps vs Duterte and Go over alleged ₱7B DPWH projects; Go welcomes probe. MANILA — Former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV, acting as…
The work behind wonder : Life lessons from Shohei Ohtani
Photo from @Shohei Ohtani instagram Before Shohei Ohtani became the most extraordinary player of his generation, he was a teenager quietly learning how to organize his dreams. At Hanamaki Higashi High…
A NIGHT OF ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM WINSTON RAVAL
Winston Raval’s lifetime of musical journeys has taken him from Manila to Honolulu and Los Angeles, where he has shared his artistry as a jazz pianist, arranger, bandleader, and musical…
Bayanihan spirit shines in Glendale Fil-Am groups’ Parol-making workshop
Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz giving remarks and sharing information on dual citizenship. Glendale, CA – “Bayanihan, the Filipino spirit of civic unity and cooperation, truly works—as evidenced by our successful collaboration…
Philippine Entries Among Winners, Nominees in 2025 SOHO International Film Festival
Actor Erika Christensen (“Traffic”, “Parenthood”) at the SIFFNYC Opening Night Premiere of “After All”. Photo credit: Champion Hamilton Regina Aquino’s “Faith Healers” Wins Audience Award for Feature Film Global Filmmakers…
Editorial : The U.S. law that tried to send Filipinos home Remembering the Repatriation Act of 1935
Filipino farmworkers harvest crops circa 1930s–1940s. Their labor was vital to the agricultural boom, yet their contributions were often overlooked in mainstream histories. – Photo from Bulosan.org A reflection on a…
CMS: No broad pause in Medicare payments; limited claim holds continue
CMS clarifies that Medicare payments to doctors continue within the standard 14-day processing window; only limited claims tied to expired programs are temporarily held. WASHINGTON — Federal health officials said…
Ryan Cayabyab Singers USA Tour 2025
The highly anticipated Ryan Cayabyab Singers — U.S. Tour 2025, presented by Music Arts Events Inc., is set to make waves across the country with a powerful fusion of world-class…
Erik Spoelstra named head coach of U.S. men’s national basketball team
Erik Spoelstra, newly appointed head coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, stands in a USA Basketball training shirt ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Los…
U.S. automakers struggle to stay on course as EV subsidies end
WASHINGTON / DETROIT — America’s electric vehicle (EV) ambitions are facing a reality check. The federal $7,500 EV tax credit expired on September 30, ending a key incentive that had fueled…
Armed forces stands by President Marcos amid coup rumors
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. meets troops in a file photo. Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office. Armed Forces Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. confirms…
PHIVOLCS rules out connection among recent Cebu, Davao, Baguio quakes
Side-by-side photos show earthquake destruction in the Philippines — collapsed homes in a Typhoon Haiyan survivors’ village in Bogo City, Cebu, and a damaged house in Davao Oriental after the…
Trump nominates Lee Lipton as next US ambassador to the Philippines
Lee Lipton, interim OAS envoy, nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to the Philippines (U.S. Department of State) The White House names Florida businessman and interim OAS envoy Lee…
What defines our taste: remembering home through food
Each dish speaks of who we are, one story rooted in home and another unfolding in the life we build, tied together by our heritage. Taste is shaped by memory…
Senate names Erwin Tulfo acting Blue Ribbon chair after Lacson’s resignation
Senator Erwin Tulfo (Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) MANILA — The Senate has named Senator Erwin Tulfo as acting chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee following Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s decision to step down from the post, which he…
Ateneo stays no. 1 Philippine university in Times Higher Education rankings
QUEZON CITY — Ateneo de Manila University has retained its position as the Philippines’ top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, remaining in the 1001–1200 global band. This marks the fourth consecutive…
Shutdown fallout deepens: Duffy warns absentee controllers could face firing as delays spread
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says staffing absences now cause over half of U.S. flight delays, as 13,000 controllers work unpaid during the second week of the government shutdown. WASHINGTON, D.C….
Harvard may run trade schools under Trump’s proposed $500M deal
President Trump’s proposed $500M deal would shift Harvard into an unprecedented role running trade schools in technical fields. The university has not confirmed the plan, and its legality remains unsettled….
THE PHANTOM CANDIDATE: Deepfakes are infiltrating America’s hiring process
Deepfakes are invading America’s job market, from AI-written résumés to fake video interviews. The FBI and FTC warn that synthetic applicants threaten hiring security, drawing lessons from Asia’s early experience…
Marcos appoints Remulla as new Ombudsman of the Philippines
President Marcos names Justice Secretary Boying Remulla as Ombudsman to lead anti-corruption efforts under Bagong Pilipinas.- (PH DOJ official photo) MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Secretary…
Help name the new Cerritos cow sculpture
Rendering of sculptures for “Milking Time – A Tribute to Dairy Valley” display. Cerritos invites residents to help name a new bronze cow sculpture by Jane DeDecker, part of…
Lacson announced his decision to step down as Senate Blue Ribbon Chair
Senator Panfilo Lacson file photo – (Senate of the Philippines / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0) Senator Panfilo Lacson announces his decision to step down as chair of the…