FAA cuts flights at 40 major airports as shutdown widens impact
The FAA has begun cutting flights by up to 10 percent at 40 major U.S. airports as the federal shutdown stretches into its fifth week, with more than 900 flights…
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Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to restore full SNAP benefits
The Supreme Court blocks a lower-court order requiring the Trump administration to restore full SNAP benefits, deepening the nationwide fight over food aid amid the prolonged government shutdown. High court…
Federal workers remain unpaid as shutdown enters sixth week; SNAP benefits partly restored as states fill federal funding gaps
As the U.S. shutdown enters its sixth week, the Senate rejects a pay bill for federal workers while USDA funds only 65 percent of November SNAP benefits. With the economy…
At the helm of ASEAN: How the Philippines will navigate the region’s shared future
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally receives the ASEAN chairship gavel from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the closing ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, marking the official turnover of…
Nancy Pelosi to retire after historic 20-term career in U.S. Congress
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and the longest-serving House Democratic Leader in history. (Official U.S. House photo) Nancy…
Marcos leads recovery drive as Philippines remains under national state of calamity after deadly typhoon
ON-SITE ASSESSMENT IN CEBU. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Friday, November 7, 2025, to inspect communities hit hard by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) and to oversee ongoing relief and rebuilding efforts. The…
Philippines forms national sports tourism body to boost global hosting ambitions
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued an administrative order creating the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) to oversee all government initiatives promoting sports tourism locally and globally.(Photo courtesy of Presidential Communications Office)…
Cebu reels from twin disasters as typhoon Tino follows major earthquake
Scenes of devastation in Cebu after Typhoon Tino: a damaged home in a rural village (top) and vehicles stacked in a flooded street (bottom) as residents begin clearing debris just…
New York election results 2025: Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race as Democrats notch key East Coast victories
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is being projected winner of the 2025 New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. – Photo courtesy of campaign press pool, used under fair use for news…
California voters approve new congressional map projected to net Democrats up to five House seats
Governor Gavin Newsom rallies supporters at a “Yes on 50” campaign event urging Californians to back the redistricting measure ahead of the November 2025 election. (Screenshot from Governor Gavin Newsom’s official…
David Pomeranz Shares his Journey at Exclusive LA Event, Featuring Insights from Dianetics
Join multi-platinum singer-songwriter David Pomeranz for an intimate evening of music, conversation and inspiration as he shares how Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health helped transform his outlook on…
Dodgers repeat as World Series champions after 11-inning Game 7 classic in Toronto
Photo from the official Los Angeles Dodgers Instagram account shows the 2024–2025 back-to-back World Series champions, celebrating their historic repeat victory. TORONTO — The final swing traveled fast and true. In…
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…
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…