Consul General Diano presenting a miniature jeepney token to Secretary of State Pate (Chicago PCG photo) CHICAGO 26 August 2026- Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano called on Iowa Secretary…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy is urging Filipinos in the United States to stay informed about changes in U.S. immigration policy as federal authorities review business and tourist visas held…
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, represented by Consul Melvin Almonguera, attended the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Santo Niño de Agosto on 22 August 2026 at St….
CHICAGO, 20 August 2026 – Miss Earth Poland 2026 Ms. Izabela Cieśla paid a courtesy call on Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano on 19 August 2026 at the Philippine…
(Above) Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano (seated, middle) poses with members of the Filipino American community in Omaha, Nebraska, and Consul Ma. Theresa M. Alders (seated, right) on 15…
(Above, left to right) Consul Ma. Theresa M. Alders, Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano, Ms. Makayla Leiting, Senior Manager of Industry Development and Innovation, and Mr. Joe Chapuran, Senior…
(Left photo) Ms. Maria Meredith Malasig shared her VIP Tour experience with the attendees of the New York launch of the VIP Tour 2027: Winter Escapade Edition. (Photos by Sherlyn…
DreamWorks Forgotten Island © DWA LLC / Courtesy of Philippine Department of Tourism–North America LOS ANGELES — The Philippine Department of Tourism-North America has partnered with DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island, tying the…
MANILA — The Department of Justice is evaluating a renewed police complaint over the May departure of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the Senate, with prosecutors determining whether obstruction-of-justice allegations…
MANILA — A civil-society coalition reviewing the proposed ₱7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 has identified ₱735.56 billion in spending that it says warrants closer scrutiny because of potential political discretion and…
Senate chief says senator has serious illness; allegations remain under preliminary investigation MANILA – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered Sen. Loren Legarda to submit a counter-affidavit in a preliminary…
Eala represents the Philippines, while Fernandez and Krawczyk bring Filipino heritage to New York; Ilagan’s qualifying run ended in the second round NEW YORK — Alexandra Eala enters the US Open…
LOS ANGELES — False hospice enrollments are disrupting care for California Medicare beneficiaries as authorities intensify scrutiny of an industry investigators say has been vulnerable to abuse in Los Angeles County….
MANILA — Lovi Poe says becoming a mother has changed a life once organized around carefully planned routines, giving the actress a more flexible approach as she balances caring for her…
Photo from Instagram/@praybeytbenjamin MediaQuest partnership and the return of “Gandang Gabi Vice” on GMA extend the comedian-host’s reach across competing Philippine media platforms. Vice Ganda is backing closer collaboration among…
LOS ANGELES — SB19 member Justin de Dios has recounted an encounter at Los Angeles International Airport, saying a Filipino man he described as working at the airport criticized the P-pop…
Image from Facebook/@dreamworks Filipino American director Januel Mercado, Philippine animators and musicians are among the creative contributors to DreamWorks’ new adventure MANILA — The making of DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island extended its Filipino…
Photo from Instagram/@davebautista Filipino American actor and former professional wrestling champion assumes the lead role after an injury to Ryan Hurst disrupted production of the live-action PlayStation adaptation LOS ANGELES —…
Photo from facebook/@KimChiuOfficial The actress-host reflects on the responsibilities she took on as a teenager and the importance of caring for oneself while providing for others. MANILA — Kim Chiu has…
Bea Alonzo and her former manager Shirley Kuan. Photo from Instagram/@dolorguevarra Veteran manager denies involvement in reported Spain wedding plans as Alonzo moves to interim representation MANILA — Talent manager Shirley…
photo from Film Academy of the Philippines MANILA — Eight Philippine films are under consideration to become the country’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards,…
State Department training places new emphasis on public-charge screening as applicants face interview delays; other stages of immigrant visa processing remain active WASHINGTON — Immigrant visa applicants worldwide are facing postponed…
Applications for AANHPI students are due Sept. 1 SACRAMENTO — The Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation is accepting applications for a $2,500 college scholarship aimed at helping Asian American, Native Hawaiian and…
Photo from Facebook/@joeygirl44 The veteran OPM singer reflects on a career shaped by enduring ballads, family choices, life in Canada and survival through serious illness. Joey Albert is marking 45…
Photo from Instagram/@ogie_diaz Actress and Quezon City councilor says there was no feud as longtime professional relationship closes MANILA — Actress and Quezon City Councilor Aiko Melendez and talent manager Ogie…
Lea Salonga with Ming-Na Wen Photo from Instagram/@mingna_wen Filipino Tony winner performs “A Whole New World” with Brandy and “Reflection” in a gathering spanning generations of Disney performers ANAHEIM, Calif. —…
Photo from Instagram/@korina Veteran broadcaster says she has long considered public office but has not declared a candidacy VETERAN broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez-Roxas has left open the possibility of entering…
Photo from Instagram/@iamhearte Former early-2000s onscreen partners are developing a project for longtime followers MANILA — John Prats and Heart Evangelista are working together on a new project more than two…
photo from Facebook/@jodistamariaph ‘Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon’ examines estrangement and the responsibility of confronting pain before it reaches another generation MANILA — Jodi Sta. Maria says unresolved family wounds should…
Photo from Instagram/@ramsayderek07 Agency says another person was driving the vehicle, which remains registered in actor’s name, as investigators examine circumstances behind plate mismatch MANILA — Actor Derek Ramsay said he…
