Play, Punch, & Win at Graton Resort & Casino this July
This July, celebrate with luck and fortune at Graton Resort & Casino! Every Saturday in July, play, punch, and win, in the Patriotic Punch A Bunch with drawings every hour,…
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Alex Eala impresses despite early exit in Wimbledon debut
Photo: @alex.eala instagram Filipina tennis trailblazer takes a set off defending champion Krejčíková LONDON — History was made on Centre Court as Alexandra “Alex” Eala became the first Filipina in the…
Is your OOO on Yet? Keep These Travel Budget Friendly Tips in Mind
Summer is here, and for many Americans, it’s vacation season. It’s also one of the most expensive seasons to travel. With warm weather, school breaks and slower work schedules encouraging…
Alex Eala’s Wimbledon debut marks historic first for the Philippines
Alex Eala holds her runner-up trophy after a hard-fought final at the 2025 Lexus Eastbourne Open. The 20-year-old Filipina made history as the first from the Philippines to reach a…
Immigration’s moral test: Between enforcement and forgiveness
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), granting legal status to nearly 2.7 million undocumented immigrants—the largest legalization program in U.S. history. It was…
Hotel101 becomes first Filipino company to list on Nasdaq after $2.3 billion SPAC merger
Wearing green Hotel101 Global jackets and proudly waving Philippine flags, executives and team members pose beneath the Nasdaq tower in Times Square, New York on June 27, 2025. The digital…
A’s Break Ground on $1.75 Billion Las Vegas Ballpark at Former Tropicana Site
Photo from HNTB.com LAS VEGAS— The Oakland Athletics officially broke ground on Monday, June 23, 2025, on their new $1.75 billion stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. The groundbreaking ceremony,…
LaLota Votes to Ban Noncitizen Voting in D.C. Elections
U.S. Representative Nick LaLota (NY-01) Photo from his official congressional page House Passes Bill Repealing District’s 2022 Law Allowing Green Card Holders to Vote Locally WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House…
Why the DOJ Is Investigating the University of California’s Hiring Practices
UC Office of the President, Oakland Credit: Coolcaesar / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) At the heart of the issue: How far can colleges go to build a diverse faculty…
Attorney general Rob Bonta hails court order to release EV charger funds
SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the first Filipino American to hold the state’s top law enforcement position, praised a federal judge’s ruling this week, June 27, 2025, that…
Filipino American Valentino Creus among three hikers killed after plunge into icy waterfall in California
PLACER COUNTY – Valentino “Val” Creus, a respected Filipino American tax professional from Los Angeles, was among three men who died after jumping into the icy waters of Rattlesnake Falls near Soda…
Final Supreme Court Decisions Before Summer Recess
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2024–2025 term on Friday, June 27, issuing rulings on five major cases before entering its annual summer recess. While its decision…
PFA Brings Its Flagship Franchise Expo Back to Davao
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) continues its 2025 regional roadshow with Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region XI (Davao), happening on July 4-5, 2025, at the SM Lanang Premier Atrium in…
Belmont Hotel Boracay launches pet-friendly services with resident pet, Pua
At the heart of every great stay is a warm welcome, and at Belmont Hotel Boracay, located in the sprawling Boracay Newcoast, that greeting now comes with a wagging tail…
My Memory of President Noynoy Aquino
The late President Noynoy Aquino interviewed by Rogelio Constantino Medina. “Nasaan ka ba (Where are you)?” asked then Senator (who later became President) Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III, fondly called NOYNOY by…
A lucky penny, premonitions & surrounded by plenty of family, single mom from Long Beach wins brand new Temecula home – courtesy of Pechanga
Home Sweet Win! host Ty Pennington with winner Mayra V. and promotional model. Photos courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino TEMECULA – The winner of a brand-new Temecula house says the…
Trump is not revoking dual citizenship — viral claim debunked
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A viral social media claim alleging that the Trump administration is forcing Americans with dual citizenship to choose one nationality—or risk losing both—has been thoroughly debunked by legal…
The Weight of Stardom, the Lightness of Being: Sharon Cuneta’s Quiet Transformation
For the Megastar, it was never just about weight loss—it was a powerful journey of self-reclamation, resilience, and quiet reinvention. In the process, she redefined aging, fame, and feminine strength…
From “Hungry City” to co-chief critic at the New York Times – A Filipino American voice redefines food journalism
Ligaya Mishan (@ligayamishan), left, celebrates her appointment as co–chief restaurant critic of The New York Times alongside Tejal Rao. “Hello, we’re the new chief restaurant critics at The New York Times, ready to…
New York City’s Ranked-Choice Voting Returns
As NYC heads into its June 24 primary, voters are using ranked-choice voting to reshape how local democracy works. Here’s what’s at stake—and why the rest of the U.S. is…
Pride and Prejudice: A Continued Struggle for Equality
Each June, rainbow flags rise across city skylines, parades fill the streets, and the world is reminded of a movement born not in celebration, but in resistance. Pride Month marks…
Aboitiz takes over Bohol–Panglao International Airport in push to modernize PH aviation hubs
Aboitiz InfraCapital takes over Bohol–Panglao International Airport under a ₱4.53 billion, 30-year concession to modernize the country’s first eco-airport. BOHOL — Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group,…
Lakers sold to Dodgers owner in record $10 billion deal
Left: Mark Walter, CEO of Guggenheim Partners and co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Walter is now acquiring a majority stake in the Lakers in a record-setting $10 billion deal. (Photo…
Ask NAPCA Column #17
When people turn 65, many face a shift in their health insurance coverage. Some may feel unsettled or frustrated to find out that their Medicaid coverage ends. In this month’s…
From Wall Street to Courtside: Who Is the Billionaire Behind LA’s Biggest Sports Takeover?
Mark Walter at the White House at an event celebrating the 2024 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers (Photo from The White House) Mark Walter, the billionaire behind Guggenheim Partners…
Fil-Am legislator told to ‘go home’ after independence day speech
Luz Bay, a Democrat representing Strafford 21 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, assumed office on December 7, 2022, and is serving a term through December 2, 2026. Born in the Philippines and now residing in Dover,…
BSP Moves Forward with New Clark City Money Printing Facility
Architectural rendering of the upcoming Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) complex in New Clark City, Tarlac. The facility, designed by Aidea Inc., will house the country’s main currency printing and…
Andrew Tan’s real estate firm hits €1 billion milestone in Spain with landmark acquisition
Of the five skyscrapers that define Madrid’s modern skyline, two—Torre Emperador Castellana (far right) and Torre Caleido (center, black tower)—are now 100% owned by Filipino tycoon Andrew Tan through Emperador…
It’s Never Too Late To Travel: Score the Best Packages at TME 2025
The biggest travel and trade fairs happening soon on July 11-13, 2025, TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO (TME) offers the best travel deals and more exciting destinations both local and international. Travel…
Alex Eala secures Wimbeldon spot, makes main draw debut at Nottingham
@alex.eala instagram Filipina tennis star Alex Eala qualifies for Wimbledon 2025 main draw, making history as the first Filipina to compete in singles at the All England Club LONDON —…