Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios final press conference quotes & photos
“I’m here because I love to go toe-to-toe. I want to give the fans what they want.” – Pacquiao “I’m going in there with bad intentions and power in both…
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Philippine Population Officially Tops 112.7 Million in 2024
The 2024 census marks a 3.4% increase since 2020, with the data now serving as the basis for budget allocations, policy planning, and local development programs. MANILA, Philippines – The…
Ron Sumbang Appointed as Liaison to Clark County
LAS VEGAS, NV [July 11, 2025] Ron Sumbang has been appointed as Liaison to Clark County by a unanimous vote on July 15, 2025 by the officers and board of Directors of Filipino Town…
ICE memo allows deportation to non-home countries, raising legal and human rights concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new internal memo from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorizing deportations to countries where migrants are not citizens is raising serious legal and humanitarian concerns across the country….
Jordan Clarkson Brings Scoring, Style, and Substance to the Knicks
PHOTO CREDIT :@jordanclarksons instagram Jordan Clarkson joins the New York Knicks, bringing bench scoring, cultural pride, and Filipino-American representation to Madison Square Garden. NEW YORK — Jordan Clarkson hasn’t played a…
Mayor Bass meets with Mexican Consul General as National Guard deployment at MacArthur Park stirs backlash
@Mayor Karen Bass | Facebook account Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass meets with Mexico’s Consul General after National Guard and ICE agents descend on MacArthur Park, sparking outrage, legal aid…
Winston Raval Live: Honoring a Legacy of Film, Theater, and Pinoy Ethnic Jazz
Award-winning composer Winston Raval will present an all-original concert in Hollywood—a musical journey from film scores to Pinoy ethnic jazz. Winston Raval, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from…
F&B PackTech Expo 2025 x FoodBev Expo PH: Where the Future of Food, Beverage, and Packaging Takes Center Stage
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Get ready to witness the biggest celebration of innovation in the Philippine food, beverage, and packaging industries. From July 17 to 19, 2025, the World Trade Center…
Travel Madness Expo 2025
Get Ready for the Ultimate Travel Experience! The 12th Travel Madness Expo (TME 2025) is happening on July 11–13, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center Manila! Whether you’re a seasoned…
Between Two Flags: A Filipino American Reflection on the Fourth of July
On the Fourth of July, the United States comes together in celebration—barbecues and fireworks, parades and patriotic songs. It is a day that honors the signing of the Declaration of…
Carson honors ABC7 Fil-Am journalists on Philippine-American Friendship Day
ABC7 Eyewitness News journalists Tony Cabrera, Irene Cruz, and Denise Dador were honored with a City of Carson proclamation during the July 1, 2025, City Council meeting in celebration of…
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones launches new couture collection and opens new LA atelier on July 8
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on Tuesday, July 8, when he will also launch the opening of his new atelier…
Explore Franchise Businesses at Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region XI (Davao)
Davao Region’s most awaited franchising event opens TODAY, July 4, 2025, as Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region XI (Davao) returns at the SM Lanang Premier Atrium. The Philippine Franchise Association…
Lolit “Manay Lolit” Solis, veteran showbiz columnist and talent manager, dies at 78
Photo Credit: @Lolit Solis Facebook account MANILA — Lolit “Manay Lolit” Solis, one of Philippine showbiz’s most enduring personalities—known for her decades-long work as an entertainment columnist, television host, and talent…
Lea Salonga takes her rightful place in Hollywood history
Photo from: @msleasalonga instagram In the quiet just before the lights go up, when the audience holds its breath and the stage feels sacred, few performers know how to command…
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,…
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…