Filipino musician and Nickelodeon host Eduard Bañez began singing at five years old and entered show business at 15. By age 17, he had already gained traction in dating blogs under the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently hosted Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kristen Hillman and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington, D.C., where the three countries affirmed their commitment to…

The recent Law and Governance Forum in Makati City stood as a premier convergence of legal wisdom, ethical leadership, and enlightened discourse. Organized by Rising Tigers Magazine and its holding…

La Salle Brother Vincent Fernandez encouraged me to join the La Sallian contingent heading to EDSA for the Trillion Peso March against corruption.   Inside La Salle Green Hills, I…

A shining example of leadership and excellence, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto was recently featured on a solo LED billboard in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, powered by Alegre De Pilipinas “Official” and Janice…

It was nice to see a father and his two children participate in a prestigious art show during ManilART 2025 at the SMX Aura Convention Center in Bonifacio Global City,…

My former boss, Dr. Mina T. Gabor, once asked me to produce CITEM Trade Update—a monthly, later weekly, newsletter that caught the attention of local and foreign buyers, product specialists, academic…

During the press launch of the 2025 Manila FAME held at Centro de Turismo Intramuros—which I featured in Balikbayan Magazine some months ago—I felt honored when my former officemate, Leah Pulido Ocampo, the…

At Southern California’s premier haunted Halloween event, Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles recently welcomed media representatives from across the United States during its opening night on Thursday, September 4. The…

I once again left the comfort of life in Fairfield, California, to teach in the Philippines. My American brother-in-law was openly against my decision and worried about where I would…

It was not my first time to be invited as a guest on DWAR Abante Radyo’s Jigo Live with my cousin, photographer-entrepreneur Jamin Constantino Lim. Returning to the Bilyonaryo News Channel compound…

It will be an honor to guest this coming September 25 on Wej A Minute, the program of Wej Cudiamat, who will be honored as Best Male News Anchor in the Philippines at…

Broadcast journalist Audrey Dones Gorriceta of Sword TV’s Kamay na Bakal has been named Remarkable Host/Anchor in the Philippines at the 3rd Philippines Finest Business Awards and Outstanding Achievers 2025, organized by La Visual Corporation and SIRBISU…

At Gerry’s restaurant, I was greeted by the golden voice of 18-year-old Joice Espinoza, dressed in a vibrant green outfit. The young singer instantly mesmerized me with her talent. Alongside…

John Rey Malto, a Modern Renaissance Man In a world where talent often waits for opportunity, John Rey Malto of La Union has emerged as one of Philippine showbiz’s most dedicated talent…

My American mom told me she studied high school at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and Asia, and the largest Catholic…

  Award-winning young actress Elia Ilano will headline the upcoming short film “Teresa”, an official grantee of the International Children’s Peace Prize Fund. This global initiative is made possible through the…

It is indeed wonderful to be back at Universal Studios Hollywood (USH), the entertainment capital of L.A., after 32 years! The first time I visited USH was in 1993. I…

IT was 4:25 a.m. when I joined full marathon runner Michael Isip of Honolulu, Hawaii in a taxicab to reach our destination between Embarcadero and Market Street, the starting line…

Having reached the rank of Associate Professor 3, or Senior Lecturer 1, is a feat. I began as Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila’s College…

Even though I spent half of my life in government press and public information work, I had already been exposed to writing and editing jobs before daily news and feature…

There is growing evidence that marathon running is rising in popularity, especially among younger generations—specifically Gen Z and younger millennials. Training for a marathon offers young people a structured, goal-oriented…

As we celebrate American Independence Day on July 4, 2025, allow me to feature Americans and Filipino immigrants from all walks of life. I randomly asked them: (1) How do you…

The late Dra. Mira Oca-Bunye with her husband Toting Bunye. By Toting Bunye, News Reporter and War Correspondent I was moved by the heartfelt tribute to Dr. Miraflor T. Oca-Bunye…

Asian Journal columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina in a magazine cover. Thanks to Cosmo Digest International Magazine, published by Global Asia Insider (USA-UK-Dubai) for featuring me in its magazine’s cover last year….

The late President Noynoy Aquino. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina DURING last Independence Day celebration, I was reminded of the call of my friend, the late President Noynoy Aquino, to…

At the then-LVN Museum, photos of actor Joseph Estrada (upmost left), actor Antonio Medina (over the gun), producer Doña Narcisa Buencamino de Leon (on the table beside the many awards),…