De La Salle University in Trillion Peso March Against Corruption
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…
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David Pomeranz Shares Personal Journey of Confidence at Standing-Room-Only Performance in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — David Pomeranz, the internationally acclaimed multi-platinum recording artist, captivated a standing-room-only audience at Kusina Filipina Los Angeles on Friday with a live acoustic performance and an insightful book…
H Mart Launches 2026 Desk Calendar Giveaway Event
H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in America, is celebrating the upcoming New Year with a free 2026 desk calendar giveaway event beginning Sunday, November 16, at Orlando H…
Pacquiao in an evening of championship live Nov. 29 at Pechanga resort and casino
TEMECULA, California— Jimuel Pacquiao, son of the bemedaled boxer and world-champion, Manny Pacquiao, is making his pro-boxing debut live at the Pechanga Summit Events Center on November 29, 2025 at…
Will Ireton: The man bridging Shohei Ohtani’s world
Will Ireton, manager of performance operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers and current interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, pictured at Dodger Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Dodgers / MLB Press)…
Katseye celebrates Grammy breakthrough as ‘Gabriela’ lands first nominations
Global girl group KATSEYE celebrates their first Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Gabriela.” (Photo from Katseye’s Instagram page) Global girl group KATSEYE, featuring Filipina…
SCAN International Appreciation Day 2025
SCAN International Appreciation Day 2025 was celebrated on October 31, 2025, with events held at various locations, around the world, such as the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City, to honor…
A tribute to PFBA Icon Awardee Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto
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…
A Transformational Leadership Journey: Maxwell Leadership Comes to Philippine Shores
Maxwell Leadership Philippines Summit 2025 Happening Soon Manila, Philippines – Leadership is the most essential component in steering an organization in the right direction; often regarded to guide and motivate…
Filipino musical film ‘Song of the Fireflies’ wins Best International Feature Audience Award at Newport Beach Film Festival
The Song of the Fireflies won the Best International Feature Audience Award at the 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of MQuest Ventures / Culturtain Musicat Productions) NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. —…
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…
Ramon, Anna, and Michael Orlina at ManilART 2025
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,…
LOKALPINOYSILA CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Three decades after its first event shook a community hall on Temple Street in what is now Historic Filipinotown, Lokalpinoysila roared back to life for its 30th-anniversary celebration at Kusina…
SKY RIVER CASINO ANNOUNCES $450,000 IN HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS INCLUDING TWO BMW 530I GIVEAWAYS AND CASH PRIZES
Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino ushers in the holiday season with an impressive $450,000 promotion lineup spanning November and December, headlined by the $200,000 Table Games Exclusive BMW…
UBOS Presents “Your Taxes Just Changed” Business Seminar in Santa Clarita
Discover How to Navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) with Top Tax Strategist Edward A. Lyon, JD Santa Clarita, CA — United Business Owners Solutions (UBOS) invites Santa Clarita…
‘PINOY NA KRISMAS’ FEATURES JOSE MARI CHAN LIVE AT PECHANGA THEATER NOV 23
TEMECULA, California — Multi-awarded Filipino balladeer and renowned composer Jose Mari Chan with ‘The Company’ will highlight the opening salvo of “Pinoy Na Krismas’ for the never-ending long celebration of…
BeauCon Manila 2025: Celebrating Filipino Pride in the Beauty Community
BeauCon Manila 2025 once again made history as it marked its third successful year, shining the spotlight on the incredible talent, creativity, and passion of the Filipino beauty community. Held…
How CITEM Founder Mina T. Gabor Made Me Internationally Known
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…
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…
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…
An Evening at the Civic: Sofronio Vasquez Shines in a Post-Win Celebration for His Kababayans
It was a night filled with pride, passion, and music at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium as Overture 25 Productions and Godzella International presented The Winner of NBC’s The Voice Sofronio…
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…
Voices of Hope: Filipino Musical Drama ‘Song of the Fireflies’ to Shine at Newport Beach Film Festival
The Healing Power of Music Culturtain Musicat Productions Presents a Feature Film Directed by King Palisoc Official Selection – Newport Beach Film Festival Special Presentation Screening – Philippines Spotlight Los…
Leylah Fernandez claims her fifth career title at the Japan Open
Photo from @leylahannietennis instagram page Leylah Fernandez, the Filipina-Ecuadorian-Canadian tennis star, wins her fifth career WTA title at the Japan Open in Osaka after a three-set victory over Czech teenager…
Indefatigable CITEM Executive Director Leah Pulido Ocampo
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…
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…
