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),…
The Isip family: (from left) Jelynne, Roland, Anna and Jaclyn. Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina AS we celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, allow me to feature fathers from…
Physicist Michael Joseph Lobusta with his son Milokai. Photos compiled by Rogelio C. Medina As we celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, allow me to feature fathers from all walks…
Birthday celebrant Henry Roxas Ayson (in shaded eyeglasses) with his family, relatives and friends after a Bible fellowship in April Joy Samantha Ayson’s home in Hiddenbrooke, Vallejo, California. Photos compiled…
Leila de Lima with Sr. Mary John Mananzan – Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, allow me to feature mothers from all walks of…
Janice Israel Delima with her children (from left) Saviona, Karl and Noah. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, allow me to honor mothers…
Hollywood journalist Janet Susan Rodriguez Nepales (extreme left) with her two daughters, Bianca Nicole and Rafaella Angelica. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11,…
AJ columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina in New York City’s Time Square billboard. THE late Jaime M. Fernandez Jr., popularly known as Jim Fernandez, was a native of Masbate City. He…
AJ columnist Rogelio Medina with a piece of artwork by the late Pres. Cory Aquino. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina I AM fortunate to have had personal encounters with presidents…
Santa Teresa ship captain, Lt. Col. Peregrino Bunye Medina JULES del Gallego, first cousin of Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel “Babe” del Gallego Romualdez, told me that my…
Sr. Mary John Mananzan Photos compiled by Rogelio C. Medina MARCH is the Women’s History Month. I will feature women from all walks of life. I asked the female respondents…
