Roland Isip: ‘As a father, I must have the wisdom from God’
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…
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Bruno Mars Reigns at 2025 American Music Awards
Photo by Brothers Le, “Bruno Mars Concert Houston,” 2010, via Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Bruno Mars wins three major awards at the 2025 American Music Awards and continues to headline…
“Lilo & Stitch” Live-Action Hits Record-Breaking Memorial Day Debut with Filipina Stars Among Cast
Sydney Agudong Tia Carrere Photo from IMDb …
“Only We Know”: Charo Santos-Concio and Dingdong Dantes Break Boundaries in May-December Romance Drama
Photo Credit : Star Cinema A quietly powerful film about an unexpected connection between two people at different stages of life, a moving exploration of age, grief, and the courage…
OPM Icons Odette Quesada and Ogie Alcasid Bring “Love, Q&A” to Chumash Casino Resort on June 6
OPM luminaries Odette Quesada and Ogie Alcasid reunite for “Love, Q&A” at Chumash Casino Resort on June 6, 2025—a concert filled with timeless Filipino hits and heartfelt moments. (Photos courtesy…
Freddie Aguilar, ‘Anak’ Hitmaker and Filipino Folk Icon, Dies at 72
Photo by Martine Girard, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Freddie Aguilar, the trailblazing folk musician whose timeless anthem “Anak” touched millions around the…
Alex Eala Makes Grand Slam Debut at French Open
Alex Eala | AJPress file photo by Troi Santos PARIS, FRANCE — Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is set to mark her 20th birthday with a career-defining moment: a debut…
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Breaks Box Office Records and Shines a Spotlight on Filipino Representation
Filipino-American actors Teo Briones and Kaitlyn Santa Juana star as siblings in Final Destination: Bloodlines, bringing authentic Filipino family dynamics to the forefront of the blockbuster horror franchise’s sixth installment. (Photo…
Michael Joseph Lobusta: ‘The feeling of fatherhood is an unexplainable love for my children’
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…
Karla Estrada Graduates College at 48 Through ETEEAP, Proving It’s Never Too Late to Learn
Photo: Facebook Post TV host and actress earns degree in Office Administration from Philippine Christian University MANILA — Actress and television host Karla Estrada has reached a new milestone—this time, not…
Pacquiao’s Comeback: Cheers, Caution, and the Challenge of Time
Manny Pacquiao, 46, returns to the boxing ring to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19. As critics raise concerns over age and fairness, Pacquiao eyes legacy and…
The advantage of being in the US
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…
Sky River Casino announces exciting May promotions
ELK GROVE – Sky River Casino is excited to announce a lineup of thrilling promotions and special events for May, including popular giveaways. This May, the exclusive “Vanessa Williams™ Presents…
PHILSME 2025 Closes with Resounding Success, Empowering Filipino SMEs to Scale and Thrive
Full house at the 16th PHILSME Business Conference at SMX Convention Center Pasay City, Philippines – The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) concluded today at the SMX Convention…
Filipina-American Composer Susie Ibarra Wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music
NEW YORK CITY — The 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music has been awarded to renowned composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra for her powerful and environmentally inspired composition Sky Islands. The…
PHILSME 2025 Opens with Bold Push for Innovation, Resiliency, and Customer-Centric Growth at SMX MOA
PHILSME CEO and Managing Director Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla welcomes over 180 international and local brands showcasing their businesses and services for SMEs. Pasay City, Philippines – The 16th Philippine SME Business…
Jay R and Mica Javier’s ‘Songs for Selina’ Strikes a Chord with Heartfelt Storytelling, Original Music, an all-Filipino cast.
Songs for Selina brings a heartfelt tale of music, friendship, and sacrifice to Amazon Prime LOS ANGELES – R&B royalty Jay R and his wife, singer-actress Mica Javier, deliver a…
Leila de Lima: Motherhood Is ‘radikal na pagmamahal’
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…
WSI, The Philippines’ Top Expo Organizer, Powers Growth in the Mindanao Region
Davao City, Philippines — Worldbex Services International (WSI), the country’s leading event organizer for world-class expositions, proudly returns to Davao City in 2025 with three of its premier expositions: the…
May at Graton Resort & Casino: Pool parties, concert nights, and big jackpots
TREAT yourself this May at Graton Resort & Casino – with big wins, live Asian entertainment, a refreshing new Graton beer, and sun-soaked pool parties. May 3-24, join us every…
Pechanga Resort Casino welcomes global Pinoy Pop sensation BINI for world tour stop
TEMECULA – Pechanga Resort Casino, Southern California’s premier destination for world-class entertainment, is thrilled to announce an electrifying addition to its 2025 concert lineup: Filipino pop sensation BINI will headline…
Alex Eala Breaks Into WTA Top 70, Set to Debut at Italian Open
Photo credit – from Alex Eala Instagram Page ROME — Filipino tennis rising star Alex Eala has achieved a new career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 70 as of May…
Ricky Davao, Celebrated Actor and Director, Dies at 63
Photo credit : Aradavao Instagram page Philippine film, TV, and theater lose one of their most respected talents MANILA – Ricky Davao, the acclaimed Filipino actor and director known for…
Janice Israel Delima: ‘Being a mother is a responsibility, not ownership’
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…
LPGA stars compete in annual pro-am at Journey at Pechanga
Fil-Am golfers Abegail Arevalo, Tisha Alyn and Amari Avery participated in the 12th Pechanga Pro-Am held in Temecula, CA on April 8, 2025. Photos by Joseph Peralta/AJ Press TOP Ladies…
Wellness Leaders Gather for Landmark In-Person Assembly at Okada Manila
MANILA — The Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) successfully hosted a landmark in-person General Membership Meeting and Pledge of Membership Ceremony on April 28, 2025, at the wellness-inspired…
Piolo Pascual Sparks Dating Rumors After Beach Photo with Model Kim Rivera
Photo From Instagram Page of Kim Rivera Is Piolo Pascual dating again? A viral photo with model Kim Rivera has fans speculating about the actor’s love life. Here’s what we…
Mother’s Day series: A salute to mothers from all walks of life
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,…
Nora Aunor Laid to Rest at Libingan ng mga Bayani with State Honors
The National Commission for Culture (NCCA) and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) honored National Artist Nora Aunor in a necrological service held April 22, 2025,…
OPM LOSES ANOTHER ICON: HAJJI ALEJANDRO DIES AT 70
Hajji Alejandro, the “Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala” and a pillar of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), passed away following a battle with colon cancer. His timeless hits, helped define a generation…
