Covering the week’s most noteworthy feature stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
“Dr. Liz Hicks is an extraordinary leader whose vision, determination, and deep belief in the potential of every girl have created lasting, measurable change. She has built not just a…
Loida Nicolas Lewis, philanthropist-lawyer-author, who was the distinguished guest speaker at the 22nd edition of the Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala held recently at The Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles,…
Whoever wrote the Gospel of John must have had a profound relationship with Jesus. He would have witnessed and experienced Jesus’ personal love and heard many times His expressions of…
I used to think delays meant I had missed my chance. That I was behind. That other people were being chosen while I was being overlooked. This past season changed…
Mr. President, the nation is no longer approaching a breaking point; we are already in it. For millions of Filipinos, survival has become a daily struggle, not a distant fear….
Is AI or Artificial Intelligence a friend or a foe? Will AI replace actors in the entertainment industry? How can AI help the industry? These are some of the worries…
In recent weeks, we have been reflecting on the lives of the early Christians during our weekday and Sunday readings. Despite facing persecution, their numbers continued to grow. None of…
This year, on June 8th, I will reach the remarkable milestone of thirty-five years of service as a priest. I thank God for this tremendous blessing! I am grateful for…
Birthright citizenship is a key constitutional provision that defines who is American: if you are born in the United States, you are an American. However, proof of this varies widely…
We are getting a second serving of “Beef,” now on its second series, launched last April 16 by Netflix. The critically acclaimed anthology series from the brilliant mind of creator-showrunner-producer…
Filipina American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who recently broke ceilings by being the first woman, first Filipina American, first woman of color to win the Oscar Best Cinematography award for…
Left: Donald Trump speaks at a podium bearing the Presidential Seal, with U.S. flags behind him. (Official White House photo) Right: Pope Leo XIV in papal attire during an official appearance at the Vatican….
“In Illo uno unum,” which translates to “In the One (Christ), we are one.” Friends, this is the motto of Holy Father Pope Leo XIV for his pontificate. I believe…
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, a nation’s sovereignty is no longer measured solely by the rigidity of its borders or the volume of its traditional commodities, but by the “soft…
Roberto Perlas Gomez, who was born in Santa Rosa, Laguna, grew up in a household always filled with music. Even though his mother was a doctor and his father an…
Fifteen years ago, we watched David Henry Hwang’s heavily revised “Flower Drum Song” at the Mark Taper Forum starring Lea Salonga as Mei-Li. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical…
Every year, the outstanding Asian talents in film, television and culture are honored at the Unforgettable Awards which is presented by GoldenTV and Character Media. This year, the much-looked-forward-to…
How global conflicts drive up the cost of living in the Philippines and shift the burden to Filipino families at home and abroad. Conflict in the Middle East is often…
It’s Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast close to the heart of St. John Paul II, who established this observance on the Second Sunday of Easter. Successive popes, including Pope Leo…
Tax season has a way of humbling even the most confident entrepreneur. Receipts everywhere. And that quiet thought in the back of our minds: there has to be one more…
By Janet Susan R. Nepales We call it our Homecoming 2.0. We were just in the Philippines last November, and then we went back again in January – immediately right…
It can be challenging to wish everyone a Happy Easter when the world is plagued by conflicts, war, and economic crises. Celebrating Easter is not easy when our lives are…
A book launch on The Last Conversations, written by Hospice Chaplain Rev. Dante Eleazar Lorenzana Simon and Elzar Dodjie Lorenzana Simon and edited by Dr. Elisa Simon and Elzar Simon, was…
As a patriarchal society, we have the tendency to highlight a single individual, especially males, and enshrine them into places of honor, our pantheon of heroes, naming streets, schools, and…
There are aspects of our lives that need to die. These may include our pride, fears, anxieties, and our tendency to compare ourselves with others. We often become dissatisfied with…
Ube (Dioscorea alata) is a root crop, specifically a yam, widely cultivated in the Philippines and other tropical regions. (Photo from the Department of Agrarian Reform) As the…
Fil-Am community during Holy Week celebration at St. Brendan Parish Church From its biblical origins to its Filipino adaptations and global diaspora expression, Holy Week endures as a living tradition…
We are often reminded of the profound words of Oscar Peñaranda: “If we are not going to tell our stories, no one else will.” For too long, the narrative of…
The Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Alumni Council of North America (ACNA) will hold its Spring Meeting on March 27–29, 2026, at the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,…
The 2026 Medical Mission Team in Iloilo (top photo) and Aklan (bottom photo) spearheaded by UERM MAAAI President Dr. Ma. Teresa G. Pastor, PMASC President Dr. Warren C. Gabrillo III,…
