Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo on their iconic performances in ‘Michael’
Photos courtesy of LIONSGATE By Janet Susan R. Nepales I grew up listening to the great Michael Jackson – from his days with the Jackson 5 to his days as…
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EDITORIAL – America at 250 must renew its promise
The nation’s anniversary should be more than a celebration of American achievement. It should also measure how faithfully the country has kept the principles it declared in 1776. On July…
When EDSA no longer calls the nation
By Melandrew Velasco “The true legacy of EDSA lies not in repeatedly returning to the streets but in building democratic institutions strong enough” NEARLY four decades after the historic 1986…
LA Press Club honors Maria Ressa with Daniel Pearl Award; Janet Nepales wins two honors
Photos by Sthanlee B. Mirador BY JANET SUSAN R. NEPALES Maria Ressa received the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism from the Los Angeles Press Club…
Fil-Am Jordan De Leon reflects on being part of ‘Mamma Mia’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales For over 25 years, the story and the music of ABBA in the musical “Mamma Mia!” have become the ultimate feel-good show. People have fallen…
Manny Jacinto and creators talk about their new all-Filipino TV series ‘Sun Chaser’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Creators Bobby Pontillas and Bernard Badion have done something bigger than themselves. They have not just created an award-winning indie fantasy animated TV series for…
‘Nurse the Dead’ is alive and kickin’ in iWant
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Creating the first bilingual series on American soil is one thing. Making the first Filipino TV series filmed in Hollywood is another. But making it…
A Festive Philippine Heritage Night Baseball Game
By Bro. Dan E. Niño Despite the uncertainty and the many issues we face today, from the war in Iran and escalating fuel prices to inflation and affordability concerns, one…
Philippine independence and the unfinished work of freedom
The Philippine flag flies over the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite, the ancestral home of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and one of the most important landmarks in Philippine history. It was…
Operation Smile Gala: A Luau for Hope
By Janet Susan R. Nepales It was a night to remember when stars gathered and showed up for a cause. The glitterati raised more than a hundred dollars for Operation…
Cooking Chinese America: A Historical Analysis of the U.S.’s Chinese Restaurant Industry
Left to right: Dr. Joyce Pualani Warren, Prosy Delacruz, Daniela Rangel (author) , Dr. Kimberly Carroll and Dr. Phil Hutchinson. Dr. Tomo Hattori, Chair attended but had to go to…
Prosperity Begins in the Soul
For years, I thought financial freedom was mostly about numbers. Better income. Bigger savings account. Smaller debt. Simple, right? Then I spent three decades in the mortgage industry and discovered…
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas talk about making John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’
BY JANET SUSAN R. NEPALES It is a very common story in Hollywood or in the music world. You create or compose a song, and before you know it, somebody…
Pride month reminds us no one should be shamed into silence
Pride Month is observed every June, but its meaning should not be reduced to a calendar observance, a parade route or the rainbow colors that appear across public spaces each…
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: recognition, reality, and the unfinished American narrative
This year’s theme, established by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), highlights the importance of collective power, storytelling, and bridge-building within AAPI communities. It emphasizes the strength that comes…
Memorial Day reflection: The effort to erase Filipino WWII veterans’ contributions and sacrifices
Memorial Day, while distinctly an American holiday, is a day of remembrance that Filipinos rightfully participate in. It is a day to remember and honor those who have made the…
Primary elections and what is at stake: why we need to vote wherever we may be in the U.S.
The most consequential elections in America are not always the ones that draw the largest crowds, loudest rallies or most dramatic headlines. Often, the choices that shape public life are…
Mayor Karen Bass looking toward a bright future in LA City: Roundtable with AAPI media during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mayor Karen Bass enthusiastically greeted 17 media folks representing Asian Journal, Rafu Shimpo, Philippine Post, Bilyonaryo News Channel, The Filipino Correspondent Network, World Journal, Chinapress, UNE News Express, Yonhap News,…
Paul Soriano produces his first Hollywood movie, ‘Diamond,’ written and directed by Andy Garcia
Dreams do come true. Even Hollywood dreams. Indefatigable and hardworking filmmaker-producer Paul Soriano found this out after being introduced to the legendary actor Andy Garcia, by Soriano’s business partner Simon…
Steve Hilton brings affordability-first message to California gubernatorial interview series
Photo courtesy of American Community Media (ACoM) The Republican candidate and former adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron told ethnic and community media reporters that California needs lower…
Creators and cast talk about the making of ‘Spider-Noir’
Imagine Spider-Man getting old like the rest of us. But then, when an exceptional case comes his way, he has to come back as the Spider once more. In his…
Rembrandt Flores on why he founded ‘Filipino Forces’ and his dream for it
Rembrandt Flores What does it mean to be Filipino in Hollywood? Does it mean one has to assimilate to be accepted? Or does it mean being proud of one’s…
The heartbeat of global healthcare: The enduring legacy of Filipino nurses
As National Nurses Week is observed across the United States this May, hospitals, healthcare systems and public officials are once again recognizing the profession that stands closest to the daily realities of…
The GALA education model: The rise of a nationally recognized all-girls STEM academy
“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…
Asian Hall of Fame 2026: Philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis to Filipinos – ‘Find your path and follow it.’
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,…
The dark season didn’t break me
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…
A Roadmap for Survival: Open Letter to President Marcos
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….
Sasha Kasiuha, founder of the SX3 Studio, talks about AI as a friend, not a foe
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…
WHO IS AMERICAN? Birthright Citizenship and Filipino Americans
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…
Lee Sung Jin, Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Charles Melton give us the latest on ‘Beef’ season two
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…