Pride and Prejudice: A Continued Struggle for Equality
Each June, rainbow flags rise across city skylines, parades fill the streets, and the world is reminded of a movement born not in celebration, but in resistance. Pride Month marks…
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A-Fib and stroke
THE most common sustained heart irregularity is atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), where the atria (upper chambers of the heart} beat rapidly and quiver, instead of beating normally. This causes the ventricles…
A Father’s Day Tribute – Filipino fathers: A legacy of presence
In many Filipino homes, the father is not always the most expressive figure—but his presence is constant, shaping the rhythm of everyday life in quiet, deliberate ways. Often referred to…
The Birth of the Filipino Nation
This photo shows a cultural heritage property in the Philippines (ID: PH-40-0023) taken on 28 September 2012. Photo by Mark Kevin. Why June 12 is celebrated as Philippine Independence Day…
Beans in Spain
DURING our recent 13-day cruise in Madeira (Portugal), and Bilbao (Spain, where a Guggenheim Museum is), and the autonomous Canary Islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote (Spain), via the Port in…
Healthiest youth
MY wife, Farida, and some medical colleagues have just returned from our 13-day Discover The Canaries cruise (Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands) aboard the Independence of the Seas of…
Do I need a Premarital Agreement before getting married?
In the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides “ ….all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired…
From the Pastor’s Desk – As Our Beloved Catholic Church Shines
I have been thrilled by the world’s attention to the Conclave and the election of the first American pope, Leo XIV. This moment has filled me with pride in being…
On the Power of the Holy Spirit
It is remarkable to consider how the Holy Spirit guided and enlightened the College of Cardinals in choosing Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the next Pope. Their minds and hearts…
Grateful to God for Our New Pope
As I write this message, I cannot still help but feel the joy and hope in my heart at recognizing God’s grace in giving us a new pope, Leo XIV….
“You Go In a Pope, You Come Out a Cardinal”: How a Papal Underdog Became Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV waves in St. Peter’s Square, 8 May 2025 Author: INFOWeather1 Source: Own work License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Historical patterns in papal conclaves reveal how unexpected choices—like the election of Pope…
The Overseas Filipino Vote, A Patriotic Act, A Nation’s Responsibility
Every election is a call to citizenship. But for the millions of Filipinos living and working abroad—including dual citizens who maintain their Filipino identity while building lives overseas—that call is…
Grieving Together: A Filipino Tragedy in Vancouver, Felt Across the World
Across the world, wherever Filipinos have planted new roots, whether in Canada, the United States, or beyond, we bring with us not only our aspirations, but also the traditions that…
My personal encounter with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (left) with AJ columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina. Photo courtesy of Rogelio Medina I vividly remember I asked Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle why St. Andrew’s School (SAS)…
The Sign of the Cross
Today is Sunday, the Day of the Lord. While all days of the week belong to the Lord, Sunday is the special day that God has given us to rest…
Remembering Nora Aunor: A National Tribute to the Superstar Who Redefined Philippine Arts and Culture
The Philippines bids farewell to National Artist Nora Aunor with full state honors, recognizing a life that shaped the soul of a nation. Photo Credit: National Commission for Culture and…
Pope Francis: In memoriam
Taken by Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz, 9/23/2015 when she was invited, along with 500 journalists to cover Pope Francis’ visit in the White House, representing Asian Journal Press DISCLAIMERS first. I am…
Earth Week Reflections: Electrifying Nevada for Clean Air and Lower Pollution Levels
As we celebrate Earth Week, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to protect the environment not just for ourselves, but for future generations to come. The American Lung Association…
Do I need to file for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
Has your spouse or significant other abused you and or your minor children? If so, then you may seek protection by filing for a domestic violence restraining order in court…
[EXCLUSIVE] Vice President Kamala Harris: Freedom, opportunity, and a new way forward for Filipino American families
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 10, 2024. (Christopher Dilts/Harris for President) For generations, people of Filipino heritage have come…
Venice: The world’s renowned lagoon
The author with his wife, Myrna E. Niño, aboard the gondola, the only mode of transportation in Venice. Photos by Denver Niño VENICE – Visiting Venezia, or well known by…
Nobel prizes for mRNA
THE Nobel Prize in Physiology-Medicine has been awarded to two scientists for their discovery of micro-RNA (mRNA), which “helps determine how cells develop and function, and malfunction.” A sample of…
On Guarding Our Thoughts
What narratives or stories do you create in your mind? Are they true or mere products of your insecurities and fears? Do they stem from childhood experiences that shape your…
On Seeing Truths in Other Religions
Eldad and Medad were the two men who were not in the tent with the seventy elders who received the gift of prophecy when the Spirit came upon them in…
Turning the page to younger gen of Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA
Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA President Sue Ann Estrada-Tumakay confers plaques of Excellence Awards to (clockwise, from top left) Kenneth Puzon Mejia in Public Service, Emeben Baysic-Vales in Musical Theater, Eddie Caguioa Ferrer in…
On seeking God’s wisdom
Once again, we find relevant and powerful words in the Letter of St. James (3:16, 4:3) during these times when our world is beset by wars, conflicts, and deep divisions…
Overcoming the presumption of unenforceability of Premarital Agreements
Many spouses in California enter into a marriage thinking that having a fully executed premarital agreement is a “bullet proof” way of protecting their assets in case of a divorce…
[OPINION] Chef Natalia Moran: On top of her game as opening chef to over 20 restaurants and counting
“Chef Natalia Moran is the epitome of Filipina ingenuity, creativity, industry, and commitment to excellence. Chef Natalia has been a consultant to many reputable restaurants in the Philippines for decades:…
[COLUMN] How to transfer real estate titles in the Philippines
TRANSFERRING a real estate title in the Philippines (from a sale) is crucial to ensure legal ownership and avoid future disputes. For overseas Filipinos, this process can seem daunting due…
[OPINION] Five outstanding Fil-Am college-bound students to be honored
LOS ANGELES – Five college-bound students are recipients of supplemental scholarship grants from APO Global Foundation, Inc. The students, who were nominated by their high school and career guidance counselors,…