[OPINION] Aloha Āina spurs Kanaka Maoli in diaspora to take bold climate action
87-125 Helelua Street, Wai’anae, HI, 96792. That’s the street where I was raised on for the better part of 15 years. Most of my recollections here are the many Saturday…
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[COLUMN] Consul General to Los Angeles Edgar Badajos and high school batchmates provide relief assistance to Abra flood victims
LOS ANGELES – The donation drive dubbed as “Ahon Abra,” a joint project of the Divine Word College of Bangued (DWCB) High School Batch 82 and the United Specialist Healthcare…
[OPINION] Opposing IRS’ tax preparation plan
James Yu, CPA Board Member, Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce As a long-serving Certified Public Accountant in Las Vegas, I’ve worked with businesses that are incredibly diversified. They have…
[COLUMN] A tribute to my father on Father’s Day
Although Mother’s Day is more hyped in terms of celebration because of our mothers’ heroic role in raising their children, fathers’ roles should not be taken for granted for their…
[COLUMN] The benefits of learning CPR
By Joseph C. Wu, MD Close to 24 million people proudly identify as members of the diverse and valued Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in our country. They’ve played…
[OPINION] Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Nevada’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities make up an essential part of our state’s economy and our culture. As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we’re recognizing the…
[COLUMN] Pinoy actors part of new K-crime/ action/drama series set to air on Disney+
Q“BIG Bet,” an original series from Disney+ that is reportedly set to air this December includes Philippine actors/actresses who will play a variety of roles in the series. The series…
[COLUMN] Coco Martin to return to primetime TV via remake of ‘Batang Quiapo’
POPULAR actor-director Coco Martin is set to return to primetime television via another adaptation of the late Fernando Poe Jr. classic, “Batang Quiapo.” The original film, which was shown in…
[COLUMN] Internationally known boxing champ Manny Pacquiao heads list of famous December birthday celebrants
FOR the merry month of December, internationally known boxing champ and former Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao heads the list of prominent celebrities who will be celebrating their birthdays this month….
[COLUMN] Pops, Sharon put retirement decisions on hold
IT’S never an easy decision to stay away from the limelight, especially when you have experienced success on a grand scale. Concert Queen Pops Fernandez and Megastar Sharon Cuneta in…
[COLUMN] Billy Crawford is grand champion of ‘Danse avec les stars’
FILIPINO dancer, singer, actor and TV host Billy Crawford was adjudged the season 12 champion of the French edition of “Dancing with The Stars” on Friday, November 11, along with…
[COLUMN] Get boosted and give yourself the gift of good health this holiday season
The winter is fast approaching and bringing in colder weather, it is more important than ever to get yourself and your family vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. For people ages…
[COLUMN] A beauty queen and the New York marathon
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach completed one of her life’s missions – the beauty queen recently ran and completed the New York Marathon that was held on Sunday, November 6….
[COLUMN] Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos heads list of November birthday celebrants
VILMA Santos-Recto, known to the Philippine entertainment world as the Star for All Seasons and who will reportedly be making a comeback in the movies and television, heads the list…
[OPINION] Los Angeles has the most to gain from Prop 30
By Mariela Ruacho Californians know increasingly well what it’s like to wake up every day to the stark realities of climate change. Shattered heat records. Smoke-filled skies. Drought. And along…
[COLUMN] Ian Veneracion: Not in it for the fame or money
POPULAR showbiz leading man Ian Veneracion recently celebrated his 40th year in showbiz. He seems to be enjoying doing various things, including movies, teleseryes and concerts. The actor revealed in…
[COLUMN] Actor Derek Ramsay semi-retires from showbiz
ONE of showbiz’s hottest hunks, Derek Ramsay, has decided to semi-retire from showbiz to spend more time with his loved ones. The decision seems to have formed after the pandemic…
[COLUMN] Bea Alonzo talks about goals – starting a business next in line
KAPUSO star Bea Alonzo has gotten inspired by the character she plays in the new GMA series, “Start Up, which looks at the world of start-up companies. Bea stars with…
[OPINION] Filipino Americans strengthen our country. Democrats don’t.
October marks the start of Filipino American History Month. During a consequential election season, it’s important to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices Filipino Americans have made as well as the…
[COLUMN] Saving water & building a more resilient future
California’s climate has changed. We are experiencing more extreme weather – hotter temperatures, longer and more severe droughts, worsening wildfires and dangerous flash flooding. We’re seeing this not just in…
[COLUMN] CA Gov. Gavin Newsom heads list of October birthday celebrants
CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom heads the list of well-known celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays for the month of October. He turns 55 on October 10. Elected as 40th Governor…
[OPINION] A very successful US trip for President BBM
By Ambassador Babe Romualdez Arriving on presidential flight PR001 from Manila to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, we were extremely honored to welcome President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his official…
[COLUMN] Derrick, Elle comfortable with each other in GMA teleserye
ACTORS Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva are paired in the GMA Pinoy TV teleserye “Return to Paradise,” which is part of the afternoon block of the Kapuso Network. Monasterio…
[COLUMN] Heart Evangelista resolves to buy things that would last for a lifetime
ACTRESS, influencer/fashionista and philanthropist Heart Evangelista recently revealed that she has slowed down in terms of her shopping forays in a YouTube vlog, as stated in an article on PEP.ph….
[COLUMN] 3 curses and a blessing
My wife Gigi always causes eyebrows to rise whenever she gives her date of birth. 9-11. For years that date was celebrated (or cursed) as the birthday of President Ferdinand…
[COLUMN] Belle Mariano wins Outstanding Asian Star 2022 at Seoul Int’l Drama Awards
KAPAMILYA star Belle Mariano has been named as Outstanding Asian Star 2022 by the 17th Seoul International Drama Awards, according to an article in PEP.ph. The singer-actress and model, who…
[COLUMN] Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos heads list of prominent personalities celebrating birthdays in September
CURRENT Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr., who is also known by the intials BBM, heads the list of prominent personalities and celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays in…
[COLUMN] Star for ‘All Seasons’ considers herself very blessed
ACTRESS-turned-public servant Vilma Santos-Recto, who recently finished her term as representative of the 6th district of Batangas in June of 2022 and is now back to being an ordinary citizen,…
[COLUMN] FVR, a very endearing Philippine president
BECAUSE the late 12th Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos is one of the most admired presidents of our Motherland — who restored democracy and who recently passed away at age…
[COLUMN] Ruffa Gutierrez doesn’t pay attention to bashers
BEAUTY queen and actress Ruffa Gutierrez has a surefire way to keep her sanity despite the constant barrage of criticism leveled at celebrities: pay no attention to bashers. The former…