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….
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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…
Fil-Am Oscar-winning cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Eddie Murphy honored by AFI
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…
Editorial: Two Americans, two vocabularies of power
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….
Global Filipinos as the Architects of a New Culinary Frontier
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…
Filipino baritone Roberto Perlas Gomez performs with the Verdi Chorus in ‘Verdi in España’ spring concert on April 18–19
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…
‘Flower Drum Song’ cast talks of LA performance
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…
Unforgettable Awards 2026: Liza Soberano, Dante Basco, Vincent Rodriguez III, and other Filipino and Asian talents discuss how important representation is in Hollywood
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…
The heavy toll of distant drums: who pays for the wars of the great
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…
When Doing Right Costs More
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…
From attending Matthew Manotoc and Jamie Herrell’s wedding of the year in Ilocos Norte to exploring enchanted Siquijor
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…
The Last Conversations: Being present when it matters most
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…
SEXUAL ASSAULT ON WOMEN, GIRLS, AND CHILDREN, SHOULD BE UNTHINKABLE IN A CIVILIZED COMMUNITY
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…
Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence: Reclaiming the Truth of the Farmworkers Movement
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…
Operation Epic Fury: Mr. President, We Need to Talk.
It is now three weeks since the U.S. started a war with Iran, calling the assault Operation Epic Fury (OEF). Trump promised a short campaign lasting just a few weeks,…
Nothing Is Wasted, It Only Changes Form
Albert Einstein once said, “Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.” He was describing the law of conservation of energy, a…
Dancing in Peace, Not Pressure
Lately, I’ve been thinking about pressure. Not just financial pressure—though many are feeling it—but the quiet pressure to keep up. To succeed faster. To feel like we’re earning enough, saving…
Déjà vu: ICE detention centers and WWII American concentration camps
A news article from Reuters, February 2, headlines, “ICE to Spend $38.3 Billion On Detention Centers Across the US.” $38 billion is a lot of beds. Have we been here…
American Democracy: Death by a Thousand Cuts
Last week, during an interview on a podcast with Dan Bongino, Trump called for Republican officials to “take over voting procedures in 15 states.” He added, “We should take over…
Black History Month and what it explains about America
Civil rights demonstrators march during the 1960s, carrying signs calling for equal rights, integrated schools, and fair housing. The movement contributed to legal and institutional changes that continue to shape…
Writing roles gain visibility in tech, but data shows limited job growth
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, writing skills are increasingly embedded in technical roles, even as government labor data shows limited growth for writing-centered jobs in the tech sector. Reports…
A Life Blessed by God Always Results in Blessing Others
“A life blessed by God always results in blessing others.” I couldn’t stop thinking about that line as I celebrated my friend Ruth’s 65th birthday. It was a memorable day—yes, even…
Applied Knowledge
Pages open, understanding abundant – yet action remains the unanswered question. Applied knowledge begins when reading gives way to conduct. Knowledge is rarely the problem. Translation into action is. Most…
Impeachment as a constitutional stress test
Impeachment in the Philippines follows a constitutionally defined path that moves through separate institutions. The House of Representatives initiates and evaluates impeachment complaints, the Senate of the Philippines conducts a trial only if articles…
A weak peso and the hidden cost borne by overseas Filipinos
A Philippine 20-peso coin is seen among other denominations. As the peso falls to historic lows, the impact is felt far beyond currency markets, pushing up daily costs at home…
Walking into the storm
When the storm arrives, the difference is not strength but direction. The cows turn away and run, stretching the struggle longer.The bison turn into the wind and walk through, shortening the…
The New Year myth : Change, repetition, and the self we carry forward
We love the idea of New Year, New Life because it flatters us. It suggests that time itself will do the hard work, that crossing an invisible line on the calendar somehow…
On Dado Banatao and the documentation of Filipino achievement
Dado Banatao, Filipino-American semiconductor engineer and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, in an image used for the Philippine commemorative stamp “My story could be your story,” honoring his contributions to science, technology, and education….