Oubaitori: Blooming in Your Own Time
You are not meant to bloom like anyone else. You are meant to bloom like you. Oubaitori whispers this truth: Your worth is not defined by comparison, but by blooming…
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Beyond the White Church: Disrupting Racism, Rebuilding Faith Community (Sacra Sage, 2025)
by Doug Cunningham The following book review, submitted by Enrique de la Cruz, Ph.D., offers both an academic and personal reflection on Beyond the White Church: Disrupting Racism, Rebuilding Faith…
The Power of Sowing and Reaping: A Spiritual Law for Victorious Living
One of the most transformative truths I’ve discovered in my journey of faith and finances is this: you reap what you sow. It’s not just a wise saying; it’s a…
A Vision Beyond the Term : Why a Leader’s True Measure Is the Test of Time
The opening of the 20th Congress, followed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent State of the Nation Address, offers more than a window into legislative priorities or political optics. These…
‘Godsfidence’ and Love of family and friends powered her life
“One poignant moment three hours before she died encapsulates Rina’s spirit and character. Msgr. Lorenzo, his sister Dr. Elva Miranda, and I gathered at her bedside. As soon as she…
EDITORIAL | The Flooding Imperative: Confronting an Escalating Crisis in the Philippines
A call for stronger national-local coordination, climate resilience, and long-term solutions Flooding in the Philippines has become more than a seasonal disruption – it is now a recurring national crisis…
A State Visit with Strategic Consequences: What Marcos Jr.’s Washington Trip Means for the Philippines and the U.S.
When Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. arrives in Washington this week for a high-level state visit, the spotlight will turn to the longstanding—but increasingly complex—alliance between the United States…
His reward is heaven, for a life well lived!
About two thousand came for a mass at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Pasadena. It is a workday, at 10am. You would think few would come, but thousands did. It…
EDITORIAL | The Filipino Moment Is Here—But Will It Become a Movement?
There was a time—not long ago—when Filipino triumphs on the global stage were treated as exceptions. A lone boxer electrifying the world. A solo singer breaking through Broadway. A startup…
Between Two Flags: A Filipino American Reflection on the Fourth of July
On the Fourth of July, the United States comes together in celebration—barbecues and fireworks, parades and patriotic songs. It is a day that honors the signing of the Declaration of…
Meditations on June 12 and Juneteenth*
In the calendar of commemorative holidays, Filipinos celebrate two in the month of June. The first is June 12, Philippine Independence Day. The second coincides with Juneteenth (June 19th) which…
Navigating the Child Custody Move Away process in California.
The high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
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…
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…