11 FilAm chefs among James Beard Awards semifinalists
Several Filipino American chefs and a sommelier have earned a spot on the prestigious list of semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, one of the highest honors in the…
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14th Medicaid MSP-SNAP
In recent years, rising inflation has made it harder for many seniors to pay their expenses. This month, we’ll look at programs that can help with the cost of groceries…
Glendale YMCA gets new team leaders for Board of Directors for 2025-2026
From left: Tamar Kevonian, Board member; Elizabeth Manasserian, chair; Nora Yacoubian, committee chair; Edith Fuentes, vice chair; George Saikali, president/CEO; and Arnella Putzel, exec. assistant to CEO. GLENDALE – On…
Remembering former Pres. Cory Aquino on her birthday
Former Pres. Corazon Cojuangco Aquino and Rogelio C. Medina I SAW a Facebook post from Jose Ma. Montelibano that said: “Old friends gathered to reminisce about a great lady that…
US Vice President JD Vance’s memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
AJ columnist Rogelio Medina on the way to Narita, Japan onboard Japan Airlines. THANKS to the nice and courteous service from Japan Airlines, I was well taken care of during…
Bongbong Marcos misses his dad
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at work inside Bahay Pangulo. I REMEMBER I interviewed in 1992 then Cong. (now Pres.) Bongbong Marcos in Baguio City as part of my…
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…
Support for Filipino Citizens Impacted by the Wildfires
Philippine Consulate General In Los Angeles Support for Filipino Citizens Impacted by the Wildfires Services Included: Financial Assistance Consular services (Passports, trvel documents) Connecting with families in the Philippines Location…
Manila International Film Festival postpones its second edition due to wildfires
The first Manila International Film Festival at the Directors Guild of America in 2024. Photo by Steven Lam. Due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California, the Manila International Film…
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Dear Parish Family, As we conclude the Christmas season this Sunday, the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, we will miss the festive decorations and joyful songs. Nevertheless, I…
President Biden honors 19 great leaders
Actor Denzel Washington receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House. Photos courtesy of Rogelio C. Medina UNITED States President Joe Biden recently…
When Wealth Breeds Conflict: Governance as the Key to Family Business Survival
Enrique M. Soriano, Senior Advisor, Wong Advisory Group One truth has become increasingly clear: enduring family businesses succeed not merely because of their financial strength but because of the strength…
Celebrating the Feast of Epiphany
Dear Parish Family, As we come together to celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, we reflect on the profound meaning and significance of this special day in our Christian journey. Epiphany,…
I wish to cover the White House
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden FOR Pres. Joe Biden’s remaining days, how I wish to have been given the opportunity to tour the White House in Washington,…
Feast of the Holy Family Message
Dear Parishioners, On this Solemn Feast of the Holy Family, we gather to celebrate the sacred bond of love and care that exists among Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As we…
Atty. Vince Tanada and the Philstagers
Director Vince Tañada brings relief goods to Museo ng Pag-asa. IN spite of what critics say about director-writer-actor Atty. Vince M. Tanada, he is a fairly easy person to get…
God’s surprising ways
Dear Parish Family, The Fourth Sunday of Advent beautifully encapsulates the essence of this sacred season: promise, hope, restoration, repentance, transformation, and joy. These powerful themes do not emerge from…
Neeyong Nabus, ABS-CBN’s new star pop artist
NEEYONG Nabus, 13, son of Bicolano journalist and radio/TV host Ambet Rivera Nabus (awardee of 2nd Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achiever Award), is showing great potential in the world…
Joey and Ut Rafael 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Happy 40th anniversary to the most amazing couple we know Joey and Ut! Your love and commitment are an inspiration to us all. Joey is the calm , cool ,…
Third Sunday of Advent :The True Essence of Joy
Dear Beloved Friends, As we gather on this Third Sunday of Advent, the theme of joy resounds through our readings, perfectly aligning with the spirit of the season. As Christmas…
Christmas in the eyes of 8 children
Kian Co with Judy Ann Santos in a movie poster for “Espantaho.” I GOT randomly the innocent opinions of eight kids of Christmas (December 25) by asking two questions: (1) How…
Advent: A Time of Reversal, Restoration, and Transformation
Dear Beloved Friends, As we gather to celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent, let us immerse ourselves in the profound themes of reversal and restoration that permeate our readings today….
My encounter with Manny and Cynthia Villar
From left: Patrick de Jesus, Meiji Cruz, Rogelio Medina, Nirro Marcelo, Audrey Gorriceta, Diane Guerrer and Fifi delos Santos. IT was nice to see again host Audrey Gorriceta as I…
God’s Promise
God’s promise does not stem from a political system or a monarchy but from the root of David. We hear it in the First Reading (Jeremiah 33:14-16) on this First…
Ted Herbosa, the indefatigable man of the hour
THE Department of Health, in partnership with the Commission on Population Development and The Forum for Family Planning and Development Inc., held recently the 2024 National Conference on Family Planning…
On Communal Discernment
We must discern the signs of the times. This is what the Gospel (Mark 13:24-32) reveals to us this Sunday when Jesus told his disciples, “Learn a lesson from the…
Lea Salonga Releases Holiday Album and brings Holiday Tour to San Diego
(New York, NY – September 3, 2024) Center Stage Records announced today the release of Lea Salonga: Sounding Joy – The Holiday Album. Her first holiday album in two decades,…
Now is the Time
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, who leads a $2 trillion software and AI company, delivered an impactful speech at the CSPA 2023 Annual Conference. “Very few people know this,” he shared….
April Boy Regino’s true-to-life story on the big screen
DIRECTOR and Associate Producer Armando A. Reyes said that Efren Reyes Jr. knows what he is doing as a director, and that is very vital in order to have a…
Donald Trump, the 47th US president; Chelsea Manalo, 1st Miss Universe Asia 2024
WHEN I learned from GMA-7 news of Max Soliven’s passing away on November 24, 2006, just three days before Ninoy Aquino’s birthday, I was very sad and tried to control…