For journalist Chino Hansel Philyang, kindness matters
Chino Hansel Philyang A HALL of Fame awardee in journalism, Chino Hansel Philyang is an author of 18 books who started in the radio industry at age 16. Armed with…
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Would VP Kamala Harris be the 1st female American president?
From left: Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma, Rogelio Medina and Alexander John Fong THE first time I met Kuh Ledesma, a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer, it was in Boracay…
[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…
City of LA hosts annual Fil-Am History Month celebration
LOS ANGELES — The Filipino American community in the City of Los Angeles once again showed unity to commemorate this year’s Filipino American History Month (FAHM), Lighting Ceremony & Celebration…
Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: More than $1.3 billion is being awarded from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to improve transit and passenger rail service in California. 27…
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…
Isabelle de los Santos, ’24 Miss Aura Int’l 1st runner-up; Elia Ilano, future super actress
Isabelle Delos Santos, Miss Aura International 2024 first runner-up MISS Aura International 2024 first runner-up Isabelle Delos Santos was oozing with charisma and confidence even after the coronation night. Days…
Former President Bill Clinton visited Las Vegas to urge Filipino-American Nevadans to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz.
This week, Former President Bill Clinton visited Las Vegas to urge Filipino-American Nevadans to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz. During a visit to Red…
A visit to the presidential residence of the First Family
(From left) Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos. Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoco (at the back) is…
MILLION TREES FOUNDATION HONORED WITH BANTAYOG NG LAWA AWARD
The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) was recognized with the Bantayog ng Lawa award during the 55th anniversary of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) recently in ceremonies held in…
Monterey Park Mayor Thomas Wong Hosts AAPI Leaders Luncheon & Briefing on Proposition 5: Affordable Housing & Public Infrastructure
Monterey Park, CA — Monterey Park Mayor Thomas Wong welcomed local AAPI leaders for a special luncheon and briefing today to discuss Proposition 5, a significant ballot initiative aimed at…
‘Abot-Kamay na Pangarap’ finale on Oct. 19; CITEM to hold Manila F.A.M.E. Oct. 17-19
The cast of the GMA Network soap opera “Abot-Kamay na Pangarap” headed by Carmina Villaroel, Richard Yap and Jillian Ward. AFTER over two years on air with several milestones achieved,…
Remembering piano legend Nena Del Rosario-Villanueva: A legacy of music and inspiration
The New York City concert, co-produced by Jun and Myla Villanueva (second and third from left), showcased four talented Filipino musicians—pianists Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz (left) and Rene Dalandan (second from…
Remastered classic Bona returns to the spotlight at the 62nd New York Film Festival
Among those who attended the Cannes premiere of *Bona* were (from left) Daphne Chiu of TBA Studios, Vicky Belarmino from the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Cinemalaya, Gil Quito,…
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…
Award-Winning Documentary *Nurse Unseen* Comes to Quad Cinema NYC This October
This October, the critically acclaimed documentary *Nurse Unseen* makes its New York debut at Quad Cinema, shedding light on the untold stories of Filipino American nurses who served on the…
PNB Travel Fair: Banking on Exclusive Travel Deals
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) in partnership with Ayala Malls, Mastercard, and Philippine Airlines is set to launch the first PNB Travel Fair on October 5-6, 2024 at the Activity…
Filipino American voters key to Nevada’s 2024 outcome, says Maya Harris
Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighted the pivotal role of Filipino American voters in Nevada during a phone-banking event organized by SEIU Local 1107 in Las Vegas….
Himala Arts and Music Festival in Ilocos Norte on Nov. 16
ILOCOS Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc, who finished a psychology course in Claremont McKenna College in California and attended the National University of Singapore’s Stanford Graduate School of Business,…
AJSOCAL Announces Honorees, Presenters, and Performance For 41st Anniversary Gala on October 10, 2024
Event Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Hate Crime Victim Joseph Ileto and His Family LOS ANGELES, CA — September 25, 2024 – Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) announced today its…
Formation of the Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP)
September 2024, Manila — The Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) proudly announces its official formation, with the goal of positioning the Philippines as a leading international destination for…
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…
Beverly Salviejo, an entertainer with a heart
Paolo Roxas (left) with his dad Mar Roxas Photos courtesy of Rogelio Medina Paolo Roxas (left) with his dad Mar Roxas – Photos courtesy of Rogelio Medina I REMEMBER when…
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…
Investing in Le Pont Residences: A Smart Move for Global Pinoys in the USA
Le Pont Residences at Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Pasig City (Artist’s Perspective) For Filipinos living in the USA, securing a property in the Philippines is not just about owning real…
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…
MY P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)
This year’s FAMAS best child actress Elia Ilano of “Ghost Tales” and best child actor Euwenn Mikaeli of “Firefly.” GMA Network’s ‘Firefly’ wins silver in Content Asia Awards ‘24 BROADCAST…
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…