Looking Forward to FIFA World Cup 2026
I was grateful to the Washington DC Foreign Press Center for the FIFA World Cup 2026 media briefing led by Andrew Harold Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy feature stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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The Holy Reset: God Wants to Restore What You Lost This Year
If you had told me the year would start with LA fires, evacuation alerts, and a business slowdown, I probably would’ve sighed and said, “Well… that’s not exactly the way…
The Gift of Joy
Joy is the overarching theme of the Third Sunday of Advent. This is why the third candle on the Advent wreath is pink (rose)—it represents the shepherds’ joy and the…
Eduard Bañez, Pinoy by heart in North Hollywood
Filipino musician and Nickelodeon host Eduard Bañez began singing at five years old and entered show business at 15. By age 17, he had already gained traction in dating blogs under the…
John the Baptist, An Advent Figure
I have always been fascinated by John the Baptist’s appearance, demeanor, and character. He embodied passion, austerity, discipline, boldness, and certitude—qualities from which all of us can learn. Unyielding and…
FABAG-GLAC successfully held an early Christmas / Holiday Party and toy collection drive at Pinas Food House
Assemblymember Caloza presenting a Certificate of Recognition to May Mallari, Owner of Pinas Food House. Los Angeles, CA – The Filipino American Business Association of Glendale – Greater Los…
What we allow, we become
Protesters display signs calling for systemic reform during a public rally addressing long-standing governance concerns in the Philippines. In one of his interviews with journalist Cathy Yang, Ramon del Rosario…
Beyond the Myth of Self-Preservation: Reconsidering Aguinaldo and Tirad Pass
By Eliseo Art Silva Each December 2, the Philippines commemorates the Battle of Tirad Pass, where the legendary “boy general,” Gregorio del Pilar, and sixty men made their final stand against…
Dancing emerges as a promising tool for easing depression, new research shows
A 2024 BMJ review finds structured dance programs may help reduce depression symptoms. Experts say dance is promising but should supplement standard care. A major medical review published this year…
The rise of ad hominem politics
Personal attacks increasingly shape political arguments in the Philippines and the US. Citizens play a crucial role in identifying and resisting these tactics to keep public debate grounded in fact….
DHS hosts ICE Pact ministerial meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently hosted Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kristen Hillman and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington, D.C., where the three countries affirmed their commitment to…
EDITORIAL | Thanksgiving in a year of strain and clarity
Thanksgiving arrives this year with a sharper edge. The events of 2025 have tested institutions, strained families, and forced communities to confront exactly what holds us together when systems falter….
Advent: A Call to Deeper Communion with God
Here we are at the beginning of the Advent season! Naturally, as we celebrate this time, our thoughts turn to Christmas. However, the Church reminds us not to focus our…
What’s on Your Table: A Filipino Thanksgiving Spread
The turkey is often prepared with a Filipino twist, marinated in calamansi and toyo or adobo flavors. A warm, vivid look at how Filipino families blend tradition, heritage and culinary experience…
Editorial: In the path of every storm, and still unprepared
Storm damage reflects the recurring toll of powerful weather systems on vulnerable communities and the urgent need for long-term risk reduction. (Photo courtesy of MDRRMO-Pandan) The Philippines has lived with…
A Timely Gathering Amid Calls for Good Governance
The recent Law and Governance Forum in Makati City stood as a premier convergence of legal wisdom, ethical leadership, and enlightened discourse. Organized by Rising Tigers Magazine and its holding…
On the Celebration of Christ the King
A comment made by a parent during our recent parish school auction dinner and gala night continues to linger in my mind. “By the way, Father, I’m not Catholic; I’m…
‘Song of the Fireflies’ vie for Golden Globe nominations
“Song of the Fireflies,” the musical film by King Palisoc and written by Angelo Lacuesta, was recently screened to Golden Globe voters and Hollywood film aficionados at The Aster in…
Luxury retail’s quiet risk: when cash meets couture
Luxury retail displays, jewelry counters, watch galleries and designer fashion spaces reflect the industry’s elegance and exclusivity while also highlighting the volume of high-value goods that move through cash transactions….
St. Jude Imagine Academy Helps Care for the Whole Child
School Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Celebrates 25 Years of helping patients keep up with their academic development while receiving treatment. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital leads the…
On the quiet math of kindness
We do not truly know what goes on in people’s lives. People carry more than they let on, and what we notice is usually only a fraction of the truth….
When politics plays with lives: the lesson America nearly forgot
The 2025 shutdown closed federal institutions and created hardship for federal workers nationwide. In Washington, D.C., World Central Kitchen stepped in to serve free meals to affected employees and families….
On Being Good Stewards of Our Faith
Last Sunday’s Ministry Fair was an incredible sight and a joyous event in our parish. I felt immense pride in witnessing the many active ministries in our church that promote…
De La Salle University in Trillion Peso March Against Corruption
La Salle Brother Vincent Fernandez encouraged me to join the La Sallian contingent heading to EDSA for the Trillion Peso March against corruption. Inside La Salle Green Hills, I…
Win Dream Filipino Getaway at Pasko in America: Astoria Hotels & Resorts Offers Stay in Boracay or Palawan
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – Attendees of the 3rd Annual (Philippine) Pasko in America at American Dream in this city will have the chance to win one of two luxury…
Arvin Amatorio: Bergenfield’s Filipino American mayor leads with inclusion, modernization and a wellness-first vision
Filipino American Mayor Arvin Amatorio guides Bergenfield, New Jersey, with a focus on infrastructure, wellness and community trust. BERGENFIELD, NEW JERSEY — Arvin G. Amatorio, a Filipino-born immigration lawyer who built…
Doing things right vs doing the right things
Management thinker Peter F. Drucker (1909–2005) first posed the timeless question, “Are we doing things right, or are we doing the right things?” – a challenge that continues to resonate…
Certainty is the true test of justice in the Philippines
Former Senator Anna Dominique “Nikki” M. Coseteng, President and Director of Diliman College under the Diliman Educational Corporation, continues to lead in education and civic advocacy. Her long public service…
Socialism vs communism: what Zohran Mamdani’s win reveals about a changing political vocabulary
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shares a moment with supporters during election night celebrations in New York City, November 4, 2025. (Asian Journal Photo) Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as New York…
Daring Peace
I have been deeply impressed by Pope Leo XIV’s leadership as a figure committed to fostering peace and reconciliation in our troubled world. During his meeting with leaders from the…
