Covering the week’s most noteworthy life & style news stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
MANILA — A tropical escape to the Philippines typically promises sunny skies, island breezes, and warm welcomes. But this April, the “warmth” is breaking records. As of this week, the…
What You Need to Know About Hantavirus, Prevention Tips, and How to Keep Pests Away LOS ANGELES—A recent high-profile hantavirus case has thrust this rare but deadly disease back into…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has unveiled its first-ever e-Wallet that allows passengers to store multiple PAL e-Cards in a single account. PAL e-Cards such as the PAL e-Gift Card, Dear PAL…
FOOD we eat can lift our mood and support our mental health. Eating chocolates or our favorite sweets induces the secretion of happy hormones in us. Those hormones include endorphins,…
In a world overflowing with distractions, chaos often disguises itself as normal. We accumulate things—physical, emotional, digital—without realizing how much they weigh us down. But imagine a life where clarity…
Beginning May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer accept standard state-issued driver’s licenses for domestic air travel unless they are REAL ID-compliant. With the enforcement date…
In this column, we will aim to raise awareness about osteoporosis, highlighting the importance of early screening and timely diagnosis, with a special focus on older women in the Asian…
A NEW study shows that Berberine ursodeoxycholate is a potential effective treatment supplement option for persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), with significant reductions in A12C and fasting glucose…
If you’re a Filipino with a Facebook account—and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?—you’ve probably experienced this. You’re casually scrolling after lunch or just before bed when a short video catches…
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) will introduce nonstop flights between Manila and Da Nang beginning July 01, 2025, serving the gateway to the heritage wonders of Central Vietnam with…
Photo Credit : Heart Evangelista Instagram Page Filipina icon Heart Evangelista dominates the global fashion scene in 2025, topping Media Impact Value charts at Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks and…
Explore how Filipino Food Month brings together communities across the Philippines and the world through heritage, identity, and cuisine. From ancestral recipes to global kamayan feasts, discover how food tells…
AS far as health is concerned, the majority, if not all of us, want the best health minus the sacrifices needed to achieve it effectively and safely. We want to…
Recognized for transforming how international nurses are hired, paid, and integrated into U.S. healthcare Virginia Beach, VA – March 2025 – Alere Care Solutions, a leader in ethical international nurse…
The word gigil—a powerful emotional reaction evoked by irresistibly cute or endearing things—has officially made its way into the Oxford English Dictionary. This marks the growing recognition of Filipino language and…
HEALTH and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly considering reducing regulations on stem cell therapy, which experts fear would lead to “potential flourishing of questionable stem cell…
Bagac, Bataan – Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan, invites guests to an immersive Holy Week retreat from April 17 to 21, 2025. This unique experience blends spiritual…
Manila, Philippines—Twenty years ago, WORLDBEX Services International (WSI) held its first Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), showcasing the very best of the Philippine automotive industry. Today, MIAS continues to set…
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) were signed by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Deputy Commissioner…
“You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part…
BySunita Sohrabji University of California San Francisco infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong explains the rise in measles outbreaks, and dispels some myths about purported treatments for the infection. (Dave…
The Trump administration’s crackdown on DEI programs could exacerbate an unexpectedly steep drop in diversity among medical school students, even in states like California, where public universities have been navigating bans on…
David Shih, Ahmad Kamal, Red Concepción , Scott Keiji Takeda, Michael Hisamoto, and Earl T. Kim. Photo by Emma Zordan Sumo is more than just a sport—it’s a sacred Shinto…
Come and join us for FREE Health Screening! You are invited to join us in celebrating World Health Day with a free community health fair! This special event is dedicated to promoting wellness…
DO you snore? Between 25 to 50 percent of adults snore regularly, and occasional snoring is almost universal. If one snores and wakes up tired and feeling sleep-deprived most of…
Bagac, Bataan, Philippines—Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, a renowned heritage resort in the Philippines, is celebrating its 15th Anniversary by launching two exciting initiatives: the Timeless Summer and its much-awaited…
BySunita Sohrabji Mar 13, 2025 “These are the worst cuts to Medicaid in the history of the program.” – Stan Dorn, director of the Health Policy Project at UnidosUS. 31…
The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to crack down on fraud in…
ByPeter Schurmann Mar 13, 2025 Of the 2.6 million reports of scams submitted to the FTC in 2024, 38% reported losing money, up from 27% in 2023. US consumers lost…
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
