Covering the week’s most noteworthy life & style news stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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. …
THERE is no question that we are what we eat, and that some food items are inflammatory, causing all sorts of ailments among us. Inflammation, like imbalanced microbiome (“good and…
The 2025 VIP Tour is more than just a vacation; it’s a chance to reconnect with your heritage, explore the beauty of the Philippines, and witness the positive transformations happening in…
K-beauty enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Medicube, Korea’s No. 1 skincare device brand, is bringing its much-anticipated Glowland Pop-Up to Los Angeles from March 19 to 25, 2025. This exciting event…
MAN has always been fascinated about the “fountain of youth” which noted Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon is reported to have fanatically searched for in Florida in 1513. Today,…
Lea Salonga in Stephen Sondheim’s “Old Friends” at the Ahmanson Theatre. Photos by Matthew Murphy “The alchemy is extraordinary – everyone is learning from everyone.” — Cameron Mackintosh Being alive…
Masks symbolize freedom and anonymity, allowing revelers to embrace the festivities, while beads, often in purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power), also have religious significance, representing virtues tied to…
A SMALL study about “Post COVID Vaccination Syndrome (PCVS),” a very rare condition following vaccination that causes some neurologic symptoms, has recently hit the news media. The gullible and anti-vax…
THE two important Medicare enrollment period will end on Mach 31, 2025. Additionally, be sure not to miss the application open period for home energy assistance. <Q1> I realized that…
Members of the Eastridge-Primehomes team receive the Men’s Championship division trophy from PAL Director David Ong (fifth from left) and PAL OIC Executive Vice President – General Counsel Atty. Carlos…
Amy Maxmen Sonya Stokes, an emergency room physician in the San Francisco Bay Area, braces herself for a daily deluge of patients sick with coughs, soreness, fevers, vomiting, and other…
Leah Cohen, the acclaimed chef behind Pig & Khao, has brought her signature Southeast Asian flavors to the Upper West Side. After more than a decade of success in the…
PECHANGA Resort Casino gives guests the chance to make a splash, just ahead of Spring Break. The Cove, Pechanga’s 4.5-acre pool oasis and one of the largest resort pool complexes at…
OUR mental health is arguably more vital to our being than our physical health, although both are essential to our general well-being. A solid stabilizing anchor for all this is…
BACOLOD–With a trio of aces returning one-over-par 71s worth 35 points each, Eastridge-Primehomes on Wednesday tallied 105 at tricky Bacolod Golf Club (formerly Binitin) to open up a 12-point lead…
BACOLOD–The tree-lined Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club formerly known as Marapara flashed its teeth right in the first round of the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub Men’s Championship division…
IN PHOTO: From left: PAL vice president for corporate affairs Anne Tiongco, PAL president Capt. Stanley Ng, Anthony Suntay, Chito Malabanan, and PAL director David Ong. Chito Malabanan and Anthony…
AMERICANS are complaining that when they go to medical clinics or to the emergency rooms, they are seen by physician assistants or nurse practitioners, and not by physicians (MDs) anymore,…
BACOLOD–Senior play, which takes the lid off of the 76th edition of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub on Monday, will have the Championship division playing the tree-lined Marapara on the…
