Covering the week’s most noteworthy life & style news stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is adding Cauayan, Isabela to its growing domestic network out of Manila starting January 15, 2025. The new PAL service will offer daily flights for the convenience of traveling tourists, businessmen and families. The hour-long flights give residents of Northern Luzon a new alternative to a land trip of more…
Foodies and food-lovers, it’s time! The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) is back to celebrate its 17th year from October 17 to 20, 2024, bringing over 80 exciting events across New York City. With more than 400 chefs and culinary personalities participating, the festival promises a range of unforgettable dining…
THE world, humankind, is safer because we have vaccines against fatal infectious diseases. The Black Death, the plague in Europe, between 1347 to 1351, killed between 25-50 million (about half) of the population in Europe because there were no vaccines. This is just like saying we are blessed and safer for having most efficacious antibiotics…
Get ready to explore boundless franchise opportunities! Organized by the Philippine Franchise Association – the country’s pioneer and the only internationally recognized franchise association, the Franchise Negosyo para sa Negros Expo is finally here, opening tomorrow, October 4, 2024, at SM City Bacolod, North Wing Atrium! This highly anticipated two-day event runs from October 4-5,…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) strengthens its Australian presence with an offering of 22 weekly flights to Australia starting next month. PAL is expanding its popular Manila-Brisbane service to daily flights, introducing a seventh weekly nonstop frequency from Manila to Brisbane from October 27, 2024. The Philippine flag carrier now has the widest network of flights from…
Photos of Ditta Sandico by Henry Ferrer, other photos of Sandico models by Arthur Tselishchev and Kyle Magsino TRAILBLAZING Filipino fashion designers Lenora “Lenlen” Cabili and Fernandina “Ditta” Sandico, will be highlighted in an exciting cultural and fashion exhibit titled “Prelude to Pinagmulan” preceding the Philippine Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) “Ibalon” show to be held on…
IN the United States, there are about 4.7 percent of the population count of 337,141,658 (as of 9:28 a.m.,9-20-24) who are 90 years and older. This translates to about 15.8 million nonagenarians. The life expectancy for American men in 2023 was 73, and for women, 79; 67.3 years for men and around 74.5 for women…
THE First Industrial Revolution (1760) and the Second (1870), when machines took over countless jobs originally performed by man, severely contaminated our water supplies because factories directly dumped untreated waste into rivers and streams, resulting in widespread water pollution. While machines boosted productivity, these advances came with substantial ecological and societal costs. They have contributed…
Early in my life as a teenager, I learned the wisdom of living the Gospel in the present moment through my involvement in the Focolare Movement, founded by the Italian teacher and author Chiara Lubich in 1942. The movement aims to proclaim the Word of Life (the Gospel) to all people, inspiring them to put…
AS of the week ending August 31, 2024, 2.6 percent of all deaths in the United States were due to COVID-19, with hospitalization of 4.6 per 100,000, 2.3 percent positive on emergency room visit, 16.3 percent positivity rate. Indeed, COVID-19 is very much still with us. Let’s not be complacent: The new COVID-19 vaccines against…
THIS vital issue is trending. The intense desire to have a healthy body and maximal longevity is a universal dream more sought for than ever before. Besides daily physical exercise (walking, moderate or brisk, as tolerated, at least 5 times a week, is recommended over the joint-busting jogging), various diets have been developed for better…
Perfect for all skin types, this lotion is specially formulated with the optimal balance of 12% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and a pH level of 3.8. Glycolic AHA is an ingredient derived from natural sugar cane which helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles for a younger-looking you. Glycolic AHAs work naturally to…
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God; he comes with vindication; with divine recompense, he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.” (Isaiah 35:4-6) We all…
“As a fellow Kapampangan, I am truly proud of Chef Jo Dijamco’s culinary talents and accomplishments. His extensive experience as a chef enables him to craft a delightful menu that resonates with many. Serving as the chef at the renowned [1917 Restaurant] in San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles, he is a source of pride…
THE MAKING. United by their passion for beauty., three millennials who were close friends since high school Liz Tan, Jhomel Tiu, and John Louie Kiocho, embarked on a transformative journey Their shared love for exploring international and local beauty brands led them to come up with an idea where all of their favorites are gathered…
Philippine Airlines’ corporate social responsibility arm, PAL Foundation, and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) of the Department of National Defense recently renewed its partnership to promote the welfare of Filipino World War II veterans. Taking to heart PAL’s service philosophy of Buong Pusong Alaga, the national flag carrier committed to extend its wholehearted service…
“Why have Americans become so mean?” This is a question that David Brooks posed and explored in his recent article in The Atlantic entitled How America Got Mean. He presented several reasons that people and social observers might suggest: 1. The technology story: Social media is driving us all crazy. 2. The sociology story: We’ve…
KIDNEY stones are formed in the kidneys and some travel down the ureters causing severe excruciating pain some female patients describe as worse than childbirth. The ureters are sensitive muscular tubes, about 8 to 10 inches long, with an inner diameter of about 2-4 mm, roughly the size of the lead in pencils, that transport…
Lately, I have been exercising a “softening” of myself as I confront anxieties to achieve peace of mind and heart. What do I mean by “softening” myself? It refers to not being “hard” on myself while striving to meet the high expectations of myself and others. It involves being kind and compassionate towards myself, acknowledging…
Lately, I have been exercising a “softening” of myself as I confront anxieties to achieve peace of mind and heart. What do I mean by “softening” myself? It refers to not being “hard” on myself while striving to meet the high expectations of myself and others. It involves being kind and compassionate towards myself, acknowledging…
Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care STILLWATER — Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is making health care a front-burner issue in the final sprint to the November presidential election. Walz, a 60-year-old former high school teacher and football coach, has a record of…
HEALTHIEST bread Most bread, made of wheat, is loaded with lectins, which wreak havoc on our guts and digestion. Sourdough (fermented) and millet bread are lectin-free. Always read the labels and make certain they do not have glyphosate, a substance that is harmful to our digestive system. To assist in harvesting wheat, many farmers use…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and its partner government agencies, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, showed its full support to the Filipino American Community in the Bay Area for the 31st annual Pistahan Parade and Festival, held in downtown San Francisco on August 10-11, 2024. During the pre-parade program at the San…
The affirming words of Rev. Nicky Gumbel, the developer of Alpha, a basic introduction to Christianity, during the last session of Alpha in our parish last week, still resonate in my mind, offering me a fresh perspective on who we should be as a Church. In simple yet profound terms, he shared in the Alpha…
The affirming words of Rev. Nicky Gumbel, the developer of Alpha, a basic introduction to Christianity, during the last session of Alpha in our parish last week, still resonate in my mind, offering me a fresh perspective on who we should be as a Church. In simple yet profound terms, he shared in the Alpha…
Get up to 75% off on hotel and resort stays, dining packages, and more (August 14, Pasig City) … The September Online Sale, organized by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA), is back with 85 hotels and resorts participating in the online travel fair this year. HSMA is the premier organization of hotel sales…
Marriott Bonvoy, together with the rest of Marriott hotels in the Philippines, successfully celebrated the 10th edition of its prestigious signature bridal showcase, Marry Me at Marriott, with the theme “Paving the way to #morewinningmoments”. This milestone event marked a decade of weddings and socials marketing emulated by other players in the hotel industry for…
Transitioning through various stages in life presents a multitude of challenges. Whether it involves moving to college, embarking on a new career, navigating middle age, or transitioning into retirement, it invariably brings about stress, worry, anxiety, and the need for painful adaptation. I vividly recall a significant transitional period I encountered in my own life….
One of the most fascinating vital organs in the body, a symbol of love, endearment, even of religious adoration, and still a mystery to most of us, is the heart. The marvelous facts about this restless, non-stop pump, are mind-boggling and a constant source of wonderment. Winning hearts, stealing hearts, breaking hearts (and for cardiac…
Taste America, a nationwide initiative by the James Beard Foundation, unites chefs, special guests, and diners to celebrate local independent restaurants at the heart of their communities, while advocating for a more inclusive, sustainable, and diverse culinary industry. The recent kickoff event at Tribeca 360° in New York was a powerful demonstration of this mission,…
