Colonoscopy: A lifesaver
The devastating statistics about deaths from colon cancer have put the spotlight on a dreaded disease, which, today, could be detected early with a relatively simple diagnostic regimen, which includes…
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Damage Control
The holidays may be behind us, but their physical effects, among others, will linger a while. Medically speaking, it is actually a time for “damage control” for those of us…
Irreverence at Christmas
Out of the 195 countries around the world, 160 celebrate Christmas, invariably, honoring the birth of the Prince of Peace, Santo Niño, which took place between 6 and 4 BC,…
Philippine Airlines’ A350-1000 Arrives Home, Marking Southeast Asia’s First
Philippine Airlines (PAL) marked a historic milestone as the company’s mostawaited aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000, arrived in Manila at 4:30 PM today, making the flag carrier the first in Southeast…
Noche Buena: the Filipino Christmas table and its traditions
A festive Noche Buena spread of traditional Filipino entrees and Christmas desserts such as bibingka, puto bumbong, and fruit salad – reflecting the Filipino tradition of gathering to mark Christmas….
PAL BEGINS CEBU-GUAM SERVICE
A ceremonial cake slicing and ribbon cutting marked the official send-off of the Cebu-Guam service. (Photos courtesy of Mactan-Cebu International Airport) CEBU City – Philippine Airlines (PAL) launched the first-ever nonstop…
Queries from readers
Do cellphone radiation shields work? Billions of people in at least 160 nations around the world will be calling and texting Christmas greetings, and cellphones will be extraordinarily busy during…
Simbang Gabi: a Filipino tradition of faith and discipline
A parish church illuminated for Simbang Gabi shown alongside vendor stalls offering traditional Filipino holiday fare, bibingka baked in clay pots and puto bumbóng steamed in bamboo, rituals that come…
How I Turn Holiday Leftovers into Something Delicious and Good for California
By Chef Billy Ngo, Restaurateur The holidays are all about tradition, family, and food. As a chef, I see cooking as one of the most meaningful ways to show love….
Judgment changes may precede memory loss in early Alzheimer’s, health agencies say
Health officials say impaired decision-making and poor judgment can appear before memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease, underscoring the need to distinguish isolated mistakes from persistent patterns that affect daily life….
Holiday Recycling Checklist: Celebrate Without the Waste
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Greener Holiday Season! Make this holiday season merry, bright, and waste-free! Follow these simple steps to reduce waste, reuse what you can, and recycle right…
The “Ionizer” scam
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 be…
Working while collecting Social Security: The “slow fade” more Americans choose
More Americans now work while collecting Social Security, creating a phased retirement shaped by rising costs, longer life spans, and multigenerational responsibilities. The changing architecture of retirement More Americans now…
Social life impacts health, happiness
You and I are social animals. Our two-legged and four-legged friends are also “social” creatures. They are usually in pairs or in herds. Like us, humans, these animals apparently also…
Graton Resort & Casino celebrates the season with holiday giveaways and New Year’s Entertainment
Graton Resort & Casino wishes you joy and fortune this season with exciting big holiday giveaways and non-stop entertainment! Saturdays in December, join the Over $450,000 Holly Jolly Giveaway. Drawings…
Sky River Casino rings in 2026 with Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration and ongoing holiday promotions
Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino welcomes 2026 with a Fire & Ice-themed New Year’s Eve celebration on Wednesday, December 31, featuring complimentary cirque-style entertainment, live DJ performances, and…
NAITAS Kicks Off Sustainable Travel Movement: 10th NTEX Media Launch Unveils “Eco Pasko: Celebrating Green Tourism”
MANILA, Philippines – The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) officially launched the countdown to its milestone event, the 10th NAITAS Travel Expo (NTEX), during a highly anticipated media…
The 23rd Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi, Showcases Filipino-American Christmas Tradition
Participants carry a traditional parol during the processional at a previous Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. (Photo from a previous Simbang Gabi…
From mortar to dessert: How a colonial building technique shaped Filipino architecture and cuisine
Three UNESCO-recognized Spanish-era churches : San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila; Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte; and Miagao Church in Iloilo represent some of the finest examples of Spanish-era architecture in the…
Cardiac Surgery
Part II – Conclusion Last week, we took our readers on a journey back to the year 1628, almost 400 years ago, when blood circulation, as we know it today,…
Milestone unlocked! ⛳️🏌🏻♂️🦅 KENNEDY “KEN” DALISAY
Dr Kennedy “Ken” Dalisay scored his first EAGLE on November 26, 2025 at Hallow Ridge, San Pedro, Laguna, Hole 17, witnessed by his golf buddies, Congressman Nick Enciso, Dean Cambe,…
Marlo Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Luis Fonsi, Jon Hamm, Michael Strahan, Sofia Vergara, and America’s beloved brands spark holiday spirit with St. Jude Thanks and Giving
Top brands, beloved celebrities including National Outreach Director for St. Jude join in the 22nd year of this holiday tradition to raise funds for lifesaving research and treatment of childhood…
Pre-AI era
As the world ushers in the age of Artificial Intelligence, allow me to take you back in time to revisit some of the great moments in medical science, which made…
Intercultural Collaboration of Four Catholic Church Choirs Singing Mozart’s Requiem
All Photos by Andy Tecson Leo Nobleza had his earth angels watching over him as he sang with the combined choirs of four Catholic churches: St. Brendan, St. Monica, St….
Risks for major ills
Except for infectious, congenital diseases, and rarer maladies, the most common major illnesses today are caused by four main risk factors, for which I have coined the acronym: TABA, the Filipino word…
Plan Your 2026 Getaway: 10th NAITAS Travel Expo Offers Exclusive Holiday Deals and Sustainable Journeys
MANILA, Philippines – October 29, 2025 – The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) warmly invites the public to the much-anticipated 10th NAITAS Travel Expo, the perfect opportunity to…
Philippine Airlines and Southwest Airlines Launch Partnership
MANILA—Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the latest carrier to connect transoceanic travelers with flights operated by Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) through single-ticket journeys. The new options are available now through Philippine Airlines and third-party…
Graton Resort & Casino celebrates 12 years with over $500,000 in guaranteed prizes, asian entertainment, and a national championship win
Graton Resort & Casino is celebrating its 12 year anniversary this November with two exciting promotions totaling over half a million dollars in prizes, a full lineup of live entertainment,…
Super sex libido
Women on high doses of testosterone get back their sex drive, and then some. Many of them describe themselves to be “resurrected and on fire,” with new, extremely enhanced libido, craving for…
Med info capsules
Sex enhancers There are so many sex aids which come in herbal potions, pills, lotion, gel, and juices, including ginseng and similar herbs. Studies have shown that the best results for those…