Jed Madela, the voice
Interviewing Jed Madela is like having a fun conversation at a party with someone you may never run into again. It is filled with the possibility of random pleasures. It…
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The glass of fashion
There is an endless fascination about the people who make fashion, rather than just about fashion. Described as graceful, they can be an alluring information prose that serves as a…
The excessiveness of God’s mercy
I’M still savoring the outpouring of love and support that my family and friends showed me when I celebrated my silver jubilee as a priest last July 9. I felt…
How to be Gerald Anderson
Being one of Philippine television’s finest actors with countless awards, endorsements and awards under his belt begs the question, “How to be Gerald Anderson?” And quite coincidentally (but with pun…
TFC Stars provide glitter and glamour to the 18th Fiesta in America
Commemorating the annual Filipino tradition away from home, like the fiesta, could be somewhat sentimentally nostalgic or reflective of a volume of fond memories but with the advent of the…
Barrett’s esophagus and GERD
What is Barrett’s esophagus? Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the normal cell lining (stratified squamous epithelium) of the food pipe (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach),…
Sonata for fatherless daughters
He left me a houseful of daughters — very young, and adorable, with the world on their side. In the face of adversity, we are not permitted to ask “why…
Aboard a floating carnival
The most notable about one’s time during an ocean voyage is that it is so purely relative. We sailed in the lightness of an early summer, the sky a fresh roseate, the…
On choosing the better part
MY sister and I sat in my family house’s backyard porch last night to enjoy a home-cooked meal and a nice cool evening breeze. As we ate, we chatted about…
Summer fashion trends
Oh yes, it’s summertime. As the temperatures warm up, we are inspired by the season’s hottest trends. Whether it’s patterned party dresses or bold printed shorts, these summer fashion trends…
Fiesta in America turns 18, People’s Ball celebrates 8th year
The undiminished manifestations of the Filipinos’ intellectual achievements and unprecedented global status has consistently been the boosting power in their unsurpassed competence to uphold and commemorate habituated century-old tradition even…
Gluten, junk foods, etc.
What is gluten? Gluten is protein substance found in cereal grains, barley, rye, and triticale, especially wheat, which is responsible for the elastic texture of dough, an ingredient that “glues”…
A night at Dodgers Stadium
It was one of those Padres-Dodgers slugfests — where 43,588 people in a wave of blue collectively sent out ear splitting displays of offensive chants throughout that evening at Dodgers…
The nearness and concreteness of love
Twenty-five years of service in the priesthood! It’s a significant number of years in ministry. How fast the years went by! It seemed like yesterday when I was just a…
Cruising through history, culture and grandeur: My first Mediterranean cruise
Have you ever been in one of those cruises that just took your breath away? If not, I highly encourage you to try it at least once in your life….
Farewells never need to be rackety, just heartfelt
LOS ANGELES — Farewells are always both sad and bright like after the rain. June has been a string of goodbye parties for LA Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim Out of…
Pachada Band’s frontman Chad Baluran’s tumultuous journey
Man can neither be judged by merely based on his failures nor through the vast wealth accumulated but by the macadamized roads he traveled from where his journey commenced. The…
Electromagnetic risks
Acid reducers and their side-effects Preliminary studies suspect Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) and H2 Blockers, which reduce the secretion of stomach acid used by millions to treat gastro-esophageal reflux “heartburns,”…
Summertime in Las Vegas
Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport was crowded with people determined to get an early start on the long weekend rush. Las Vegas is already hot — it is 103 degrees in…
When God pursues
“ We need more priests in this critical time when we need to imbue the world with the values of the Gospel.” “THE harvest is abundant but the laborers are…
Amazing Southern California road trip destinations to try this summer
I was writing this piece when I heard that it was officially the summer season. And boy, that couldn’t have been any more precise these past couple of days (hello,…
In praise of the Los Angeles Philippine Women’s Club
They are daughters of dramatic journeys and fantastic tales. Proudly carrying their heritage and stories like treasures, they came to America amid colonial romance, hope, despair and misfortune. But they…
Matthias Rhoads defies perilous paths rummaging for his true destiny
“For destiny is untold…unmeasured…uncertain… and even the sun in its tireless wander might find a way to caress the moon…yet your fate is nobody’s and your own destiny will always…
Health news capsules
MINI robot retriever In the United States alone, more than 3,500 persons accidentally swallow button batteries, which are used in toys, watches and hearing aids. In most cases, they are…
Age and guile cannot beat an old scribbler
It is said that no people on earth are more fearful and anxious when written about, than the members of the press. Think about why doctors are known to be…
The radical way of Jesus
TWO young brothers in their 20s joined me during one of my pilgrimages to the Holy Land at the encouragement of their parents. Being young, they had many questions about…
Getting to know Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, Ms. Maxine Medina
Just a little over two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Maxine Medina, our lovely candidate for Ms. Universe. Maxine is in LA for a short vacation…
Monet Salon moves to a new location
Monet Salon is excited to announce its new location at 20113 Vanowen St. Canoga Park, CA (across Canoga Bowling). Spreading its hair care and makeover expertise, Monet Salon is thrilled to add…
A gathering of courage and determination
The Southern California Filipino Dental Society (SCFDC) is a world unto itself. As the energy level started going up and up, the dentists moved, talked, laughed and think — and…
Shirley Escalada Capaldo: A whole world of trials underneath her beauty
The world as a stage has tremendously mounted incalculable players masterfully delineating varied roles as they effectually interact with the rest on the arena. While some were assigned light and…