[COLUMN] On communicating kindness and gentleness
“AT times, not only are we hard on ourselves,” I told a group of friends, “We also treat others harder than Jesus would do to them.” They kept quiet for…
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A daily pill to treat COVID could be just months away, scientists say
WITHIN a day of testing positive for COVID-19 in June, Miranda Kelly was sick enough to be scared. At 44, with diabetes and high blood pressure, Kelly, a certified nursing…
From farm to fashion: How sustainable designer Chona Bacaoco overcame bullying early in her career
Milan-based designer Chona Bacaoco turned emotional after a successful fashion show at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City’s Lower East Side last week in celebration of New York…
[COLUMN] Gerald in Austria, Angelica in Mexico: PH stars out and about
GERALD Anderson, one of the most handsome male stars in the Philippines, is in Austria right now filming his latest project. According to a story on PEP.ph, the Kapamilya actor…
[COLUMN] Science on booster
WHEN shall we learn and accept that a disease entity, especially a killer like this SARS-CoV2 virus and its variants, must be left to science and competent epidemiologists, infectious disease…
US to ease restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign travelers
THE United States is set to relax restrictions for foreign air travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House announced on Monday, September 20. Beginning in November, international…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Grazing in the grass
(1st of 2 parts) What’s your game plan when you retire? The timing can be one of 3 ways: you yourself planned when it will happen; the government said it’s…
Is my cloth mask good enough to face the Delta variant?
IN recent months, some European airlines have banned the use of cloth face coverings to control the spread of the coronavirus during air travel, instead favoring surgical masks — sometimes…
FilAm ARTS presents ‘A Love Letter to HiFi’
Return to in-person programming in Historic Filipinotown LOS ANGELES — FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture) announced its return to live in-person programming…
[COLUMN] On childlike leadership
IN his reflection on this Sunday’s Gospel, Fr. Ron Rolheiser asks us to imagine four persons in a room: “The first is a powerful dictator who rules a country. His…
[COLUMN] COVID-19 vital data
SINCE the first case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported in January 2020, with all the clinical experience in the country and all studies conducted around the world,…
[COLUMN] John Arcilla wins best actor award in Venice Film Festival
VERSATILE actor John Arcilla was named Volpi Cup Best Actor at the 2021 Venice Film Festival for essaying the role of a journalist in the film “On the Job: The…
‘Bling Empire’ star Kane Lim, Fil-Am pastry chef Sally Camacho discuss uplifting Asian excellence — and that bougie viral halo-halo
AS the summer comes to an end and temperatures begin dropping (climate change notwithstanding), it’s time to eke out summertime favorites, of which Filipinos, like Heart Evangelista, are all too…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Let the music move you
CARE to dance? Most people have rhythm embedded in their DNA. Music moves them emotionally and physically. Music is a powerful gravity-defying force that can speak to the soul. Watch…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month blasts off in an unforgettable way for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MEMPHIS – During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, witness how the sky is no limit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. St. Jude physician assistant and pediatric cancer survivor…
‘Pinoy’tainment brings Filipino American talent to the Ford stage
“Joy is not found in the things which surround us, but lives only in the soul.” -Thérèse de Lisieux Two decades ago, I watched Ted Benito act in a Filipino…
[COLUMN] On Christless cross and crossless Christ
SOME past homilies of priests are etched in our minds, shaping the way we think and live. In my experience, I remember two of them. One was from an American…
Celebrate the Harvest Moon Festival at Pechanga Resort Casino and rediscover your perfection combination!
Come win a share of $100,000 in cash & EasyPlay giveaways WIN a share of $100,000 in cash and EasyPlay Join Pechanga Resort Casino in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival with…
[COLUMN] Albert Martinez credits good habits, discipline for youthful look
AT 60, “The Housemaid” lead star Albert Martinez looks incredibly young for his age. This was in full view during a recent press event for the film, which is the…
[COLUMN] On COVID-19, pregnancy
WORLDWIDE, as of September 7, 2021, there have been more than 222 million cases of COVID-19, with around 4.6 million deaths. In the United States, there has been 40.8 million…
Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy, announces restructuring plan amid pandemic
Flag carrier to continue operations, eyes exit from Chapter 11 before year-end NATIONAL flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has “voluntarily” filed for restructuring under a Chapter 11 plea in the…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Become your own style icon
While appearances may deceive, more often than not, what you are is reflected on the outside. Becoming your own style icon does not mean maxing out your credit cards just…
CDC urges individuals to be fully vaccinated before traveling
National public health officials urge unvaccinated people to stay home during Labor Day weekend AS the reported summer surge of the COVID-19 delta variant rages on, officials from the Centers…
[COLUMN] Be strong!
THIS Sunday’s First Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (35:4-7) strikes a chord in many of us: “Thus says the Lord: Say to those whose hearts are frightened:…
[COLUMN] Dina Bonnevie, Jaclyn Jose share the keys to their longevity in showbiz
SHOWBIZ is sometimes fleeting – you can be hugely popular at one time, and then considered a has-been the next. Or worse, a flash in the pan that no one…
[COLUMN] Freedom and COVID
THERE are 321 countries and territories affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The total global number of cases as of 7:20 AM (CST), Tuesday, August 31,2021, was 218,180,175, and a death…
The bucket list: GOD has a list, too
I am suspending my idea series for a Bucket To-Do List for the time being to share a story told to me by Sister Anna. A little back story… Anna…
PH to adopt online health pass for int’l travelers starting Sept. 1
INTERNATIONAL travelers entering the Philippines will now be required to register through an online portal beginning September 1, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Friday, August 27, announced…
Filipino artist Errol C. Mendoza and his colorful visions
Errol C. Mendoza illustrates alternative visions of humanity with varied colors evocative multiple styles showing diverse images of the contemporary world. Existential tones characterize his creation: the meaning of the…
Headed away to school? Here’s what students with health issues need to know
COLLEGE is a time of transition, but for those managing chronic medical conditions, it may also be the first time they will be wholly responsible for their own health: setting…