Myths about eating
Myths about eating, food items, fake news, and other mis- and disinformation abound in social media. What a waste of a wonderful and valuable technological advance in communication! In this column today,…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy life & style news stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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PTAA breaches visitor target with 350 exhibitors in biggest and best travel event of 2026
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) closed the curtain on Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2026 with another milestone: 120,000-strong Filipino visitors passing through the doors of the SMX Convention Center…
When Health Insurance Costs More Than the Mortgage
By Renuka Rayasam When Noah Hulsman, who owns a skate shop in Louisville, Kentucky, learned he no longer qualified for federal subsidies to help him pay for his “gold” Affordable…
Salmonella in Moringa
“The FDA said that 14 people in the U.S. have now been hospitalized in the Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled moringa leaf powder; in total, 65 “illnesses across 28 states have been reported.” Moringa…
The Bellevue Resort honored once again with ASEAN MICE Venue Standard Award for 2026–2028
With its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and world-class hospitality service, The Bellevue Resort Bohol, an ASEAN Green Hotel Hall of Famer proudly achieved once again the prestigious ASEAN MICE Venue…
Philippines hailed as ASEAN’s biggest tourism economy
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) launched its flagship Travel Tour Expo at the SMX Convention Center today, not just as a travel sale, but as a showcase for an…
Marijuana warning
Heavy and long-term use of marijuana has the potential to cause lung cancer. CBDs (cannabinoids) are chemical compounds found within the cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana high-potency products (oils, edibles, concentrates)…
Art and diplomacy exhibition highlights cultural exchange at Philippine Center in New York
From left: Office of Foreign Missions New York Regional Director Kathleen Eagen, Consul General of Georgia and SoFC President Maia Bartaia, and PH Consul General Senen T. Mangalile formally open…
Your queries
Our readers inspire us to continue our research into clinical subjects that aim to guide the public toward achieving a healthy lifestyle and longevity in their natural course. Here are some of the…
More Than a Stay: Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Offers an Immersive Journey into the Heart of Ilonggo Food Culture
As Iloilo City celebrates its status as the Philippines’ first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo is positioning itself as the premier gateway to the region’s…
Manila Marriott Hotel All Set for a Multisensory and Wonderful 2026
Marriott International – Philippines Area General Manager Bruce Winton and Charles Lim, president of SELRAHCO the PR arm of Cebu Pacific for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, post for posterity with…
All Set for the Philippines’ Biggest and Best Travel Expo
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) proudly announces the return of the Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2026, the biggest and best travel expo in the Philippines, happening…
New Diet Guidelines
The new United States Dietary Guidelines, anticipated worldwide, were announced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on January 7, 2026. Basically, it emphasized consumption of “real food,” more protein, healthy fats,…
PAL’s 85th Year Signals Global Turn with New Flagship
Photos courtesy of Malacañang Pasay City, Philippines / January 18, 2026 — As it marks 85 years of flight, Philippine Airlines (PAL) signaled a global turn with the unveiling of…
Celebrate the rebirth of Likhang Filipino
The Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls opens its doors on January 15, ready to welcome guests and dignitaries attending the series of meetings leading to the ASEAN Summit that the Philippines…
Coffee and longevity
New studies revealed the potential health benefits of coffee, more specifically, on its positive effects on lowering the risk for chronic disease and on longevity. One study “suggests that consuming…
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…
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…