[COLUMN] ‘No COVID-19’
“THERE is no COVID-19; the virus was never proven to exist,” was the ridiculous, irresponsible, and crazy assertion blogger Jon Rappoport made, claiming the statements were made by Dr. Andrew…
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Filipino avant-garde designer Rocky Gathercole, known for dressing Hollywood stars, dies unexpectedly
ROCKY Gathercole, a celebrated Filipino avant-garde designer who dressed Hollywood celebrities from Lady Gaga to Jennifer Lopez, died unexpectedly at the age of 54. Gathercole was found unconscious at his…
[COLUMN] Acres of diamonds
“Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them.” – Russell H. Conwell, Acres of…
[COLUMN] The call of Lent: Discerning God’s will in this time of crisis
POPE Francis wrote a new book entitled Let Us Dream: The Path to Better Future. He wrote it in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. He begins the first part…
[RECIPE] Chicken Macaroni
THE American touch to the Filipino celebratory noodles is this Chicken Macaroni salad. Its richness comes from the dressing, the combination of mayonnaise, condensed milk, and cheddar cheese. Raisins and…
9 books by Fil-Am authors to put on your 2021 reading list
Looking for your next quarantine read? Here is a roundup of several books — from fiction to food — by Filipino/a American authors that hit shelves in the new year…
Utility scams are snow joke
WINTER often brings the blues, but when it brings Arctic blasts, burst pipes, power outages, and even icicles indoors, scammers aren’t far behind with weather-related scams. Scammers know severe weather…
[COLUMN] People: Guinea pigs?
HUMOR is healthy, especially during a pandemic. We all need it, together with a positive attitude, in this world calamity that has afflicted almost 113 million people and claimed about…
[COLUMN] Duggan’s Serra Mortuary president Dan Duggan heads list of March birthday celebrants
DAN Duggan, the president of Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays in the month of March. Dan will celebrate his birthday on Saturday, March…
[COLUMN] Mutual fund basics
“Don’t look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack.” —John C. Bogle Founder, Vanguard YEARS ago, I was searching for something to place a small amount of…
Guests are impressed with Tagaytay’s newest hotel
Hotel Casiana earns good reviews with comfy spacious room, pleasant amenities, and wow elements The reviews are in and they were overwhelmingly positive. This was the consensus derived from the…
[COLUMN] Lent: An invitation to be home with God
IT’S the start of Lent! We think of this season as 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. And we grew up in it giving up something, whether it’s meat,…
Foreigners with long-term visas can now enter PH
THE Philippines is now allowing foreigners with valid long-term visas to enter the country, but tourists are still barred from entering. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging…
[RECIPE] Hamon Bulakeña
Ingredients 1 kilo Pork Liempo (pig belly) 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons fine salt 1 teaspoon prague powder (salitre) 2 cups pineapple juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cp San Miguel…
Coronavirus relief continues for housing and student loans
AS the Coronavirus pandemic continues, so does its financial impact. For people who need help with rent or mortgage payments, or have student loans, there may be some good news…
McDonald’s® drops early access to the new crispy chicken sandwich with limited-edition capsule
Lucky fans can secure theirs at CHKNDrop.com CHICAGO — The biggest launch of 2021, coming at you from McDonald’s, is just a click away. Starting Feb. 18 at noon ET,…
[COLUMN] Ruffa does not want any more detours when it comes to love
THE ever-young looking Ruffa Gutierrez is single and happy these days. This, despite having split ways with her most recent beau, French-Israeli businessman Jordan Mouyal. In an interview with PEP.ph,…
[OPINION] Lifestyle and longevity
WISDOM, discipline, and lifestyle play a great role in people’s longevity. The COVID-19 pandemic is a good example. While seniors, especially those with health issues, are more prone to get…
[COLUMN] The healing touch
“MOVED with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” —Mark 1:40-42 It’s hard during this pandemic not to…
CDC: Double masking offers more protection against COVID-19
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that double masking significantly improves protection against COVID-19. Well-fitted masks or double masking improves protection…
Fil-Am Bay Area entrepreneurs turn up the heat with hot chicken concept
THIS Valentine’s Day weekend, a South San Francisco pop-up by Filipino American serial entrepreneurs is daring couples to add some spice to their date night — with a hot chicken…
[COLUMN] Julia Barretto dreams of becoming a ‘boss-housewife’
THE pandemic has made everyone’s lives topsy-turvy. We all have had to make adjustments with our everyday goings-on, our plans, our needs and our habits. Young star Julia Barretto, in…
[COLUMN] Essential health tips
DISCIPLINE and patience With COVID-19 (and variants) cases reaching almost 108 million and close to 2.4 million deaths in 219 countries (nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. and…
Why the US is underestimating COVID reinfection
by Jonel Aleccia KAITLYN Romoser first caught covid-19 in March, likely on a trip to Denmark and Sweden, just as the scope of the pandemic was becoming clear. Romoser, who…
Q&A: How Evereden CEO & co-founder Kimberely Ho is promoting care for moms, babies
With all the stresses that 2020 brought to the forefront, the pandemic underscored the importance of not just health, but also personal care and wellness. On the market today, there…
[COLUMN] Our earnest desire for healing of mind, body, and spirit
Instead of dwelling on the “drudgery,” the “misery,” and the “troubled nights” of life that Job describes in the First Reading, let’s imagine Jesus putting his hands on us and…
IATF expands list of foreign nationals allowed to enter PH
STARTING February 16, foreigners with certain visas can enter the Philippines, according to new guidelines released by the country’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID)….
Energy-efficient cooking tips for the big game
By Shulie Tornel / Southern California Edison Are you preparing a delicious spread for the Big Game on Feb.7? No matter which team you are rooting for – Kansas City…
Island Pacific expands private label with Filipino flavored creamers
Island Pacific is expanding its private label program by offering customers its own flavored condensed creamers. The supermarket now has a unique product that provides great taste and convenience. Customers…
[RECIPE] Pancit Canton (Serves 10-12)
Pancit is the general name of Filipino noodle dishes. And when “Canton” is added to it, it conjures yellowish noodles that hint of eggs added when making it. Ingredients added vary…