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COVID confusion
Since COVID-19 was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and the first case in the United States was reported by the CDC on January 20, 2020, in Washington…
TCE and Parkinson’s
About 90,000 individuals are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in the United States each year. In the Philippines, thousands of new cases are detected annually, with a prevalence of around…
What defines our taste: remembering home through food
Each dish speaks of who we are, one story rooted in home and another unfolding in the life we build, tied together by our heritage. Taste is shaped by memory…
Celebrate Asian Culture & Products at H Mart’s Asian Food Festival
October 17–26 at the Las Vegas, NV Store H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, will host the “2025 Asian Food Festival” at its Las Vegas,…
𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥
Images from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Facebook Pasay City — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to advancing seamless, secure, and…
Sweeteners and brain decline
An 8-year study among individuals 35 and older revealed a link between sugar substitutes and brain health. Those using artificial sweeteners showed a 62 percent faster decline in overall thinking…
Nevada Health Link to Attend 20+ Community Events in October to Raise Awareness Ahead of Open Enrollment Period
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Oct 1, 2025): This October, Nevada Health Link’s navigators/assisters will be out in the community at over 20 events sharing health insurance information ahead of the Open Enrollment Period,…
Geeks on a Beach shines a spotlight on government support for startups: Philippines rises to 50th in Global Innovation Index amid challenges
Cebu, Philippines — The recently concluded Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) 2025, held in Mactan, Cebu from October 1 to 3, 2025, highlighted the Philippines’ progress and the government’s role…
Sex During Pregnancy
Today, we are answering sensitive questions about sex during pregnancy emailed to us by our readers over the years. We strongly believe that a frank discussion of any medical issue,…
Yale offers Filipino language courses for first time
Yale launches Filipino language courses, a milestone in cultural representation and student advocacy on campus. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University has introduced Filipino language courses for the first time,…
Hazel’s Family Found Hope at St. Jude
Recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and supporting affected families like Hazel’s. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on…
“Liquid Candy”: Unhealthy
In previous columns, we wrote that soft drinks (which I call “liquid candy”), cola or uncola, diet or regular, or in any other form, are, by and large, unhealthy, especially…
HWONFEX 2025 attracts huge crowds in another successful run
HWONFEX 2025 partners and sponsors during the ceremonial HWONFEX Tree of Wellness Ceremony (Photo courtesy of DOT) A steady stream of visitors. Lively open forums following key conference sessions. Long…
From tradition to modernity, Filipino designers reshape the New York runway
From left: FILIPINXT Co-Founder and Fashion Designer Bessie Besana, Filipino-American Fencer Mitchell Saron, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and FILIPINXT Co-Founder Rob Mallari D’Auria…
The Fight for Manilatown Comes Alive in New San Francisco Exhibit
England Hidalgo, Gran Oriente Filipino, 2020 San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opens “Makibaka: A Living Legacy,” an exhibit honoring Manilatown and the International Hotel struggle, connecting Filipino American history…
Discover the Best Stays in the Philippines with HSMA’s September Online Sale 2025
Nearly 100 hotels and resorts nationwide slash rates up to 75% this September (Pasig City, Philippines – August 29, 2025)… The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) proudly announces the…
Alejandra “Dading” Clemente honored with MOPC Tourism Promotions Excellence Award
Tourism pioneer Alejandra “Dading” Clemente, founder of Rajah Tours Philippines, receives the Tourism Promotions Excellence Award during the MOPC Grand Tourism Excellence Awards 2025 at New World Makati Hotel. Presenting…
Sheraton Manila Kicks Off September Soiree with Makers Meet
Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts kicks-off the longest holiday season in the world, the Philippine “ber months” with its annual Sheraton September Soirée, featuring an array of exclusive…
COVID-19 vax confusion
In the United States, the new changes in the policies for COVID-19 vaccines brought on by Health Secretary Robert J. Kennedy, Jr., have created misunderstanding and confusion among the American people and even…
Valiant Voices: How a Non-Auditioned Choir Brings St. Genevieve to the World
Inside the teaching, travels, and transformation of students whose harmony reflects community and humanity. (Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of Rhizomes’ special feature on St. Genevieve School. Part One…
Air Travel: Medical Tips
Common problems among air travelers More than 17.5 million Americans traveled by air during the Labor Day weekend. Worldwide, the average number of people flying is about 13.2 million a day, or around 4.8…
Geeks on a Beach 2025 to Spotlight Tech Innovation with API Build Lab Finale
Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the premier international tech conference in the Philippines, will return on October 1–3, 2025, in Cebu. Staying true to its legacy of conversations by the…
Buwan ng Wika : Between Legacy and Relevance
President Manuel L. Quezon, the “Father of the National Language,” is pictured here in his iconic barong Tagalog, a symbol of his commitment to Filipino identity. As the architect of…
St. Genevieve: Building a School Community Through Faith, Leadership, and Love
How President -Principal Dan Horn, Amanda Allen, and Vince O’Donoghue foster growth, inspire generosity, and keep mission at the heart of St. Gen. “I know of no better name for…
Liver pills: A scam
Protecting the public from misinformation, fraud, and all forms of scams is one of the reasons I write this column. Inspiring people to live a healthy lifestyle has been my…
China Airlines and Southwest Airlines interline partnership to help boost Philippine tourism
PHOTOS BY: JOE COBILLA JR. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA-The Philippine tourism industry is expected to get a boost from the recent milestone interline partnership between Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines (CAL)…
“Brain-eating” amoeba
A 12-year-old died on July 18, 2025, from a rare brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Murray in South Carolina, near a Columbia reservoir. The infection was caused by Naegleria fowleri amoeba,…
Viral epidemic in China
Currently, there is a mosquito-borne epidemic in Guangdong Province in China, with about 8,000 cases of Chikungunya viral infections (first started mid-June), reported on July 26, 2025, mostly in Foshan…
Manila Marriott Hotel Bags its 6th Championship Title in The Philippine Culinary Cup 2025
For the sixth time, Michelin Guide Hotel – Manila Marriott is hailed overall champion in the Professional Division at “The Philippine Culinary Cup 2025”. Marriott International – Philippines Area General…