Ask NAPCA Column #17
When people turn 65, many face a shift in their health insurance coverage. Some may feel unsettled or frustrated to find out that their Medicaid coverage ends. In this month’s…
Category: Life & Style
Covering the week’s most noteworthy life & style news stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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A-Fib and stroke
THE most common sustained heart irregularity is atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), where the atria (upper chambers of the heart} beat rapidly and quiver, instead of beating normally. This causes the ventricles…
It’s Never Too Late To Travel: Score the Best Packages at TME 2025
The biggest travel and trade fairs happening soon on July 11-13, 2025, TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO (TME) offers the best travel deals and more exciting destinations both local and international. Travel…
My encounter with Max Soliven
Max Soliven (seated, 3rd from left) with boxer Gabriel “Flash” Elorde (1st from left) and journalist-politician Ninoy Aquino (2nd from left). Photo courtesy of Rogelio Medina MY personal encounter with…
Beans in Spain
DURING our recent 13-day cruise in Madeira (Portugal), and Bilbao (Spain, where a Guggenheim Museum is), and the autonomous Canary Islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote (Spain), via the Port in…
Hotel Sogo and Hikari Skin Essentials Launch “Glow More & Stay More” Self-Care Campaign
MANILA, Philippines – Hotel Sogo and local skincare brand Hikari Skin Essentials have teamed up to promote simple and affordable self-care, rest, and wellness. Their new campaign, “Glow More &…
Travel and Lifestyle Expo 2025 to Ignite Global Passions with the Theme: “Travel. Explore. Discover. Roam.”
Makati City, Philippines – JJ Events Management proudly announces the highly anticipated Travel and Lifestyle Expo 2025, set to take place on August 29, 30, and 31, 2025, at Activity…
H Mart Expands into Bakery & Café Franchise Business
“Accelerating the Growth of ‘Ten Thousand’ & ‘L’AMI’ Brands” ‘Ten Thousand’ is a global specialty coffee brand that began in Sydney, Australia in 2020. It currently operates in the U.S.,…
Filipina Chef Chrissy Camba Brings Heart and Heritage to PBS’s The Grocery List
Former Top Chef contestant and fun-loving Chef Chrissy Camba is the host of this unique food adventure series celebrating cultural grocery stores and the communities they serve. (Photo from the…
Healthiest youth
MY wife, Farida, and some medical colleagues have just returned from our 13-day Discover The Canaries cruise (Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands) aboard the Independence of the Seas of…
Santacruzan: A Filipino Tradition of Pageantry and Faith
Santacruzan is a Filipino tradition that combines Catholic devotion and cultural pageantry. Held at the end of May, it honors the Virgin Mary and Saint Helena through a procession of…
Queries from readers
CAN tubal ligation be reversed? Ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed for birth control, can be reversed to allow pregnancy to take place, depending on how long a segment of…
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones launches new couture collection and opens new atelier in LA on June 20
Puey Quiñones at work Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on June 20, when he will also launch the opening of…
The Face on the Screen Is Smiling—From the Philippines
A customer places an order with a virtual cashier via live video at restaurant in Manhattan. The screen connects diners with remote workers based in the Philippines—part of a growing…
Measles can kill
THE current measles outbreak has targeted North Dakota, having its first case since 2011. The count went up to 1001 on May 9, 2025, more than 3 times in all…
What to expect at ISkin MedSpa in Beverly Hills and Rancho Cucamonga
If I were to describe the feeling you are bound to experience when you come to our medical spa facility Iskin in Beverly Hills and Rancho Cucamonga, I would simply…
My encounter with Bam Aquino
AJ columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina with Bam Aquino PAOLO Benigno “Bam” Aguirre Aquino IV is the youngest among the brood of three sons of Paul Aquino of Concepcion, Tarlac and…
Limited-edition t-shirt featuring “Golden Knight” image offered for free at 10 Cox retail store locations in Southern Nevada
Image created by speed-artist Revel on behalf of Cox Cox Communications has partnered with speed painter, Revel, to capture the essence of our hometown Vegas Golden Knights. Revel’s signature “Golden Knight”…
Land acquisition in the Philippines: What every buyer should know before saying yes
BUYING land in the Philippines can feel like stepping into a maze — one filled with unfamiliar documents, shifting policies, and legal landmines. And yet, many are drawn to it,…
On Colonoscopy
Prior to the introduction of colonoscopy, colorectal cancer was the leading cause of cancer deaths. Colonoscopy screening can lower the risk of dying from colorectal cancer by 20 to 60…
Universal vaccine!
MAN’S ingenuity and cleverness are once again making a quantum leap for the betterment of mankind. And progress promotes even greater and more wonderful progress. The United States National Institute…
Can you really earn from Airbnb in the Philippines? A reality check
SHORT-TERM rentals like Airbnb have become a popular option for overseas Filipinos wanting to generate income from their Philippine properties. The idea of earning in dollars or pesos while living…
2 journalists write COVID diary based on years in China
Filipino-American journalists Rene Pastor and his wife Cristina DC Pastor did not expect the heavy knock on the door of their Beijing apartment one night in 2020. It was time…
Philippines Opens Doors to Digital Nomads with New Visa Program
Seeking to tap into the expanding global remote workforce, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 86, officially authorizing the creation of a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)…
Rent vs. own in today’s economy: Is now the best time to buy?
Homeownership has been long associated with the American Dream, yet the economic climate of recent years has left some potential homebuyers on edge. Many potential homeowners have put their dream…
McDonald’s takes dipping to the next level with brand-new McCrispy Strips and Creamy Chili Dip
Fans will experience bold new flavors with the Golden Arches’ first new permanent menu item in four years CHICAGO – We’ve been listening to our fans on social and beyond, and…
CT: Cancer risk
CT (Computerized Tomography), also referred to as CAT scan, one of the most valuable discoveries for diagnosis, was invented by British engineer Godfrey Hounsfield in 1967. This life-saving tool is…
Surviving the Heat: What Travelers Need to Know About the Ongoing Heat Wave in the Philippines
MANILA — A tropical escape to the Philippines typically promises sunny skies, island breezes, and warm welcomes. But this April, the “warmth” is breaking records. As of this week, the…
Rodent Infestation Alert: Hantavirus Case Raises Concerns Over Household Safety
What You Need to Know About Hantavirus, Prevention Tips, and How to Keep Pests Away LOS ANGELES—A recent high-profile hantavirus case has thrust this rare but deadly disease back into…
Philippine Airlines Unveils First e-Wallet
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has unveiled its first-ever e-Wallet that allows passengers to store multiple PAL e-Cards in a single account. PAL e-Cards such as the PAL e-Gift Card, Dear PAL…