Mining memories of Mindoro
EVERY place I have ever been to is made significant by the images and thoughts I have of people, places and experiences that still live on in my memory. For…
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H.E.R, Olivia Rodrigo, Saweetie, Patrick Starrr among Fil-Ams on Gold House’s annual A100 list of impactful APIs
SEVERAL Filipinos and Filipino Americans in entertainment, sports and business have been named to Gold House’s annual A100 list highlighting the most impactful Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) across industries….
PH Consulate General in LA launches gastrodiplomacy program highlighting Fil-Am owned restaurants
THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is embarking on another type of diplomacy — one that shares the Philippines’ culinary traditions and the stories of Filipino and Filipino American…
[COLUMN] Rebuilding our Church
THIS passage from the early Church gives me hope, especially in this discouraging time when many people, particularly youth and young adults, do not come to Church. Indeed, it is…
99 Ranch Market announces new location at Westfield Oakridge shopping center in San Jose
LOCAL residents in San Jose will soon have a new location to shop for their favorite groceries. 99 Ranch Market, the leading Asian grocery chain, is planning to open its…
[COLUMN] COVID-19 data capsules
INDIA, with a population of 1.38 billion, second to China (1.439 billion), is today’s hotbed of the COVID-19 pandemic. In three days, it saw one million new cases, with an…
One and only Philippine cinema Superstar Nora Aunor turns 68 on May 21
SUPERSTAR Nora Aunor, who starred in GMA Network’s teleserye “Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit” that recently concluded its run, will celebrate her 68th birthday on Friday, May 21. La Aunor,…
Mia Manansala’s ‘Arsenic and Adobo’ puts Filipino food and family at the center of a cozy mystery
“MY name is Lila Macapagal and my life has become a rom-com cliché.” The opening lines of “Arsenic and Adobo,” the debut novel from Chicago-based author Mia P. Manansala, read…
CDC relaxes outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance on Tuesday, April 27, easing outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated individuals. Fully vaccinated people no longer need…
[COLUMN] Money and the simple life
THERE are no shortcuts in arriving at a decision to live a simple life. Sometimes, one has to go through a personal hell experiencing an inner fatigue and helplessness over…
Giselle Töngi-Walters named FilAm Arts’ new executive director
THE board of directors of the Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture, also known as “FilAm Arts,” has named Giselle Töngi-Walters as the organization’s Executive Director…
[COLUMN] On being like Jesus, the Good Shepherd
OUR image of Jesus may often be the nice and sweet person who does not cause troubles in our lives. That’s far from the totality of Jesus that we hear…
Mercado Vicente: Fostering the bayanihan spirit in the middle of a pandemic to promote Filipino creativity
IT was an idea that became a reality just as the pandemic was hammering the world last year. This is the story of Mercado Vicente, a story about Filipinos coming…
US advises against travel to the Philippines due to COVID-19 risk
Majority of countries on ‘Do Not Travel’ list THE United States is urging its citizens to “avoid all travel” to the Philippines due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 transmission…
From plant-based sisig to bola bola: Filipina chef Reina Montenegro brings vegan comfort food to Brisbane, CA
CHEF Reina Montenegro is ready to continue her reign as the queen of vegan Filipino comfort food. Montenegro — a restaurateur who formerly operated three Nick’s locations in the San…
[COLUMN] Post-vax COVID-19
MORE than 5,800 individuals who have been fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV2 (corona) virus were infected with COVID-19 anyway (“breakthrough infections”), according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and…
I’ve recovered from COVID. Why do I still have to mask up?
By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez MORE than 120 million Americans have joined arguably the most sought-after club on Earth: those immunized against the coronavirus. Fully vaccinated people were given the green light…
BI: Foreigners with DFA-issued travel exemption can now enter PH
FOREIGN travelers who were given entry exemption documents prior to the implementation of the travel ban in March may now enter the Philippines, according to the country’s Bureau of Immigration…
[COLUMN] On expanding one’s heart for love and mercy
If you google the word, minimalism, you will learn that it is a lifestyle of simplicity and moderation. It’s living with less possession and tempering excessiveness and passion for more…
Boba ice cream debuts at Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats
FOR a limited time only, Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats is adding ube and mango boba ice cream to their menu. The exclusive menu item will be available in all…
H Mart announces SF opening on April 21, brings one-stop shopping with ‘Ktown Food Hall’
SAN FRANCISCO – H Mart will open its new 42,000-square-foot store in San Francisco, CA located at 3995 Alemany Blvd. at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April, 21. The location, which…
Travel + Leisure names Pagudpud beach among ‘most beautiful’ in the world
A LOCAL beach in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines has been hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful by an internationally renowned travel magazine. New York-based Travel +…
[COLUMN] Mindfulness as a survival skill
“Be present. It is the only thing that matters.” — Ways of the Peaceful Warrior (Conclusion of 2 parts, continued from last week…) I plead the case for mindfulness for…
[COLUMN] Do you believe?
DO you believe in God, the Creator of all? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord, and Savior? Do you believe in the Holy Spirit that permeates…
[COLUMN] Empoy Marquez worked odd jobs before stardom
IT was the 2017 film “Kita Kita” which catapulted Empoy Marquez to the limelight, where he was paired with Alessandra de Rossi. The sleeper hit grossed Php320 million worldwide, and…
[COLUMN] COVID-19 stats
AS of Monday, April 5, 2021, there were 478,884 new cases of COVID-19, increasing the total to 132,432,231 cases worldwide and with 7,404 new deaths, making the total deaths to…
Commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
by Ethnic Media Services DR. Dali Fan, Health Science Clinical Professor at UC Davis, is also a volunteer vaccinator at a clinic on the California Northstate University campus in Elk…
[COLUMN] Mindfulness as a survival skill (Part 1 of 2)
“Be present. It is the only thing that matters.” — Ways of the Peaceful Warrior I nearly had a vehicular accident. Operative word: Nearly. I was minding my business at…
Stories of ‘kagitingan’ throughout Philippine history, now available on Ayala Foundation’s YouTube channel
In celebration of its 60th year, Ayala Foundation has kicked off “Magiting+,” a YouTube video series that shows various facets of kagitingan—valor or courage—throughout Philippine History. Featuring selections from the…
[COLUMN] An Easter message
On this Easter Sunday, I reaffirm our relentless spirit as Catholic Christians, which is evident in the ongoing worship and services worldwide amid the pandemic, whether in-person gathering or live-streamed….