What the 2020s have in store for aging boomers
WITHIN 10 years, all of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp of 85. Even sooner,…
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Stage actress Marina Kondo on being a part of the ‘Frozen’ world
The national tour of Disney’s “Frozen” has been warming the hearts of theatergoers since it landed at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in December. There’s still an opportunity to catch it…
How the Philippines celebrates Lunar New Year
THE Lunar New Year signifies not only the beginning of a new year in the Chinese calendar, but also the start of the Spring season. Unlike the fixed new year…
Fight for dear life
“I’ve noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born.” —Ronald Reagan I staunchly believe that the gift of life is from God and that life begins at…
Leadership, creativity and prosperity: What the Year of the Metal Rat really means
TO most people in the western world, rats have a bad reputation. They’re scrappy, dirty vermin who have been recognized as little furry vessels of disease; it was known that…
Catching up with Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados
The 24-year-old beauty queen joined Miss Universe Singapore Mohana Prabha in an exclusive meet-and-greet in Chino Hills A GROUP of lucky Filipinos and pageant fans in Southern California got to…
Seeing into the future
AS an anchor/psychic of the number one radio/TV station in the Philippines, I do yearly forecasts or predictions for the country and internationally. Last year’s predictions had a batting average…
Sonata for fatherless daughters
THIS week marked the 36th year since their father left us. He left me a houseful of very young and adorable daughters with the world on their side. In the…
Part II: Fatima: ‘A window onto a new inner world with the light of Heaven within’
“In the presence of a miracle, faith is never washed away,” 60 Minutes’ Scott Pelley reported from Lalibela, Ethiopia. Two hundred thousand pilgrims visit Lalibela for an 11 church-pilgrimage in…
My new year’s message
“ It’s trusting in God’s providence and protection in good and bad times.” LIVE the moment! This is my advice to all of you this new year! It’s the attitude…
DOT promotes sustainable local tourism with new #SaveOurSpots online GIFs
MANILA – Following the “Ayoko sa plastic” viber stickers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) starts the New Year by promoting sustainable local tourism with the newly released #SaveOurSpots GIFs on…
Security dangers and tips
CREDIT card/identity fraud Did your credit card data just got stolen, while your card was in your purse or wallet? Yes, today’s technology in the hands of thieves makes it…
Anticipated 2020 book releases by Filipino & Fil-Am authors
WITH the new year upon us, a top resolution that individuals continue to promise is: read more books. Luckily, like 2019 — which was a stellar year to accomplish…
San Manuel Casino opens newest high-end gaming and dining experiences
The new High Limit Gaming and Asian-Inspired Eatery offer opulent entertainment experiences; plus, the launch of a $10,000 cocktail SAN Manuel Casino recently announced the opening of its newest high…
As we make our journeys
AS we celebrate the New Year, let’s remember the famous words of Dag Hammarskjold, the Swedish diplomat and second Secretary-General of the United Nations: “For all that has been, thank…
Meet Tina Shih, renowned modeling teacher joining Asia Pacific Fashion Week
THE special week celebrating APA fashion designers is currently recruiting models to participate Contrary to popular belief, it’s not easy being a model. Also contrary to popular belief, the beauty…
GANAP Singers entertain on January 4 in North Hollywood
Underprivileged singers find a life of purpose inspite of hardships through performing arts FILAM Arts and Philippine Patrons of the Arts USA present “Music and More! with the GANAP Singers”…
Reports of patients’ deaths linked to heart devices lurk below radar
by Christina Jewett The Food and Drug Administration continues to file thousands of reports of patients’ deaths related to medical devices through a reporting system that keeps the safety data…
Trump compromises on vaping, FDA bans most e-cig flavors
A WEEK after the Trump administration announced the ban of tobacco sales to anyone under the age of 21, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a policy that bans…
Here comes another year
The old year has passed and we commemorate it while invoking the illumination of the year’s days of authentic indulgence, simplicities, celebration and closure. As we welcome the new year,…
From vegan to paleo: How making Filipino food classics under modified diet lifestyles is still possible
With the new year, most people see it as a fresh start and will make a list of resolutions, mainly centered on self-improvement. A common resolution revolves around being ‘healthier,’…
Paleo Rookie’s Filipino Ukoy
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: • 2 bags of shredded carrots • 1 cup frozen baby shrimp, roughly chopped (excess water removed) • 3-4 green onion stalks, thinly sliced • Enough arrowroot…
Pope Francis encourages families: Put down your phones, talk during meals
ON the Day of the Holy Family, Pope Francis urged families to put their phones down and communicate during meals. In his weekly Angelus message delivered December 29, the pope…
Viagra, ginseng, liposuction
Are stomach ulcers caused by bacteria? Yes, a very common cause of peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) is a bacteria called H. Pylori. In the past, it was thought that peptic…
HHS, Dept. of Education release updated joint guidance on privacy, student education and health records
THE U.S. Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released updated joint guidance on Dec. 19 addressing the application…
A new Tabula Rasa
“…Purpose does not come as clear as the light of day. We have to seek it out…” 2020 presents to us all a new lease on life — a fresh…
‘Trick Mirror’ by Fil-Am writer Jia Tolentino lands on Obama’s best of 2019 list
“Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion,” the sensational collection of essays by prolific cultural critic Jia Tolentino of the New Yorker, has landed on former President Barack Obama’s list of favorite…
The blessing and challenge of Christmas and New Year
NOW that Christmas passed by, we look at the photos of families and friends shared on Facebook and Instagram and express a profound gratitude to God. Thank God for another…
FilAm Arts presents GANAP Singers in concert on January 4
Performance raises funds for the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture 2020 and GANAP Scholars AFTER a year hiatus, the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture will be relaunched in…
The US officially raises the buying age of tobacco to 21
The major public health move follows the national vaping crisis which resulted in lung injuries among vapers The United States now prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anybody under…