On praying to Santo Niño
“ Our spirits and faith should never get old. God should always see this in us.” I’VE often wondered why we Filipinos have a great devotion to Santo Niño. And…
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The timeless appeal of Ian Veneracion
IAN Veneracion was at Morongo Casino performing last Saturday, January 18 and I couldn’t help wonder how impressive to how well he’s kept his still relatively youthful looks. Now that…
AAPI communities urged to enroll in health coverage before January 31 deadline
Asian American and Pacific Islander community members have until January 31 to enroll in one of Covered California’s qualified health plans. In a press conference last week, Asian Americans Advancing…
New dim sum menu unveiled by Graton’s Boathouse Asian Eatery
GRATON Resort & Casino’s Boathouse Asian Eatery recently unveiled its new dim sum menu at a media preview for Asian print/news outlets. Boathouse Asian Eatery is one of Graton’s four…
Keep your 2020 resolutions
It’s the perfect time to review our resolutions. If you have not made any resolutions yet, below are many personal habits that you can improve easily — and often free….
On gastric cancer
WHAT is the usual type of gastric cancer? The most common variety of gastric (stomach) cancer is adenocarcinoma, usually found in the body of the stomach and in the area…
Fil-Am designer Carol de Leon’s mission to promote sustainable, artisanal products made in the Philippines
FROM living and working in Milan and Los Angeles, Filipina American accessories designer Carol de Leon packed everything up in favor of Manila this past fall. A big question about…
PAL to reinstate Cebu-Los Angeles flight route this May
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will once again have its nonstop Cebu-Los Angeles flight starting this May. In a press release on Tuesday, January 21, PAL said this flight is the…
Bucket list No. 17: Visit Auschwitz and swear never to take your life for granted
Edmund Burke once wrote, “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” I would like to add, “One must learn from it as well. Otherwise, the whole cycle…
Polio reaches Metro Manila
THE Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, January 16, said that polio has reached Metro Manila. According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, a 3-year-old boy from Quezon City…
Fil-Am designer Monique Lhuillier to judge on new Netflix fashion competition show
World-renowned Filipina American fashion designer Monique Lhuillier is among the incredible lineup of guest judges in the new high-stakes Netflix fashion competition series, “Next In Fashion.” The 10-episode debut season…
The larger-than-life Filipino designer who goes by the name Michael Cinco
THIS Filipino designer is the talent behind that resplendent jewel-toned gown that Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach wore when she passed the crown to Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere, who…
LA public schools to recognize October as Filipino Heritage and History Month
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will now recognize October as Filipino Heritage and History Month, following a resolution passed by the district’s Board of Education this week. Sponsored…
To be a light to the nations
“I WILL make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 49:5-6). My fellow Christians, these words that God spoke…
One is a lonely number
LAS VEGAS — Come hell or high waters, people flock here to untie the knot. Here, divorce is simply about the villain and the victim. It is who got cheated,…
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,…
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…