Filipino fashion brands showcased at Premiere Classe in Paris
I was on my way back to New York from a quick European jaunt when I saw a friend’s Facebook post about Premiere Classe at the Jardin des Tuileries in…
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Angels Among Us (Second of 4 Parts)
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” — From Frank Capra’s film “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Continued from last week …) The belief in the presence and…
Trump’s new order for Medicare packs potential rise in patients’ costs
by Julie Appleby Vowing to protect Medicare with “every ounce of strength,” President Donald Trump last week spoke to a cheering crowd in Florida. But his executive order released shortly…
Which diet is best?
With the various diets flooding the market out there, each claiming to be “the right one” or “the best diet” for health, the public and some healthcare providers themselves are…
Angels among us
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” — From Frank Capra’s film “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Continued from last week …) The belief in the presence and…
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation banning ‘Pay for Delay’ to fight runaway prescription drug costs
SACRAMENTO – Building on the state’s first-in-the-nation investments in the California budget and the Governor’s executive actions to lower prescription drug costs, Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, October 7, signed…
Artisanal ice cream Wanderlust Creamery returns with 11 Filipino flavors for Fil-Am History Month
WITH October as Filipino American History Month, you’ll find dozens of events commemorating the history and contributions of Fil-Ams across industries. The food scene, of course, takes part in this…
Part III: One mistake erases all the good one has done
A sad reality on being judgmental and unforgiving Erratum: Pinoy Vibes was aired on Sept 16, 2007, instead of Sept. 16, 2017 As shared with you in the last article…
Report: HIV cases rise in the Philippines, as more people turn to dating apps
HIV in the Philippines is spreading faster than any other country in the world, and health advocates are saying that dating apps — along with the lack of education —…
Tomorrow is another day
I believe that good is manifested from every experience that comes into our lives. Cancer is not a death sentence and I’ve been battling it for ten years, six months…
On giving from a place of gratitude
“You claim his lordship and power over your life. You know that you are nothing without God!” DID you wake up this morning saying to yourself, “I will do everything…
Practical health tips
Conscious brushing Oro-dental health parallels cardiac health. Poor oral hygiene from neglect or improper oral care does not only lead to disgusting halitosis (bad breath) and dental carries/gingivitis, but also…
Duterte on swine fever: Contain it, stop it
Malacañang on Monday, September 30, said President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Agriculture (DAR) to stop the spread of African swine fever. “Contain it, stop it,” presidential spokesperson Salvador…
Eliseo Art Silva’s last exhibition opens at Pintados Gallery
SAN PEDRO, CA - Pinta*Dos is proud to present “Recuerdos-Souvenirs, New Works” by Eliseo Art Silva from October 3 until November 23, 2019. Free and open to the public, the gallery…
Angels among us (First of 4 parts)
“I think that someone is watching out for me, God, my guardian angel, I’m not sure who that is, but they really work hard.” — Mattie Stepanek, Author, “Heartsongs” DO…
Dangers of skin-lightening cream highlighted after woman falls into coma
by Anna Almendrala SHE had been buying face cream through a friend of a friend for 12 years. This time, it was Pond’s “Rejuveness,” a version of the company’s anti-wrinkle…
States target vaping with bans
by Ana B. Ibarra In California, the action is local STATES are piling on. Michigan took the first statewide shot at vaping early this month when it announced a ban…
Thread Lift: Erasing aging signs from head to toe
I HAVE talked about “Thread Lift” in my column before. It is one of the topics I have enjoyed discussing because I really find the process of facelift via PDO threads to…
When love dies
WHAT people call love between a man and a woman is a season…and if it is at its flowering, this season is a feast of greenery; at its waning, it is only…
‘Meeting Rosie’: A young Filipina American unveils art exhibit dedicated to grandma
YSABEL Grace Simon opened her first solo art exhibit, “Meeting Rosie,” on Sept. 5 at the Philippine Consulate in New York. It was on exhibit from Sept. 2 to 20….
Walking the talk
LAST Wednesday, a group of parishioners and I kicked off our celebration of 40 Days for Life with a rosary procession to an abortion clinic near our church on Arden…
California Department of Public Health issues advisory urging everyone to refrain from vaping
Health advisory warns about imminent public health risks SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a health advisory urging everyone to refrain from vaping, no matter the…
5th FilAm Int’l Book Festival takes place October 12-13 in SF
Pulitzer Prize Winner Jose Antonio Vargas to headline event THE nonprofit organization Philippine-American Writers and Artists, in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, will hold the Fifth Filipino American…
Ozone for sanitizing
FOLLOWING our article on the use of UVC and ozone for sterilizing CPAP system for sleep apnea and almost any other items at home, we received queries about the use…
Ambassador Romualdez visits LA hospital spearheading Fil-Am community health research
DURING a recent trip to Los Angeles, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez visited Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which is leading a research program into the health needs…
Mindfulness as virtue
“Be present. It is the only thing that matters.” — Ways of the Peaceful Warrior THESE are the best of times. These are the worst of times. Charles Dickens could…
On the devotion to Virgen De Los Remedios, patroness of Pampanga
THIS Sunday, September 22, thousands of us, particularly Kapampangans, will gather at the Cathedral of Los Angeles to celebrate the 63rd Canonical Coronation Mass of Virgen de Los Remedios. We…
We’re the last leaves on the oak
WE who are old know that age is more than a disability. It is an intense and varied experience, almost beyond our capacity at times, but something to be carried…
MASTER OF HER OWN FATE: Hadestown’s Kay Trinidad is living her best life
Hadestown is undoubtedly the hottest show on Broadway this season. It led the pack and received an astounding 14 Tony Award nominations, winning in eight categories including Best Musical. It…
Master artist and puppeteer Carlito Camahalan Amalla: Creating an instrument for societal change
Kularts’ Puppetry Workshop to be held on September 24 & 25 ANY form of art can be a powerful tool of communication. It relays information, educates, inspires and moves people…