Flavor bans multiply, but menthol continues to divide
by Ana B. Ibarra AS states and communities rush to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products linked to vaping, Carol McGruder races from town to town, urging officials to…
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A two-week Marian pilgrimage led by Filipino priest, Fr. Joel Bugas
We all got lucky, blessed by God’s immense grace, the Blessed Mother’s faithful intercession, and the 14 saints we visited. Even the weather was temperate for most days, pleasant to…
God not of the dead, but of the living
OUR junior high kids in the Religious Education program were in high spirits when I visited them in their class last Sunday. Three students took turns responding to their teacher’s…
Every morning is a day of Joy
CALL it the sickness pompous, the spell that hushed the household with desert-like stillness felt through its innermost chambers; one in a world unto herself — her own theater. A…
Filipino American dance artist gives back to his homeland
Roberto Villanueva, Founder of BalaSole Dance Company ROBERTO Villanueva, acclaimed Filipino-American dance artist, is set to embark on a mission trip to the Philippines to offer master classes, lectures and…
‘Isugid Pinoy!’: Mythic warriors of SOMA Pilipinas at the San Francisco Public Library
Comic book art exhibition celebrates and reflects the diversity of the Fil-Am community and experience “Isugid Pinoy!” (ee-soo-ghid), is “tell it Pilipino!” in the Philippine Bisayan language. Presented by Kularts,…
The Philippines’ Health and Wellness CONFEX roadshow is officially coming to America
The Health and Wellness CONFEX, a global campaign that seeks to promote the Philippines as a world-class health and wellness center, is officially coming to America! Originally launched in Dubai in 2018, this…
Getting the most out of a Philippine visit
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustave Flaubert (Part 1 of 2) THINKING of coming home for a visit?…
Our failed strategy
Our universal disease prevention strategy of the past century, specifically in the last six decades since World War II, has miserably failed from inadequate application or non-compliance by society in…
‘Float,’ Pixar’s first animated short with Filipino characters, lands on Disney+ Nov. 12
AFTER nearly a year of anticipation, Pixar’s first-ever animated short featuring CGI Filipino characters is set to be released next week. “Float,” written and directed by Filipino American storyboard artist…
Professor of the New York Academy of Art Held a Master Class for Graduate Students to Copy Artworks at the International Art Museum of America in San Francisco
Artworks of His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III and Professor Yuhua Shouzhi Wang enable the next generation to comprehend the essence of art from different cultures SAN FRANCISCO – On…
Oodaalolly founder Hernan Lauber featured speaker at Kakao Konek 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif — Hernan Lauber, founder of the Oodaalolly Chocolate Company, was a featured speaker at Kakao Konek 2019, the largest tablea/chocolate/cacao expo and conference in the region. Hernan…
Fil-Am coffee biz named micro roaster of the year
A Filipino American-owned coffee company in San Diego, California has received a prestigious honor as the best micro roaster in the United States for 2020. Mostra Coffee, which was founded…
75th Anniversary of Leyte Landing observed in Carson
ON Sunday, October 20, a profound gathering in observance of the 75th anniversary of Leyte Landing was held as Liberators of the Philippines, third and fourth generations, and supporters came…
A father’s legacy
THIRTY-FIVE years ago, my husband left me. He died, leaving a house full of daughters; young, adorable and innocent, with the world on their side. In the face of adversity,…
God’s protection and power over your life
YOU may have been saved from a fatal accident, healed from cancer, freed from an unjust accusation, or received a much-needed help. Any of these miracles happened in your life…
Tradition, fear and spirits
IN Mexico, they celebrate Día de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead on November 2. They clean the graves and create altars to offer traditional dishes for their…
Keeping up with the Barrettos: A tale of three sisters
THEY say, “you can’t choose your family,” and nobody knows this better than Gretchen, Marjorie and Claudine aka ‘The Barretto sisters.’ Their recent public spat at the wake of their…
Filipino actors play key roles in ‘Hadestown,’ ‘Soft Power’ & The Flea’s ‘The Sandalwood Box’
IF you’re in New York City this weekend and wondering what to do and where to go, and if you have a spare evening, may we suggest any of these…
Family unity is critical for business continuity (Part 2 of 2)
SUCCESSION is the greatest single challenge to family business continuity due to the fact that close family ties and overlapping management and ownership interests often make objective decisions difficult. Poor…
Telling stories of human experiences of love and friendships
Bindlestiff presents ‘Tagalog 2019,’ one-act plays with live English subtitles WITH the Filipino American community gaining greater exposure in spite of ongoing challenges, Bindlestiff Studio — the only black-box…
Light Up Your Holidays at Diamond Hotel
Diamond Hotel Philippines welcomes the yuletide season by lighting up their 25-foot Christmas Tree at the Lobby on November 5, 2019 at 5pm. It will be a white whimsical Christmas…
Indiscriminate sex and more
SEX could be deadly Sleeping around, or having multiple sex partners, can be hazardous to health and deadly. A perfectly healthy-looking person could be walking around with HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea…
Log off and enjoy your hot chocolate
“The happiest people don’t have the best of everything… They just make the best of everything that they have.” —Author Unknown THIS is one of my favorites since I constantly have…
Solo Exhibition of Professor Yuhua Shouzhi Wang, International Preeminent Artist of First Class Standing, at Palais du Louvre Stuns the French Art World
Paris, France — Professor Yuhua Shouzhi Wang is a world-renowned painter. Throughout Asia, she is the only artist to whom the New York Academy of Art conferred the title of…
#MagandangMorenx: How Asia Jackson is igniting a mission to end colorism and challenge Filipino beauty standards
BY 2024, the skin lightening market is projected to reach $31.2 billion as the popularity of these products continues to soar in Asian countries like the Philippines, Korea and Japan….
DOT hails Camiguin’s 40th Lanzones Fest
CAMIGUIN, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday lauded the province of Camiguin for reaping not only the sweetest harvests of lanzones in the country but also for…
Korean Air launches flight from LA to Clark International Airport
For those Los Angeles travelers heading to the Philippines, but want to avoid flying into Manila, there’s a new alternative. Korean Air began a daily flight on Friday, October 25…
On recognizing our blind spots
CAN we recognize the giftedness of the person next to us? Can we appreciate him or her as a sister and a brother in Christ? Can we honestly say that…
DOH: Pork and processed pork products are safe to eat
The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, October 24, assured the public that eating pork products contaminated with African swine fever (ASF) does not affect human health. “It is…