Celebrity breakups that broke our hearts
BREAKING up is tough. It is putting an end to something (that was once) wonderful. We cry over it, lose sleep over it, and feel broken inside. This is how…
Category: Life & Style
Covering the week’s most noteworthy life & style news stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Read More
Truth, civility and independence
“My mother was very strong about my doing well in school and living up to my potential. Two things were important to her and she repeated them endlessly. One was…
If I could interview Jesus Christ
LENT is that season of words with the teachings of Christ presented in a thousand pulpits across the nation — self-righteously, mournfully, nasally, coldly, feebly, flamboyantly, blandly and violently. If…
God: I am who I am
GOD’S intimate and active involvement in the lives of His people and those he chose to lead has always amazed me. Take for example his dialogue with Moses in the…
PACCAL observes the international celebration of Women’s History Month (Third of three parts)
THE Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL), a Jersey City-based (501) (C3) community service-oriented organization has been annually observing this monumental event for years, worthily distinguishing the full…
Vital medical tips
B wise, B safe Vitamin B is one of the most essential vitamins our body needs, but excess of this vitamin is unhealthy. Many food items in the market are…
The Power of A Woman Who Forgives
Off-Broadway show “Miracle in Rwanda” marks 25 years since the end of the Rwandan Genocide; Play written and co-created by Leslie Lewis, daughter of Fil-Am businesswoman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas…
Wangzha Shangzun Truly Transcends the Ordinary
In the afternoon of March 6, 2019, peals of thunder could be heard rumbling above the sky of the Holy Miracles Temple, sounding like giant earthquakes and landslides. The rain…
Hope for Change to Remove Power-Abusive Weeds in Institutions
“By ensuring that no one in government has too much power, the Constitution helps protect ordinary Americans every day against abuse of power by those in authority.” – Chief Justice…
Welcoming the Spring Season the Filipino Way
HAVING four seasons in a year is an idea that is quite foreign to Filipinos who grew up in the Philippines. Back there, we only have dry (summer) and wet…
My church in her trying times
DO you trust the Lord, especially in times of crisis and uncertainty? Do you believe in His promises of healing, salvation, and new life? Can you take the risk of…
The daughter in my mind
THE apple that fell far from the tree…one I could only dream of. A perfect newshen. God’s little pencil. I would have taught her to begin each work by having a…
PACCAL observes the international celebration of Women’s History Month (Second of three parts)
MODERN society eventually demonstrated and recognized that women’s empowerment is achievable and that women’s innate nature of significantly investing in their family and community welfare, more than men, helps maintain…
ASA, sushi, and other facts
Can aspirin prevent stroke/heart attack? Daily low-dose of aspirin (81 mg to 100 mg Acetylsalicylic Acid or ASA) is prescribed by physicians for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and…
Marvel to introduce first Filipina superhero
WITH the release of “Captain Marvel” — the first woman superhero to have its own major film in the film franchise, a Filipina superhero will be gracing the pages of…
Meet the Fil-Am women pushing Filipino desserts in SoCal
WITH Women’s History Month underway, the Asian Journal takes a look at the contributions Filipina-American women have made to the dessert scene across Southern California. There is an abundance of…
Changing our perception of ‘unhealthy’ Filipino food
Chef, food educator and advocate Aileen Suzara aims to promote sustainable and healthy Pinoy food practices WITH Filipino food’s presence increasing in the mainstream, it is also hard to ignore…
6 Filipino-authored cookbooks to add to your shelf
AS mentioned in the Asian Journal’s recent profile on Now Serving — Los Angeles’ only cookbook store owned by Filipino-American couple Ken Concepcion and Michelle Mungcal — cookbook sales have…
‘Medieval’ diseases flare as unsanitary living conditions proliferate in Calif.
by Anna Gorman Jennifer Millar keeps trash bags and hand sanitizer near her tent, and she regularly pours water mixed with hydrogen peroxide on the sidewalk nearby. Keeping herself and…
Filipina-American advocate showcases art at new City Hall exhibit for Women’s History Month
On International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, the City of Los Angeles unveiled a new art exhibit at the LA City Hall featuring women-made artwork that tackles issues of…
The bucket list: Let the music move you (10th of a series)
“ … And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” –Ascribed to Friedrich Nietzsche CARE to dance? Most people…
Philippine Airlines Increases Its Nonstop Flights to North America
MANILA – Visiting North America wasn’t as easy as it is now. Back then, traveling to the continent meant going through a series of connecting flights flying over 28 hours just…
DOT, MCIAA welcome Routes Asia 2019 delegates to Cebu
CEBU – The Department of Tourism (DOT) congratulated the winners of the 2019 edition of the Routes Asia Marketing Awards during the Routes Asia Networking Evening held at the Radisson…
Health and wellness conference to boost PH international position
To promote the Philippines’ health and wellness industry and put the country on the health and wellness tourism map. This is the underlying objective of the Health and Wellness Conference…
DOT: Routes Asia 2019 Cebu ready to take flight
CEBU – After months of rigorous preparations, it is all systems go for the Philippine hosting of the prestigious Routes Asia 2019 according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). This year,…
California looks to lead nation in unraveling childhood trauma
by Anna Maria Barry-Jester Imagine identifying a toxin so potent it could rewire a child’s brain and erode his immune system. A substance that, in high doses, tripled the risk…
Americans cross border into Mexico to buy insulin at a fraction of US cost
by Bram Sable-Smith For one patient, a three-month supply of insulin is $3,700 in the US versus $600 in Mexico. But is it legal? When Michelle Fenner signed up to…
Confessing God as Lord and Savior
Many times we hear from fellow Christians of Evangelical denominations that if we accept Jesus as our Lord, we will be saved. Well, this conviction comes from Romans 10:8-13, the…
Hello, World. Meet Edielyn Quijano-Pagdanganan
PERHAPS one of the best rewards that I get from recognizing distinguished individuals in the Filipino-American community is getting to know them and their success stories. Today I’d like to…
The street sweeper
WHAT a noble trade, being a street sweeper. It’s about sweeping the filth we produce, of making our existence less infected. Mindless and ungrateful are those who use the word…