Whatever happened to ‘happily ever after’? (Part 3 of 3)
“…You have changed my mourning into dancing, O Lord, and have girded me with joy, alleluia…” —Psalm 30 (Conclusion of 3 parts) (Continued from last week’s issue …) There is…
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WHO: ‘Burnout’ an ‘occupational phenomenon’ not disease
THE World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, May 28, clarified that while “burnout” remains an “occupational phenomenon” that could lead someone to seek care, it is not a medical condition….
Filipino contemporary art and design find a home at LA’s Pulo Project
FILIPINO cuisine isn’t the only aspect of the culture grabbing attention in Los Angeles. This time, art, design and fashion from Filipino artisans, including industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue and contemporary…
No one is above the law
“It is more proper that law should govern than any one of its citizens.” – Aristotle On Feb. 21, 2019, “The Rachel Maddow Show” team uncovered a telegram sent by…
On death and dying: How can I comfort you? (Part II of II)
AS a recap, a medical doctor named Mario was diagnosed with Hepatitis B and with liver cirrhosis in the late ’90s. He got over the disease and lived comfortably for…
The gift of the Holy Spirit
“He’s Jesus, our Lord, who promised his disciples and all of us who would believe in him his abiding presence. And so, he gave us the most precious gift: his…
Aboard a floating carnival with my first born
THE most notable about time in an ocean voyage is that it is so purely relative. While fragment is in space, a moment is in time. We sailed in the…
Fil-Am boy launches, signs his books at Barnes & Noble
‘I AM JAN ALEXANDER’ Alex and Ethel Quintos of Bloomfield, New Jersey are both proud and excited that their youngest son, 6-year-old Jan has published a book. A book launch…
There Finally Is A Preeminent International Asian Art Maestro Whose Exhibition Greatly Astounds the Art World And Requires Visitors’ Flow Control
The art of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang is sending shock waves through the art world. Over the past few decades, Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang has worked quietly and diligently on…
Queries from readers
Eggs have been around for eons, even before man discovered they were edible. In many households around the world, eggs have been a routine part of breakfast. One of the…
Mother’s Day in Historic Filipinotown: A huge success
EMOTIONS ran high when over 100 mothers dressed in their Filipiniana attire were honored to celebrate Mother’s Day in Historic Filipinotown last Friday, May 10, with guests led by Vice…
Whatever happened to ‘happily ever after’? (Part 2 of 3)
“Suicide, contrary to the lyrics of a popular song, is never painless.” (Continued from last week’s issue …) There is an onslaught of overwhelming assaults that come in all forms…
Los Angeles residents get a taste of Filipino food and party culture
HUNDREDS of Angelenos made their way up to the rooftop of The Standard Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, May 18 to get a taste of Filipino food and…
A foretaste of heaven: Witnessing the Episcopal ordination of LA Auxilary Bishop Alex Aclan
“We know that our liturgies—especially the Eucharist—are a foretaste of heaven on earth, I cannot think of a better foretaste of heaven than this.” – Bishop Alex D. Aclan, Auxiliary…
How to find and use new federal ratings for rehab services at nursing homes
by Judith Graham FOR the first time, the federal government is shining a spotlight on the quality of rehabilitation care at nursing homes — services used by nearly 2 million…
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…
The birdman of Woodland Street
THIS might as well be a story for the birds — light, gay and cheery. I can’t recall any other welcome in my whole life as I had in Alan…
Filipino Restaurant Week 2019 is in full swing
This year’s Filipino Restaurant Week is up and running, and this year’s incarnation is bigger than ever, expanding to seven states with 23 restaurants participating. “Last year, we expanded to…
LA’s mental health festival is back May 18-27
Looking for activities in LA this weekend? Consider WE RISE LA, a 10-day pop-up immersive experience featuring performances, an art exhibition, and workshops around mental wellbeing, in time for May…
‘Post Colonial Survival Kit’: Addressing the challenges brought by centuries of colonization
COLONIALISM is defined as a system in which “one country creates an empire by taking over other lands and making them into colonies.” As such, colonies don’t have the power…
California bans pesticide linked to develop mental problems
by Ana B. Ibarra / Kaiser Health News CALIFORNIA will ban the use of a widely used pesticide in the face of “mounting evidence” that it causes developmental problems in…
Miracle of life
Wednesday last week, while waiting at O’Hare Airport in Chicago for our flight to Lake Charles, Louisiana, to attend the graduation of our granddaughter, Sydney, my wife, Farida, and I…
DOT hosts 2019 PATA Summit on sustainable tourism development in Cebu
CEBU CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) joined the rest of the Asia Pacific region’s cause for responsible development of travel and tourism as it hosted the Pacific Asia…
Whatever happened to ‘happily ever after’?
(Part 1 of 3) “…All the lonely people Where do they all come from? All the lonely people Where do they all belong?…” —Eleanor Rigby, Lennon-McCartney STORIES make up the…
Brother Richard Fernando, a young Filipino Jesuit on the road to sainthood
ANOTHER Filipino might become a canonized saint! His name is Richard “Richie” Fernando, a 26-year-old Jesuit brother who died saving the lives of his Cambodian students in 1996. According to…
The art of the Philippine Ballet Theater
THE Philippine Ballet Theater (PBT) is the premier classical ballet company in the Philippines. Here’s a look at some of the stories the dancers tell on stage: Serye at Sayaw…
Ultra Femme 360: Technology’s gift to women
THE month of May is a very special month because we are celebrating Mother’s Day. And because it’s Mother’s day, we are also honoring the miracle of a mother-bringing-life-into-this-world. So…
The most theatrical looks at the 2019 Met Gala
YOU have never seen the most outrageous and flamboyant outfits in your lifetime until you been to “the Met.” And guaranteed, it’s always bigger, bolder and crazier than the last…