Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar Holy Week Escape
Bagac, Bataan – Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan, invites guests to an immersive Holy Week retreat from April 17 to 21, 2025. This unique experience blends spiritual…
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MIAS 2025: Driven by Connections for 20 Years
Manila, Philippines—Twenty years ago, WORLDBEX Services International (WSI) held its first Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), showcasing the very best of the Philippine automotive industry. Today, MIAS continues to set…
Foreign Tourists Can Now Get VAT Refunds in the Philippines
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) were signed by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Deputy Commissioner…
This Timeless Wisdom from Steve Jobs Might Hold the Key to Overcoming the Filipino ‘Pwede Na ‘Yan’ Mindset
“You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part…
Measles Outbreaks Rise as Vaccination Rates Drop
BySunita Sohrabji University of California San Francisco infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong explains the rise in measles outbreaks, and dispels some myths about purported treatments for the infection. (Dave…
Amid Plummeting Diversity at Medical Schools, a Warning of DEI Crackdown’s ‘Chilling Effect’
The Trump administration’s crackdown on DEI programs could exacerbate an unexpectedly steep drop in diversity among medical school students, even in states like California, where public universities have been navigating bans on…
Step Into the Ring: SUMO Enters Its Final Weeks at The Public Theater
David Shih, Ahmad Kamal, Red Concepción , Scott Keiji Takeda, Michael Hisamoto, and Earl T. Kim. Photo by Emma Zordan Sumo is more than just a sport—it’s a sacred Shinto…
World Health Day Wellness Fair
Come and join us for FREE Health Screening! You are invited to join us in celebrating World Health Day with a free community health fair! This special event is dedicated to promoting wellness…
Medical alert
DO you snore? Between 25 to 50 percent of adults snore regularly, and occasional snoring is almost universal. If one snores and wakes up tired and feeling sleep-deprived most of…
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Unveils Exclusive Summer Promo and Loyalty Program for Global Travelers
Bagac, Bataan, Philippines—Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, a renowned heritage resort in the Philippines, is celebrating its 15th Anniversary by launching two exciting initiatives: the Timeless Summer and its much-awaited…
Congress Considers $800 Billion Medicaid Cut, Putting Healthcare In Jeopardy for Millions of Working Families
BySunita Sohrabji Mar 13, 2025 “These are the worst cuts to Medicaid in the history of the program.” – Stan Dorn, director of the Health Policy Project at UnidosUS. 31…
Trump Health Care Proposal Billed as Consumer Protection but Adds Enrollment Hoops
The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to crack down on fraud in…
Huge Spike in Consumer Fraud Losses, New FTC Data Show
ByPeter Schurmann Mar 13, 2025 Of the 2.6 million reports of scams submitted to the FTC in 2024, 38% reported losing money, up from 27% in 2023. US consumers lost…
Dealing with Assets Omitted in a Divorce Case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
Food and cancer
THERE is no question that we are what we eat, and that some food items are inflammatory, causing all sorts of ailments among us. Inflammation, like imbalanced microbiome (“good and…
Reconnect with Your Roots: There’s Still Time to Join the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour and VIP Next Gen Tour
The 2025 VIP Tour is more than just a vacation; it’s a chance to reconnect with your heritage, explore the beauty of the Philippines, and witness the positive transformations happening in…
Get Ready to Glow: Medicube’s Glowland Pop-Up Event Hits LA!
K-beauty enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Medicube, Korea’s No. 1 skincare device brand, is bringing its much-anticipated Glowland Pop-Up to Los Angeles from March 19 to 25, 2025. This exciting event…
Aging Clock
MAN has always been fascinated about the “fountain of youth” which noted Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon is reported to have fanatically searched for in Florida in 1513. Today,…
Being alive!
Lea Salonga in Stephen Sondheim’s “Old Friends” at the Ahmanson Theatre. Photos by Matthew Murphy “The alchemy is extraordinary – everyone is learning from everyone.” — Cameron Mackintosh Being alive…
Mardi Gras: A Celebration of Fun, Food, and Tradition
Masks symbolize freedom and anonymity, allowing revelers to embrace the festivities, while beads, often in purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power), also have religious significance, representing virtues tied to…
MedNews capsules
A SMALL study about “Post COVID Vaccination Syndrome (PCVS),” a very rare condition following vaccination that causes some neurologic symptoms, has recently hit the news media. The gullible and anti-vax…
On Medicare, Medicare Advantage plan, LIHEAP program
THE two important Medicare enrollment period will end on Mach 31, 2025. Additionally, be sure not to miss the application open period for home energy assistance. <Q1> I realized that…
76TH PAL INTERCLUB MEN’S DIVISION (REGULAR) AWARDS NIGHT
Members of the Eastridge-Primehomes team receive the Men’s Championship division trophy from PAL Director David Ong (fifth from left) and PAL OIC Executive Vice President – General Counsel Atty. Carlos…
Urgent CDC Data and Analyses on Influenza and Bird Flu Go Missing as Outbreaks Escalate
Amy Maxmen Sonya Stokes, an emergency room physician in the San Francisco Bay Area, braces herself for a daily deluge of patients sick with coughs, soreness, fevers, vomiting, and other…
Fil-Am chef Leah Cohen expands Pig & Khao with new outpost in the Upper West Side
Leah Cohen, the acclaimed chef behind Pig & Khao, has brought her signature Southeast Asian flavors to the Upper West Side. After more than a decade of success in the…
Get set to make a splash! Pechanga Resort Casino opens The Cove, its 4.5-acre pool oasis, February 24 for the season
PECHANGA Resort Casino gives guests the chance to make a splash, just ahead of Spring Break. The Cove, Pechanga’s 4.5-acre pool oasis and one of the largest resort pool complexes at…
God is my GPS
OUR mental health is arguably more vital to our being than our physical health, although both are essential to our general well-being. A solid stabilizing anchor for all this is…
Eastridge-Primehomes opens up 12-point lead with SW skidding to third
BACOLOD–With a trio of aces returning one-over-par 71s worth 35 points each, Eastridge-Primehomes on Wednesday tallied 105 at tricky Bacolod Golf Club (formerly Binitin) to open up a 12-point lead…
Eastridge takes command by four after gutsy opening round at Marapara
BACOLOD–The tree-lined Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club formerly known as Marapara flashed its teeth right in the first round of the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub Men’s Championship division…
Malabanan, Suntay lead PAL Interclub Media winners
IN PHOTO: From left: PAL vice president for corporate affairs Anne Tiongco, PAL president Capt. Stanley Ng, Anthony Suntay, Chito Malabanan, and PAL director David Ong. Chito Malabanan and Anthony…
