Boracay reopening to inspire sustainable development
A better and more sustainable Boracay is set to welcome back visitors on October 26 and is expected to usher in newer and bigger markets awaiting the island’s full recovery….
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From family-style meals to desserts, Filipino cuisine shines at LA Food & Wine Festival
THE Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival (LAF&W) this past week brought together dozens of renowned culinary personalities from across the country for five days of events. From Wednesday, August…
The bucket list: Ride that blast from the past
(12th of a series – conclusion of 2 parts) ”…Someone said that reunions are like masquerade balls. No one comes as his genuine self. Many try to hide the scars behind a…
New study: taking aspirin daily does not reduce chance for heart problems
A LONG-standing theory that taking a low-dose aspirin every day will cut the chances of a heart attack, stroke or other heart problems has been debunked by a new major…
Jesus, our spirit and life
IN this Sunday’s Gospel, Peter remarked to Jesus, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Such is Peter’s testament of unwavering faith and fidelity…
Lorna Tolentino: What being ‘single and happy’ looks like
EVERY time the “Ber” months are about to start, I get a sense of nostalgia and astonishment on how fast the year goes by. This year has been bittersweet for…
Philippine Chamber Singers give their all to Original Pilipino Music at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Part I of II “I AM with you wherever you are. I am with you forevermore. There is no other love more than my love for you. I am with…
Yum Chat. 5 Chefs. 5 Dishes. All the stories. Twin Marquis releases docu-series exploring Asian American chefs and cuisine
New York, NY – Twin Marquis, a New York food company that specializes in noodles and wrappers, is releasing a 5-part docu-series, “Yum Chat,” celebrating Asian American chefs and cooking….
Arise Mindanao: NY gets a glimpse of Mindanao fashion
Just in time for the advent of the upcoming New York Fashion Week’s vogues and trends, Mindanao’s pride Feliciano Ador’s fashion collection breezed into the scene and graciously invaded the…
Allan Renier R. Mendez, DPT: “Failures build the sweetest success!”
DREAMS don’t only visit us during sleep, they also come even when we are wide awake, and we call them ambition. The realization of dreams becomes more impactful and significant…
Presidio Picnic Features Filipino Cultural Performances on August 26
THE Presidio Picnic, a collaboration of the Presidio Trust and Off The Grid, will feature Filipino cultural performances by The Parangal Dance Company as it highlights Philippine and Filipino American…
Do you have sleep apnea?
TODAY, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), as a distinct medical entity, is becoming more known and understood, compared to ten or twenty years ago. It’s relationship to increased risk of cardiovascular…
The bucket list: Grazing in the grass (Part 2)
“…The saddest thing about life is to be forgotten as though you never lived… (Twelfth of a series) (2nd of 2 parts) [Select a handful of those things in your…
Philippine Harvest promotes sustainable farm tourism
Sustainable and responsible tourism will be the focus of the second edition of the Philippine Harvest under the helm of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to be staged at the…
‘Healthy Mondays’ with AAPINA of Nevada
The Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) of Nevada has the “Healthy Mondays AAPINA of Nevada” radio program with PHLV Radio every Monday from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m, which…
DOT says 5,000 hotel rooms may reopen in Boracay on Oct. 26
MANILA — The Department of Tourism said around 5,000 hotel rooms are expected to open during the soft-opening of Boracay island on October 26. At the Senate hearing into the…
Californians living longer with cancer — some longer than others
by Anna Gorman AS he grew older, Dale Kunitomi paid closer attention to his health — and to his doctor’s advice. When he noticed rectal bleeding in 2010, he went…
How an AAPI comedy show threatens the homogeneity of the largely white comedy world
As diversity heightens in entertainment, Asian comics make their way ON Sunday, July 29, a crowd of people gathered in the courtyard of the Santa Monica Playhouse, awaiting “Crazy Woke Asians,”…
Musings on how to live life
There is much talk about positive thoughts and ideas on how to live life. So many people share tips on how to live a happy life. Some say, pray harder,…
Fr. Alden Sison’s pastoral creativity and culturally competent servant leadership
Part III of III of St. Genevieve High School’s transformative purpose of nurturing students’ potentials and building hearts “Love today invites us to look beyond the short-term, taking a concern…
Best fall haircuts for men and women
THE start of a new season means different things to different people. But as a hair expert, it primarily means one thing for me: new season equals new haircut. As…
San Manuel Casino breaks ground on expansion with onsite hotel, world-class entertainment venue
THE San Manuel Band of Mission Indians officially began its major expansion project, marked by Yaamava’, a celebratory event and groundbreaking ceremony, that was observed by dozens of community leaders,…
Hope for the Catholic Church
ONCE again, Jesus insists on claiming to call himself the “bread of life” in this Sunday’s Gospel (John 6:51-58). “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever…
Such is the innate character of his holiness the Buddha
On June 24, 2018, the flag of the United States was raised over Holy Heavenly Lake in California. That flag was not bought from the street. Rather, it was the…
Queries from readers
CAN tubal ligation be reversed? Ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed for birth control, can be reversed to allow pregnancy to take place, depending on how long a segment of…
‘Vegan Ballerina’ shares her health and wellness tips
Ballerina, vegan, environmental activist, actor, photographer, social media influencer — these are some of the ways to describe Agnes Muljadi, an Indonesian-American who is based in Los Angeles. Known as…
Sculptra® Aesthetic: Your facial skin’s new ‘BFF’
THEY say we start aging at 30. Now if you are in your 40s to 60s, that would mean about 10 to 30 years of aging process. But do we…
Back-to-school basics: How to make healthy lunches for kids
KIDS are heading back to school starting this week, and the task of packing their lunches falls on their parents again. As much as they want their children to eat…
Filling up with Filipino fruits and veggies
FILIPINO food has, without a doubt, been heating up in the U.S. with Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike enjoying the burgeoning scene on both coasts. But while dishes like chicken adobo,…
Is it all in the mind? Time to talk about mental health
Unpacking the Filipino community’s rocky relationship with mental illness acceptance HISTORICALLY, the study of mental illness has often been referred to as “abnormal psychology.” But according to the World Health…