Under pressure, Calif. lawmakers ban soda taxes for 12 years
California’s cities and counties will be barred from adopting soda taxes for the next 12 years under a legislative deal that marks a big victory for the influential beverage industry…
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Chef Jessie and Chef Roberto special dinner
Wine is the perfect accompaniment for life experiences — everything is made more special and intimate with a glass of it. Which is how Chef Jessie Sincioco and Chef Musaro…
Left main: A killer
Heart attack is a vicious killer, responsible for one death every 34 seconds in the United States alone. Among Americans, more than 2,500 succumb to heart disease every day, and…
The bucket list: Whip up your signature dish
(Fifth of a series) “Food is a way of making a connection with others and making memories.” [Select a handful of those things on your bucket list that have the…
A story about family, oppression and discrimination
EJ R. David’s “We Have Not Stopped Trembling Yet: Letters to my Filipino-Athabascan Family” brings more light to racism in America IT is a fact that racism has existed (and is…
To be prophets of our time
“WHAT, then, will this child be?” It was the question that Zachariah and Elizabeth’s relatives and neighbors asked one another at seeing God’s hand working in the life of this…
Spotted: Two Filipino food innovators who are making waves in the San Fernando Valley
“A lot of traditional Filipino food has sour and bitter notes, which are very unfamiliar to American palates of a few years ago. American palates have changed drastically. I think…
Resetting your life
(Part 2 of 3) In my previous column, we had part one of resetting your life. Now here are the other tips on how to do it. Ready? Now let’s…
Ariel Layug: A chef fulfills his potential with dream job at Cirque du Soleil
When he was a young boy growing up in the Philippines, Ariel Layug would look at his school’s atlas and collection of encyclopedias and wonder in general about life in…
Depression and its alarming consequences
THE persistent feeling of wretchedness, despondency, and loss of interest in regular activities are indubitably alarming signs of depressive mood and unusual behavioral pattern that are unquestionably signs of depression….
Cellphone-cancer debate
The controversy about the increased risk of brain cancer and other health concerns among avid users of cellular phone is upon us once again. The Internet is flooded with claims…
LA gains new Filipino spot with Charles Olalia’s Ma’am Sir
Palabok-inspired deviled eggs. Sea urchin on top of lumpia Shanghai. Lobster inihaw. Yellowtail sinuglaw. These are some of the dishes you can find on the menu of Ma’am Sir, the…
The bucket list: Pamper yourself with a massage
(Fourth of a series) “I have a massage when I want to relax. I love being pampered. I love island massages when you’re outside in the fresh air. —Angie…
Let it go and let God
I”LL say, let the seed flow from your hand into the welcoming soil and allow God’s nature to take its course. Trust that the seed will break in due time…
KYBELLA: Bid your ‘double chin’ goodbye!
As humans, our body parts — such as our eyes, ears, arms (to name a few) — come in pairs as they are made to function on both sides of…
Finding peace this Father’s Day
“PEACE is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil…
‘Mindanao: The Legend of Tabunaway, Mamalu and Their Descendants’ at La Mama Theater in NYC
FOR their 25th anniversary year, Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation, Inc. will premiere Mindanao: The Legend of Tabunaway, Mamalu and Their Descendants at La MaMa E.T.C from June 21 to June…
‘Unang Handog’: an impressive assemblage of Filipino artistry in the Bay Area
A seemingly colossal assemblage of Filipino artists mobilizes in full force to collectively showcase nothing but only the paramount magnum opus from among their masterpieces that best represent their innate…
Are you a pescatarian?
A pescatarian or pescetarian is a person who opts to eat fish and other seafoods and vegetables, but not meat. No pork, beef, chicken, or any other meat from animals….
The bucket list: Watch the Perseids!
(Third of a series) “…Humility, like darkness reveals the heavenly lights. – Henry David Thoreau [Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of…
History and fun facts about Father’s Day
With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, June 17, you may wonder how we came to celebrate this holiday for fathers and father figures. The annual observance — which falls…
On our dream for new Jerusalem(s)
I HAD many prayerful, powerful and learning experiences from my recent retreat in the Holy Land. One of them was at the Church of Dominus Flevit, while we were celebrating…
Resetting your life
(Part one) Have you ever felt burned out, really exhausted and stressoed with work or simply fed up with everyday routines? Or have you ever felt bored and life seems…
Amazing South California road trip destinations to try this summer
I am pretty sure everybody’s got their summer trip planned (some even saved up the whole year for an awesome vacation), and some prefer to hit the road to enjoy the…
The clever capture of millennial moments in ‘As We Babble On’
[Disclosure: This writer is not related to the play’s director.] “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” – Mahatma Gandhi “Congratulations to my…
Could California shape the fate of the affordable care act in November?
by Chad Terhune, Pauline Bartolone,Ana B. Ibarra and Alex Leeds Matthews IN the state that’s leading the opposition to many of President Donald Trump’s health policies, California voters will face a stark choice…
Crispina Martinez Belen: the grand dame of Philippine Celebrity World
To change the world by either uprising or hostile acts is remotely impossible with the advent of journalistic influences that bridge the communication gap between people and places. It can’t…
President Duterte inaugurates Mactan’s new airport terminal
LAPU-LAPU CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration of the newly constructed Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2 here on Thursday, June 7. In his speech, President Duterte…
Are generic drugs safe?
What are generic drugs? Generic drugs are medications which have been evaluated and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States as a genuine copy of…
