What Christ’s Transfiguration Means to Us and Our Parish
Faith is a treasure that we must possess to live a life of hope, especially in trying times. It’s a gift we must ask from God every day to navigate…
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MIAS 2026 Expands Footprint with the Return of PTTC as Additional Venue
Manila, Philippines — The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is set to become even bigger in 2026 as it officially announces the return of the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC)…
Memories of JDV: Family and Friends Remember Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr.
I voted for then-presidential candidate Jose Claveria de Venecia Jr. in 1998, but he lost in the national elections. Despite that defeat, he never stopped serving the country. His public…
MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO PECHANGA RESORT CASINO IN TEMECULA, CALIF. WITH A PAIR OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS FRIDAY, APRIL 3 – TELEVISED ON DIRECTV
TEMECULA, Calif. — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) is set to make its highly anticipated return to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. on Friday, April 3, headlined by a 12-round IBF Minimumweight World Championship…
Mayweather, Pacquiao set September 19 professional rematch
Promotional artwork depicting Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao ahead of their 2015 bout, often billed as the “Fight of the Century.” The fighters are scheduled to meet again…
Warning on GLP-1
The very popular wonder drug for the treatment of obesity and diabetes, T2, GLP-1 receptor agonist (Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjaro, etc.), with sustained use, is associated with a higher risk for depression…
Pechanga Resort Casino Celebrates the Lunar New Year with Lion Dance Ceremony and Drawings Wishing Everyone a Prosperous Year of the Horse
Join Pechanga Casino Resort in celebrating 2026 Year of the Horse! Enjoy the festivities and programs designed to spread joy and good fortune to everyone. Lunar New Year Lucky Lion…
“Cuatro” talents promise a “10” show
Four musical talents representing diverse backgrounds, from Philippine pop to American jazz, star in a show titled “Cuatro” but promise an evening that’s a “10” in top-notch entertainment. Djhoanna Garcia…
Eala’s Dubai breakthrough draws global spotlight despite quarterfinal exit to Gauff
Alexandra Eala (left) greets fans and signs autographs following a tournament appearance. Coco Gauff (right) shown during a match play on the WTA Tour. – Photos from the official Instagram…
Déjà vu: ICE detention centers and WWII American concentration camps
A news article from Reuters, February 2, headlines, “ICE to Spend $38.3 Billion On Detention Centers Across the US.” $38 billion is a lot of beds. Have we been here…
Trump Required Hospitals To Post Their Prices for Patients. Mostly It’s the Industry Using the Data.
By: Darius Tahir Republicans think patients should be shopping for better health care prices. The party has long pushed to give patients money and let consumers do the work of…
Philippine cash remittances hit record $35.634 billion in 2025
MANILA — Philippine cash remittances climbed to a record $35.634 billion in 2025, up 3.3 percent from $34.493 billion in 2024, according to preliminary data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). December inflows helped lift…
SpeakersCon 2026: Redefining Authenticity in an AI-Shaped World
On February 11, 2026, at SPACE at One Ayala, leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and aspiring professionals gathered not merely for a conference, but for a recalibration. SpeakersCon 2026 carried a bold…
Sara Duterte declares 2028 presidential bid
Vice President Sara Duterte announced her 2028 presidential bid on February 18 as renewed impeachment efforts moved forward in the House. Announcement comes as new impeachment complaint is filed…
Rev. Jesse Jackson, champion of economic justice and civil rights, dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson addresses the United Nations in a file photograph from a past appearance where he spoke on civil rights and economic justice. – United Nations file photo The longtime…
Eala to face World No. 4 Coco Gauff in Dubai quarterfinals
Alexandra “Alex” Eala (left) and Coco Gauff (Photos from the official Instagram accounts of Alex Eala and Coco Gauff) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Alexandra Eala has positioned herself for one of…
Jose F. Cardinal Advincula: Ashes confront illusion, call faithful to let go of “useless attachments”
Cardinal Jose F. Advincula, Archbishop of Manila has served as head of the Archdiocese of Manila since 2021. – Photo from manilacathedral.com On Ash Wednesday, the Manila archbishop urges Catholics to confront…
Volt Bohol, President of ATOM
Through the late actor-politician Butz Aquino and Reli German, I was baptized in street protests and rallies. Through them, I came to know ATOM, or the August Twenty One Movement….
PAL Appoints José María “Chema” Alvarado as Regional Head for North America
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippines’ national flag carrier, has appointed José María “Chema” Alvarado as Regional Head of North America, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to accelerating commercial growth and strengthening…
Sky River Casino Celebrates Lunar New Year With Lion Dance Performance on February 15
Lunar New Year Celebrations Feature Traditional Lion Dance and Specialty Menu Sky River Casino hosted a Dragon and Lion Dance performance on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The ceremonial performance filled…
Sky River Casino Honors Lunar New Year with Parade Sponsorship, Drone Show, and Cultural Festivities
Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino celebrates Lunar New Year in February with a series of cultural and community-focused initiatives, including a traditional Lion Dance performance on Sunday, February…
Myths about eating
Myths about eating, food items, fake news, and other mis- and disinformation abound in social media. What a waste of a wonderful and valuable technological advance in communication! In this column today,…
Rising optimism among small and middle market business leaders suggests growth for California
Sponsored by JPMorganChase Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026, fueling confidence and growth plans. The 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey, released in January…
Building prosperity: lessons from Filipino-Chinese enterprises
Along the shores of Manila Bay, SM Mall of Asia rises as a statement of scale and long-term vision. Developed by the Sy family through SM Prime Holdings under SM…
Binondo: The world’s oldest Chinatown and Manila’s enduring corridor of commerce and cuisine
New Binondo Chinatown Arch, Manila Founded in 1594 as a Chinese settlement under Spanish rule, Binondo has evolved into a four-century district where migration, trade, faith and food remain tightly…
Women Power at the Launch of the Reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls
I was happy to see Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoco, daughter of my late former boss Congressman Iggy Arroyo, during the launch of the reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition…
Get Ready for a Transformational Leadership Journey: Maxwell Leadership is now in the Philippines
Maxwell Leadership Philippines Summit 2026 Set Manila, Philippines – Leadership is the most essential component in steering an organization to the right direction; often regarded to guide and motivate a…
PTAA breaches visitor target with 350 exhibitors in biggest and best travel event of 2026
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) closed the curtain on Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2026 with another milestone: 120,000-strong Filipino visitors passing through the doors of the SMX Convention Center…
Philippine firms place 36 on TIME–Statista Asia-Pacific best companies list; BPI ranks 10th
Founded in 1851, BPI is one of the Philippines’ oldest and largest banks and is a publicly listed company within the Ayala group, with Ayala Corporation as its largest shareholder….
Luck, renewal, and intention: Traditions shaping Chinese New Year 2026
Scenes of Lunar New Year celebration: illuminated red lanterns and a temple façade at night, traditional red ang pao envelopes, a festive family meal with dumplings and seafood, freshly steamed…