As the new year begins, I asked nine respondents from different walks of life to share their personal hopes, expectations, and anticipations for 2026. Their reflections span governance, journalism, culture,…
Photo from The White House “The Great Healthcare Plan stops sending big insurance companies billions in extra taxpayer-funded subsidy payments and instead send that money directly to eligible Americans to…
By Fred Schulte Photo Credit : Kaiser Permanente In the largest Medicare Advantage fraud settlement to date, Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $556 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it billed the…
Hey friends! As we step into Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar, let’s take a moment to reflect on what this season truly means. It’s not “ordinary” in the sense…
Pictured from left to right: Avin Sharma, Port of LA; Carla Grandy, senior advisor to the chancellor; Chancellor Sonya Christian; Terry Tamminen, CEO of AltaSea; President Hildegarde B. Aguinaldo, Board…
“Star In A Million” finalist Garth Garcia, who is currently based in America, has announced his birthday concert Garth Garcia Sings The Classics with Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha and Philippines’…
The Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls opens its doors on January 15, ready to welcome guests and dignitaries attending the series of meetings leading to the ASEAN Summit that the Philippines…
Manila, Philippines. The Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) is set to make its highly anticipated return in 2026, once again positioning itself as the premier event for the…
Kristin Villanueva, portraying ER nurse Princess Dela Cruz, assists during a critical emergency alongside Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in a scene from The Pitt. – Photo credit: IMDB / HBO…
The newly refurbished hard courts at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila, where the Philippines will host the Philippine Women’s Open 2026, the country’s first Women’s Tennis Association–sanctioned tournament, from January 26…
LOS ANGELES — Here Lies Love, the disco-pop musical by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, is scheduled to run at Center Theatre Group’s Mark Taper Forum from February 11 through March 22,…
Court found probable cause in kidnapping with homicide complaints. Atong Ang, through counsel, denied involvement in the disappearance of dozens of sabungeros and said his defense will challenge the arrest…
New studies revealed the potential health benefits of coffee, more specifically, on its positive effects on lowering the risk for chronic disease and on longevity. One study “suggests that consuming…
We love the idea of New Year, New Life because it flatters us. It suggests that time itself will do the hard work, that crossing an invisible line on the calendar somehow…
Farmworkers harvest leafy vegetables in a Philippine upland farming community, illustrating smallholder agriculture that clustering and consolidation programs aim to organize for scale, efficiency, and improved market access. – Photo courtesy…
An illustration from federal nutrition guidance highlights a balanced eating pattern centered on vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and a range of protein sources, dairy, and healthy fats — reflecting…
ROSEMEAD, Calif. – Families with high school seniors planning to pursue science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degrees have until January 22, 2026, to apply for the Edison Scholars program, according to Edison…
FOR the first time since my return to the Philippines in August 2025 from Northern California, I spent my New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025, in the Presidential Security Command…
This Sunday, We Celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord! As we gather to honor this special day, we’re reminded that the Baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of…
Observed each year during the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the Traslación draws millions of devotees to Manila’s streets, driven by sacred vows, physical devotion, and a centuries-old tradition that…
TEMECULA, California— Imagine seeing a mirage of yourself. This is actually happening as multi-talented Filipino heartthrob Piolo Pascual and his son, Iñigo, perform a ‘Father & Son’ concert tour on…
Graton Resort & Casino is kicking off the new year with massive giveaways, offering guests chances to win everything from a luxury electric SUV to tickets to a Big Prize…
The devastating statistics about deaths from colon cancer have put the spotlight on a dreaded disease, which, today, could be detected early with a relatively simple diagnostic regimen, which includes…
Unveiling Event Located At 525 S. Main St. Mayor Shelley Berkley and Councilwoman Olivia Diaz will join artist Krystal Ramirez to unveil a new piece of public art Thursday, Jan….
She was barely in her teens when a novelty song made her a household name. At 60, Sharon Cuneta remains a defining figure across generations of Philippine popular culture. At…
We felt like we were part of Timothee Chalamet’s movie, “Dunes,” as we rode the 4×4 in a heart-stopping, thrilling, bumpy ride in Paoay’s Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte. It…
Dado Banatao, Filipino-American semiconductor engineer and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, in an image used for the Philippine commemorative stamp “My story could be your story,” honoring his contributions to science, technology, and education….
Melanie Marquez during her recent television interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda / GMA Network (left) and as Miss International 1979 (right). Photo credit: Fast Talk with Boy Abunda / GMA Network and Miss…
Filipino cardinals Luis Antonio Tagle, Orlando Quevedo, Jose Advincula, and Pablo Virgilio David at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome following the funeral Mass for Pope Francis on April 26, 2025. – File photo courtesy of pcfroma.org ROME — Three Philippine-based…
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer records biometric information as part of routine enforcement and processing operations conducted by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations. Photo credit: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement /…
