Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), chair of the House Administration Committee, is the lead sponsor of House Republican legislation proposing new federal standards for voting in congressional and presidential elections. – Photo credit : U.S….
Illustration depicting the donkey and elephant, long-standing symbols commonly associated with the Democratic and Republican parties in U.S. politics. WASHINGTON — A number of younger Democratic candidates are launching primary…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are shown in official portraits. Both states have moved to join the World Health Organization–coordinated Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network following the United…
Small-scale fishers haul a communal net along a Philippine shoreline. A recent fisheries assessment documents a sustained decline in national capture fishery production over the past decade, underscoring mounting pressure…
With its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and world-class hospitality service, The Bellevue Resort Bohol, an ASEAN Green Hotel Hall of Famer proudly achieved once again the prestigious ASEAN MICE Venue…
I want to thank everyone who greeted me on my 66th birthday last January 26, 2026. The first from CITEM Friends and Family to greet me were Yayot Garcia…
Pechanga Resort Casino wishes everyone a Happy Year of the Horse! $888,000 Lunar New Year Drawing If a cherry red, pristine sports car happens to be on your New Year’s…
The exterior of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street, where U.S. stocks surged as the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 50,000 points for the first time—a historic milestone…
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) launched its flagship Travel Tour Expo at the SMX Convention Center today, not just as a travel sale, but as a showcase for an…
SHARE AWAY! To my family, relatives, and friends who are based here in Los Angeles, I am delighted to let you know that you don’t have to look far to…
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III (left) and Sen. Loren Legarda shown in separate photos On February 4, 2026. Legarda emerged as the central figure in internal discussions on a…
Committee chair presides over impeachment proceedings – Gerville Luistro, chair of the House Committee on Justice, addresses members during a committee hearing on February 4, 2026, as the panel deliberates on impeachment…
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, writing skills are increasingly embedded in technical roles, even as government labor data shows limited growth for writing-centered jobs in the tech sector. Reports…
Heavy and long-term use of marijuana has the potential to cause lung cancer. CBDs (cannabinoids) are chemical compounds found within the cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana high-potency products (oils, edibles, concentrates)…
Manila, Philippines — February 2026 — As communication continues to shape leadership, trust, and influence in an increasingly digital and AI-driven era, SpeakersCon 2026 emerges as a defining platform for…
“A life blessed by God always results in blessing others.” I couldn’t stop thinking about that line as I celebrated my friend Ruth’s 65th birthday. It was a memorable day—yes, even…
Pages open, understanding abundant – yet action remains the unanswered question. Applied knowledge begins when reading gives way to conduct. Knowledge is rarely the problem. Translation into action is. Most…
Alex Eala in action at the Philippine Women’s Open in Manila. – Photo courtesy of @alex.eala / Instagram. MANILA — When the Philippine Women’s Open concluded on January 31, 2026, it did not…
Filipino-American music director and orchestrator Marco Paguia, a 2026 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album for Buena Vista Social Club, also won a Tony Award in 2025 for Best Orchestrations for the same production. – Photo courtesy of Marco…
Las Vegas, NV— Filipino Town Las Vegas made history with the filming of its first-ever official music video, shot on the iconic Las Vegas Strip on January 31, 2026. The…
This February, the Bay Area’s premier entertainment landscape is transforming into a hub of international stardom and high-stakes excitement. The stage is set for a season of world-class entertainment as…
The family confirmed the death of Estrella “Inday” Barretto on Jan. 29. Relatives said siblings set aside past conflicts as they cared for their mother in her final days. MANILA —…
NVAAFF bridges traditional filmmaking with the newest frontiers of storytelling, while giving audiences a taste of Napa Valley’s finest. NAPA, CALIF., Jan. 16, 2026 — The annual Napa Valley Asian…
The story of the Buddhist monks’ “Walk for Peace” from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., beginning on October 26, 2025, and concluding in February—covering 2,300 miles on foot—went viral…
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Scenes from Levitating (Para Perasuk) (left) and Filipiñana (right), two films with Nathan Studios credits selected for screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. – Photo credit: Courtesy of the filmmakers / Sundance Film Festival Nathan…
CFO Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang Il engages with executives of The Philippine Star in promoting the 2026 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas The CFO is promoting the 2026…
From left: Office of Foreign Missions New York Regional Director Kathleen Eagen, Consul General of Georgia and SoFC President Maia Bartaia, and PH Consul General Senen T. Mangalile formally open…
LOS ANGELES — Veteran Filipino actor Raoul Aragon, whose career spanned decades of Philippine cinema and television, died peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Downey, California. He was 78. Family confirms passing, appeals for accuracy…
Members of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York who attended the meeting hosted by the Philippine Consulate. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY — The Philippine Consulate General…
