Dancing in Peace, Not Pressure
Lately, I’ve been thinking about pressure. Not just financial pressure—though many are feeling it—but the quiet pressure to keep up. To succeed faster. To feel like we’re earning enough, saving…
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Filipino Scholar Urges Fresh Look at Agrarian Reform at International Conference in Colombia
UP Assistant Professor Karlo Mikhail Mongaya reading parts of the Cartagena Declaration during the conclusion of the academic conference at the Claustro de la Merced — the final resting place of…
Trump administration considers requiring banks to collect citizenship information
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is considering whether to require U.S. banks to collect citizenship information from customers, according to a report first published by The Wall Street Journal. The Journal…
Visayan Lullaby Featured in Medical Drama ‘The Pitt’
Isa Briones has emerged as a visible Filipino presence in mainstream U.S. television. Photo source: Instagram/@isabriones LOS ANGELES — A traditional Visayan lullaby found its way onto an international television…
Former Sampaguita Pictures star Pepito Rodriguez dies at 83
MANILA — Veteran Filipino actor Pepito Rodriguez, born Jose Maria Rodriguez, has died at the age of 83. His passing was confirmed by family members on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He reportedly…
EDSA at 40: Four decades after People Power, its legacy continues to shape Philippine democracy
President Corazon Aquino takes her oath of office on Feb. 25, 1986 at Club Filipino in San Juan, during the final day of the EDSA People Power uprising that led to the…
‘Kind of Morbid’: Health Premiums Threaten Their Nest Egg. A Terminal Diagnosis May Spare It.
Jean Franklin and her husband, Chaz, talk at their home in Colusa, California. In January, Chaz’s health insurance premium payment increased sevenfold after enhanced federal tax credits expired. (Christine Mai-Duc/KFF…
‘You Aren’t Trapped’: Hundreds of US Nurses Choose Canada Over Trump’s America
Nurse Brandy Frye (right) works a night shift at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in British Columbia on Feb. 16. Frye, who says she left the United States because of President…
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…
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,…