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…
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, 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Photos from @Liza Marcos instagram account The singer’s lighthearted onstage remark about the President’s 2022 running mate draws a measured response from Malacañang, which describes it as a personal view…
PHOTO CREDIT: LAWRENCE TSUEI Utility reports more than 500 balloon-related outages last year affecting over 800,000 customers; statewide conductive-balloon ban set for 2031. LOS ANGELES — On Valentine’s Day, Southern…
By Renuka Rayasam When Noah Hulsman, who owns a skate shop in Louisville, Kentucky, learned he no longer qualified for federal subsidies to help him pay for his “gold” Affordable…
Photo from @pcogovph TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Feb. 13, 2026 led the groundbreaking for two stations of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) in the Bonifacio…
Jo Koy cements his legacy in Hollywood with a handprint and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, marking a milestone for Filipino American talent. HOLLYWOOD, Los Angeles — It was…
By CAROLINE Coronel “Alin” De Venecia Good evening everyone! My name is Alin De Venecia – Medalla. I’m the second of four children of Tito & Malou De Venecia. I…
Valentine’s Day, observed each year on Feb. 14, is widely associated with St. Valentine, a third-century Christian martyr. Historical sources confirm that at least one cleric named Valentine was executed…
Grand opening of the store’s 15th U.S. location celebrates culture, cuisine, and community EMERYVILLE, California – Marukai Corporation (doing business as Tokyo Central) recently opened its 15th U.S. store, including…
Philtranco Service Enterprises Inc., the Philippines’ oldest bus company, will cease operations on March 30, 2026, citing sustained financial losses. One of the country’s oldest land transport companies, Philtranco Service…
Last week, during an interview on a podcast with Dan Bongino, Trump called for Republican officials to “take over voting procedures in 15 states.” He added, “We should take over…
The 2005 track “Bebot” by the Black Eyed Peas – apl.de.ap (left), will.i.am (center), and Taboo (right) – is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity on TikTok, introducing the Tagalog-language song to…
The Supreme Court of the Philippines along Padre Faura Street in Manila. In a February 2025 decision, the High Court held that same-sex partners who live together may be recognized…
Undated photo shows workers in an apparel manufacturing plant located at the Mactan Export Processing Zone in Cebu province. (Photo courtesy of MEPZ Workers Alliance) MANILA — The Philippine economy slowed…
From left: The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, representing the country’s Catholic heritage and its influence on marriage policy; the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the constitutional authority that interprets the Family Code; and St….
A Waymo vehicle serving riders in San Francisco – Source: Waymo Senators examined oversight, cybersecurity, and federal regulation as autonomous vehicles expand across U.S. cities. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The role of human…
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers celebrates amid falling confetti after the Seahawks’ 29–13 victory in Super Bowl LX (left). In the championship game, Myers converted five field goals, a Super Bowl record,…
“The FDA said that 14 people in the U.S. have now been hospitalized in the Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled moringa leaf powder; in total, 65 “illnesses across 28 states have been reported.” Moringa…
Building More Opportunities and Highlights with WORLDBEX 2026 Manila, Philippines – The Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition (WORLDBEX) 2026 is set to return, once again bringing together innovation, sustainability,…
From coalition builder to elder statesman, Jose de Venecia Jr. left a lasting imprint on the Philippine House of Representatives. MANILA — Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., a…
