The Power of Our Words in Breaking Financial Poverty
Have you ever noticed how quickly our words shape our reality? Especially in the area of finances, what we declare often sets the direction of our lives. Many people live…
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What defines our taste: remembering home through food
Each dish speaks of who we are, one story rooted in home and another unfolding in the life we build, tied together by our heritage. Taste is shaped by memory…
Halloween Horror Nights at LA’s Universal Studios Hollywood
At Southern California’s premier haunted Halloween event, Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles recently welcomed media representatives from across the United States during its opening night on Thursday, September 4. The…
Cardinal Ambo David and the call to live an embodied communion
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, during his visit to Los Angeles. The event was organized by the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese…
Manila FAME 2025 teases early look at Objects of Nature
Pasay City–On October 8, 2025, Manila FAME offered a first look into the central settings of the anticipated home, fashion, and lifestyle trade show. At the heart of the historic…
Senate names Erwin Tulfo acting Blue Ribbon chair after Lacson’s resignation
Senator Erwin Tulfo (Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) MANILA — The Senate has named Senator Erwin Tulfo as acting chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee following Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s decision to step down from the post, which he…
Ateneo stays no. 1 Philippine university in Times Higher Education rankings
QUEZON CITY — Ateneo de Manila University has retained its position as the Philippines’ top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, remaining in the 1001–1200 global band. This marks the fourth consecutive…
Shutdown fallout deepens: Duffy warns absentee controllers could face firing as delays spread
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says staffing absences now cause over half of U.S. flight delays, as 13,000 controllers work unpaid during the second week of the government shutdown. WASHINGTON, D.C….
Harvard may run trade schools under Trump’s proposed $500M deal
President Trump’s proposed $500M deal would shift Harvard into an unprecedented role running trade schools in technical fields. The university has not confirmed the plan, and its legality remains unsettled….
THE PHANTOM CANDIDATE: Deepfakes are infiltrating America’s hiring process
Deepfakes are invading America’s job market, from AI-written résumés to fake video interviews. The FBI and FTC warn that synthetic applicants threaten hiring security, drawing lessons from Asia’s early experience…
Not in size but in depth
What do the words of the Gospel, “Lord, increase our faith,” mean to us? Do they signify the strength to endure grief, worries, and life’s challenges? Do they mean having…
BeauCon Manila 2025: The Trendsetter of Beauty Conventions Returns for Its Third Year
MANILA, Philippines – Since its groundbreaking debut in 2023, BeauCon Manila has set the gold standard for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle conventions in the country. This 2025, it’s making a…
Celebrate Asian Culture & Products at H Mart’s Asian Food Festival
October 17–26 at the Las Vegas, NV Store H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, will host the “2025 Asian Food Festival” at its Las Vegas,…
Marcos appoints Remulla as new Ombudsman of the Philippines
President Marcos names Justice Secretary Boying Remulla as Ombudsman to lead anti-corruption efforts under Bagong Pilipinas.- (PH DOJ official photo) MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Secretary…
Global and Local Icons Redefine Manila FAME’s Design Landscape
A convergence of international tastemakers, pioneering designers, and multidisciplinary artists breathes new life into the show’s central settings. By September Grace Mahino and Aly Dela Peña Now in its 73rd…
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Images from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Facebook Pasay City — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to advancing seamless, secure, and…
Sweeteners and brain decline
An 8-year study among individuals 35 and older revealed a link between sugar substitutes and brain health. Those using artificial sweeteners showed a 62 percent faster decline in overall thinking…
Nevada Health Link to Attend 20+ Community Events in October to Raise Awareness Ahead of Open Enrollment Period
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Oct 1, 2025): This October, Nevada Health Link’s navigators/assisters will be out in the community at over 20 events sharing health insurance information ahead of the Open Enrollment Period,…
Graton Resort & Casino Launches $300,000 Cash Craze Giveaway And Michael Wong Concert This October
Every Saturday in October, guests can join the $300,000 Cash Craze Giveaway! Drawings every hour from 7PM to 11PM. Each week, five lucky winners will take home $10,000 cash —…
Sariaya Association of California celebrates 40th Anniversary
Sariaya Association of California , Board of Directors with Deputy Consul General of Philippines Consulate of Los Angeles Maria Alnee Gamble. L-Right Benildo Tan -2nd Auditor, Myla Crisostomo Carranceja-1st Vice…
Help name the new Cerritos cow sculpture
Rendering of sculptures for “Milking Time – A Tribute to Dairy Valley” display. Cerritos invites residents to help name a new bronze cow sculpture by Jane DeDecker, part of…
Geeks on a Beach shines a spotlight on government support for startups: Philippines rises to 50th in Global Innovation Index amid challenges
Cebu, Philippines — The recently concluded Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) 2025, held in Mactan, Cebu from October 1 to 3, 2025, highlighted the Philippines’ progress and the government’s role…
Lacson announced his decision to step down as Senate Blue Ribbon Chair
Senator Panfilo Lacson file photo – (Senate of the Philippines / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0) Senator Panfilo Lacson announces his decision to step down as chair of the…
Play to invest: Philippine Stock Exchange to launch gamified stock trading for Filipino students
Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon has championed the exchange’s investor education roadmap and digital initiatives aimed at expanding financial literacy among young Filipinos….
AFP chief Brawner denies coup rumors, warns destabilization would set nation back
AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr – Armed Forces of the Philippines file photo MANILA — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner…
Beauty for Our Ashes
A tender green sprout pushes through the forest floor, catching light where fire once cleared the ground. Beauty and renewal emerge from what was once reduced to ashes, reflecting both…
Kiko Barzaga calls for Marcos resignation, testing limits of ‘meow’ politics in Congress
Known for his self-styled “Congressmeow” persona, Kiko Barzaga, relaxes with rescued cats in his district and often brings one to the House of Representatives. His animal welfare advocacy is central to his…
Endure corruption or rise above it
The Philippine flood-control scandal has become more than a test of institutions; it is a litmus test of how much abuse a nation is willing to tolerate. Corruption in the…
The passion of teaching Filipino students
I once again left the comfort of life in Fairfield, California, to teach in the Philippines. My American brother-in-law was openly against my decision and worried about where I would…
New York–based Cecile Licad brings her music home to the Philippines
Internationally acclaimed pianist Cecile Licad takes a bow with Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, music director and principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, during her Manila concert, where she captivated the…