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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
