Palace says Marcos family open to lifestyle check
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their sons in an undated family photo. Malacañang said the First Family is open to a lifestyle check under existing…
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S&P keeps Philippines on path toward long-sought ‘A’ rating
Metro Manila’s financial district at sunset. The skyline of Bonifacio Global City and Makati, home to major banks and corporate headquarters, remains a visual marker of the Philippines’ economic strength as…
Rogelio Singson resigns as ICI commissioner
Rogelio “Babes” Singson (Photo by Avito C. Dalan / Philippine News Agency / public domain) Rogelio “Babes” Singson has stepped down from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, citing health reasons…
Social life impacts health, happiness
You and I are social animals. Our two-legged and four-legged friends are also “social” creatures. They are usually in pairs or in herds. Like us, humans, these animals apparently also…
Graton Resort & Casino celebrates the season with holiday giveaways and New Year’s Entertainment
Graton Resort & Casino wishes you joy and fortune this season with exciting big holiday giveaways and non-stop entertainment! Saturdays in December, join the Over $450,000 Holly Jolly Giveaway. Drawings…
Sky River Casino rings in 2026 with Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration and ongoing holiday promotions
Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino welcomes 2026 with a Fire & Ice-themed New Year’s Eve celebration on Wednesday, December 31, featuring complimentary cirque-style entertainment, live DJ performances, and…
Court approves cancellation of Roque and Ong passports in Lucky South 99 trafficking case
Harry Roque (Photo from Presidential Communications Operations Office ) and Cassandra Li Ong (Senate of the Philippines file photo) MANILA – A Pasig City court has granted the government’s request…
The rise of ad hominem politics
Personal attacks increasingly shape political arguments in the Philippines and the US. Citizens play a crucial role in identifying and resisting these tactics to keep public debate grounded in fact….
Palace, DFA and Ukraine Embassy dismiss Russian claim of US recruiting Filipinos for Ukraine war as ‘fake news’
The Department of Foreign Affairs reiterated that no recruitment program for Ukraine exists. (File photo) MANILA – Malacañang has rejected as “fake news” a claim circulated by the Russian Foreign…
Luneta protesters press flood-control accountability as some groups call for Marcos, Duterte to resign
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla observes protest actions along Recto Avenue in Manila on Sunday (Nov. 30, 2025), noting that the demonstrations stayed orderly and peaceful. (PNA photo…
Jimuel Pacquiao opens pro career with majority draw in California debut
Referee raises the arms of Jimuel Pacquiao and Brendan Lally after their four-round bout ends in a majority draw at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. (Photo courtesy of Manny…
NAITAS Kicks Off Sustainable Travel Movement: 10th NTEX Media Launch Unveils “Eco Pasko: Celebrating Green Tourism”
MANILA, Philippines – The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) officially launched the countdown to its milestone event, the 10th NAITAS Travel Expo (NTEX), during a highly anticipated media…
Island Pacific unveils what it calls the biggest parol outside the Philippines at Paskong Pinoy fiesta in Los Angeles
The Biggest Parol outside the Philippines LOS ANGELES — On November 22, 2025, members of the Filipino community in Los Angeles gathered for one of the season’s most festive celebrations: the…
DHS hosts ICE Pact ministerial meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently hosted Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kristen Hillman and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington, D.C., where the three countries affirmed their commitment to…
Former Congressman Christopher VP De Venecia Issues Statement
I categorically reject the recent allegations regarding “ghost flood control projects” in our district. These claims are entirely false and unfounded. Every project initiated under my tenure was fully documented,…
The 23rd Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi, Showcases Filipino-American Christmas Tradition
Participants carry a traditional parol during the processional at a previous Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. (Photo from a previous Simbang Gabi…
Germany rejects Russian claim it issues visas for Filipinos recruited to fight in Ukraine
Russian troops in Novoaidar Photo via Wikimedia Commons, 6 March 2022 (CC BY 4.0). MANILA — Germany firmly rejected a Russian accusation that its Manila embassy issues visas to Filipinos allegedly recruited…
Lacson seeks stronger AMLC powers as corruption probe expands
File photo from the Senate of the Philippines Sen. Panfilo Lacson files a bill to expand the AMLC’s authority as investigators freeze more assets tied to alleged flood-control corruption….
Marcos, Zelenskyy agree on stronger cooperation as PH prepares for ASEAN chairship
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a phone call on bilateral cooperation and upcoming ASEAN chairship preparations. (Photo from the Bongbong Marcos Facebook account)…
Henry Alcantara returns ₱110 million tied to flood-control scam
Former DPWH Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara (Photo source: House of Representatives) The former DPWH engineer faces mounting scrutiny after initiating a multi-stage restitution plan, returning funds tied to…
Los Angeles, Milpitas mayors laud Carlos Bulosan; LA library to be named after Filipino writer-labor union activist
LOS ANGELES Mayor Karen Bass with Commissioner Jaime Geaga, president of the Carlos Bulosan Book Club, and a friend during the mayor’s meeting with the Filipino community. By Claire Morales…
ICI, DPWH ask Ombudsman to act on cases vs 8 lawmakers tied to flood-control firms
Top row, from left: Zaldy Co; Edwin Gardiola. Second row, from left: James Ang Jr.; Jernie Jett Nisay. Third row, from left: Noel Rivera; Augustina Dominique Pancho. Bottom row, from…
California sues Trump over cuts to homeless housing funds
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (left) speaks at a community event, while U.S. President Donald Trump (right) delivers remarks during a formal address. (Photos from their official social media accounts) States…
Miss Universe owners face widening legal troubles in Thailand and Mexico
Miss Universe co-owners Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip of Thailand and Raúl Rocha Cantú of Mexico face separate legal investigations in Bangkok and Mexico City, placing the pageant’s leadership under heightened global scrutiny. (Photos…
EDITORIAL | Thanksgiving in a year of strain and clarity
Thanksgiving arrives this year with a sharper edge. The events of 2025 have tested institutions, strained families, and forced communities to confront exactly what holds us together when systems falter….
Study shows Gen Z most likely to leave Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — A new global urban-preferences study suggests that many young Las Vegans view the city as a temporary stop rather than a long-term home. The Gensler City Pulse…
US DOT launches civility campaign as holiday air travel surges
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduces a national civility initiative as travelers move through busy airport terminals ahead of the holiday season. (Secretary Duffy photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of…
Manila to host first WTA tour stop with 2026 Philippine Women’s Open
Alex Eala stands as the standard-bearer of Philippine tennis around the world. Manila will host its first WTA tour-level event, the Philippine Women’s Open, on January 26 to 31, 2026….
From mortar to dessert: How a colonial building technique shaped Filipino architecture and cuisine
Three UNESCO-recognized Spanish-era churches : San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila; Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte; and Miagao Church in Iloilo represent some of the finest examples of Spanish-era architecture in the…
Cardiac Surgery
Part II – Conclusion Last week, we took our readers on a journey back to the year 1628, almost 400 years ago, when blood circulation, as we know it today,…