San Diego homeownership gap persists
Photo: SANDIEGO.GOV SAN DIEGO — Buying a home in San Diego is becoming less about aspiration and more about who can realistically afford to enter the market. Recent housing data show…
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San Diego moves to close $146 million deficit with layoffs, furloughs, and service cuts
Photo: TODDGLORIA.COM SAN DIEGO — Mayor Todd Gloria has introduced a budget proposal that includes layoffs, employee furloughs, and reductions to public services as the City of San Diego confronts a projected $146 million…
Digital banks lead Forbes list of best Philippine banks
Customer survey places MariBank Philippines, GoTyme Bank at the forefront as digital adoption reshapes industry MANILA — Digital-first lenders have taken the top positions among Philippine institutions in the latest global…
Editorial: Two Americans, two vocabularies of power
Left: Donald Trump speaks at a podium bearing the Presidential Seal, with U.S. flags behind him. (Official White House photo) Right: Pope Leo XIV in papal attire during an official appearance at the Vatican….
SexBomb Girls embrace LGBTQ following, describe bond as a two-way source of inspiration
Sexbomb Dancers Image: Instagram/@rochellepangilinan Veteran dance group says connection with LGBTQ fans evolved organically as performances gain renewed cultural meaning MANILA — The SexBomb Girls say their recognition as figures…
Ria Atayde sets boundaries on privacy, family life amid public scrutiny
Ria with Zanjoe and their son Sabino Image: Facebook/@riaataydeee MANILA — Actress Ria Atayde is drawing a clear line between public visibility and private life, outlining a deliberate approach to protecting her family…
Ian de Leon calls role “stewardship” of Nora Aunor estate; Lotlot de Leon, through counsel, says she is not involved
De Leon Siblings Image: Instagram/@ms.lotlotdeleon MANILA — Public statements from the children of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor have brought renewed focus to how her estate and legacy are…
Franki Russell clarifies Bohol photos; denies role in alleged breakup
Image: Instagram| @missfranki MANILA — Actress and former beauty queen Franki Russell has addressed circulating photos linking her to Enrique Gil, while firmly denying allegations that she was involved in the reported breakup between Alexa…
Eric Quizon eyes Dolphy biopic focused on final days of Philippine comedy icon
Eric Quizon at the tomb of his father Dolphy Image: Instagram/@eric_quizon MANILA — Actor-director Eric Quizon has confirmed that he is in early discussions to develop a biographical film on…
BINI sets Coachella 2026 engagement benchmark with record-breaking performance
Image: Instagram | @bini_ph Group draws global attention as “Pantropiko” clip surpasses 30 million views, leading all female acts in festival engagement INDIO, Calif. — Filipino pop group BINI delivered one of the…
Angel Aquino reflects on unplanned coming-out, cites restraint in media and public response
Image: Instagram | @imangelaquino MANILA — Angel Aquino said she is grateful for the respectful public response following what she described as an “unplanned” coming-out moment during a recent television interview, emphasizing…
Acclaimed character actress Sue Prado dies at 44
Sue Prado | Image: Facebook/May Shereen Prado MANILA — Character actress Sue Prado, a respected presence in Philippine independent cinema and television, died Tuesday, April 14. She was 44. Her death was…
My Encounter with Joseph Estrada
The first time I met actor Joseph Estrada—former mayor, senator, vice president, and president of the Philippines—was when I was still in grade school at Aquinas School in San Juan…
Glendale group hosts workshop on AI-related scams and identity theft
Sgt. Varooj Karibyan of the Glendale Police Department leads a workshop on scam prevention. GLENDALE, Calif. — The Filipino American Business Association of Glendale and Greater Los Angeles County (FABAG-GLAC), in…
States Change Custody Laws To Keep Children of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care
(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez and Oona Zenda Illustration by Oona Zenda As immigration authorities carry out what President Donald Trump has promised will be the largest mass…
In Illo uno unum
“In Illo uno unum,” which translates to “In the One (Christ), we are one.” Friends, this is the motto of Holy Father Pope Leo XIV for his pontificate. I believe…
Asia’s Biggest Franchise Event Returns: Franchise Asia Philippines 2026 is all set for ASEAN 2026
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is proud to announce the return of Franchise Asia Philippines 2026, the much-awaited and largest 4-in-1 franchise event in Asia. Set for April 2026, this…
Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Strengthens Circular Economy through Expanded Biodiesel Initiative and Community Partnerships
Bio-diesel in gallons, distributed at Brgy. Singcang Bacolod City, a joint project with Cong. Albee Benitez. At a time when global fuel volatility continues to challenge local industries, Park Inn…
The Largest LA County UbeFest Drew an Estimated 100,000 Over Two-Day Weekend in Cerritos
Cerritos Mayor Lynda Johnson, the first Filipina mayor of Cerritos, poses in front of the official stage backdrop with supporters and sponsors of the event. CERRITOS, Calif. — The Largest…
PWC’s Historic Filipinotown Jeepney Tour Launches with Successful Inaugural Event
LOS ANGELES, CA — A vibrant celebration of Filipino American history and culture took place on April 4, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 153 Glendale Blvd., Los…
TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan, The Philippines’ Favorite Music Couple, Bring Their “In Between” Concert Tour to Pechanga Resort Casino June 12
TEMECULA, Calif. — Popular Filipino singer-songwriter couple TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan announce they are hitting the stage for their live “In Between” concert tour at Pechanga Resort Casino inside…
Love & Karma selected among 76 films at Vero Beach Film Festival’s 10th anniversary
Film builds momentum across festival circuit with international cast and cross-cultural storytelling VERO BEACH, Fla. — Love & Karma, based on a story by Celeste Friedman and written and directed by…
Toxin around us
We are surrounded by hundreds of products that are deleterious to our health, including foods, beverages, aerosols, and chemicals for our kitchen and bathrooms, which are toxic to our bodies, our land,…
LPGA players, celebrities gather for Pechanga Pro-Am in Temecula
Credit – Event photos from Pechanga Resort Casino Single-day exhibition highlights international field, Filipino representation, and resort-scale hospitality TEMECULA, Calif. — Pechanga Resort Casino staged its 13th annual Pro-Am…
Global Filipinos as the Architects of a New Culinary Frontier
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, a nation’s sovereignty is no longer measured solely by the rigidity of its borders or the volume of its traditional commodities, but by the “soft…
A World Cup debut and a family history: Reina Bonta’s “Maybe It’s Just the Rain” moves from festival circuit to wider release
Official artwork for Maybe It’s Just the Rain, a short documentary directed by Reina Bonta. Short documentary, now available on the Los Angeles Times platform, links the Philippines’ 2023 World…
Filipino baritone Roberto Perlas Gomez performs with the Verdi Chorus in ‘Verdi in España’ spring concert on April 18–19
Roberto Perlas Gomez, who was born in Santa Rosa, Laguna, grew up in a household always filled with music. Even though his mother was a doctor and his father an…
Inday: Manilatown Celebrates Women’s History Month Opens to Sold-Out Crowd; Exhibition Extended Through April 30, 2026
Guests fill the galleries at the International Hotel Manilatown Center during the sold-out opening of Inday: Manilatown Celebrates Women’s History Month, celebrating the work of American Filipina artists. Artist Roundtable…
Yasmien Kurdi files DepEd complaint vs. Makati school over alleged bullying case
Yasmien Kurdi and husband Rey Soldevilla with legal counsel Image from Facebook/@ yasmienkurdi143 Actor cites enforcement gaps; school disputes characterization of incidents MANILA — Actress Yasmien Kurdi has filed an administrative complaint with…
‘Flower Drum Song’ cast talks of LA performance
Fifteen years ago, we watched David Henry Hwang’s heavily revised “Flower Drum Song” at the Mark Taper Forum starring Lea Salonga as Mei-Li. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical…