From the Pastor’s Desk – As Our Beloved Catholic Church Shines
I have been thrilled by the world’s attention to the Conclave and the election of the first American pope, Leo XIV. This moment has filled me with pride in being…
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Santacruzan: A Filipino Tradition of Pageantry and Faith
Santacruzan is a Filipino tradition that combines Catholic devotion and cultural pageantry. Held at the end of May, it honors the Virgin Mary and Saint Helena through a procession of…
Bruno Mars Reigns at 2025 American Music Awards
Photo by Brothers Le, “Bruno Mars Concert Houston,” 2010, via Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Bruno Mars wins three major awards at the 2025 American Music Awards and continues to headline…
“Lilo & Stitch” Live-Action Hits Record-Breaking Memorial Day Debut with Filipina Stars Among Cast
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“Only We Know”: Charo Santos-Concio and Dingdong Dantes Break Boundaries in May-December Romance Drama
Photo Credit : Star Cinema A quietly powerful film about an unexpected connection between two people at different stages of life, a moving exploration of age, grief, and the courage…
Queries from readers
CAN tubal ligation be reversed? Ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed for birth control, can be reversed to allow pregnancy to take place, depending on how long a segment of…
Share your input on the future of San Francisco’s transportation system
Photo by SFMTA Photography Department THE Transportation Authority has launched community outreach for the San Francisco Transportation Plan, the blueprint for the city’s transportation system development and investment over the…
OPM Icons Odette Quesada and Ogie Alcasid Bring “Love, Q&A” to Chumash Casino Resort on June 6
OPM luminaries Odette Quesada and Ogie Alcasid reunite for “Love, Q&A” at Chumash Casino Resort on June 6, 2025—a concert filled with timeless Filipino hits and heartfelt moments. (Photos courtesy…
Freddie Aguilar, ‘Anak’ Hitmaker and Filipino Folk Icon, Dies at 72
Photo by Martine Girard, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Freddie Aguilar, the trailblazing folk musician whose timeless anthem “Anak” touched millions around the…
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones launches new couture collection and opens new atelier in LA on June 20
Puey Quiñones at work Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on June 20, when he will also launch the opening of…
U.S. Firm Offers PH Defense Innovation Hub in $5.6B F-16 Deal
An F-16 Block 70 fighter jet, Lockheed Martin’s most advanced multirole aircraft, is part of a $5.6 billion U.S. proposal to the Philippines. The deal includes a defense innovation hub…
NEVADA CLOCKS STAY ON THE MOVE: Daylight Saving Time Bill Fails to Beat Legislative
Nevada’s attempt to end daylight saving time fails to meet legislative deadline, keeping clock changes in place for the foreseeable future. In a setback for advocates of a permanent time…
Deserted by Affordability: Working Families Left Behind in Las Vegas Housing Market
Las Vegas faces a growing housing crisis as costs soar and affordable options vanish. State efforts are underway, but deeper land and infrastructure challenges raise doubts. LAS VEGAS — Long…
Millions of Low-Income Workers, Immigrants, Seniors Could Lose Medicaid Under Trump-Backed Bill
A Trump-backed bill could slash Medicaid for millions—from caregivers and immigrants to part-time workers and seniors. WASHINGTON, D.C. — For millions of Americans who depend on Medicaid to see…
Race for Senate Presidency Heats Up: Marcos, Sotto, Others Floated as Potential Contenders
Photos courtesy of the Senators social media accounts MANILA — As the 20th Philippine Congress prepares to resume its second regular session in July, political murmurs are growing over a…
How Filipino Millennials and Gen Z Voters Shaped the 2025 PH Midterm Elections
In the 2025 midterm elections, Filipino Millennials and Gen Z voters did not just make up the numbers. They made a statement. Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s,…
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Cardinal Tagle as Titular Bishop of Albano, His Former Post Before Papacy
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle pictured with Pope Leo XIV. (Photo courtesy of Cardinal Tagle’s official Facebook page.) Pope Leo XIV appoints Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the Diocese of…
On the Power of the Holy Spirit
It is remarkable to consider how the Holy Spirit guided and enlightened the College of Cardinals in choosing Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the next Pope. Their minds and hearts…
Alex Eala Makes Grand Slam Debut at French Open
Alex Eala | AJPress file photo by Troi Santos PARIS, FRANCE — Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is set to mark her 20th birthday with a career-defining moment: a debut…
From Prime Time to Power: The Tulfo Brothers’ Disruptive Rise in Philippine Politics
Raffy and Erwin Tulfo—two of the Philippines’ most recognizable broadcast personalities—are poised to serve side by side in the Senate for the first time. From their journey as media crusaders…
Marcos Revamps Government, Extends Cabinet Shake-Up to All Agency Heads
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Malacañang file photo President Marcos launches a sweeping government overhaul, retaining key officials while extending his Cabinet shake-up to include all agency heads following midterm election…
‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Breaks Box Office Records and Shines a Spotlight on Filipino Representation
Filipino-American actors Teo Briones and Kaitlyn Santa Juana star as siblings in Final Destination: Bloodlines, bringing authentic Filipino family dynamics to the forefront of the blockbuster horror franchise’s sixth installment. (Photo…
Celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with JPMorganChase’s Ansie Ting
Ansie Ting, a Commercial Banker at JPMorganChase, is passionate about supporting her clients through financial education and promoting an entrepreneurial mindset. Based in San Francisco, she focuses on helping individuals…
Michael Joseph Lobusta: ‘The feeling of fatherhood is an unexplainable love for my children’
Physicist Michael Joseph Lobusta with his son Milokai. Photos compiled by Rogelio C. Medina As we celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, allow me to feature fathers from all walks…
Karla Estrada Graduates College at 48 Through ETEEAP, Proving It’s Never Too Late to Learn
Photo: Facebook Post TV host and actress earns degree in Office Administration from Philippine Christian University MANILA — Actress and television host Karla Estrada has reached a new milestone—this time, not…
Homelessness Declines in San Diego County: Regional Collaboration, Investment Drive Progress
San Diego County sees a 6.6% drop in homelessness from 2024 to 2025, with family homelessness down 72% and veteran homelessness down 25%, thanks to strategic investments and regional collaboration….
Pacquiao’s Comeback: Cheers, Caution, and the Challenge of Time
Manny Pacquiao, 46, returns to the boxing ring to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19. As critics raise concerns over age and fairness, Pacquiao eyes legacy and…
Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Granting $25,000 Tax Break for Tipped Workers
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved the “No Tax on Tips Act,” a bill that would exempt up to $25,000 in annual…
California AG Bonta Warns Cities: Enforce Housing Law or Face Fines Under New SB 1037
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta is stepping up pressure on local governments to comply with the state’s housing laws, issuing a legal bulletin this month that warns city and…
EDD’s “Virtual Assistant” (Chatbot) Now Available in Eight Languages
By: Abraham Liu, Information Officer, EDD The Employment Development Department (EDD) has made it easier for Californians to get helpful information about EDD programs and services from the EDD website…
