Beans in Spain
DURING our recent 13-day cruise in Madeira (Portugal), and Bilbao (Spain, where a Guggenheim Museum is), and the autonomous Canary Islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote (Spain), via the Port in…
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Hotel Sogo and Hikari Skin Essentials Launch “Glow More & Stay More” Self-Care Campaign
MANILA, Philippines – Hotel Sogo and local skincare brand Hikari Skin Essentials have teamed up to promote simple and affordable self-care, rest, and wellness. Their new campaign, “Glow More &…
Manny Pacquiao Inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame
Manny Pacquiao Social Media Account Eight-Division Champion Honored for a Storied Career That Transcended the Sport CANASTOTA, NY — Boxing icon and former Philippine senator Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao was officially…
California and Trump Escalate Battle Over National Guard Deployment
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM Source : Office of the Governor of California LOS ANGELES — The legal and political confrontation between California and President Donald Trump escalated sharply on Tuesday, as…
SENATE RETURNS IMPEACHMENT COMPLAINT VS. VP SARA DUTERTE TO HOUSE FOR REVIEW
Members of the 19th Congress of the Philippines at the Senate Session Hall. (Courtesy of the Senate of the Philippines) Standing, from left: Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, Christopher “Bong” Go, Mark Villar, Lito Lapid,…
Travel and Lifestyle Expo 2025 to Ignite Global Passions with the Theme: “Travel. Explore. Discover. Roam.”
Makati City, Philippines – JJ Events Management proudly announces the highly anticipated Travel and Lifestyle Expo 2025, set to take place on August 29, 30, and 31, 2025, at Activity…
Graduation 2025: Beyond the Cap and Gown, The Power to Shape What Comes Next
Each spring, graduation ceremonies across the United States mark the culmination of years of academic effort. As diplomas are conferred and celebratory music fills the air, graduates step into an…
PFA Joins Global Celebration of First-Ever World Franchise Day with Regional Franchise Fair in Antipolo
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) proudly joins the global franchising community in celebrating the inaugural World Franchise Day on June 11, 2025, a newly declared annual observance established by the…
Three Filipino-American Artists Take Center Stage at the 2025 Tony Awards
Nicole Scherzinger – Tony Awardee for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Sunset Blvd (photo from @nicolescherzinger instagram page) Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, and Marco Paguia made history at the…
Marcos’ ₱20 Rice Program Begins Bacolod Rollout, Eyes Nationwide Expansion by Yearend
The “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program offers rice at ₱20 per kilo to eligible beneficiaries, funded by government subsidies and supported by the NFA’s above-market procurement scheme to benefit rice…
Trump Deploys National Guard to Los Angeles as Immigration Protests Escalate
Photo Credit : Army National Guard LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2025 — President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles following a wave of…
‘Surfing Barbie’ in Filipiniana Sparks Pride and Controversy Ahead of Philippine Independence Day
Polish model Karolina Sankiewicz’s surfing tribute in a Filipiniana gown with the Philippine flag goes viral—drawing praise and concern over the use of national symbols. DUBAI — A video showing…
A Scholar’s Ascent: Filipino-American Biologist Michael Purugganan to Lead NYU’s Arts and Science Division
From the Philippines to the pinnacle of American academia, the evolutionary biologist takes on a new chapter of leadership at New York University NEW YORK — When Dr. Michael Purugganan walks…
A Camp Reclaimed: After Decades of Disputes, the Philippines Charts a New Course for Camp John Hay
BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES — Camp John Hay, the storied mountain estate once reserved for American military rest and recreation, is undergoing another transition—this time under Philippine control and interim private sector…
Trump pushes for July 4 deadline on immigration and tax bill
President Donald Trump urges swift passage of his sweeping tax and immigration proposal—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—which seeks to extend tax cuts, impose stricter immigration rules, and slash…
Border Reset: San Diego Facility Closed as Illegal Crossings Plunge 96%
The Trump administration shutters a key migrant center in San Diego following historic lows in border crossings, ramping up enforcement while critics warn of legal and humanitarian consequences. SAN DIEGO…
H Mart Expands into Bakery & Café Franchise Business
“Accelerating the Growth of ‘Ten Thousand’ & ‘L’AMI’ Brands” ‘Ten Thousand’ is a global specialty coffee brand that began in Sydney, Australia in 2020. It currently operates in the U.S.,…
HIV Cases in PH Surge 500% Among Youth, DOH Seeks National Health Emergency Declaration
Amid the silence, stigma, and vulnerability surrounding the country’s rising HIV crisis, Filipino youth face growing risks. With cases among ages 15 to 25 surging by 500%, health officials are…
Celebrating Philippine Independence: A day of culture and community at Irvine Valley College
ON Saturday, June 14, 2025, everyone is invited to join the vibrant Filipino community for the highly anticipated Philippine Independence Day celebration. This free event will take place at Irvine…
My conversations with Janice de Belen
Actress Janice de Belen (right) with AJ columnist Rogelio Medina. JANICE de Belen, having been in show business for over three decades, has matured as a self-learned person that has…
My dad Antonio Medina was an LVN actor
At the then-LVN Museum, photos of actor Joseph Estrada (upmost left), actor Antonio Medina (over the gun), producer Doña Narcisa Buencamino de Leon (on the table beside the many awards),…
U.S. to Tax Remittances, Raises Alarm for Filipino Families
President Trump’s 2025 remittance tax proposal, now passed by the House, targets non-citizens sending money abroad. Overseas Filipinos and global economies brace as Senate debate looms. WASHINGTON, D.C. —…
Duterte’s Swearing-In Hinges on ICC Decision, DILG Confirms
Rodrigo Roa Duterte during his oath taking as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines in 2016, at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang Palace in Manila, administered…
Pentecost: A Call to a Passionate Life
If there is one word I emphasized in my seminary classes, it was “passion.” I would encourage seminarians to bring passion to their ministry when they are ordained as priests,…
Temecula resident hits million-dollar Dragon Link™
Dragon Link by Aristocrat Gaming Slot Machine at Pechanga Resort Casino where Riverside Co., Calif resident hit $1,044,559.11 jackpot. Photo courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino Third million dollar+ jackpot won…
Nevada Senate Passes Voter ID Bill in Historic Bipartisan Compromise
CARSON CITY, Nev. — In a landmark move with national implications, the Nevada Senate has passed a bill requiring voter identification for in-person and mail-in voting, marking a rare bipartisan agreement…
Major education reform bill passes Nevada assembly, promising big changes for schools
Nevada’s Assembly passes a major bipartisan education reform bill reshaping school accountability, teacher recruitment, early childhood access, and student transfers statewide. CARSON CITY — Nevada lawmakers have passed one of…
Las Vegas Today: Rising Home Prices Reshape Buyer Expectations
Las Vegas Home Prices Are Rising Fast. Here’s What It Means for Working Families and First-Time Buyers. LAS VEGAS — Once seen as an affordable alternative to Los Angeles or…
Divided senate delays Duterte impeachment trial in final days of 19th congress
Senators clash over timeline, constitutional duty as House prosecutors prepare for June 11 session MANILA – Nearly four months after the House of Representatives transmitted articles of impeachment against Vice President…
Cabinet reset takes shape: Marcos finalizes who stays, who goes
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin serves as the point man in President Marcos’ Cabinet reshuffle. Although he tendered his resignation, the President declined it—signaling continued confidence in his leadership. (Photo credit…