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…
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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,…
Advent: A Call to Deeper Communion with God
Here we are at the beginning of the Advent season! Naturally, as we celebrate this time, our thoughts turn to Christmas. However, the Church reminds us not to focus our…
Milestone unlocked! ⛳️🏌🏻♂️🦅 KENNEDY “KEN” DALISAY
Dr Kennedy “Ken” Dalisay scored his first EAGLE on November 26, 2025 at Hallow Ridge, San Pedro, Laguna, Hole 17, witnessed by his golf buddies, Congressman Nick Enciso, Dean Cambe,…
What’s on Your Table: A Filipino Thanksgiving Spread
The turkey is often prepared with a Filipino twist, marinated in calamansi and toyo or adobo flavors. A warm, vivid look at how Filipino families blend tradition, heritage and culinary experience…
Pechanga Resort Casino gives away one million dollars in cash & easy play, just in time for the holidays
Get to Pechanga Resort Casino for the Million Dollar Holiday Drawings TEMECULA, Calif. – (November X, 2025) – Pechanga Resort Casino makes the cash and EasyPlay add up this December…
Marlo Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Luis Fonsi, Jon Hamm, Michael Strahan, Sofia Vergara, and America’s beloved brands spark holiday spirit with St. Jude Thanks and Giving
Top brands, beloved celebrities including National Outreach Director for St. Jude join in the 22nd year of this holiday tradition to raise funds for lifesaving research and treatment of childhood…
Nationwide Nov. 30 protests set as Trillion Peso March expands participation
Protesters march along EDSA during the Trillion Peso March in September 2025. (Photo by Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0. File: Trillion Peso March, Sep 2025) MANILA — Organizers of the…
Editorial: In the path of every storm, and still unprepared
Storm damage reflects the recurring toll of powerful weather systems on vulnerable communities and the urgent need for long-term risk reduction. (Photo courtesy of MDRRMO-Pandan) The Philippines has lived with…
Nursing Dropped as Professional Degree Under New Trump Loan Rules
Nursing programs lose their professional degree status under new Trump administration loan rules, lowering federal borrowing limits and raising concerns about workforce shortages and advanced training access WASHINGTON — The Trump…
Miss Universe leadership and ex-judge in public dispute over rigging allegations
Miss Universe Organization president Raúl Rocha Cantú (left) and former judge Omar Harfouch (right) appear in separate photos. Rocha Cantú has denied Harfouch’s allegations of irregularities in the 2025 pageant,…
Mexico’s Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025; Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo finishes strong
Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico becomes emotional as she is crowned Miss Universe 2025 during the finale held in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo Source : CC BY-SA 4.0 – File: FATima_Bosch.jpg) …
Government crackdown sharpens as Marcos confirms arrest warrants for Zaldy Co and multiple respondents
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. presents a document during a nationally broadcast address from Malacañang on November 21, 2025, where he confirmed the issuance of arrest warrants for Zaldy Co…
Marcos rejects resignation calls
The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang Palace, where provincial governors expressed their support for the administration….
A Timely Gathering Amid Calls for Good Governance
The recent Law and Governance Forum in Makati City stood as a premier convergence of legal wisdom, ethical leadership, and enlightened discourse. Organized by Rising Tigers Magazine and its holding…
Alex Eala trains with Rafael Nadal on anniversary of his retirement
Photo courtesy of Rafa Nadal Academy The Philippine tennis star trains with Nadal in Mallorca, one year after his retirement. MALLORCA, Spain — Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala shared a special practice session this week…
On the Celebration of Christ the King
A comment made by a parent during our recent parish school auction dinner and gala night continues to linger in my mind. “By the way, Father, I’m not Catholic; I’m…
‘Song of the Fireflies’ vie for Golden Globe nominations
“Song of the Fireflies,” the musical film by King Palisoc and written by Angelo Lacuesta, was recently screened to Golden Globe voters and Hollywood film aficionados at The Aster in…
Court blocks GOP friendly Texas voting map in major blow ahead of 2026
The United States Courthouse in El Paso, Texas, where a three judge federal panel blocked the GOP drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) …
Ellen Adarna goes public with cheating allegations against Derek Ramsay, praises ex John Lloyd Cruz as very present father
Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay with their children during their wedding. (Source: Ellen Adarna Facebook Page) MANILA – Actress Ellen Adarna has publicly accused her husband, actor Derek Ramsay,…
As ACA Subsidies Near Expiration, Millions Could Face Higher Health Costs
Congress is reviewing whether to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies before the December 31 deadline. If the temporary assistance expires, millions of Americans could face higher health insurance…
Philippine Consulate in LA hosts roundtable on tax policy reforms
Left: Raymond “Mon” Abrea pays a courtesy call on Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz and Consul Francis Maynard Maleon at the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles, where they discussed…
Apple’s Digital ID brings passport verification to TSA checkpoints nationwide
Digital ID allows users to create an identification card in Apple Wallet using information from their valid U.S. passport and present it securely through an iPhone or Apple Watch. (Photo…
Luxury retail’s quiet risk: when cash meets couture
Luxury retail displays, jewelry counters, watch galleries and designer fashion spaces reflect the industry’s elegance and exclusivity while also highlighting the volume of high-value goods that move through cash transactions….
St. Jude Imagine Academy Helps Care for the Whole Child
School Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Celebrates 25 Years of helping patients keep up with their academic development while receiving treatment. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital leads the…
Senator Imee Marcos accuses President Marcos of drug use; Palace rejects claim as family members push back
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Senator Imee Marcos in separate appearances. The siblings became the center of a national controversy after the senator publicly accused the President of long-term drug use,…
Pre-AI era
As the world ushers in the age of Artificial Intelligence, allow me to take you back in time to revisit some of the great moments in medical science, which made…