Scammers don’t take holidays: How to help protect your money this season
There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it’s…
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Bataan nuclear plant’s future hinges on new independent regulator
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Bataan remains preserved but non-operational nearly four decades after its completion. Under the country’s new nuclear safety law, the facility cannot be rehabilitated…
High-level departures test Palace response to expanding infrastructure controversy
NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE PALACE: Ralph Recto (left) takes over as Executive Secretary following the resignation of Lucas Bersamin (right) Marcos reorganizes top leadership, names new Executive Secretary, DBM OIC…
His Father’s Son : Eman Bacosa Pacquiao is finding his own way in the ring and in the legacy he now carries
RISING FIGHTER – Eman Pacquiao raises his arms in victory after a bout (Photo from Eman Bacosa Pacquiao’s Instagram account) MANILA – Before he ever entered a boxing gym or signed his…
USCIS ends automatic work-permit extensions, raising risk of job gaps for immigrant workers
USCIS policy changes have significantly altered how many immigrants renew work authorization. (Photo courtesy of USCIS) A federal policy overhaul alters how employment authorization is renewed, leaving many immigrant workers vulnerable…
First Filipina American San Francisco supervisor Beya Alcaraz resigns after one week in office
Beya Alcaraz, who resigned as San Francisco’s District 4 supervisor after one week in office, in her official portrait released by the City and County of San Francisco. San Francisco’s…
On the quiet math of kindness
We do not truly know what goes on in people’s lives. People carry more than they let on, and what we notice is usually only a fraction of the truth….
Bersamin rejects resignation rumors as Palace faces pressure over flood-control scandal
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (PNA photo) Executive secretary says he remains on the job as investigations widen MANILA — Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sunday, November 16, 2025, denied rumors that he…
Rosa Rosal, beloved actress and humanitarian icon, dies at 97
Rosa Rosal through the years: a young star of LVN Pictures during Philippine cinema’s Golden Age, a respected humanitarian leader with the Philippine Red Cross, and a Philippine Postal Corporation…
Manila demonstrations intensify pressure on government over alleged flood-control graft
MEGA RALLY. Iglesia ni Cristo members, along with students, civic organizations and other community groups, gather at Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, for the opening of a…
Filipino American Symphony Junior Orchestra to Perform with Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings
A special collaboration brings Filipino music and youth artistry to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA – November 14, 2025 — A new chapter in Filipino-American cultural…
Energy Builds Up as 17th PHILSME Business Expo Holds Successful Media Launch in Makati
PHILSME CEO Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla engages with guests during the Media Launch, reflecting the expo’s mission to inspire and uplift Filipino entrepreneurs. Makati City, Philippines — November 12, 2025 — Excitement…
When politics plays with lives: the lesson America nearly forgot
The 2025 shutdown closed federal institutions and created hardship for federal workers nationwide. In Washington, D.C., World Central Kitchen stepped in to serve free meals to affected employees and families….
Zaldy Co’s ₱100 billion budget allegation sparks scrutiny as officials push back
Zaldy Co speaks in a video statement released online, where he details his version of events surrounding the 2025 budget process. Budget Secretary Pangandaman, Malacañang and key lawmakers highlight procedural…
On Being Good Stewards of Our Faith
Last Sunday’s Ministry Fair was an incredible sight and a joyous event in our parish. I felt immense pride in witnessing the many active ministries in our church that promote…
How We Can All Make a Difference Through Everyday Recycling
By: Sue Vang, Senior Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle Every November, America Recycles Day reminds us that our small actions, like recycling a can or composting an apple core, can have a…
Edison Scholars program opens applications for $1.5 million in STEM scholarships
ROSEMEAD, Calif. – High school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area can now apply for the Edison Scholars program, a $1.5 million scholarship initiative supporting students pursuing careers in…
Justice Department sues to block California US House map, escalating fight over control of Congress
Attorney General Pamela Bondi (Photo credit – Department of Justice) LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Justice Department under President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Thursday to block California’s newly approved congressional…
Paychecks to federal employees expected to resume this weekend
Federal workers are set to receive long delayed back pay after the forty three day government shutdown ended. Agencies are restarting payroll systems, with most employees expected to receive full…
U.S. presses final penny as production ends after more than 230 years
Trump administration halts one-cent coin to cut costs; pennies remain legal tender PHILADELPHIA / WASHINGTON – The United States has minted its final penny, ending more than two centuries of…
Intercultural Collaboration of Four Catholic Church Choirs Singing Mozart’s Requiem
All Photos by Andy Tecson Leo Nobleza had his earth angels watching over him as he sang with the combined choirs of four Catholic churches: St. Brendan, St. Monica, St….
De La Salle University in Trillion Peso March Against Corruption
La Salle Brother Vincent Fernandez encouraged me to join the La Sallian contingent heading to EDSA for the Trillion Peso March against corruption. Inside La Salle Green Hills, I…
Win Dream Filipino Getaway at Pasko in America: Astoria Hotels & Resorts Offers Stay in Boracay or Palawan
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – Attendees of the 3rd Annual (Philippine) Pasko in America at American Dream in this city will have the chance to win one of two luxury…
Longest government shutdown ends after 43 days of gridlock
The President signed the funding bill on November 12, 2025 to end the longest government shutdown in US history. ( President Donald Trump in a file photo from the White House.)…
Juan Ponce Enrile dies at 101, key figure in Philippine political history
Enrile in 2017 (via Wikimedia Commons) Enrile was a central figure in both martial law and the EDSA transition. MANILA – Juan Ponce Enrile, whose political life spanned the post-war republic,…
David Pomeranz Shares Personal Journey of Confidence at Standing-Room-Only Performance in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — David Pomeranz, the internationally acclaimed multi-platinum recording artist, captivated a standing-room-only audience at Kusina Filipina Los Angeles on Friday with a live acoustic performance and an insightful book…
H Mart Launches 2026 Desk Calendar Giveaway Event
H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in America, is celebrating the upcoming New Year with a free 2026 desk calendar giveaway event beginning Sunday, November 22, at all H Mart…
Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan’s U.S. trip draws scrutiny as flood-control probe widens
Former Public Works Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan is currently under monitoring by the Department of Justice after departing for the United States. (Presidential Communications Office / Wikimedia Commons) The Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
Ping Lacson returns as Blue Ribbon chair as Senate revives flood-control probe
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson at the Philippine Senate. (File photo courtesy of Pinglacson.net) The Senate re-elects Panfilo “Ping” Lacson as Blue Ribbon chair, reviving the flood-control corruption probe with hearings…
Pacquiao in an evening of championship live Nov. 29 at Pechanga resort and casino
TEMECULA, California— Jimuel Pacquiao, son of the bemedaled boxer and world-champion, Manny Pacquiao, is making his pro-boxing debut live at the Pechanga Summit Events Center on November 29, 2025 at…