The Hercules principle
Light after struggle reveals that no beginning is final. Transformation is always possible. An old fable tells of a farmer whose cart became stuck in the mud. He cried…
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Julia Barretto linked to Lucas Lorenzo after Anderson split
Following Julia Barretto’s split from Gerald Anderson, rumors have linked her to Lucas Lorenzo, CEO of Restaurant Concepts Group, Inc. (RCGI). Both Barretto and Lorenzo have remained silent on the…
A new world order from the streets?
From the Philippines to Indonesia to Nepal, Gen Z activists take to the streets, uniting against corruption and demanding accountability from those in power. With banners, placards, and collective voices,…
Yale offers Filipino language courses for first time
Yale launches Filipino language courses, a milestone in cultural representation and student advocacy on campus. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University has introduced Filipino language courses for the first time,…
Peso slips past ₱58 per dollar as corruption fears weigh on confidence
The Philippine peso slipped past ₱58 per US dollar as flood-control corruption fears and US dollar strength shook investor confidence, raising inflation risks but boosting OFW remittances. MANILA — The Philippine…
₱457m cash withdrawals put Land Bank under Senate probe in flood-control scandal
The Land Bank of the Philippines Malolos Highway branch is under Senate scrutiny after revelations that contractors linked to the ₱545-billion flood-control scandal withdrew hundreds of millions of pesos in…
Hazel’s Family Found Hope at St. Jude
Recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and supporting affected families like Hazel’s. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on…
David Pomeranz marks 50 years of It’s in Every One of Us with Los Angeles concert
The singer-songwriter of “Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again” and the voice behind “Got to Believe in Magic” returns to Burbank on Nov. 1 for an intimate anniversary show celebrating…
The Vital Mandate of Assisting Those In Need
I have a friend and a member of the Sisters of Social Service who has spent her life ministering to impoverished families and children of Paliparan, Cavite, in the Philippines….
A Cleaner California Starts with Us
Refuse Refuse partners with the Caltrans Stormwater Program to lead a local cleanup event at Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Sept. 20 in celebration of the 41st Annual Coastal…
Pechanga Resort Casino Welcomes Autumn With $375,000 Harvest Moon Promotions
Temecula, CA – As autumn arrives, Pechanga Resort Casino is celebrating the season with its Harvest Moon promotional series throughout October, promising guests multiple chances to win cash prizes and…
Remembering Carlos Bulosan this September
CARLOS BULOSAN and his book, “America is in the Heart.” Even in his death echoes telling and timely messages By Claire Morales True LOS ANGELES – This September, the death…
Cal State LA to host 2025 FilAm Creative Film Festival, spotlighting Filipino American filmmakers and global voices in cinema
Photo: Panelists share insights with attendees during last year’s FilAm Creative Film Festival’s “The Director & DP Dynamic” session held at Cal State LA. (Courtesy: FilAm Creative) Cal State LA…
Amazing Jigo Postolero of DWAR Abante Radyo
It was not my first time to be invited as a guest on DWAR Abante Radyo’s Jigo Live with my cousin, photographer-entrepreneur Jamin Constantino Lim. Returning to the Bilyonaryo News Channel compound…
Palace keeps distance as ICC case against Duterte is postponed
MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday, September 24, reiterated that it has “no reaction” to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) charges against former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, emphasizing that the Philippine government is…
Jessica Sanchez is AGT Season 20 champion
From prodigy to champion: Jessica Sanchez first appeared on America’s Got Talent as an 11-year-old in 2006 (left), rose to fame as the runner-up of American Idol Season 11 in 2012 (center), and returned…
Discayas, ex-DPWH engineers placed under DOJ protection in flood-control scandal
Contractors Cezarah Rowena “Sarah” Discaya and Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya (left), along with former DPWH officials Henry C. Alcantara, Brice Ericson P. Hernandez, and Jaypee Mendoza (right, top to bottom), are…
AB 1400 Offers a Lifeline to California’s Aspiring Nurses and Helps Diversify the Workforce
By: Xong Her, Registered Nurse, Sacramento City College Graduate California is facing a serious nursing shortage, and our communities feel the strain every day. Fewer qualified, diverse nurses mean…
Our past is our passport: Filipino tourism beyond the beach
The proposed “pipe dream” by property consultant David Leechiu of welcoming 50 million tourists to the Philippines by 2050 is not just a logistical ambition—it’s a narrative challenge. Because no…
Charges pile up as Zaldy Co, Villanueva, Estrada, and Revilla face flood-control controversy
Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co of Ako Bicol Party-list, implicated in Senate hearings and DOJ–NBI findings on alleged flood-control anomalies involving billions in public works contracts. (House of Representatives photo) The…
SKY RIVER CASINO CELEBRATES EXPANSION WITH “TOPPING OFF” CEREMONY FOR PARKING GARAGE
Project is on track to add hotel, day spa, pool, event space, and 300 slot machines by 2027 to complement existing gaming, entertainment, restaurants and bars ELK GROVE, Calif. (September…
“Liquid Candy”: Unhealthy
In previous columns, we wrote that soft drinks (which I call “liquid candy”), cola or uncola, diet or regular, or in any other form, are, by and large, unhealthy, especially…
From Guest Appearances to Lucky Wins: A Week of Media, Diplomacy, and Community
It will be an honor to guest this coming September 25 on Wej A Minute, the program of Wej Cudiamat, who will be honored as Best Male News Anchor in the Philippines at…
September 21 rallies press Marcos government on corruption probe
Thousands of Filipinos called for accountability over anomalous flood-control projects. The day began with a Mass at the EDSA Shrine led by Fr. Jerome Secillano, followed by a march to…
ICI slams tampering of DPWH records in flood control probe
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon orders the suspension of Baguio City District Engineer Rene Zarate for allegedly refusing to cooperate in the government’s probe of flood-control projects. Dizon is shown speaking…
Cerritos recommits to economic growth with business-friendly policies
Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama (Photo courtesy City of Cerritos social media account) Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama highlights the city’s pro-business policies, as longtime firms expand and new food businesses open…
HWONFEX 2025 attracts huge crowds in another successful run
HWONFEX 2025 partners and sponsors during the ceremonial HWONFEX Tree of Wellness Ceremony (Photo courtesy of DOT) A steady stream of visitors. Lively open forums following key conference sessions. Long…
Vegas 2.0: Redefining the Strip for a New Era
Old Las Vegas (1960s–70s Strip) – Motels, Phillips 66 signage, and vintage neon displays lined the Las Vegas Strip during the 1960s–70s era. The image captures the Strip before the rise…
Marcos Cancels UN General Assembly Trip, DFA Secretary to Represent Philippines
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, shown in her official 2025 portrait, will lead the Philippine delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York after President Ferdinand…
PH Right-of-way law seen boosting critical infrastructure projects
Photo Courtesy of DPWH / PIA New ARROW Act aims to cut delays, reduce costs, and speed up delivery of public services MANILA — A new law streamlining the acquisition of land…