Hope Found in Communities
You have often heard me express in my homilies my deep longing for unity among all of us, the children of God, as well as my yearning for an end…
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Gerald Anderson, Julia Barretto confirm breakup
Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson, once one of Philippine showbiz’s most closely watched couples, have officially called it quits. The pair asked the public to respect their privacy and to…
SEIU 1107 to host Nevada’s largest multicultural festival ahead of pivotal election
SEIU 1107 brings back the Communities United Multicultural Festival on Oct. 4, 2025, in Las Vegas, blending culture, food, and civic engagement ahead of Nevada’s pivotal 2026 elections. LAS VEGAS,…
Philippines sees major leadership shake-up as Romualdez quits, Dy elected House Speaker
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (left) and Isabela Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, photographed in their official portraits as members of the 20th Congress. – Photo credit: House of Representatives…
Marcos finalizes lineup of independent commission on flood-control projects, launches full probe
The newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is headed by former Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Bernal Reyes Jr., with former DPWH Secretary Rogelio “Babes” L. Singson and SGV & Co. Country Managing Partner Rossana…
Church, civil society lead Metro Manila rallies vs corruption
The Rizal Monument at Luneta (left) and the EDSA People Power Monument (right) serve as the twin stages of the Sept. 21, 2025 rallies, “Baha sa Luneta” in the morning…
From Folklore to Freedom: How the Kapre Myth Conceals and Reveals Our Fight Against Corruption
In the jungles of colonial Philippines, the Spaniards planted more than churches, they planted fear. Among the most enduring is the myth of the Kapre: a towering, tobacco-smoking tree spirit said…
SCE reminds customers: Pay bills safely online and avoid scams
LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison (SCE) is reminding customers that they can conveniently pay their electric bills from home using secure online and remote options, while also warning the…
The Fight for Manilatown Comes Alive in New San Francisco Exhibit
England Hidalgo, Gran Oriente Filipino, 2020 San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opens “Makibaka: A Living Legacy,” an exhibit honoring Manilatown and the International Hotel struggle, connecting Filipino American history…
Alex Eala endorsements: facts and the fake news that followed
Alexandra Eala’s endorsements highlight both her athletic excellence and her influence beyond the court. From her early partnership with Globe and BPI to her growing presence on the WTA Tour,…
Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor, Director, and Champion of Independent Film, Dies at 89
From his breakout role in the 1967 film Barefoot in the Park to his later years as an Academy Award-winning director, environmental activist, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford’s…
BINI makes history with Coachella debut
Photo from @BINI_ph Facebook account INDIO, California — Filipino pop sensation BINI is confirmed to perform at Coachella 2026, making history as the first all-Filipino girl group to join the lineup….
Filipino American Business Association of Glendale marks 35th anniversary with education awards
Glendale Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition to outstanding FABAG members and business Glendale, CA – Founded in September 1990 in Glendale, CA, the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) hosted a…
California Ranks Among the Best States to Work, Oxfam Report Confirms
California has earned a top spot in a national assessment of worker protections, wages, and organizing rights, according to the 2025 Best States to Work Index released by Oxfam America. The advocacy…
California Beaches Named Among the West’s Most Stunning in 2025
California’s coastline has again been recognized as among the most beautiful in the nation, with five destinations earning spots on Sunset magazine’s 2025 list of “Best Beaches in the West.” The publication…
Without immigration, U.S. population could shrink within a decade
A crowded pedestrian walkway illustrates the demographic pressures facing the United States, where new federal projections warn that immigration will be the decisive factor in preventing population decline by 2031….
Philippine Ballet Theater returns with enchanting, vibrant new ballet; legendary Philippine designers to be showcased in “Pinagmulan”
(Los Angeles, CA. – September 15, 2025) – Philippine Ballet Theatre, the premier ballet company from the Cultural Center of the Philippines, bring a stunning new full-length ballet to UCLA’s Royce…
Tourists Are Turning Waymo Into a San Francisco Sightseeing Ride
SAN FRANCISCO — A new kind of tour has emerged in the Bay Area: sightseeing through Waymo’s driverless taxis. Visitors have been paying curated operators hundreds of dollars to string together…
Buffets Declining in Favor of Trendy Food Halls in Las Vegas
Block 16 Urban Food Hall at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — For decades, Las Vegas was defined by the casino buffet: towers of crab legs, endless dessert stations,…
Zoox launches free, fully driverless robotaxi rides on the Las Vegas Strip
Amazon-owned Zoox has launched free robotaxi rides on the Las Vegas Strip, offering fully driverless trips between five hotspots while awaiting state approval to charge fares. LAS VEGAS — Amazon-owned…
Aqwire partners with Filinvest Land for PH first ever Euro SEPA Transaction
Aqwire, a leading fintech innovator in cross-border and local payments, recently partnered with one of the Philippines’ premier property developers, Filinvest Land, Inc., to complete the country’s first real estate…
Discover the Best Stays in the Philippines with HSMA’s September Online Sale 2025
Nearly 100 hotels and resorts nationwide slash rates up to 75% this September (Pasig City, Philippines – August 29, 2025)… The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) proudly announces the…
California’s 2026 Governor’s Race: A Crowded Field Emerges as Newsom’s Era Nears Its End
California’s 2026 governor’s race is wide open. Declared candidates include Democrats Toni Atkins, Xavier Becerra, Betty Yee, Katie Porter, Antonio Villaraigosa, Tony Thurmond, and Stephen Cloobeck, along with Republicans Chad…
The Senate Saga: A Mirror of Wealth and Misplaced Priorities
Symbols of excess set against flood-ridden communities in the Philippines, where ordinary people wade through disease-infested waters: a garage filled with luxury cars, a Rolls-Royce prized for its built-in umbrella,…
Alejandra “Dading” Clemente honored with MOPC Tourism Promotions Excellence Award
Tourism pioneer Alejandra “Dading” Clemente, founder of Rajah Tours Philippines, receives the Tourism Promotions Excellence Award during the MOPC Grand Tourism Excellence Awards 2025 at New World Makati Hotel. Presenting…
LTO suspends licenses of alleged ‘BGC Boys’ as Senate probe widens
Senate presentation of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson during a hearing on September 9, 2025, showing the “Bulacan Group of Contractors” (from left) Edrick San Diego, Jaypee Mendoza, Henry Alcantara, Brice…
Senate’s new nine-member minority bloc forms after leadership shake-up
The Senate’s new nine-member minority bloc poses for a photo on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. From left: Senators Bong Go, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos, Rodante Marcoleta, Ronald dela Rosa, Jinggoy…
ICC postpones Duterte hearing for health assessment
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has postponed the Sept. 23, 2025 confirmation-of-charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, granting a limited delay to evaluate whether the 80-year-old is medically…
Marcos creates independent commission to probe flood control anomalies
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signs Executive Order No. 94 at Malacañang Palace on September 11, 2025, formally creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate alleged anomalies in flood-control and other public…
Public Works engineer links senators to Bulacan kickbacks; Estrada vows legal action
Former DPWH Bulacan deputy engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez during his testimony linking senators to alleged kickbacks. (Photo: Senate of the Philippines / screengrab) DPWH files non-bailable graft cases against over 20…