Jessica Sanchez announces birth of first child
Side-by-side images of Jessica Sanchez and Rickie Gallardo posing together, and their newborn daughter Eliana Mae Gallardo. The couple called her arrival an answered prayer and the start of a…
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Record-breaking Attendance at Community Night Celebration and Launch of Filipino Town Las Vegas Cultural District
Photos from Filipino Town Las Vegas facebook “Filipino Town is not just a location, it is a reflection of our cultural image, of who we are as Filipinos,” – Bernie…
The forgotten architect of farmworker solidarity
Larry Itliong during the 1965 Delano Grape Strike in California. (Courtesy of the Filipino American National Historical Society) Before César Chávez became the face of America’s farmworker movement, Filipino organizer Larry Itliong had…
How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted in California’s 2025 Special Election
Op Ed By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State As voters across the state prepare to make their voices heard on Prop 50 — arguably one of the most…
COVID confusion
Since COVID-19 was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and the first case in the United States was reported by the CDC on January 20, 2020, in Washington…
An Evening at the Civic: Sofronio Vasquez Shines in a Post-Win Celebration for His Kababayans
It was a night filled with pride, passion, and music at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium as Overture 25 Productions and Godzella International presented The Winner of NBC’s The Voice Sofronio…
Trillanes files plunder and graft raps vs Duterte, Bong Go over alleged P7-B infrastructure awards
Trillanes, as a private citizen, files plunder and graft raps vs Duterte and Go over alleged ₱7B DPWH projects; Go welcomes probe. MANILA — Former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV, acting as…
The work behind wonder : Life lessons from Shohei Ohtani
Photo from @Shohei Ohtani instagram Before Shohei Ohtani became the most extraordinary player of his generation, he was a teenager quietly learning how to organize his dreams. At Hanamaki Higashi High…
A NIGHT OF ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM WINSTON RAVAL
Winston Raval’s lifetime of musical journeys has taken him from Manila to Honolulu and Los Angeles, where he has shared his artistry as a jazz pianist, arranger, bandleader, and musical…
Bayanihan spirit shines in Glendale Fil-Am groups’ Parol-making workshop
Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz giving remarks and sharing information on dual citizenship. Glendale, CA – “Bayanihan, the Filipino spirit of civic unity and cooperation, truly works—as evidenced by our successful collaboration…
Philippine Entries Among Winners, Nominees in 2025 SOHO International Film Festival
Actor Erika Christensen (“Traffic”, “Parenthood”) at the SIFFNYC Opening Night Premiere of “After All”. Photo credit: Champion Hamilton Regina Aquino’s “Faith Healers” Wins Audience Award for Feature Film Global Filmmakers…
Voices of Hope: Filipino Musical Drama ‘Song of the Fireflies’ to Shine at Newport Beach Film Festival
The Healing Power of Music Culturtain Musicat Productions Presents a Feature Film Directed by King Palisoc Official Selection – Newport Beach Film Festival Special Presentation Screening – Philippines Spotlight Los…
Leylah Fernandez claims her fifth career title at the Japan Open
Photo from @leylahannietennis instagram page Leylah Fernandez, the Filipina-Ecuadorian-Canadian tennis star, wins her fifth career WTA title at the Japan Open in Osaka after a three-set victory over Czech teenager…
Indefatigable CITEM Executive Director Leah Pulido Ocampo
During the press launch of the 2025 Manila FAME held at Centro de Turismo Intramuros—which I featured in Balikbayan Magazine some months ago—I felt honored when my former officemate, Leah Pulido Ocampo, the…
Editorial : The U.S. law that tried to send Filipinos home Remembering the Repatriation Act of 1935
Filipino farmworkers harvest crops circa 1930s–1940s. Their labor was vital to the agricultural boom, yet their contributions were often overlooked in mainstream histories. – Photo from Bulosan.org A reflection on a…
CMS: No broad pause in Medicare payments; limited claim holds continue
CMS clarifies that Medicare payments to doctors continue within the standard 14-day processing window; only limited claims tied to expired programs are temporarily held. WASHINGTON — Federal health officials said…
End of Year Tips to Purchase Your Dream Vehicle
As we near the holiday season, you may be looking to treat yourself to those set of wheels you’ve been eyeing, or perhaps it’s time to purchase your loved one…
Ryan Cayabyab Singers USA Tour 2025
The highly anticipated Ryan Cayabyab Singers — U.S. Tour 2025, presented by Music Arts Events Inc., is set to make waves across the country with a powerful fusion of world-class…
Erik Spoelstra named head coach of U.S. men’s national basketball team
Erik Spoelstra, newly appointed head coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, stands in a USA Basketball training shirt ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Los…
TCE and Parkinson’s
About 90,000 individuals are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in the United States each year. In the Philippines, thousands of new cases are detected annually, with a prevalence of around…
U.S. automakers struggle to stay on course as EV subsidies end
WASHINGTON / DETROIT — America’s electric vehicle (EV) ambitions are facing a reality check. The federal $7,500 EV tax credit expired on September 30, ending a key incentive that had fueled…
Armed forces stands by President Marcos amid coup rumors
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. meets troops in a file photo. Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office. Armed Forces Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. confirms…
PHIVOLCS rules out connection among recent Cebu, Davao, Baguio quakes
Side-by-side photos show earthquake destruction in the Philippines — collapsed homes in a Typhoon Haiyan survivors’ village in Bogo City, Cebu, and a damaged house in Davao Oriental after the…
Celebrating Service and Heritage: A Filipino American Story at EDD
By Jody D. Mascardo Jr., Employment Program Representative, EDD October is Filipino American History Month, a time to honor the history, resilience, and contributions of Filipino Americans. As a Filipino…
Trump nominates Lee Lipton as next US ambassador to the Philippines
Lee Lipton, interim OAS envoy, nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to the Philippines (U.S. Department of State) The White House names Florida businessman and interim OAS envoy Lee…
The Power of Our Words in Breaking Financial Poverty
Have you ever noticed how quickly our words shape our reality? Especially in the area of finances, what we declare often sets the direction of our lives. Many people live…
What defines our taste: remembering home through food
Each dish speaks of who we are, one story rooted in home and another unfolding in the life we build, tied together by our heritage. Taste is shaped by memory…
Halloween Horror Nights at LA’s Universal Studios Hollywood
At Southern California’s premier haunted Halloween event, Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles recently welcomed media representatives from across the United States during its opening night on Thursday, September 4. The…
Cardinal Ambo David and the call to live an embodied communion
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, during his visit to Los Angeles. The event was organized by the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese…
Manila FAME 2025 teases early look at Objects of Nature
Pasay City–On October 8, 2025, Manila FAME offered a first look into the central settings of the anticipated home, fashion, and lifestyle trade show. At the heart of the historic…