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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Senator Erwin Tulfo (Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) MANILA — The Senate has named Senator Erwin Tulfo as acting chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee following Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s decision to step down from the post, which he…
QUEZON CITY — Ateneo de Manila University has retained its position as the Philippines’ top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, remaining in the 1001–1200 global band. This marks the fourth consecutive…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says staffing absences now cause over half of U.S. flight delays, as 13,000 controllers work unpaid during the second week of the government shutdown. WASHINGTON, D.C….
