John Rey Malto, a Modern Renaissance Man
John Rey Malto, a Modern Renaissance Man In a world where talent often waits for opportunity, John Rey Malto of La Union has emerged as one of Philippine showbiz’s most dedicated talent…
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St. Genevieve: Building a School Community Through Faith, Leadership, and Love
How President -Principal Dan Horn, Amanda Allen, and Vince O’Donoghue foster growth, inspire generosity, and keep mission at the heart of St. Gen. “I know of no better name for…
Miss, Miss Young, Mister and the first Miss Philippines USA Empress crowned!
GLENDALE, CA — The Alex Theatre sparkled with excitement on Sunday, August 17, as the 14th Annual Miss Philippines USA pageant marked another milestone in its legacy of beauty, talent,…
Transformative Lay Leadership
“You don’t need a title to be a leader!” This statement is the title of a presentation on transformative lay leadership I gave two weeks ago. I borrowed it from…
Liver pills: A scam
Protecting the public from misinformation, fraud, and all forms of scams is one of the reasons I write this column. Inspiring people to live a healthy lifestyle has been my…
Leylah Fernandez falls to world no. 1 Sabalenka in singles but advances in doubles with Venus Williams
PHOTO CREDIT : Leylah Fernndez file photo from her Facebook account NEW YORK — Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez saw her 2025 U.S. Open singles campaign end on Friday, August 29,…
Alexandra Eala exits US Open in second round, sets sights on Sao Paulo
Photo courtesy of usopen.org New York — Alexandra Maniego Eala ended her 2025 US Open campaign in the second round after falling to Spain’s Cristina Bucșa, 6–4, 6–3, on Wednesday, August 27,…
Newsom expands CHP crime-suppression teams to San Diego, Los Angeles and Inland Empire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by California Highway Patrol leadership and state officials, announces the deployment of new CHP crime-suppression teams during a press conference on Aug. 28, 2025. (Screenshot…
What Will You Give Your Life To?
Anniversaries of historic events are not only about remembering the past. They also carry within them questions that reach into the present. The remembrance of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.’s death…
Leylah Fernandez teams up with Venus Williams and scores US Open doubles win
Credit: Instagram/@venuswilliams, @leylahannietenis Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams upset the sixth seeds Kichenok and Perez in the opening round of US Open doubles. Williams later called Fernandez “the best partner…
Cracker Barrel’s $94m logo lesson: Why brand value matters for business owners big and small
Cracker Barrel’s logo comparison: the longtime emblem featuring the “Old Timer” leaning on a barrel (top) versus the recently introduced minimalist wordmark (bottom). The company has since scrapped the redesign…
Filipinos in the San Fernando Valley: New book chronicles suburban roots and immigrant legacy
Archival photographs featured in Filipinos in the San Fernando Valley capture the community’s vibrant cultural life, from music and family gatherings to youth activities and civic activism, highlighting how generations of Filipino…
Leylah Fernandez advances to 3rd round at US Open
Photo courtesy of US Open / USTA Filipino Canadian Leylah Fernandez advances to the 3rd round of the 2025 US Open after beating Elsa Jacquemot and will now face world…
One card to rule them all – get valuable perks when you get tier matched at Pechanga Resort Casino
Guests approach The Club at Pechanga Resort Casino. Please credit Pechanga Resort Casino. Pechanga Resort Casino Introduces Tier Matching to 16 Southern California Casinos TEMECULA, Calif. — (August 25, 2025)…
Dolphy’s Estate Continues to Provide for His Family Beyond His Lifetime
The late Comedy King Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.), remembered for his iconic roles in film and television, continues to provide for his heirs through his enduring estate. (Photo courtesy of Dolphy…
Karen Davila reaffirms integrity: “I never took a single centavo”
Karen Davila via Instagram Karen Davila says she has faced bribe offers but never accepted any and explains why integrity remains central to her journalism. Veteran broadcast journalist Karen Davila, one of the…
Judy Araneta-Roxas, business leader and philanthropist, passes away at 91
Photo from Assumption Alumnae Association Judy Araneta-Roxas is remembered for her leadership at Araneta Centre and her work in foundations that shaped Philippine civic and social life. MANILA— Judy Araneta-Roxas, a business…
Malacañang Relieves PNP Chief Torre, Names Nartatez as Successor
Gen. Nicolas Torre III Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. Photos from Wikimedia Commons / Philippine National Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has taken command of the Philippine…
Nearly a Century on Court: Filipino Trailblazers Who Took on Tennis’ Biggest Stage
A tennis racket and bag inspired by the Philippine flag, a tribute to the nation’s tennis trailblazers on the Grand Slam stage from Felicisimo Ampon to Alexandra Eala. Their names…
Ghost Month 2025: History, Rituals, and What to Know
Floating lanterns drift atop dark waters during a Ghost Month ceremony, symbolically guiding wandering spirits back to the underworld at the close of the seventh lunar month. (Photo via Unsplash)…
China Airlines and Southwest Airlines interline partnership to help boost Philippine tourism
PHOTOS BY: JOE COBILLA JR. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA-The Philippine tourism industry is expected to get a boost from the recent milestone interline partnership between Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines (CAL)…
Eala Scores Breakthrough, Fernandez Advances at US Open Day 1
Ale Eala and Leylah Fernandez | Photos from WTAtennis.com Alexandra Eala makes Open Era history with her first Grand Slam main-draw win, while Leylah Fernandez powers past Rebecca Marino at…
California and Texas Escalate Mid-Decade Redistricting Clash
Why Filipino Americans Must Stay Engaged The way congressional district boundaries are drawn determines whose voices are amplified and whose are muted. Redistricting usually follows the U.S. Census every ten…
No, Quezon Didn’t Wish for Hell—He Wished for Filipinos Who Could Change It
By Eliseo Art Silva Every time a scandal erupts, a pothole deepens, or a karaoke machine drowns out a barangay meeting, someone inevitably resurrects Manuel Quezon’s most quoted line: “I prefer…
Grant Window Closing: California Community Colleges and California Student Aid Commission Urge Students to Apply for Financial Aid Before September 2 Cal Grant Deadline
SACRAMENTO, California — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office’s ICanGoToCollege.com campaign and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) are joining forces to urge current and prospective community college students to complete…
Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Meets the Limits of Law
WASHINGTON— Standing before cameras on August 18, President Donald J. Trump vowed to “end mail-in ballots and get rid of these machines” before the 2026 midterms. The promise drew cheers from supporters,…
USCIS Adds ‘Anti-Americanism’ to Immigration Screening in Discretionary Cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. immigration authorities have introduced a new layer of scrutiny for certain applicants, directing officers to treat evidence of “anti-American” activity as a heavily negative factor when deciding…
Tulfo: Anti-dynasty bills face uphill battle as many lawmakers are relatives
Senator Erwin Tulfo / Senate of the Philippines MANILA — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday said legislation against political dynasties will remain difficult to pass because many lawmakers in Congress are themselves members…
SC Ruling on Ampatuan Kin Renews Focus on Maguindanao Massacre
A monument at the National Press Club in Manila honors the journalists killed in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, the deadliest single attack on media workers in history. – Photo Credit: Judgefloro /…
“Flooded gates of corruption”: Senate, COA, BIR probe ‘ghost projects’ in flood-control funds
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson delivers a privilege speech titled “Flooded Gates of Corruption” on Aug. 20, 2025, exposing alleged ghost projects. | Senate of the Philippines BIR joins Senate…