Not in size but in depth
What do the words of the Gospel, “Lord, increase our faith,” mean to us? Do they signify the strength to endure grief, worries, and life’s challenges? Do they mean having…
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BeauCon Manila 2025: The Trendsetter of Beauty Conventions Returns for Its Third Year
MANILA, Philippines – Since its groundbreaking debut in 2023, BeauCon Manila has set the gold standard for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle conventions in the country. This 2025, it’s making a…
Celebrate Asian Culture & Products at H Mart’s Asian Food Festival
October 17–26 at the Las Vegas, NV Store H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, will host the “2025 Asian Food Festival” at its Las Vegas,…
Marcos appoints Remulla as new Ombudsman of the Philippines
President Marcos names Justice Secretary Boying Remulla as Ombudsman to lead anti-corruption efforts under Bagong Pilipinas.- (PH DOJ official photo) MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Secretary…
Global and Local Icons Redefine Manila FAME’s Design Landscape
A convergence of international tastemakers, pioneering designers, and multidisciplinary artists breathes new life into the show’s central settings. By September Grace Mahino and Aly Dela Peña Now in its 73rd…
𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥
Images from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Facebook Pasay City — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to advancing seamless, secure, and…
Sweeteners and brain decline
An 8-year study among individuals 35 and older revealed a link between sugar substitutes and brain health. Those using artificial sweeteners showed a 62 percent faster decline in overall thinking…
Nevada Health Link to Attend 20+ Community Events in October to Raise Awareness Ahead of Open Enrollment Period
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Oct 1, 2025): This October, Nevada Health Link’s navigators/assisters will be out in the community at over 20 events sharing health insurance information ahead of the Open Enrollment Period,…
Graton Resort & Casino Launches $300,000 Cash Craze Giveaway And Michael Wong Concert This October
Every Saturday in October, guests can join the $300,000 Cash Craze Giveaway! Drawings every hour from 7PM to 11PM. Each week, five lucky winners will take home $10,000 cash —…
Sariaya Association of California celebrates 40th Anniversary
Sariaya Association of California , Board of Directors with Deputy Consul General of Philippines Consulate of Los Angeles Maria Alnee Gamble. L-Right Benildo Tan -2nd Auditor, Myla Crisostomo Carranceja-1st Vice…
Help name the new Cerritos cow sculpture
Rendering of sculptures for “Milking Time – A Tribute to Dairy Valley” display. Cerritos invites residents to help name a new bronze cow sculpture by Jane DeDecker, part of…
Geeks on a Beach shines a spotlight on government support for startups: Philippines rises to 50th in Global Innovation Index amid challenges
Cebu, Philippines — The recently concluded Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) 2025, held in Mactan, Cebu from October 1 to 3, 2025, highlighted the Philippines’ progress and the government’s role…
Lacson announced his decision to step down as Senate Blue Ribbon Chair
Senator Panfilo Lacson file photo – (Senate of the Philippines / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0) Senator Panfilo Lacson announces his decision to step down as chair of the…
Play to invest: Philippine Stock Exchange to launch gamified stock trading for Filipino students
Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon has championed the exchange’s investor education roadmap and digital initiatives aimed at expanding financial literacy among young Filipinos….
AFP chief Brawner denies coup rumors, warns destabilization would set nation back
AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr – Armed Forces of the Philippines file photo MANILA — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner…
Beauty for Our Ashes
A tender green sprout pushes through the forest floor, catching light where fire once cleared the ground. Beauty and renewal emerge from what was once reduced to ashes, reflecting both…
Kiko Barzaga calls for Marcos resignation, testing limits of ‘meow’ politics in Congress
Known for his self-styled “Congressmeow” persona, Kiko Barzaga, relaxes with rescued cats in his district and often brings one to the House of Representatives. His animal welfare advocacy is central to his…
Endure corruption or rise above it
The Philippine flood-control scandal has become more than a test of institutions; it is a litmus test of how much abuse a nation is willing to tolerate. Corruption in the…
The passion of teaching Filipino students
I once again left the comfort of life in Fairfield, California, to teach in the Philippines. My American brother-in-law was openly against my decision and worried about where I would…
New York–based Cecile Licad brings her music home to the Philippines
Internationally acclaimed pianist Cecile Licad takes a bow with Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, music director and principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, during her Manila concert, where she captivated the…
Court closes De Lima drug case as Muntinlupa judge reaffirms acquittal
Rep. Leila de Lima House of Representatives file photo MANILA — On October 1, 2025, the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 204 formally closed the last drug case against…
Lions Clubs International District 4-L3 welcomes Nick Mananghaya as new governor
Nicanor “Nick” Mananghaya will lead more than 50 clubs and 1,100 members across Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES – Nicanor “Nick” Mananghaya has been installed as governor of Lions Clubs…
Restoring the Filipino Spirit
Restoring the Filipino Spirit, One Exile at a Time The Philippines wasn’t born in recognition — it was born in revolution. And it’s time we wrote that truth with clarity,…
Philippine economy under pressure
International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Tdorante10 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) The widening flood-control scandal is eroding confidence in the Philippine economy, driving the peso lower…
Cardinal Ambo David in Los Angeles: confronting corruption, migration, and the call to solidarity
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, and his recent visit to…
Meet the Filipina who turned a suitcase filled with dreams into a billion-dollar reality
Jen Rubio co-founded Away in 2015. Discover how she turned a broken suitcase nightmare into a $1.4B unicorn and redefined what it means to dream and build. From suitcase mishap…
The rise of ‘Disney princesses’ and nepo babies in Philippine politics
The imagery of the “good life” often associated with privilege and dynastic wealth: designer outfits and handbags, luxury cars, gourmet dining, jet-setting around the world in private planes and even…
Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region V (Legazpi) Opens Today! Explore Franchise Opportunities at SM City Legazpi
The wait is finally over! The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) officially launches the last leg of its premier Regional Franchise Event, the Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region V (Legazpi) today,…
Thrilla in Manila at 50: Heat, endurance, and a fight that still echoes
The “Thrilla in Manila” – Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier faced off at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on October 1, 1975, in one of the most grueling and…
Sex During Pregnancy
Today, we are answering sensitive questions about sex during pregnancy emailed to us by our readers over the years. We strongly believe that a frank discussion of any medical issue,…