[OPINION] The death of democracy by a thousand cuts
The phrase describes an ancient Chinese torture method to kill a person slowly and painfully by ‘a thousand cuts.’ Maria Ressa, founder and CEO of online news site Rappler, alluded…
Fil-Am veteran police dispatcher dies from COVID-19 in LA
A FILIPINO American who was a veteran 911 dispatcher in Los Angeles has died of complications related to COVID-19, becoming the LA Police Department’s fourth employee taken by the virus….
Biden unveils new $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package
Sweeping stimulus plan includes $1,400 direct payments, generous unemployment benefits AHEAD of his inauguration on Jan. 20, President-elect Joe Biden announced on Thursday, Jan. 14 a massive coronavirus economic plan…
‘There’s a lack of national guidance’: Medical professionals lament the ‘slow’ vaccine rollout in the US
When the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines were confirmed to effectively combat the coronavirus, people across the world were overjoyed. Lawmakers in the United States promised a swift, widespread distribution of…
PH expands travel ban to include UAE, Hungary
THE Philippines has banned the entry of foreign travelers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary to prevent the spread of the new, more contagious COVID-19 variant. The two…
Duterte: Sara won’t run for president in 2022, job ‘not for women’
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has advised his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, against running for the presidency in 2022, claiming that women are not fit for the top government…
[OBITUARY] Andrey M. Caloza
In loving memory of Andrey M. Caloza 1975-2020 A loving son, caring brother, devoted father, committed husband, and selfless nurse working on the frontlines, Andrey M. Caloza was born on…
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa faces third cyber libel charge
RAPPLER co-founder and chief executive officer Maria Ressa has been charged with cyber libel anew over an article about an alleged thesis-for-sale scheme by a professor of the De La…
[OPINION] Fighting for free speech
Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of our Republic. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution enacted in 1789 by our Founding Fathers explicitly states to protect freedom of speech:…
PH reports first case of new COVID-19 variant
THE new and more infectious variant of COVID-19 first reported in the United Kingdom has reached the Philippines. The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Genome Center (PGC)…
Some OFWs from countries under PH travel ban ready to go home
OVERSEAS Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from countries included in the Philippines’ travel ban are ready to go home after finishing their mandatory 14-day quarantine, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)…
Trump impeached for second time, charged with ‘incitement of insurrection’
Fil-Ams across the aisle weigh in on historic impeachment WITH the end of his term approaching, President Donald Trump on Wednesday, January 13 became the first president in U.S. history…
Fil-Am Disney star Olivia Rodrigo tops charts with debut single
FILIPINA American Disney star and singer Olivia Rodrigo’s official debut single “Drivers License” is shaping up to be a chart-topping hit. After its release on January 8, the song has…
Chef Reina Montenegro rebrands with a clearer mission to deliver vegan Filipino food
FOR small business owners, especially those in the restaurant industry, “pivot” was a buzzword of 2020 — whether it was making meal kits, embracing delivery services or offering online cooking…
[OPINION] Follow the Constitution: Impeach and convict Trump to save American democracy
BE HONEST. Let us all be honest in answering this very important question: What would and should true patriotic law-abiding citizens and supposed truth, fairness and justice-seeking Christians in America…
Air travelers now required to show proof of negative COVID-19 test before entering US
New measure applies to all foreign nationals and U.S. citizens THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12 that anybody flying to the United States…
PH eligible again to participate in US H-2B visa program in 2021
THE Philippines can now participate in the United States’ H-2B visa program again after two years of ineligibility. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of…
Manny Villar only Filipino on Bloomberg’s 500 richest list
BUSINESS tycoon Manuel Villar is the only Filipino listed on Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a daily ranking of the world’s top 500 richest people. As of January 13, the self-made billionaire…
‘Through a Writer’s Lens’: Hollywood journalist recalls how his ‘pandemic baby’ was conceived
It’s a pandemic baby like no other. Coming out at a hefty 6 pounds, 7.6 ounces, “Through a Writer’s Lens” is a beautiful 12-by-14-inch 260-page hardbound compilation of photographs taken…
Comedian Rob Schneider’s Filipina mother passes away
COMEDIAN Rob Schneider on Tuesday, January 12, announced that his Filipina mother died over the weekend. In an Instagram post, the Fil-Am actor said that his mother, Pilar Monroe Schneider,…
Greater Sacramento exits regional stay-at-home order
THE Greater Sacramento area has exited the regional stay-at-home order based on four-week intensive care projections. The region, which exited the order on Tuesday, January 12, has a current intensive…
Governor reaffirms commitment to leading New Jersey through the COVID-19 pandemic
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS NEW Jersey Governor Phil Murphy aired his third State of the State Address from Trenton on Tuesday, Jan. 12, highlighting accomplishments from his first three…
Award-winning actress Ara Mina engaged to PTIC head
FAMAS, Metro Manila Film Festival and PMPC Star Awards best actress winner Ara Mina is now engaged to Philippine International Trading Corporation president and chief executive officer Dave Almarinez. According…
[OPINION] It ain’t over till the fat duck quacks
Pardon the mixed metaphor but I think that the situation we now face in the U.S. calls for it. “It ain’t over till it’s over!” is attributed to Yogi Berra,…
Trump extends immigration ban to March 31, 2021
ON December 31, 2020, Pres. Trump extended his “immigration ban” through March 31, 2021, just hours before it was set to expire. By way of background, and as I detailed…