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MY wife, Farida, and some medical colleagues have just returned from our 13-day Discover The Canaries cruise (Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands) aboard the Independence of the Seas of…
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“Lilo & Stitch” Live-Action Surges to $610M Globally
Sydney Agudong and Newcomer Maia Kealoha, who stars as Lilo in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, at the World Premiere (photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures) LOS ANGELES — Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch has soared…
BEYOND THE BEAT: The Emergence of P-pop as the Voice of a New Filipino Generation
Bini in 2024 (left to right): Stacey, Aiah, Colet, Gwen, Mikha, Sheena, Jhoanna, and Maloi By 티비텐, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=151979473 Explore how SB19, BINI, and a new wave of Filipino artists…
PhilDev Foundation Hosts Inaugural US-Philippines Artificial Intelligence Summit
PALO ALTO, CA — PhilDev Foundation, in partnership with Philippine Artificial Intelligence Retreat (PAIR) and Stanford US-Asia Technology Management Center, will co-host the inaugural US-Philippines Artificial Intelligence Summit on June…
Above the Clouds: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Filipino Climbers on Everest
Rhisael “Ric” Rabe Photo from his Social Media Account The Philippines marked a milestone in Everest history in 2025 with three successful summits. But the season was also shadowed by…
President Marcos Positions Philippines as Key Regional Leader Ahead of 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the 46th ASEAN Summit (Malacañang file photo) KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — As the Philippines prepares to assume the rotating chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian…
Philippines Weighs Financing Options for $5.58B F-16 Fighter Jet Deal Amid Defense Prioritization
Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez. Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy, Washington D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philippine government is exploring ways to fund the potential purchase of…
Ex-Congressman Teves in NBI Custody Over Murder of Former Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo
Official Portrait of Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. of the 3rd District of Negros Oriental Philippine House of Representatives MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines — Former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves…
Imee Marcos Explains Her Loyalty to the Dutertes
Senator Imee Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte Photo from Facebook/@Imee Marcos While many political alliances in the Philippines have shifted with the winds of power, one pairing has endured…
AANHPI Communities Celebrate Heritage and Civic Power Across Nevada
From cultural traditions to legislative advocacy, One APIA Nevada month-long celebration uplifted culture, community power, and civic engagement across the Silver State. Las Vegas, NV— May, 29, 2025 —One APIA…
Roland Isip: ‘As a father, I must have the wisdom from God’
The Isip family: (from left) Jelynne, Roland, Anna and Jaclyn. Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina AS we celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, allow me to feature fathers from…
Do I need a Premarital Agreement before getting married?
In the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides “ ….all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired…
From the Pastor’s Desk – As Our Beloved Catholic Church Shines
I have been thrilled by the world’s attention to the Conclave and the election of the first American pope, Leo XIV. This moment has filled me with pride in being…
Santacruzan: A Filipino Tradition of Pageantry and Faith
Santacruzan is a Filipino tradition that combines Catholic devotion and cultural pageantry. Held at the end of May, it honors the Virgin Mary and Saint Helena through a procession of…
Bruno Mars Reigns at 2025 American Music Awards
Photo by Brothers Le, “Bruno Mars Concert Houston,” 2010, via Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Bruno Mars wins three major awards at the 2025 American Music Awards and continues to headline…
“Lilo & Stitch” Live-Action Hits Record-Breaking Memorial Day Debut with Filipina Stars Among Cast
Sydney Agudong Tia Carrere Photo from IMDb …
“Only We Know”: Charo Santos-Concio and Dingdong Dantes Break Boundaries in May-December Romance Drama
Photo Credit : Star Cinema A quietly powerful film about an unexpected connection between two people at different stages of life, a moving exploration of age, grief, and the courage…
Queries from readers
CAN tubal ligation be reversed? Ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed for birth control, can be reversed to allow pregnancy to take place, depending on how long a segment of…
Share your input on the future of San Francisco’s transportation system
Photo by SFMTA Photography Department THE Transportation Authority has launched community outreach for the San Francisco Transportation Plan, the blueprint for the city’s transportation system development and investment over the…
OPM Icons Odette Quesada and Ogie Alcasid Bring “Love, Q&A” to Chumash Casino Resort on June 6
OPM luminaries Odette Quesada and Ogie Alcasid reunite for “Love, Q&A” at Chumash Casino Resort on June 6, 2025—a concert filled with timeless Filipino hits and heartfelt moments. (Photos courtesy…
Freddie Aguilar, ‘Anak’ Hitmaker and Filipino Folk Icon, Dies at 72
Photo by Martine Girard, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Freddie Aguilar, the trailblazing folk musician whose timeless anthem “Anak” touched millions around the…
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones launches new couture collection and opens new atelier in LA on June 20
Puey Quiñones at work Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on June 20, when he will also launch the opening of…
U.S. Firm Offers PH Defense Innovation Hub in $5.6B F-16 Deal
An F-16 Block 70 fighter jet, Lockheed Martin’s most advanced multirole aircraft, is part of a $5.6 billion U.S. proposal to the Philippines. The deal includes a defense innovation hub…
NEVADA CLOCKS STAY ON THE MOVE: Daylight Saving Time Bill Fails to Beat Legislative
Nevada’s attempt to end daylight saving time fails to meet legislative deadline, keeping clock changes in place for the foreseeable future. In a setback for advocates of a permanent time…
Deserted by Affordability: Working Families Left Behind in Las Vegas Housing Market
Las Vegas faces a growing housing crisis as costs soar and affordable options vanish. State efforts are underway, but deeper land and infrastructure challenges raise doubts. LAS VEGAS — Long…
Millions of Low-Income Workers, Immigrants, Seniors Could Lose Medicaid Under Trump-Backed Bill
A Trump-backed bill could slash Medicaid for millions—from caregivers and immigrants to part-time workers and seniors. WASHINGTON, D.C. — For millions of Americans who depend on Medicaid to see…
Race for Senate Presidency Heats Up: Marcos, Sotto, Others Floated as Potential Contenders
Photos courtesy of the Senators social media accounts MANILA — As the 20th Philippine Congress prepares to resume its second regular session in July, political murmurs are growing over a…
How Filipino Millennials and Gen Z Voters Shaped the 2025 PH Midterm Elections
In the 2025 midterm elections, Filipino Millennials and Gen Z voters did not just make up the numbers. They made a statement. Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s,…
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Cardinal Tagle as Titular Bishop of Albano, His Former Post Before Papacy
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle pictured with Pope Leo XIV. (Photo courtesy of Cardinal Tagle’s official Facebook page.) Pope Leo XIV appoints Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the Diocese of…
On the Power of the Holy Spirit
It is remarkable to consider how the Holy Spirit guided and enlightened the College of Cardinals in choosing Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the next Pope. Their minds and hearts…
