Oscars to exit Hollywood in 2029
image from Facebook/@TheAcademy The Academy Awards will leave the Dolby Theatre after 2028, relocating to a larger downtown Los Angeles venue as production and staging requirements evolve. LOS ANGELES…
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Regine Velasquez honored by Billboard Philippines, signals final concert as career enters transition phase
Image from facebook/@ billboardphofficial Veteran singer marks 40th year in OPM with top industry recognition and plans to scale back large-scale performances MANILA — Regine Velasquez, one of the most…
Lella Ford details close ties with Kaila Estrada
image from Instagram/@ lellaford Estrada has been romantically linked to Ford’s brother Daniel Padilla. MANILA — Lella Ford, the winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, has spoken publicly…
Kris Aquino seen in BGC, signals cautious return to public life after prolonged illness
Kris Aquino with friends image from Jonathan Velasco via Instagram MANILA — Kris Aquino, the former television host and one of the Philippines’ most recognizable media figures, made a…
DreamWorks sets ‘Forgotten Island’ for Sept. 2026 release, centers Philippine mythology in original animated feature
Brand New Poster Image from Facebook/@dreamworks Bringing Philippine mythology to moviegoers ahead of its Sept. 25, 2026 theatrical release, the film features a cast of Filipino and Filipino…
Christian Bautista opens up on longevity, anxiety, and a new creative chapter
Image from facebook/@ ChristianBautistaOfficialPage MANILA — Filipino singer and television personality Christian Bautista has spoken candidly about the demands of sustaining a long career, acknowledging that performance anxiety and burnout remain part…
Anne Curtis dismisses online rumor, rebukes lawmaker’s remarks and weighs legal options
image from Instagram /@annecurtissmith Actress calls out misuse of her name in legislative setting, cites broader concerns on respect and public conduct MANILA — Anne Curtis has dismissed online speculation about…
Filipino Star Angeline Quinto to Graduate College in June
Image from Facebook/@AngelineQuintoOfficial MANILA — Filipino singer and actress Angeline Quinto announced on Wednesday her upcoming graduation from college this June, a milestone she achieved while navigating motherhood and a…
Leading from Within: Jill Aithnie Ang on People and Purpose
Manila, Philippines — Long before the scale of exhibitions and the weight of leadership, Jill Aithnie Ang understood what responsibility meant. Born to Joseph and Levi Ang and as the…
Signatures For Her: The Women Behind Sheraton Manila Hotel’s Sales, Marketing and Events Division
Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts Sales, Marketing and Events Team In celebration of Women’s Month, Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts proudly spotlights the all-female powerhouse driving…
SEXUAL ASSAULT ON WOMEN, GIRLS, AND CHILDREN, SHOULD BE UNTHINKABLE IN A CIVILIZED COMMUNITY
As a patriarchal society, we have the tendency to highlight a single individual, especially males, and enshrine them into places of honor, our pantheon of heroes, naming streets, schools, and…
Filipino Town Las Vegas to Mark First Anniversary with Parade and New Anthem
LAS VEGAS — A year after the formal designation of a cultural corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Valley, community leaders are preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of…
Michelin Tausug chef Miggy Moreno takes over Marriott cafe’s kitchen
Michelin Listed Manila Marriott Hotel’s Director of Culinary Meik Brammer (left) hands over the “Gawad Kutsilyo ng Sinagtala para sa Punong Tagapagluto” or “Sinagtala Chef’s Knife” to two-time Michelin Bib…
What Is Taking Shape in 2026 (Part 2)
As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, the year is no longer about anticipation; it is beginning to reveal direction. I asked seven individuals from different fields…
Nevada Executive, NBA Consortia Accelerate Formal Expansion Dialogue for Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The trajectory for a National Basketball Association (NBA) expansion franchise in Southern Nevada has transitioned from speculative interest to a formalized exploratory phase, as Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo…
On Dying to Our Fears and Anxieties
There are aspects of our lives that need to die. These may include our pride, fears, anxieties, and our tendency to compare ourselves with others. We often become dissatisfied with…
Slowing ageing
Eons before Spanish Navigator/Explorer Ponce de Leon travelled around the world searching for the Fountain of Youth, people in their native domain, surprisingly, even the cavemen, had already been using…
$1.18 billion behavioral health expansion set to reshape treatment access across California
New funding will build treatment beds, crisis centers, and recovery facilities statewide—targeting gaps tied to homelessness, emergency care, and untreated mental illness SACRAMENTO — California is undertaking a major expansion of…
Low rate of colon cancer screening risks lives for no reason
By Dr. Noel Fajardo March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Nevada has a serious problem we cannot ignore. In our state, 34% of residents are not up to date…
SF Mayor Overhauls “Broken” Permit System to Drive Recovery
photo credit image from Facebook/@danielluriesf SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday introduced a sweeping legislative package to dismantle the city’s “bureaucratic labyrinth,” targeting red tape for small businesses…
End of the road in Miami: Eala, Fernandez, and Krawczyk shift focus to clay
Alexandra Eala (left) celebrates a point under the Philippine flag, while Leylah Fernandez of Canada, with Filipino heritage (center), shares a post-match moment with Venus Williams, and Desirae Krawczyk of…
LA Fashion Week spring 2026: House of Musa brings Filipino craftsmanship and purpose to the runway
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles’ creative energy took center stage during LA Fashion Week Spring 2026 at The Lot at Formosa, where designers from around the world presented collections that blended…
Global leadership, shared purpose Filipino-American changemakers honored at Global Impact Summit in Bali
BALI, Indonesia — Filipino-American leaders were among those recognized at the inaugural Global Impact Summit & Awards, held February 24 to 25, 2026 at the Harper Hotel in Kuta. The two-day…
Aviation Crisis Deepens: Trump Deploys ICE Agents to Airports as TSA Absenteeism Hits Record Highs
WASHINGTON — A staffing strain at U.S. airports has intensified as a partial shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now in its second month, prompting federal authorities to…
Nic Chien recounts discovering parents’ separation through a stranger’s social media comment
Nic Chien, a performer and visual artist, continues to pursue a career in musical theater. – Photo credit : @nicchien instagram account The 19-year-old performer says he learned of Lea Salonga and…
The Global Phenomenon Returns: Two-Time Emmy® Award-Winning Producer Marc Anthony Nicolas Premieres Season 3 of ‘Make Your Marc’
LOS ANGELES, CA — Two-time Emmy® Award-winning producer and celebrated host Marc Anthony Nicolas is officially back for a third season of his hit series, Make Your Marc. The highly…
Sunshine Cruz Discloses Myasthenia Gravis Battle, Citing Health for Career Hiatus
Photo from Facebook/@sunshinebcruz0718 MANILA — Actress Sunshine Cruz has addressed public scrutiny regarding her appearance by disclosing a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease. The announcement, made…
Singer Geneva Cruz Earns University Degree After 33-Year Journey
Image from Facebook/@genevacruzofficial MANILA — Geneva Cruz, the veteran Filipina singer, actress, and Philippine Air Force reservist, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Philippine Christian University…
Pangilinans Slash Diesel Prices at Family-Owned Station to Offset Global Energy Surge
Anthony and Donny Pangilinan Photo from Instagram/@seikophilippines SILANG, Philippines — Amid a volatile global energy market and a domestic cost-of-living crisis, actor Donny Pangilinan and his father, businessman Anthony Pangilinan,…
Gutierrez Named ‘Sexiest Woman Alive,’ Honors Corrales Legacy
Photo from Facebook/@JanineGutierrezOfficial MANILA — Actress Janine Gutierrez has been named the “Sexiest Woman Alive” for 2026 by Esquire Philippines, marking the magazine’s first conferment of the title in seven years. The…