Remembering former Pres. Cory Aquino on her birthday
Former Pres. Corazon Cojuangco Aquino and Rogelio C. Medina I SAW a Facebook post from Jose Ma. Montelibano that said: “Old friends gathered to reminisce about a great lady that…
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Cangolf, Luisita lead inductees into Interclub Hall of Fame
Canlubang and Luisita, clubs with the most storied rivalry in the rich history of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub, will be honored by leading three other clubs into enshrinement in…
Presidential Awards, Flagship Projects, and Balikbayan Travel: PH Consulate in NY highlights community engagement; launches 2025 VIP Tour
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted the 11th Filipino Community General Assembly at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center, gathering representatives from…
Manila International Film Festival sets new dates, March 4 to 7, and earmarks donations to LA fire aid
The second Manila International Film Festival in Hollywood sets new dates – March 4 to 7. A portion of the proceeds from the MIFF events, including a tribute dinner to…
Philippines showcases tourism boom at New York Travel & Adventure Show Hits all-time high P760.5B revenue; overseas Filipinos visit PH in record numbers
The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) made a strong impression at the 2025 Travel & Adventure Show, held on January 25-26 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, showcasing the country’s…
Citizen Pinoy explores Trump’s 2025 immigration policies in a special episode
THIS week, Donald Trump was officially inaugurated as 47th President of the United States, proclaiming in his address, “The Golden Age of America begins right now.” With this statement, he…
Citizen Pinoy presents: Kapihan with the Fil-Am Press Club of New York and Philippine ConGen Senen Mangalile
From left: Lambert Parong, Lindy Rosales, Don Tagala, Momar Visaya, Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel, Philippine Consul General to New York Senen Mangalile, Marilyn Abalos, Marivir Montebon, and Cesar Loverita. IN…
AI is here!
PEOPLE talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a futuristic technological phenomenon. Actually, AI is here amidst us. It has been with us since it was first conceptualized by Alan Turing,…
Manila International Film Festival sets new dates, March 4 to 7, and earmarks donations to LA fire aid
The second Manila International Film Festival in Hollywood sets new dates – March 4 to 7. A portion of the proceeds from the MIFF events, including a tribute dinner to…
PAL ups flights to Mainland China with Manila-Beijing service
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will operate thrice weekly nonstop flights to Beijing Capital International Airport beginning March 30, 2025. “We are honored to serve the capital city of the…
President Donald Trump holds swearing-in inside Capitol Rotunda
THE swearing-in of Mr. Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States of America, on January 20, 2025 was held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme weather condition…
Fil-Am community leaders react to Trump’s return as president
UNITED States President Donald Trump on Monday, January 20 entered his second presidency with a renewed mission to “make America great again,” prompting a range of reactions from Filipino American…
Trump dissolves White House Initiative on AANHPIs in first executive actions
File photo shows President Donald Trump on May 13, 2019 signed an executive order reestablishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Upon taking office for his second…
Filipino Town Las Vegas Announces New Board of Directors
Seated front, from left: Bernie Benito and Rozita V. Lee Standing from left: Sam Buban, Connie Benito, Ernie Buo, Jocelyn Borromeo, Philip Paleracio, Corin Ramos, Virgilio (Bing) Longakit, Ron Sumbang….
US Vice President JD Vance’s memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
AJ columnist Rogelio Medina on the way to Narita, Japan onboard Japan Airlines. THANKS to the nice and courteous service from Japan Airlines, I was well taken care of during…
What To Know About Trump’s Executive Orders on US Health Care
What To Know About Trump’s Executive Orders on US Health Care From rolling back drug pricing policies to limiting gender-affirming care, President Donald Trump signed several health-related executive orders in…
Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington
The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks. For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food. Now attitudes are…
Trump’s Exit from World Health Organization Undermines U.S. Pandemic Preparedness
BySunita Sohrabji Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University, says the US pullout from the WHO will have a calamitous impact on the country’s ability to tackle public health crises. …
Covered California Hits Record Enrollment, but Key Subsidies in Jeopardy
Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, has hit a record 1.8 million enrollees and the number could climb higher ahead of a Jan. 31 open enrollment deadline, due in…
Thousands of travel deals await at Travel Tour Expo 2025
Prepare to go beyond borders with unbeatable travel deals and exclusive offers at the 32nd Travel Tour Expo (TTE). For the past three decades, the TTE has established itself as…
Senior tussle will be pretty balanced in Bacolod
Seniors play in the Philippine Airlines Interclub will be a very interesting one this year, with players either sitting it out for their old clubs or playing for other teams…
LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES SANTO NINO: A VIBRANT TRIBUTE TO FILIPINO HERITAGE AT PALM NORTHWEST MORTUARY
This past Sunday, January 19, 2025, over 200 attendees gathered at Palm Northwest Mortuary in Las Vegas with their Santo Nino Images to celebrate the annual Santo Nino event, a…
A glimpse of the resuscitated Baguio Mansion House
A plaque describes the history of the Baguio Mansion House in one of its manicured lawns and driveways leading to the house. THE weather is awesome and it takes to…
Golden age of America
THE historic massive landslide victory of Donald J. Trump in all sectors of the American electorate last November gave the 47th president of the United States a clear resounding mandate,…
The Danger of Equal Division in a Family Business
Enrique M. Soriano, Senior Advisor, Wong Advisory Group Ownership governance goes beyond the mere division of shares; it is about establishing a framework that safeguards the longevity and success of…
The World is Facing Multiple Public Health Threats: Are We Prepared?
BySunita Sohrabji Avian flu, Oropouche, Mpox, Norovirus, human metapneumovirus, and the ongoing threat of Covid-19 are some of the many public health challenges the world faces this year. Climate change…
Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to the White House — along with a…
Bongbong Marcos misses his dad
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at work inside Bahay Pangulo. I REMEMBER I interviewed in 1992 then Cong. (now Pres.) Bongbong Marcos in Baguio City as part of my…
PAL Interclub: Southwoods, Eastridge renew rivalry
As the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub approaches next month in Bacolod City, all eyes are on the two powerhouse teams vying for the coveted regular championship—the Manila Southwoods Golf…
Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Led by Acclaimed Composer/Arranger/Conductor Chris Walden, Features Broadway and West End Star Eva Noblezada In Program of Jazz, Broadway, and Pop Songs
Eva Noblezada | Photo by Jenny Anderson Performance Kicks Off The Soraya’s Month-long Jazz at Naz Festival on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8pm The 40-Piece, LA-based, hybrid big band…