Pride month reminds us no one should be shamed into silence
Pride Month is observed every June, but its meaning should not be reduced to a calendar observance, a parade route or the rainbow colors that appear across public spaces each…
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Bulacan court orders arrest of Curlee Discaya, 10 others in flood-control malversation case
The couple, Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) Ombudsman case over ₱53.9 million Calumpit project deepens legal scrutiny of contractor couple and public works officials MANILA — A…
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa finishes fourth in ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ final
Photo via Britain’s Got Talent Instagram page Filipino singer and theater performer Matty Juniosa ended his “Britain’s Got Talent” journey on a high note, finishing fourth in the Series 19…
Kim Chiu celebrates 20 years in showbiz and the life she once prayed for
Image from Instagram/@chinitaprincess The actress and host looks back on the girl from Cebu who dreamed quietly and the two-decade career that followed Kim Chiu is taking a moment to…
Karen Davila comments on Senate reaction after Jinggoy Estrada arrest
Image from Instagram/@iamkarendavila The broadcaster’s post followed the senator’s surrender and detention in connection with a plunder case tied to alleged flood-control kickbacks. Broadcast journalist Karen Davila commented on the…
Joshua Garcia reflects on career lessons
Image from Instagram/@garciajoshuae Actor says experience has taught him to value discernment, boundaries and peace of mind Joshua Garcia is taking stock of what more than a decade in show…
Dolly de Leon gets noticed in Apple TV’s Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Image from Facebook/@dollyedeleon Dolly de Leon is once again drawing attention from Filipino viewers, this time for her role in Apple TV’s darkly comic thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. The 10-episode series,…
As “Home Along Da Riles” returns to the screen, supporters again point to the late comedian’s lasting place in Filipino entertainment
Image from Instagram/@homealongdareels A tribute film tied to one of Dolphy’s best-loved television roles is renewing calls for the late Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon Sr. to be formally recognized as a…
‘Direk Bobot’ returns to the songs that started his career
Image from Instagram/@direkbobot For younger audiences who know Bobot Mortiz from television, “Goin’ Standard” offers a glimpse of the singer and teen idol who came before the director’s chair. For…
Daniel Padilla’s post with Kaila Estrada puts a quiet spotlight on their public closeness
Kaila Estrada Image from Instagram/@supremo_dp The “Incognito” co-stars drew fresh attention after Padilla shared an Instagram carousel featuring Estrada, though neither actor has publicly defined their relationship. Daniel Padilla…
Tony Meloto case draws response from GK USA as proceedings move forward
U.S.-based nonprofit says founder has had no role or authority with the organization since 2017 separation from Gawad Kalinga MANILA — The arrest of Antonio “Tony” Meloto, founder of Gawad Kalinga,…
Philippine Senate power struggle tests Congress as Marcos weighs special session
Photos from the Philippine Senate show Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, right, being sworn in as Senate president on May 11, 2026, and Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, left, being sworn in…
Marcos names Lino Cayetano as new PTV-4 chief
Photo from PCO Former Taguig mayor and television director formally assumes leadership of state-run network MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Lino Edgardo Cayetano, a former Taguig mayor and…
Jalen Brunson’s dad once played for Ginebra in the PBA
Former NBA guard Rick Brunson, father of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, is seen during his brief 1998 PBA stint with Gordon’s Gin, the Ginebra franchise, in the Governors’…
Carson honors Filipino media during Philippine Independence Day observance
Honorees and city officials pose for a photo following a recognition ceremony at Carson City Hall ahead of the city’s Philippine Independence Day celebration. The City of Carson recognized Filipino…
U.S. cancels visas of former House speaker Romualdez, Philippine envoy says
Washington has not publicly given a reason as the Leyte lawmaker faces separate proceedings in the Philippines MANILA — The United States has canceled the diplomatic and tourist visas of…
Mejia on track to win outright as Filipino American candidates post notable California primary results
From top left : Rob Bonta, Jessica Caloza, Baltazar Fedalizo, Kenneth Mejia and Mark Pulido are among the Filipino American candidates who figured prominently in California’s June 2 primary. Rob…
Trump alleges cheating through mail ballots as California primary count continues
White House File Photo President Donald Trump alleged that Democrats were cheating through mail-in ballots in California’s June 2 primary elections, making the claim as state and local election officials…
New York tests city-owned grocery model as food prices remain high
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration says the program will use public sites and private grocery operators to lower costs on staple goods in selected neighborhoods NEW YORK — New York City is…
San Diego recognizes Filipino American city employees ahead of Philippine Independence Day
Photos from Facebook/@MayorToddGloria Ahead of the 128th anniversary of Philippine independence, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria spent time with the City of San Diego’s Filipino American Employees Association to recognize…
Richard Harris Law Firm welcomes hundreds to annual Ranch Party celebrating community connections
By Bev Llorente LAS VEGAS — The Richard Harris Law Firm welcomed hundreds of guests to its annual Ranch Party, a longstanding Southern Nevada tradition that brings together clients, families,…
San Diego marks 10 years of Get It Done service platform
City says the app has received more than 3.5 million reports since launching as a way to report non-emergency neighborhood issues SAN DIEGO — The City of San Diego is…
Parks After Dark returns with free summer activities at five San Diego recreation centers
SAN DIEGO — Parks After Dark is returning to five City of San Diego recreation centers, offering free summer activities for families from June 5 through Aug. 1. The program…
DOT eyes BINI as possible tourism ambassadors
The tourism department says it has reached out to the P-pop group’s camp, but no formal appointment has been announced MANILA — Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the Department of Tourism…
Mark Pulido named Grand Marshal of Carson’s 128th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
CARSON, Calif. — Mark Pulido, a longtime Cerritos public servant and one of Southern California’s most visible Filipino American civic leaders, has been named Grand Marshal of the 128th Annual…
House expels Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga after months of disciplinary clashes
Comelec says removal does not automatically bar him from running again, leaving open the possibility of a special election in Dasmariñas MANILA — The House of Representatives has expelled Cavite 4th…
Message on the Solemnity of The Body and Blood of Jesus
As I always emphasize in my homilies, what we primarily celebrate during Mass is the Memorial Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross—His dying and rising, which we refer to as…
Bytes: Your Gateway to Manila, One Dish at a Time | Lanson Place Mall of Asia.
Manila, Philippines — 02 June 2026 — This season, Lanson Place Mall of Asia invites guests to rediscover the Philippines through its most compelling language: food. At Bytes, the hotel’s…
California primary narrows field for November as ballot counting continues
Filipino American candidates posted notable results across statewide, legislative, congressional and Los Angeles city races as California’s top-two system and local majority rules shaped the June 2 primary. LOS ANGELES…
UST Medical Alumni Association Marks 32nd Anniversary and 16th Biennial Ball with Grand Celebration
The UST Medical Alumni Association of Southern CA commemorated a landmark evening as it celebrated its 32nd Anniversary and 16th Biennial Ball, a gathering that brought together generations of Thomasian…