Yasmien Kurdi and husband Rey Soldevilla with legal counsel Image from Facebook/@ yasmienkurdi143 Actor cites enforcement gaps; school disputes characterization of incidents MANILA — Actress Yasmien Kurdi has filed an administrative complaint with…
Fifteen years ago, we watched David Henry Hwang’s heavily revised “Flower Drum Song” at the Mark Taper Forum starring Lea Salonga as Mei-Li. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical…
Hyun Bin as an NIS agent in “Made in Korea.” Image from Disney+ SEOUL — South Korea’s primary intelligence agency has named actor Hyun Bin an honorary counterintelligence agent, a symbolic designation aimed…
Image from Instragram/@ andersongeraldjr MANILA — Actor Gerald Anderson has opened a second resort property in Zambales, expanding his presence in the Philippines’ domestic tourism sector while maintaining an active screen career. Anderson…
Filipino-American actresses Isa Briones, Kristin Villanueva, and Amielynn Abellera photos from Sthanlee B. Mirador/Facebook LOS ANGELES — Filipino-American actress Isa Briones is part of a growing cohort of performers and creators advancing…
Image from Facebook/@ mattyjuniosa MANILA — Filipino singer Matty Juniosa will compete in the live semifinals of Britain’s Got Talent after earning a Golden Buzzer during the audition round. Juniosa secured the spot with a…
Dolly de Leon and Jon Michael Hill in “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Screenshot image from Apple TV Filipina actress takes on a detective role in a 10-episode dark comedy thriller set…
Image from instragram/@jose_liwanag MANILA — Carlo Aquino, whose career spans more than three decades in Philippine film and television, said he is staying in the local entertainment industry following a period of…
Every year, the outstanding Asian talents in film, television and culture are honored at the Unforgettable Awards which is presented by GoldenTV and Character Media. This year, the much-looked-forward-to…
@frankiepangilinan instagram account Frankie Pangilinan Social Media Post Fuels Public Interest in Relationship Status MANILA, Philippines — Simone Francesca Emmanuelle “Frankie” Pangilinan, daughter of Senator Francis Pangilinan and singer-actress Sharon…
MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed career trade and investment official Ma. Bernardita “Dita” Angara-Mathay as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Friday, April…
Survey data indicate a narrowing gender gap in religious participation as younger men report renewed engagement with Catholic practice, even as overall affiliation continues to decline. A narrowing gender gap…
Shift toward peso financing limits external exposure; fiscal space narrows as obligations near full-year ceiling MANILA — The Philippines’ national government debt rose to a record P18.16 trillion at the end of…
MANILA — Malacañang on April 5, 2026 warned against the circulation of fabricated information after a graphic falsely claiming that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer spread widely on social…
How global conflicts drive up the cost of living in the Philippines and shift the burden to Filipino families at home and abroad. Conflict in the Middle East is often…
Government will automatically register eligible men, replacing self-signup requirement WASHINGTON — The United States is moving to an automatic registration system for Selective Service, marking the most consequential administrative change to…
Federal agencies warn of impersonation schemes, phishing and payment fraud during peak filing season LOS ANGELES — Federal regulators are warning taxpayers to remain vigilant as scam activity accelerates…
The newly reorganized Cerritos City Council, from left: Councilmember Jennifer Hong, Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Pulido, Mayor Lynda P. Johnson, Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, and Councilmember Sophia M. Tse …
LEADERSHIP BRIEFING: Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) officials (from left) Fabian Cheng, Assistant Director and Chief Engineer; Miguel Sangalang, Executive Director and General Manager; Manuel Reyes-Hago, Street Lighting Construction and Maintenance Superintendent;…
The landscape of divorce litigation has undergone a tectonic shift. No longer is the “out-spouse” (the partner without direct access to the books or business) forced to play a high-stakes…
It’s Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast close to the heart of St. John Paul II, who established this observance on the Second Sunday of Easter. Successive popes, including Pope Leo…
Tax season has a way of humbling even the most confident entrepreneur. Receipts everywhere. And that quiet thought in the back of our minds: there has to be one more…
FROM the warm hospitality of radio booths to the bright lights of TV studios, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. It is always a privilege to step into…
Athletes’ careers are unpredictable. Less than 2% of NCAA college athletes turn professional and many professional athletes retire before they’re 35. Yet nearly 65% of athletes say they never had financial education in school. To help…
The state capitol in Sacramento, California. (Image via Canva) The collapse of local news in America poses a significant threat to our democracy, underscored by flashing headlines. By Senator Steven…
Stem cell Rx The building block of every cell, tissue, and organ in the body is the stem cell. Stem cells are undifferentiated, with no “specific assigned task as yet.”…
Manila, Philippines — The PHILSME Business Expo & Conference is expanding access to national business opportunities with the launch of the MSME Village Powered by Advocacy Partners at the 18th PHILSME, happening May 22–23, 2026…
This spring marks the start of a new era at Graton Resort & Casino. On May 4, the resort will unveil the next phase of its expansion, introducing new dining,…
Rosa María Carranza encourages a toddler to navigate uneven ground at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, California, on Dec. 5. Carranza will lose Medicare when a federal policy restricting health…
