Actor Erika Christensen (“Traffic”, “Parenthood”) at the SIFFNYC Opening Night Premiere of “After All”. Photo credit: Champion Hamilton Regina Aquino’s “Faith Healers” Wins Audience Award for Feature Film Global Filmmakers…
The Healing Power of Music Culturtain Musicat Productions Presents a Feature Film Directed by King Palisoc Official Selection – Newport Beach Film Festival Special Presentation Screening – Philippines Spotlight Los…
Photo from @leylahannietennis instagram page Leylah Fernandez, the Filipina-Ecuadorian-Canadian tennis star, wins her fifth career WTA title at the Japan Open in Osaka after a three-set victory over Czech teenager…
During the press launch of the 2025 Manila FAME held at Centro de Turismo Intramuros—which I featured in Balikbayan Magazine some months ago—I felt honored when my former officemate, Leah Pulido Ocampo, the…
Filipino farmworkers harvest crops circa 1930s–1940s. Their labor was vital to the agricultural boom, yet their contributions were often overlooked in mainstream histories. – Photo from Bulosan.org A reflection on a…
CMS clarifies that Medicare payments to doctors continue within the standard 14-day processing window; only limited claims tied to expired programs are temporarily held. WASHINGTON — Federal health officials said…
As we near the holiday season, you may be looking to treat yourself to those set of wheels you’ve been eyeing, or perhaps it’s time to purchase your loved one…
The highly anticipated Ryan Cayabyab Singers — U.S. Tour 2025, presented by Music Arts Events Inc., is set to make waves across the country with a powerful fusion of world-class…
Erik Spoelstra, newly appointed head coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, stands in a USA Basketball training shirt ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Los…
About 90,000 individuals are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in the United States each year. In the Philippines, thousands of new cases are detected annually, with a prevalence of around…
WASHINGTON / DETROIT — America’s electric vehicle (EV) ambitions are facing a reality check. The federal $7,500 EV tax credit expired on September 30, ending a key incentive that had fueled…
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. meets troops in a file photo. Photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs Office. Armed Forces Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. confirms…
Side-by-side photos show earthquake destruction in the Philippines — collapsed homes in a Typhoon Haiyan survivors’ village in Bogo City, Cebu, and a damaged house in Davao Oriental after the…
By Jody D. Mascardo Jr., Employment Program Representative, EDD October is Filipino American History Month, a time to honor the history, resilience, and contributions of Filipino Americans. As a Filipino…
Lee Lipton, interim OAS envoy, nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to the Philippines (U.S. Department of State) The White House names Florida businessman and interim OAS envoy Lee…
Have you ever noticed how quickly our words shape our reality? Especially in the area of finances, what we declare often sets the direction of our lives. Many people live…
Each dish speaks of who we are, one story rooted in home and another unfolding in the life we build, tied together by our heritage. Taste is shaped by memory…
At Southern California’s premier haunted Halloween event, Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles recently welcomed media representatives from across the United States during its opening night on Thursday, September 4. The…
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, during his visit to Los Angeles. The event was organized by the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese…
Pasay City–On October 8, 2025, Manila FAME offered a first look into the central settings of the anticipated home, fashion, and lifestyle trade show. At the heart of the historic…
Senator Erwin Tulfo (Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) MANILA — The Senate has named Senator Erwin Tulfo as acting chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee following Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s decision to step down from the post, which he…
QUEZON CITY — Ateneo de Manila University has retained its position as the Philippines’ top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, remaining in the 1001–1200 global band. This marks the fourth consecutive…
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says staffing absences now cause over half of U.S. flight delays, as 13,000 controllers work unpaid during the second week of the government shutdown. WASHINGTON, D.C….
President Trump’s proposed $500M deal would shift Harvard into an unprecedented role running trade schools in technical fields. The university has not confirmed the plan, and its legality remains unsettled….
Deepfakes are invading America’s job market, from AI-written résumés to fake video interviews. The FBI and FTC warn that synthetic applicants threaten hiring security, drawing lessons from Asia’s early experience…
What do the words of the Gospel, “Lord, increase our faith,” mean to us? Do they signify the strength to endure grief, worries, and life’s challenges? Do they mean having…
MANILA, Philippines – Since its groundbreaking debut in 2023, BeauCon Manila has set the gold standard for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle conventions in the country. This 2025, it’s making a…
October 17–26 at the Las Vegas, NV Store H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, will host the “2025 Asian Food Festival” at its Las Vegas,…
President Marcos names Justice Secretary Boying Remulla as Ombudsman to lead anti-corruption efforts under Bagong Pilipinas.- (PH DOJ official photo) MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Secretary…
A convergence of international tastemakers, pioneering designers, and multidisciplinary artists breathes new life into the show’s central settings. By September Grace Mahino and Aly Dela Peña Now in its 73rd…
