From Guest Appearances to Lucky Wins: A Week of Media, Diplomacy, and Community
It will be an honor to guest this coming September 25 on Wej A Minute, the program of Wej Cudiamat, who will be honored as Best Male News Anchor in the Philippines at…
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September 21 rallies press Marcos government on corruption probe
Thousands of Filipinos called for accountability over anomalous flood-control projects. The day began with a Mass at the EDSA Shrine led by Fr. Jerome Secillano, followed by a march to…
ICI slams tampering of DPWH records in flood control probe
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon orders the suspension of Baguio City District Engineer Rene Zarate for allegedly refusing to cooperate in the government’s probe of flood-control projects. Dizon is shown speaking…
Cerritos recommits to economic growth with business-friendly policies
Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama (Photo courtesy City of Cerritos social media account) Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama highlights the city’s pro-business policies, as longtime firms expand and new food businesses open…
HWONFEX 2025 attracts huge crowds in another successful run
HWONFEX 2025 partners and sponsors during the ceremonial HWONFEX Tree of Wellness Ceremony (Photo courtesy of DOT) A steady stream of visitors. Lively open forums following key conference sessions. Long…
Vegas 2.0: Redefining the Strip for a New Era
Old Las Vegas (1960s–70s Strip) – Motels, Phillips 66 signage, and vintage neon displays lined the Las Vegas Strip during the 1960s–70s era. The image captures the Strip before the rise…
Marcos Cancels UN General Assembly Trip, DFA Secretary to Represent Philippines
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, shown in her official 2025 portrait, will lead the Philippine delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York after President Ferdinand…
PH Right-of-way law seen boosting critical infrastructure projects
Photo Courtesy of DPWH / PIA New ARROW Act aims to cut delays, reduce costs, and speed up delivery of public services MANILA — A new law streamlining the acquisition of land…
Lacson flags ₱207-B DPWH awards to Discaya firms; family denies wrongdoing
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Senate president pro tempore and chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee, leads questioning during the inquiry on alleged flood-control contract irregularities. (Senate PRIB photo) Senate hearings…
Tony Meloto faces qualified sex trafficking indictment, denies allegations
Tony Meloto, award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of Gawad Kalinga, has denied allegations in an ABS-CBN interview following his DOJ indictment. (Photo from The World Economic Forum) DOJ cites abuse…
Trump proclamation imposes $100,000 fee on H-1B visas
President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office in a White House file photo. His administration frequently uses EOs to advance policies on immigration, trade, and national security…
From tradition to modernity, Filipino designers reshape the New York runway
From left: FILIPINXT Co-Founder and Fashion Designer Bessie Besana, Filipino-American Fencer Mitchell Saron, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and FILIPINXT Co-Founder Rob Mallari D’Auria…
Gretchen Barretto files counter affidavit, denies role in missing sabungeros case
Gretchen Barretto waves to reporters as she arrives at the Department of Justice in Manila on Friday, September 19, 2025, to personally submit her counter-affidavit denying allegations linking her to…
The Tenets of Journalism Are No Longer Just for Journalists
Armed with a laptop and a smartphone, people everywhere have become citizen journalists, ready to capture and shape the news as it happens. In an age when every voice can…
The wisdom of the Post-It note
“Detours and mistakes often carry the seeds of our greatest discoveries.” The Post-it Note’s accidental invention by 3M scientists teaches us to see value in failures, detours, and unfinished parts of life….
Clever Care opens flagship community center in Rowland Heights
From left: San Gabriel Councilmember Tony Ding, Clever Care Director of Community Engagement and Member Retention Maria Nguyen, Chief Operations Officer Erin Ramsey, President Richard Greene, CEO Karen Walker Johnson,…
Romualdez’ exit as Speaker of the House draws renewed attention to wife in Congress
Rep. Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt Romualdez is a former beauty queen and now serves in the House of Representatives under the Tingog Party-list. – Photo credit: Tingog Party-list / Office of…
CHED chair flags English communication as Filipinos’ weakest skill
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis has identified English communication as the weakest skill among Filipinos, urging higher education institutions to strengthen workforce readiness. – Photo credit:…
Volkswagen winds down operations in Philippine auto market
Volkswagen is ending car sales in the Philippines as its Ayala partnership closes this September, but aftersales and warranty services for current owners will continue. MANILA — Volkswagen is winding down…
Hope Found in Communities
You have often heard me express in my homilies my deep longing for unity among all of us, the children of God, as well as my yearning for an end…
Gerald Anderson, Julia Barretto confirm breakup
Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson, once one of Philippine showbiz’s most closely watched couples, have officially called it quits. The pair asked the public to respect their privacy and to…
SEIU 1107 to host Nevada’s largest multicultural festival ahead of pivotal election
SEIU 1107 brings back the Communities United Multicultural Festival on Oct. 4, 2025, in Las Vegas, blending culture, food, and civic engagement ahead of Nevada’s pivotal 2026 elections. LAS VEGAS,…
Philippines sees major leadership shake-up as Romualdez quits, Dy elected House Speaker
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (left) and Isabela Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, photographed in their official portraits as members of the 20th Congress. – Photo credit: House of Representatives…
Marcos finalizes lineup of independent commission on flood-control projects, launches full probe
The newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is headed by former Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Bernal Reyes Jr., with former DPWH Secretary Rogelio “Babes” L. Singson and SGV & Co. Country Managing Partner Rossana…
Church, civil society lead Metro Manila rallies vs corruption
The Rizal Monument at Luneta (left) and the EDSA People Power Monument (right) serve as the twin stages of the Sept. 21, 2025 rallies, “Baha sa Luneta” in the morning…
From Folklore to Freedom: How the Kapre Myth Conceals and Reveals Our Fight Against Corruption
In the jungles of colonial Philippines, the Spaniards planted more than churches, they planted fear. Among the most enduring is the myth of the Kapre: a towering, tobacco-smoking tree spirit said…
SCE reminds customers: Pay bills safely online and avoid scams
LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison (SCE) is reminding customers that they can conveniently pay their electric bills from home using secure online and remote options, while also warning the…
The Fight for Manilatown Comes Alive in New San Francisco Exhibit
England Hidalgo, Gran Oriente Filipino, 2020 San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opens “Makibaka: A Living Legacy,” an exhibit honoring Manilatown and the International Hotel struggle, connecting Filipino American history…
Alex Eala endorsements: facts and the fake news that followed
Alexandra Eala’s endorsements highlight both her athletic excellence and her influence beyond the court. From her early partnership with Globe and BPI to her growing presence on the WTA Tour,…
Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor, Director, and Champion of Independent Film, Dies at 89
From his breakout role in the 1967 film Barefoot in the Park to his later years as an Academy Award-winning director, environmental activist, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford’s…