PHOTOS BY: JOE COBILLA JR. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA-The Philippine tourism industry is expected to get a boost from the recent milestone interline partnership between Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines (CAL)…
Ale Eala and Leylah Fernandez | Photos from WTAtennis.com Alexandra Eala makes Open Era history with her first Grand Slam main-draw win, while Leylah Fernandez powers past Rebecca Marino at…
Why Filipino Americans Must Stay Engaged The way congressional district boundaries are drawn determines whose voices are amplified and whose are muted. Redistricting usually follows the U.S. Census every ten…
By Eliseo Art Silva Every time a scandal erupts, a pothole deepens, or a karaoke machine drowns out a barangay meeting, someone inevitably resurrects Manuel Quezon’s most quoted line: “I prefer…
SACRAMENTO, California — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office’s ICanGoToCollege.com campaign and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) are joining forces to urge current and prospective community college students to complete…
WASHINGTON— Standing before cameras on August 18, President Donald J. Trump vowed to “end mail-in ballots and get rid of these machines” before the 2026 midterms. The promise drew cheers from supporters,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. immigration authorities have introduced a new layer of scrutiny for certain applicants, directing officers to treat evidence of “anti-American” activity as a heavily negative factor when deciding…
Senator Erwin Tulfo / Senate of the Philippines MANILA — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday said legislation against political dynasties will remain difficult to pass because many lawmakers in Congress are themselves members…
A monument at the National Press Club in Manila honors the journalists killed in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, the deadliest single attack on media workers in history. – Photo Credit: Judgefloro /…
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson delivers a privilege speech titled “Flooded Gates of Corruption” on Aug. 20, 2025, exposing alleged ghost projects. | Senate of the Philippines BIR joins Senate…
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto – Photo credit: City Government of Pasig / Official portrait of Mayor Vico Sotto (2025) Korina Sanchez – Photo credit: Korina Sanchez-Roxas instagram account MANILA — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s…
FBI “Wanted” poster of Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, who faces federal sex trafficking and labor trafficking charges in California. (Image via FBI.gov) MANILA — Conflicting statements between Philippine officials and the country’s…
Rescue crews and state police at the scene of a fatal charter bus crash along the New York State Thruway in Genesee County on August 22, 2025. Five people were…
Sen. Robin Padilla, author of Senate Bill 1200 or the “Drug-Free Government Act,” which seeks annual mandatory drug testing for all elected and appointed officials. (File photo from his Facebook…
You are not meant to bloom like anyone else. You are meant to bloom like you. Oubaitori whispers this truth: Your worth is not defined by comparison, but by blooming…
MANILA, Philippines — The 17th Philippine SME Business Expo: Entrepreneur & Franchise Edition is now opening its doors to exhibitors and sponsors eager to connect with a high-value business audience…
Pasay City, Philippines – The Philippine Travel Operators Association (PHILTOA) has officially launched the 36th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the country’s largest and longest-running travel trade exhibition, during its 4th…
There are many kind, generous, and thoughtful people in the world. I am reminded of this whenever someone falls ill or passes away. People demonstrate their concern and care, expressing…
Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto, star of Freakier Friday is known for his breakout role as Jason Mendoza in The Good Place. He continues to highlight Filipino representation in Hollywood through his work. (Photo…
SHARON CUNETA FRANKIE PANGILINAN Photos from Sharon Cuneta Instagram account MANILA — Sharon Cuneta shared a deeply personal moment with her fans after receiving, for the first time, a “cash envelope”…
Photo by Mick De Paola on Unsplash Inside Manila Golf & Country Club, where a single share sold for ₱200 million (US $3.6 million), golf has become the quiet language of power in…
Veteran Filipina actress Gigette Reyes, a familiar face from teleseryes like Pangako Sa ’Yo, Darna, and Sana Maulit Muli, makes her Hollywood debut in Disney’s Freakier Friday as Loretta, the mother of Manny Jacinto’s character Eric…
LAS VEGAS — Cooling stations across Southern Nevada are designed to prevent heat-related deaths, but many residents remain unaware of them or fail to recognize they are in one, according to…
Sofronio Vasquez and FASO. Photo by Marc Pijuan The majestic walls of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels resonated with pride, culture, and artistry on Saturday, August 16,…
LAS VEGAS – Nom Wah, New York City’s first and oldest dim sum restaurant, is bringing its rich legacy and celebrated Cantonese flavors to the west coast this fall, marking a…
by Doug Cunningham The following book review, submitted by Enrique de la Cruz, Ph.D., offers both an academic and personal reflection on Beyond the White Church: Disrupting Racism, Rebuilding Faith…
Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is proud to announce a new integration with NationsBenefits®, a leading supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech…
My American mom told me she studied high school at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and Asia, and the largest Catholic…
A 12-year-old died on July 18, 2025, from a rare brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Murray in South Carolina, near a Columbia reservoir. The infection was caused by Naegleria fowleri amoeba,…
PAPC team at PG&E Wildfire Safety townhall UTILITIES provider Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), in cooperation with the Philippine American Press Club (PAPC) and KTSF-TV, held a mini town hall recently…
