Meditations on June 12 and Juneteenth*
In the calendar of commemorative holidays, Filipinos celebrate two in the month of June. The first is June 12, Philippine Independence Day. The second coincides with Juneteenth (June 19th) which…
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Is your OOO on Yet? Keep These Travel Budget Friendly Tips in Mind
Summer is here, and for many Americans, it’s vacation season. It’s also one of the most expensive seasons to travel. With warm weather, school breaks and slower work schedules encouraging…
Success Story: After 13-Year Battle, Visa Finally Issued to “40-Year-Old Child” in Brand-New Citizen Pinoy Episode
This week’s episode of “Citizen Pinoy” features U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel, who demonstrates that persistence and determination can overcome obstacles and help achieve one’s goals. The story centers…
Alex Eala’s Wimbledon debut marks historic first for the Philippines
Alex Eala holds her runner-up trophy after a hard-fought final at the 2025 Lexus Eastbourne Open. The 20-year-old Filipina made history as the first from the Philippines to reach a…
Immigration’s moral test: Between enforcement and forgiveness
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), granting legal status to nearly 2.7 million undocumented immigrants—the largest legalization program in U.S. history. It was…
Hotel101 becomes first Filipino company to list on Nasdaq after $2.3 billion SPAC merger
Wearing green Hotel101 Global jackets and proudly waving Philippine flags, executives and team members pose beneath the Nasdaq tower in Times Square, New York on June 27, 2025. The digital…
A’s Break Ground on $1.75 Billion Las Vegas Ballpark at Former Tropicana Site
Photo from HNTB.com LAS VEGAS— The Oakland Athletics officially broke ground on Monday, June 23, 2025, on their new $1.75 billion stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. The groundbreaking ceremony,…
LaLota Votes to Ban Noncitizen Voting in D.C. Elections
U.S. Representative Nick LaLota (NY-01) Photo from his official congressional page House Passes Bill Repealing District’s 2022 Law Allowing Green Card Holders to Vote Locally WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House…
Fil-Am Community in Carson Honors Dr. José Rizal’s Legacy at Annual Celebration
Members of the Filipino American community, joined by Councilmember Jim Dear, celebrated the 164th birth anniversary of Dr. José Rizal in Carson. Photo Credit: Nikki Arriola The Filipino American community gathered…
San Diego’s $25 Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers Moves Forward
SAN DIEGO — A proposal to raise the minimum wage for thousands of San Diego tourism-sector workers to $25/hour cleared its first major hurdle on June 25, with the City…
Her own universe: Gloria Diaz at 74
MANILA, Philippines — In 1969, she became the first Filipina crowned Miss Universe. Over five decades later, Gloria Diaz is still standing tall—not just as a former queen, but as a…
Why the DOJ Is Investigating the University of California’s Hiring Practices
UC Office of the President, Oakland Credit: Coolcaesar / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) At the heart of the issue: How far can colleges go to build a diverse faculty…
Dylan Harper, the No. 2 NBA Draft Pick, Brings Filipino Pride to San Antonio Spurs
Dylan Harper, the 19-year-old Fil-Am guard from Rutgers, made history as one of the highest-drafted players of Filipino descent. Selected No. 2 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, he poses…
Attorney general Rob Bonta hails court order to release EV charger funds
SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the first Filipino American to hold the state’s top law enforcement position, praised a federal judge’s ruling this week, June 27, 2025, that…
Filipino American Valentino Creus among three hikers killed after plunge into icy waterfall in California
PLACER COUNTY – Valentino “Val” Creus, a respected Filipino American tax professional from Los Angeles, was among three men who died after jumping into the icy waters of Rattlesnake Falls near Soda…
Final Supreme Court Decisions Before Summer Recess
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2024–2025 term on Friday, June 27, issuing rulings on five major cases before entering its annual summer recess. While its decision…
Supreme Court limits broad rulings against Trump policies, sidesteps birthright citizenship issue
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling limited the ability of lower courts to block federal policies nationwide, giving Trump a legal boost but leaving birthright citizenship laws unchanged—for now. …
PFA Brings Its Flagship Franchise Expo Back to Davao
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) continues its 2025 regional roadshow with Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region XI (Davao), happening on July 4-5, 2025, at the SM Lanang Premier Atrium in…
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC democratic primary as Cuomo eyes independent run
From Zohran for NYC campaign website – Photo credit: Madison Stewar Progressive Assemblymember Emerges as Frontrunner in November Race for Mayor NEW YORK, NY — New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has officially…
Belmont Hotel Boracay launches pet-friendly services with resident pet, Pua
At the heart of every great stay is a warm welcome, and at Belmont Hotel Boracay, located in the sprawling Boracay Newcoast, that greeting now comes with a wagging tail…
A Tribute to Dra. Mira by Toting Bunye, a News Reporter and War Correspondent
The late Dra. Mira Oca-Bunye with her husband Toting Bunye. By Toting Bunye, News Reporter and War Correspondent I was moved by the heartfelt tribute to Dr. Miraflor T. Oca-Bunye…
My Memory of President Noynoy Aquino
The late President Noynoy Aquino interviewed by Rogelio Constantino Medina. “Nasaan ka ba (Where are you)?” asked then Senator (who later became President) Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III, fondly called NOYNOY by…
Navigating the Child Custody Move Away process in California.
The high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
Sex among seniors
Senior couples may be in the winter of their lives, but the heat of the summer could still be lingering inside them, many thinking intimacy is no longer possible. Medical…
Our Faith: Solid as a Rock
Friends, in trying times of sickness and death, persecution and war, fear and uncertainty, how do we keep our faith strong? How do we ensure it remains as solid as…
A lucky penny, premonitions & surrounded by plenty of family, single mom from Long Beach wins brand new Temecula home – courtesy of Pechanga
Home Sweet Win! host Ty Pennington with winner Mayra V. and promotional model. Photos courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino TEMECULA – The winner of a brand-new Temecula house says the…
Trump is not revoking dual citizenship — viral claim debunked
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A viral social media claim alleging that the Trump administration is forcing Americans with dual citizenship to choose one nationality—or risk losing both—has been thoroughly debunked by legal…
Tokyo-Manila-LA Jazz Summit: Democratic Artistic Endeavor
“I’ve always believed in the power of music to create bridges connecting people from different parts of the world. Jazz has that special quality to showcase the unique individuality of…
The Weight of Stardom, the Lightness of Being: Sharon Cuneta’s Quiet Transformation
For the Megastar, it was never just about weight loss—it was a powerful journey of self-reclamation, resilience, and quiet reinvention. In the process, she redefined aging, fame, and feminine strength…
From “Hungry City” to co-chief critic at the New York Times – A Filipino American voice redefines food journalism
Ligaya Mishan (@ligayamishan), left, celebrates her appointment as co–chief restaurant critic of The New York Times alongside Tejal Rao. “Hello, we’re the new chief restaurant critics at The New York Times, ready to…