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POOR Nic Gabunada. He is being crucified for being good at what he does. Gabunada, a former ABS-CBN research specialist, is credited with harnessing social media to help President Rodrigo Duterte win in the 2016 elections. Recently, the administrators of the social media behemoth took down several Facebook and Instagram pages and allegedly fake accounts…
Unwanted robocalls and text messages: Have you had enough?
AS a cellphone owner, you have most likely experienced unwanted calls from telemarketers, robocallers, and spammy text messages. There are common measures you can take to minimize unwanted calls. CNN Business detailed a list of free applications and software available from major cellphone carriers that you can download to your phone (or that may already…
Fixing surprise medical bill problem shouldn’t fall to consumers, panel told
by Rachel Bluth One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, the solution must protect patients — not demand that they be great negotiators. “It is the providers and insurers, not patients, who should bear the burden of settling on a fair…
Artist reveals Nadine Lustre as inspiration behind Marvel’s first Filipina superhero ‘Wave’
LAST month, Marvel Comics announced that a Filipina superhero will be gracing its pages soon. Wave, Marvel’s newest heroine will appear for the first time in “War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas” in May. Filipino artist Mico Suayan, one of the illustrators behind Wave, revealed that actress Nadine Lustre was the inspiration behind…
Aegis Takes Centerstage at Thunder Valley Casino on April 6
One of the most popular OPM (Original Pilipino Music) bands in the Philippines gets to perform before their Filipino American fans as Aegis takes centerstage at the Pano Hall in Thunder Valley Casino & Resort in Lincoln, California on April 6 starting at 8pm as part of their worldwide album tour. Composed of seven members…
The kitchen is Chef Jayson Leonardo Javier’s sacrosanct sanctuary
GASTRONOMY or the creative art of cooking and food preparation has been directly linked with human existence and the continued cultural and social endurance with ever-changing lifestyle. The history of culinary arts can be traced back to the 1800s but men had profitably discovered food preparations as early as the discovery of fire by primitive…
Holy Week in Intramuros: April 14 to 21, 2019
The Intramuros Administration (IA), in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Manila Cathedral and the San Agustin Parish Church with the support of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Knights of Columbus, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Mapua University and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, will be staging…
The Bucket List: Grazing in the Grass
11th of a Series – (Conclusion of 2 Parts) “ … The saddest thing about a life is to be forgotten as though you never lived..…” (CONTINUED from last week …) You hope that a smattering of beautiful memories, yours as well as of those you leave behind, are indelibly marked in a few hearts…
Duterte: ‘China just wants to be friends with us’
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, April 2, said Beijing just wants to become a friend of the Philippines in lieu of defending his administration’s relationship with the country. Duterte, since taking post as the highest official in the country, has set aside Manila’s dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea to foster stronger and…
Mitsukoshi Mall promises to be an “All-time Favorite Store” for Filipinos who love everything Japanese
No shopping experience in Japan is complete without going to Mitsukoshi, the oldest surviving department store chain in Japan. The long-standing retail institution is known to discerning shoppers and travelers all across the globe for offering an elegant array ofinternational and local merchandise, and for taking to heart Japan’s unique brand of customer service. Filipino shoppers will…
Four Filipinos on 2019 Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Asia list
Forbes magazine on Tuesday, April 2, named four Filipinos belonging to the “30 Under 30 Asia” list, featuring 300 young people who excel in 10 categories hailing from 23 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region. The said Filipinos who made it to the fourth annual list of the American magazine are Earl Patrick Forlales,…
Celebrate Earth Day in State Parks!
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LG Makes its Mark in Mindanao
LG Electronics, in keeping with its tradition of giving back to the community, recently paid a visit to The House of Hope in Davao. The House of Hope Foundation, located inside the Southern Philippines Medical Center compound (SPMC), is a charitable group that provides temporary shelter to children with cancer. SPMC is the only hospital…
Pateros Balut Festival celebrates culinary tourism, sustainable community livelihood
PATEROS – Balut is considered as one of the original Filipino exotic food. And when finding the best quality fertilized duck egg, Pateros ranks first, garnering the title of Balut Capital of the Philippines. The 31st Balut sa Puti festival, supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT), has been celebrating this iconic delicacy for over three decades now. “Tourism is all about…
Keeping still and carrying on amid the current immigration climate
DAILY news reports flooding our already fatigued psyches have been fixated on Immigration, and the way to cut through the noise and confusion is to keep still and stay focused. Lawful permanent residents and their families should take note that for the most part, things are operating as usual at the U.S. Immigration and Citizenship…
How deep will USCIS dig when you file for naturalization?
MANY people think that once they obtain their green card, they are now “home free” as far as eligibility and entitlement, and that if they pay their taxes and do not commit crimes for the next five years, they can file for U.S. citizenship and be approved without any problem. Such optimism may not be…
Victor Malana Maog: Telling stories, bringing communities together
The Fil-Am theater director, educator and arts leader puts his magic in “In Old Age” at the Magic Theatre FILIPINO American Victor Malana Maog’s interest in theater came not from a Broadway show or professional stage play, but from watching religious festivals back when he was still a young kid in the Philippines. “…My grandmother…
Cervical/throat cancer and oral sex
The rate of throat cancer in the United States has not declined, compared to most head and neck malignancies. I suspect that the statistics could also be true, when extrapolated, for other countries, like the Philippines, since most Filipinos are westernized in their lifestyle, habits, and behaviors, etc. The most logical explanation why cancer of…
The bucket list: Divest early
(Thirteenth of a series, ) “ …You won’t need a U-Haul truck when you pass. Jesus did say it is harder for a rich man to get into heaven than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle…” YOU have become a collector over the years. Memories, good and bad, you have…
Duty Free Philippines adds Pinoy brands to online shopping website
Manila, Philippines – Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC), in its thrust to help increase the income of Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local farmers, recently added homegrown brands to its online shopping website. Three months after the online shopping website was launched, customers can choose from over 150 products, from perfumes and cosmetics, liquor,…
Don Jacinto: the Filipino American managing the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Checking in with Don Jacinto, managing director of the Hollywood Roosevelt & regional vice president of operations of Journal Hotels FROM hosting the first Academy Awards to once being the home of Marilyn Monroe, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on the famed boulevard is perhaps one of the most iconic properties in Tinseltown. But behind the…
Hotel Celeste is offering its “Lent Special Promo” from April 1-20, 2019.
Spend a relaxing and reflective staycation with your family for as low as Php 4,950.00 per night. Promo includes signature welcome drink, foot and leg massage, breakfast for two, complimentary Wi-Fi access and daily newspaper. Booking Period: April 1-20, 2019 Stay Period: April 14-21, 2019 For reservations and inquiries, please call +63 2 8878080 or…
Heavyweight boxer suspended in California after kissing Fil-Am reporter during interview
Bulgarian heavyweight boxer Kubrat Pulev has been indefinitely suspended from fighting in California after he kissed a Filipina American reporter during an interview that was caught on camera. Jenny “SuShe” Ravalo, a sports and entertainment reporter for Vegas Sports Daily, was interviewing the boxer after his win in Costa Mesa, California when he grabbed Ravalo’s…
With 2020 Census a year away, officials emphasize need to count all residents regardless of citizenship status, income level
THE 2020 United States census survey is one year away, and Los Angeles County officials are working to ensure that all populations within the vast county are counted and included in the conversation. More than 100 community leaders, union members and government officials rallied in Grand Park on Monday, April 1 to join LA County…
