With Liza Soberano out, the search for the next ‘Darna’ continues
THE on-and-off search for the Philippines’ favorite super heroine came to an end when it was confirmed that actress Liza Soberano was chosen to play the next “Darna.” Then, it…
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Catching up with Jej Vinson, the Filipino breakout star from ‘The Voice’
The talented Davao native on his musical inspirations, switching from nursing and performing for President Barack Obama FILIPINO parents usually expect a few things from their kids: academic proficiency, good…
Bankruptcy: Are you living without a financial plan?
SLEEPLESS nights… Stressed out… Worried about the future.. Always broke no matter how hard they work…Feeling hopeless about their situation. This is what most people are going through when they…
Day of Valor in the nation’s capital honors Bataan & Corregidor heroes
Washington, D.C. — “I can think of no other place I would rather be today than at this ceremony, remembering with you the courage and sacrifice, the resilience and the…
New Netflix series highlights Filipino street food in Cebu City
A NEW series celebrating local culinary heroes from the Philippines and other parts of the globe is coming on Netflix. “Street Food,” from the creators of “Chef’s Table,” embarks on…
Gary Valenciano: A quintessence of indomitable energy and consummate talent
TO plainly dub the living legend of the Philippine music industry Gary Valenciano’s enthusiastically high spirited performances as merely world-class would be a glimmering understatement, for the Filipino-Puerto Rican’s iconic…
Imee Marcos on critics: ‘Sanay na kami’
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos on Wednesday, April 10, dodged questions on her credibility to be a senator due to discrepancies in her school records. “Sanay na kami (We’re used…
Tagle: Truth defines the whole of human existence
The Archbishop of Manila on Wednesday, April 10, expressed disappointment at how easy it has been to manipulate truths and criticized those who lie “for political expediency or out of…
US judge okays reparation for martial law victims
A United States federal judge approved the transfer of proceeds from late President Ferdinand Marcos’ ill-gotten assets to compensate the human rights victims of the martial law regime on Tuesday,…
Love and deportability: Divorce, domestic violence, and immigration laws
WHAT if I do not have legal papers, and my spouse is abusive? If safety is a concern, we urge people to seek help first, particularly if there are minor…
What are a green card holder’s rights if they get stuck at the airport when returning to the US?
RECENTLY, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) posted a brochure concerning lawful permanent residents’ (LPR or green card holder) rights when they are detained at a port of entry, such…
Natural home therapy
Nature is full of wonders. Among them are gems in the form of many food items, basically plant-based, have therapeutic effects that can provide safe relief from pains and other…
24 charged in billion dollar Medicare brace scam
Federal officials on Tuesday, April 9, dismantled a $1.2 billion Medicare scam peddling unneeded orthopedic braces to hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting elderly and disabled patients through call centers in…
Palace: Duterte’s threat of revolutionary war an ‘expression of frustration’
Malacañang on Tuesday, April 9, downplayed President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to declare a “revolutionary war.” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the remark was an “exasperated expression” directed, not at the…
Sara Duterte backs brother Paolo: Show tattoo upon court order
Davao City Mayor and presidential daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio on Tuesday, April 9, urged her brother Paolo, not to show the tattoo on his back unless a court issues an order…
Trump wants to expand his inhumane policy of separating immigrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border
THERE IS a humanitarian crisis in the U.S.-Mexico border as President Donald Trump declared, but what is ironic is that he caused this crisis. Yes, there has been an influx…
The multilayered Filipina American experience, as told by rapper Ruby Ibarra
“I DON’T feel any more free than I do when I’m on that stage in front of a microphone,” Filipina American rapper and spoken word artist Ruby Ibarra says. Before…
Two back-to-back trade shows return to Mindanao this summerÂ
From the series of infrastructure developments and significant private investments that are under way all the way to its burgeoning tourism sector, it is no wonder that Davao City has…
Burn 600 calories by spending time inside an infrared sauna pod
Sauna therapy has been around for for centuries, boasting many health benefits from de-stressing to detoxing. There are a handful of spas here in Southern California where you can enjoy…
Duterte threatens to declare revolutionary war
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to declare a “revolutionary war” and arrest his critics until the end of his term. In a speech on Thursday, April 4, the president…
US continues to monitor flow of funds to PH
A United States Treasury official this week said the U.S. government is monitoring the flow of money into the Philippines. Sigal Mandelker, U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence,…
PH protests illegal Chinese presence around Pag-asa
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, April 4 demanded that China back off from Pag-asa Island in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea), which has been swarmed by hundreds…
Should you file an extension to file your tax returns?
APRIL 15 is an annual anniversary of sort – tax deadline for some, a date to file extensions for most. It has become a habit for those who procrastinate like…