UST Has a Special Place in My Heart
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…
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“Brain-eating” amoeba
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,…
PG&E answers questions on wildfire safety, programs for customers
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…
Is Your Business Ready for Unexpected Challenges?
In an unpredictable world, businesses must be prepared to face unexpected challenges, such as natural disasters or economic shifts. The ability to adapt quickly is crucial for maintaining resilience and…
How to Pay When Buying From Someone You Don’t Know: Keep These Tips In Mind to Help Avoid Scams
Credit cards, debit cards, cash, checks, wires or sending money to others using a P2P (person-to-person) payment app are examples of the many ways consumers can pay for everyday transactions….
US Open 2025: Record Purses, Historic Returns, and Filipino Heritage on the Court
From AlexEala Facebook account NEW YORK – The 2025 US Open is underway with historic firsts, emotional comebacks, and a record-setting prize pool. Running from August 19 to September 7, this year’s…
The Power of Sowing and Reaping: A Spiritual Law for Victorious Living
One of the most transformative truths I’ve discovered in my journey of faith and finances is this: you reap what you sow. It’s not just a wise saying; it’s a…
Liza Soberano confirms split with Enrique Gil, speaks candidly about childhood struggles in new series
Liza Soberano Screengrab from Instagram/@lizasoberano Filipino-American actress Liza Soberano has confirmed that her long-rumored breakup with fellow actor Enrique Gil happened “almost three years ago,” ending months of speculation about the status…
Elia Ilano to take lead role in the film “Teresa”
Award-winning young actress Elia Ilano will headline the upcoming short film “Teresa”, an official grantee of the International Children’s Peace Prize Fund. This global initiative is made possible through the…
Praying for God’s ministers
“It’s not easy to be a priest or a pastor,” I shared with the parishioners during my homily on the Feast of St. John Vianney last week. “I know this,”…
Viral epidemic in China
Currently, there is a mosquito-borne epidemic in Guangdong Province in China, with about 8,000 cases of Chikungunya viral infections (first started mid-June), reported on July 26, 2025, mostly in Foshan…
Postal Worker Who Showed Off Cash Online Pleads Guilty to Multi-Year Mail Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme
Mary Ann Magdamit, 31, of Carson, posted images on Instagram showing stacks of hundred-dollar bills and luxury purchases, which prosecutors say were funded through a multi-year scheme to steal checks…
Manny Pacquiao Rises to No. 1 in WBC Welterweight Rankings After Barrios Bout
Manny Pacquiao flexes during the official weigh-in ahead of his July 19, 2025, WBC welterweight title bout against champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas….
Escudero links “demolition job” to pro-impeachment solons; Puno challenges him to name names
MANILA — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, August 12, claimed that lawmakers who support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are behind what he called a “demolition…
Chinese Vessels Collide Near Scarborough Shoal; Manila Condemns ‘Dangerous’ Maneuvers
The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) pictured during patrol operations. On August 11, 2025, the vessel was on a resupply mission for Filipino fishermen near Scarborough Shoal when it…
Regine Velasquez reveals she and Ogie Alcasid endured “many breakups” in their early years and are now thriving in marriage
Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid (via Instagram account @reginevalcasid) In a candid interview, Regine Velasquez reflects on the challenges she and Ogie Alcasid faced in their early relationship, sharing how they…
Trump’s Police Takeover Tests Limits of Presidential Authority in the Capital
President Donald Trump stands before a formation of U.S. service members, in a White House file photo. (@Whitehouse.gov) President Donald Trump’s unprecedented use of the D.C. Home Rule Act to…
Manila Marriott Hotel Bags its 6th Championship Title in The Philippine Culinary Cup 2025
For the sixth time, Michelin Guide Hotel – Manila Marriott is hailed overall champion in the Professional Division at “The Philippine Culinary Cup 2025”. Marriott International – Philippines Area General…
The Filipino Touch That Turned Pistachio into Gold
Chef Nouel Catis guides his team in the kitchen, expertly drizzling chocolate over freshly baked cookies as they perfect each creation together. Filipino pastry chef Nouel Catis Omamalin transformed a…
Filipino green card holder detained by ICE at Charlotte airport after Bahamas trip
Sonny Lasquite from GoFund Me page ICE custody records show Sonny Lasquite is being held in Georgia pending immigration proceedings, with court files noting a 2012 federal narcotics conviction. …
CLOY Star Hyun Bin Makes Memorable Manila Landing
Hyun Bin shares a lighthearted moment on stage at Solaire Resort during his first-ever Manila visit, engaging in a warm conversation that delighted fans and media alike. MANILA – Fans of…
A Vision Beyond the Term : Why a Leader’s True Measure Is the Test of Time
The opening of the 20th Congress, followed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent State of the Nation Address, offers more than a window into legislative priorities or political optics. These…
California Legislature nears gender parity in historic shift
Members of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus for the 2025–2026 session gather on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol in Sacramento, marking a historic moment as women now hold…
Elderly Filipino American targeted in Las Vegas hate crime; attacker sentenced to jail, probation
Members of the Quindara family and community supporters address the media outside Clark County District Court in Las Vegas on August 4, 2025, following the sentencing of Christian Lentz for…
Philippines, India elevate ties to strategic partnership in state visit marking 75 years of relations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as Indian President Droupadi Murmu welcomes First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos during the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in…
Continuing unemployment claims nearly 2 million, highest since late 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 2 million Americans were receiving unemployment benefits at the end of July, the highest level in almost four years, signaling that job seekers are taking longer to…
Marcos: dismissal of Duterte impeachment based on procedure, not guilt or innocence
BENGALURU, INDIA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday, August 8, that the Supreme Court’s decision voiding the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte did not address the substance of…
Senate archives impeachment complaint against Sara Duterte, adheres to Supreme Court ruling
Vice President Sara Duterte, shown here speaking at an official engagement, recently saw the impeachment complaint against her archived by the Senate in adherence to a Supreme Court ruling that…
Blue states weigh mid-decade map changes as Texas advances redistricting plan
A field-side flag fence echoes the quiet places where big questions about representation take shape. As several states weigh mid-decade congressional map changes, debates over redistricting underscore how political boundaries…
She led a billion-dollar empire, now she’s leading a new conversation
With the tagline “Let’s live, love, laugh and learn together,” The Loida Lewis Podcast invites listeners into heartfelt conversations that weave together cultural storytelling, empowerment, and timeless life lessons that resonate across generations….