10 tips to celebrate Advent and Christmas
ADVENT is a time of waiting for the celebration of Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. And as I wrote last week, it’s also a time of waiting…
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Warren Buffett’s 10 investing basics (Part 2 of 4)
(THIS is a continuation of Part 1 from last week’s weekend edition of Asian Journal) Multi-billionaire Warren Buffett lives simply and adheres to basic but savvy investment principles. 6. Buy…
Pete and Baby Cruz: Together in ‘business and pleasure’
IF I could name a few people who I look up to in terms of how they live their lives, I’d probably include this couple I have known for 10…
The melancholia of a 107-year-old lady
I sympathize with her lonely soul. She ruminates. She dreams. She remembers. The true essential self is ageless, even if the body and its surroundings wail that you’re old. She…
Fil-Am individuals and organizations among awardees honored by Duterte
OVERSEAS Filipinos and organizations were recognized by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in a ceremony on Wednesday, December 5 at Malacañang Palace. Called the Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations…
Late George H.W. Bush remembered for sponsoring a Filipino child nearly 20 years ago
Funeral held for 41st US President at Washington National Cathedral The late former President George H.W.Bush who passed away on Friday, November 30 is said to have began sponsoring a…
ICC continues initial review of Duterte, drug war despite PH withdrawal
The assessment of President Rodrigo Duterte’s alleged crimes against humanity will be continued by the International Criminal Court despite the Philippines’ withdrawal of its ratification from the Rome Statute. The…
Chinese expansionism
NORBERTO Gonzales, the national security adviser during the incumbency of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, has rung alarm bells about a possible attack on the Philippines by China. This was his reaction…
Olivia Quido-Co’s journey of humility
“’BRING the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw…
More than half of California nursing homes balk at stricter staffing rules
by Barbara Feder Ostrov | California Healthline MORE than half of California’s nursing homes are asking to be exempted from new state regulations that would require them to spend more time…
Romualdez: Duterte visit to US appropriate after return of Balangiga bells
ACCORDING to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez, it would be more appropriate for President Rodrigo Duterte to visit the U.S. once the Balangiga bells have been…
How to succeed in politics: 4 takeaways from the 2018 NaFFAA Civic Leadership Forum
IN the 1972 political dramedy “The Candidate,” blue-collar worker Bill McKay (charmingly played by Robert Redford) is recruited by a political election specialist to be the Democratic candidate against a…
Part of Los Angeles’ Temple Street proposed to be renamed after Larry Itliong
LOS Angeles Filipino-American organizations and community leaders are seeking to rename a portion of a main Historic Filipinotown street to honor the Filipino labor leader Larry Itliong who led the…
Palace says Duterte’s “kill bishops” remark meant “kill them with kindness”
MALACAÑANG on Thursday, December 6, defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent “kill the bishops” statement as only a hyperbole intended for a dramatic effect. Despite the president’s previous attacks on the…
AFP to create new infantry to counter Abu Sayyaf
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday, December 5, announced the creation of a new infantry division specialized to locate the whereabouts of Abu Sayyaf and other terrorist…
Revilla acquitted as Napoles and former aide convicted for PDAF plunder charges
SANDIGANBAYAN First Division on Friday, December 7 acquitted former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. of plunder while his former chief of staff Richard Cambe and businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles were…
Fil-Am actor Darren Criss nominated for Golden Globe
Filipino-American actor Darren Criss on Thursday, December 6 received his first Golden Globe nomination for his role as Andrew Cunanan in the limited series, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American…
PH ranks 11th world’s most climate-related deaths, 20th most affected by disasters
THE Philippines placed 11th worldwide among the countries with the most number of casualties due to extreme climate disasters and 20th in the most affected by climate-related disasters in 2017….
Warner Bros and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director team up to bring Arnel Pineda’s journey to the big screen
Filipino singer Arnel Pineda’s path from humble beginnings in the Philippines to fronting American rock band Journey is set for the big screen in a biopic that will be headed…
WHO supports PH’s sugar-sweetened beverage tax
THE World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday, December 5, expressed their support on the Philippines’ move to increase the sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) excise tax, revealing that doing such would prevent…
San Pablenos celebrate the holidays, induct new officers of the San Pablo City Association East Coast
THE city of Seven Lakes celebrates the many facets of its heritage with a gala for the Christmas Holidays and inducts the new officers of the San Pablo City Association….
House okays bill to create PH space agency
The House of Representatives approved House Bill 8541 otherwise known as the Philippine Space Development Act on its third and final reading on Tuesday, December 4. The HB 8541…
UN officials did not accuse Liberal Party of misusing Yolanda funds
A UNITED Nations (UN) special rapporteur this week has responded to claims that the UN had accused the Philippines’ then-ruling Liberal Party (LP) of misusing disaster relief funds for election…
House approves federalism bill on second reading
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 4, approved the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) 15, a proposal to shift to a federal government, on its second reading. “Many provisions…
Philippine senators open to legalizing medical marijuana
Senators Grace Poe and Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday, December 4, said they were open to legalizing medical marijuana in the Philippines. Poe cited cases of marijuana being used for medical…