‘Flower Drum Song’ cast talks of LA performance
Fifteen years ago, we watched David Henry Hwang’s heavily revised “Flower Drum Song” at the Mark Taper Forum starring Lea Salonga as Mei-Li. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical…
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Hyun Bin named honorary counterintelligence agent by South Korea’s intelligence service
Hyun Bin as an NIS agent in “Made in Korea.” Image from Disney+ SEOUL — South Korea’s primary intelligence agency has named actor Hyun Bin an honorary counterintelligence agent, a symbolic designation aimed…
Gerald Anderson opens second resort in Zambales
Image from Instragram/@ andersongeraldjr MANILA — Actor Gerald Anderson has opened a second resort property in Zambales, expanding his presence in the Philippines’ domestic tourism sector while maintaining an active screen career. Anderson…
Filipino voices gain ground in Hollywood as Isa Briones reflects on representation in ‘The Pitt’
Filipino-American actresses Isa Briones, Kristin Villanueva, and Amielynn Abellera photos from Sthanlee B. Mirador/Facebook LOS ANGELES — Filipino-American actress Isa Briones is part of a growing cohort of performers and creators advancing…
Filipino singer Matty Juniosa advances to ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ semifinals, hints at genre shift
Image from Facebook/@ mattyjuniosa MANILA — Filipino singer Matty Juniosa will compete in the live semifinals of Britain’s Got Talent after earning a Golden Buzzer during the audition round. Juniosa secured the spot with a…
Dolly de Leon lands series regular role in Apple TV+ thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed”
Dolly de Leon and Jon Michael Hill in “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Screenshot image from Apple TV Filipina actress takes on a detective role in a 10-episode dark comedy thriller set…
Carlo Aquino affirms commitment to Philippine cinema after period of uncertainty
Image from instragram/@jose_liwanag MANILA — Carlo Aquino, whose career spans more than three decades in Philippine film and television, said he is staying in the local entertainment industry following a period of…
Unforgettable Awards 2026: Liza Soberano, Dante Basco, Vincent Rodriguez III, and other Filipino and Asian talents discuss how important representation is in Hollywood
Every year, the outstanding Asian talents in film, television and culture are honored at the Unforgettable Awards which is presented by GoldenTV and Character Media. This year, the much-looked-forward-to…
Frankie Pangilinan Social Media Post Fuels Public Interest in Relationship Status
@frankiepangilinan instagram account Frankie Pangilinan Social Media Post Fuels Public Interest in Relationship Status MANILA, Philippines — Simone Francesca Emmanuelle “Frankie” Pangilinan, daughter of Senator Francis Pangilinan and singer-actress Sharon…
Marcos Appoints Trade Diplomat Angara-Mathay as Tourism Secretary, Elevating Investment-Focused Approach
MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed career trade and investment official Ma. Bernardita “Dita” Angara-Mathay as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Friday, April…
A generational shift in the pews: Gen Z men reengage with the Church
Survey data indicate a narrowing gender gap in religious participation as younger men report renewed engagement with Catholic practice, even as overall affiliation continues to decline. A narrowing gender gap…
Philippine debt reaches P18.16 trillion as domestic borrowing drives growth
Shift toward peso financing limits external exposure; fiscal space narrows as obligations near full-year ceiling MANILA — The Philippines’ national government debt rose to a record P18.16 trillion at the end of…
Malacañang denounces fabricated reports of President’s cancer diagnosis
MANILA — Malacañang on April 5, 2026 warned against the circulation of fabricated information after a graphic falsely claiming that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer spread widely on social…
The heavy toll of distant drums: who pays for the wars of the great
How global conflicts drive up the cost of living in the Philippines and shift the burden to Filipino families at home and abroad. Conflict in the Middle East is often…
U.S. moves to automatic Selective Service registration
Government will automatically register eligible men, replacing self-signup requirement WASHINGTON — The United States is moving to an automatic registration system for Selective Service, marking the most consequential administrative change to…
Avoid tax scams and taxpayer ID theft
Federal agencies warn of impersonation schemes, phishing and payment fraud during peak filing season LOS ANGELES — Federal regulators are warning taxpayers to remain vigilant as scam activity accelerates…
Lynda P. Johnson becomes first Filipina mayor of Cerritos
The newly reorganized Cerritos City Council, from left: Councilmember Jennifer Hong, Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Pulido, Mayor Lynda P. Johnson, Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, and Councilmember Sophia M. Tse …
Ballots to decide future of Los Angeles streetlights as theft and outages strain system
LEADERSHIP BRIEFING: Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) officials (from left) Fabian Cheng, Assistant Director and Chief Engineer; Miguel Sangalang, Executive Director and General Manager; Manuel Reyes-Hago, Street Lighting Construction and Maintenance Superintendent;…
From “Catch Me if You Can” to “Tell All or Pay Up”
The landscape of divorce litigation has undergone a tectonic shift. No longer is the “out-spouse” (the partner without direct access to the books or business) forced to play a high-stakes…
On Divine Mercy Sunday
It’s Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast close to the heart of St. John Paul II, who established this observance on the Second Sunday of Easter. Successive popes, including Pope Leo…
When Doing Right Costs More
Tax season has a way of humbling even the most confident entrepreneur. Receipts everywhere. And that quiet thought in the back of our minds: there has to be one more…
A Series of TV/Radio Guesting Experiences
FROM the warm hospitality of radio booths to the bright lights of TV studios, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. It is always a privilege to step into…
JPMorganChase Partners With Sports Legends to Help Athletes Master Their Money
Athletes’ careers are unpredictable. Less than 2% of NCAA college athletes turn professional and many professional athletes retire before they’re 35. Yet nearly 65% of athletes say they never had financial education in school. To help…
Investing in Journalism: Why Civic Infrastructure is Key to California’s Future
The state capitol in Sacramento, California. (Image via Canva) The collapse of local news in America poses a significant threat to our democracy, underscored by flashing headlines. By Senator Steven…
Warning capsules
Stem cell Rx The building block of every cell, tissue, and organ in the body is the stem cell. Stem cells are undifferentiated, with no “specific assigned task as yet.”…
PHILSME Expands as Largest B2B Platform for SMEs, Launches MSME Village at 18th Expo
Manila, Philippines — The PHILSME Business Expo & Conference is expanding access to national business opportunities with the launch of the MSME Village Powered by Advocacy Partners at the 18th PHILSME, happening May 22–23, 2026…
GRATON RESORT & CASINO ANNOUNCES APRIL PROMOTIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MAY 4 EXPANSION OPENING
This spring marks the start of a new era at Graton Resort & Casino. On May 4, the resort will unveil the next phase of its expansion, introducing new dining,…
Immigrant Seniors Lose Medicare Coverage Despite Paying for It
Rosa María Carranza encourages a toddler to navigate uneven ground at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, California, on Dec. 5. Carranza will lose Medicare when a federal policy restricting health…
H Mart Announces ‘2026 Children’s Art Contest’ Across the U.S.
“Open to Smart Rewards Card Members’ Children… 90 Winners, $10,000 Total Prize Pool” Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in North America, is excited to launch…