BySunita Sohrabji Mar 13, 2025 “These are the worst cuts to Medicaid in the history of the program.” – Stan Dorn, director of the Health Policy Project at UnidosUS. 31…
The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to crack down on fraud in…
BySelen Ozturk Mar 11, 2025 Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit. Since Trump’s termination of…
ByPeter Schurmann Mar 13, 2025 Of the 2.6 million reports of scams submitted to the FTC in 2024, 38% reported losing money, up from 27% in 2023. US consumers lost…
Attorney claims the 79-year-old former PH president ‘too ill’ from ‘debilitating’ health issues AFTER landing in the Netherlands earlier this week, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first appearance…
Photo courtesy of EDD SACRAMENTO — Ang mga manggagawa, may-ari ng negosyo, at mga self-employed na tao sa Los Angeles County na naapektuhan ng mga sunog sa California ay mayroon…
Former Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo and Rogelio Constantino Medina Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina THE first time I saw Leni Robredo was during the wake for her husband…
Overseas Filipinos in the U.S. and around the world can now vote online for the 2025 midterm elections, making the process more accessible and efficient. For the first time in…
Former President Duterte breaks his silence with a defiant message on Facebook en route to The Hague: ‘I take full responsibility. This will be a long legal battle, but I…
Organizations Say Trump Move Puts Equal Education at Risk WASHINGTON, D.C.––On March 12, 2025, President Trump moved forward with one of his most troubling campaign promises to dismantle the Department of…
Jacob Batalon, Amber Midthunder, Jack Quaid, and Ray Nicholson Filipino American actor Jacob Batalon is stepping into a new chapter of his life, both personally and professionally. The 27-year-old actor,…
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
THERE is no question that we are what we eat, and that some food items are inflammatory, causing all sorts of ailments among us. Inflammation, like imbalanced microbiome (“good and…
The 2025 VIP Tour is more than just a vacation; it’s a chance to reconnect with your heritage, explore the beauty of the Philippines, and witness the positive transformations happening in…
LOS ANGELES, CA – Filipino independent cinema is making waves worldwide through Eduksine USA’s Online Filipino Film Festival, a free streaming event running until May 2025. This initiative, in partnership…
Duterte was arrested for crimes against humanity over extrajudicial drug killings Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte—the iron-fisted populist whose deadly anti-drug crackdowns prompted international outrage—on Tuesday, March 11 was arrested…
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, Netherlands, is the world’s first permanent tribunal dedicated to prosecuting crimes against humanity. Led by a team of judges, prosecutors, and legal…
The political landscape in the Philippines has been significantly influenced by the evolving relationship between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Initially allies during the 2022…
Los Angeles, CA – What You Did, an acclaimed psychological thriller from the Philippines, will have a private screening at the Laemmle Theatre in Glendale on March 16, bringing together film…
Duterte remains an enduring figure—seen by some as a hero who brought order and by others as a leader who undermined democracy and human rights. Photo Credit : Creative Commons…
Rodrigo Duterte served as the 16th President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. Known for his tough-on-crime stance, he previously held a long tenure as mayor of Davao City….
Medical Mission Team in Action – with Dr. Warren Gabrillo III, PMASC President (left photo) in Carcar City and Dr. Neda Ballon, UERM-MASSC Past President with Dr. Ed Banez, Over-all…
Some of the MIFF 2025 award winners with several members of the festival team members. Photo Katie Ortiz and Tony Garcia Beverly Hills, California – The Manila International Film Festival…
The human cost of government efficiency cuts is felt deeply across communities. Federal employees, including many Filipino Americans, face uncertain futures as they navigate job losses, financial instability, and the…
As Daylight Saving Time begins on March 9, 2025, we ‘spring forward’ one hour to enjoy longer evenings and brighter days. The time change marks the arrival of spring, encouraging…
Community supporters and advocacy groups rallied in late February against a Torrance-based caregiving agency that has been ordered to pay $2.2 million in unpaid wages to dozens of Filipino home…
By Xong Her, Registered Nurse, Sacramento City College Graduate WHEN I was in high school, I didn’t think attending college was going to be possible. Not only was the high…
Playback Jukebox Photo by Mic Diaz SEVERAL days ago, loyal fans and music enthusiasts flocked to The View Music Bar & Lounge in Torrance for a show that seemed to…
Rosita Constantino Medina with her daughter Victoria Isip at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Photos collated by Rogelio Medina TO celebrate Women’s Month, kindly allow me to give…
Sen. Schumer urges immediate restoration of funding DEMOCRATIC Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has strongly condemned the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly freeze and terminate nearly all U.S. foreign aid…
