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…
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Dogs, Cats Give You Joy and Protection
In March 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), prohibiting Department of Defense (DOD) funding for “painful research” on domestic dogs…
Glendale celebrates diversity at YOUniqueness Festival, draws over 800 attendees
Tinikling by Holy Family Filipino Dance Group GLENDALE, Calif. — The 4th Annual “Celebrate YOUniqueness Festival” at the Glendale YMCA brought together more than 800 attendees, highlighting the city’s cultural…
From attending Matthew Manotoc and Jamie Herrell’s wedding of the year in Ilocos Norte to exploring enchanted Siquijor
By Janet Susan R. Nepales We call it our Homecoming 2.0. We were just in the Philippines last November, and then we went back again in January – immediately right…
Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare
Photo from (DigitalVision/Getty Images) John Galvin knows he needs a colonoscopy. But he’s waiting to schedule the procedure until December, when he turns 65 and qualifies for Medicare. He was…
US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines
Dora Nabatanzi, a molecular biologist at the Broad Institute, prepares chemicals needed to sequence the genomes of measles viruses.(Amy Maxmen/KFF Health News) This week, the Centers for Diseases Control and…
Trump removes Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche in interim shift at Justice Department
Trump, Bondi, and Blanche during press conference on Supreme Court victory. Photo from whitehouse.gov Leadership change follows mounting controversy around department direction, with reporting pointing to the handling of Epstein-related…
Sara Porkalob of ‘Dragon Mama’ transforms her family’s immigrant struggles into a two-hour show and portrays 28 characters
By Janet Susan R. Nepales We arrived at the Geffen Playhouse’s Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater without any expectations. Until actress Sara Porkalob arrived onstage to do her almost two-hour, one-woman…
Easter Message
It can be challenging to wish everyone a Happy Easter when the world is plagued by conflicts, war, and economic crises. Celebrating Easter is not easy when our lives are…
CPAP vs Inspire
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), where the tongue falls backwards to block the airway passage during sleep, resulting in breath-holding for 30 seconds or so, and for up to 1 to…
Threeology 3.0: A powerhouse concert experience at Pechanga resort and casino on April 26
TEMECULA, CALIF. A powerhouse three-in-one concert experience hits the stage at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026, inside the Pechanga Theater at Pechanga Resort Casino. Three of…
Sky River Casino Accelerates Spring Momentum with April Promotions and Million-Dollar Milestone
Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino is heading into April with strong spring momentum, highlighted by the ongoing $1,000,000 Audi Q7 Giveaway, the return of the $130,000 Weekly Blackjack…
Phenomenal Filipina Girl Group Ignites “SexBomb Get, Get Aw!” U.S. Tour at Pechanga Resort Casino on May 14
TEMECULA, Calif. — The Best-Selling Girl Group in Philippine History is bringing their electrifying choreography and iconic hits to Southern California. Pechanga Resort Casino proudly presents the “SexBomb Get, Get…
Mountain Spirits exhibition to open at UCLA with Cordillera cultural performance
The rice terraces of Ifugao in northern Luzon cascade across mountainous terrain, reflecting centuries of Indigenous engineering, agricultural knowledge, and cultural stewardship that continue to shape community life today. –…
The Last Conversations: Being present when it matters most
A book launch on The Last Conversations, written by Hospice Chaplain Rev. Dante Eleazar Lorenzana Simon and Elzar Dodjie Lorenzana Simon and edited by Dr. Elisa Simon and Elzar Simon, was…
Representatives dismiss separation rumors surrounding Maine Mendoza and Arjo Atayde
Arjo Atayde and Maine Mendoza Image from instragram/@mainedcm Clarifications cite illness; no verified evidence supports online claims MANILA — Official representatives for Maine Mendoza and her husband, Arjo Atayde, have formally denied…
Oscars to exit Hollywood in 2029
image from Facebook/@TheAcademy The Academy Awards will leave the Dolby Theatre after 2028, relocating to a larger downtown Los Angeles venue as production and staging requirements evolve. LOS ANGELES…
Regine Velasquez honored by Billboard Philippines, signals final concert as career enters transition phase
Image from facebook/@ billboardphofficial Veteran singer marks 40th year in OPM with top industry recognition and plans to scale back large-scale performances MANILA — Regine Velasquez, one of the most…
Lella Ford details close ties with Kaila Estrada
image from Instagram/@ lellaford Estrada has been romantically linked to Ford’s brother Daniel Padilla. MANILA — Lella Ford, the winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, has spoken publicly…
Kris Aquino seen in BGC, signals cautious return to public life after prolonged illness
Kris Aquino with friends image from Jonathan Velasco via Instagram MANILA — Kris Aquino, the former television host and one of the Philippines’ most recognizable media figures, made a…
DreamWorks sets ‘Forgotten Island’ for Sept. 2026 release, centers Philippine mythology in original animated feature
Brand New Poster Image from Facebook/@dreamworks Bringing Philippine mythology to moviegoers ahead of its Sept. 25, 2026 theatrical release, the film features a cast of Filipino and Filipino…
Christian Bautista opens up on longevity, anxiety, and a new creative chapter
Image from facebook/@ ChristianBautistaOfficialPage MANILA — Filipino singer and television personality Christian Bautista has spoken candidly about the demands of sustaining a long career, acknowledging that performance anxiety and burnout remain part…
Anne Curtis dismisses online rumor, rebukes lawmaker’s remarks and weighs legal options
image from Instagram /@annecurtissmith Actress calls out misuse of her name in legislative setting, cites broader concerns on respect and public conduct MANILA — Anne Curtis has dismissed online speculation about…
Filipino Star Angeline Quinto to Graduate College in June
Image from Facebook/@AngelineQuintoOfficial MANILA — Filipino singer and actress Angeline Quinto announced on Wednesday her upcoming graduation from college this June, a milestone she achieved while navigating motherhood and a…
Leading from Within: Jill Aithnie Ang on People and Purpose
Manila, Philippines — Long before the scale of exhibitions and the weight of leadership, Jill Aithnie Ang understood what responsibility meant. Born to Joseph and Levi Ang and as the…
Signatures For Her: The Women Behind Sheraton Manila Hotel’s Sales, Marketing and Events Division
Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts Sales, Marketing and Events Team In celebration of Women’s Month, Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts proudly spotlights the all-female powerhouse driving…
SEXUAL ASSAULT ON WOMEN, GIRLS, AND CHILDREN, SHOULD BE UNTHINKABLE IN A CIVILIZED COMMUNITY
As a patriarchal society, we have the tendency to highlight a single individual, especially males, and enshrine them into places of honor, our pantheon of heroes, naming streets, schools, and…
Filipino Town Las Vegas to Mark First Anniversary with Parade and New Anthem
LAS VEGAS — A year after the formal designation of a cultural corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Valley, community leaders are preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of…
Michelin Tausug chef Miggy Moreno takes over Marriott cafe’s kitchen
Michelin Listed Manila Marriott Hotel’s Director of Culinary Meik Brammer (left) hands over the “Gawad Kutsilyo ng Sinagtala para sa Punong Tagapagluto” or “Sinagtala Chef’s Knife” to two-time Michelin Bib…
What Is Taking Shape in 2026 (Part 2)
As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, the year is no longer about anticipation; it is beginning to reveal direction. I asked seven individuals from different fields…