For years, the United Nations awards people from around the globe with the title “champion of the earth.” The said title is considered the institution’s highest environmental honor as it recognizes people both from the public and private sector who played a significant role in promoting ways to help the environment. This time, one Filipina…
New York based actor Carlo Cruz was still based in Manila late 2012 when he auditioned for Heneral Luna. He didn’t get a call back. He moved to New York to further hone his craft. Three years later, he got a call from the producers and they offered a role for Goyo. “No questions asked,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Washington DC (POLO-WDC), through the leadership of Labor Attaché Angela Librado-Trinidad, organized a town hall meeting and fellowship event for Filipino nationals who are working as local hires and household service workers (HSWs) at the different diplomatic missions and international organizations in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September…
SACRAMENTO – AB 2514, authored by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond (D-Richmond), supports the creation and expansion of dual language immersion programs in schools. The bill passed out of both legislative houses with bipartisan support and was signed by the Governor yesterday. “22 percent of our public school students are English learners,” Thurmond said. “Our school districts…
MAJORITY of Filipinos want the current administration to immediately address rising prices of basic goods and services. The figures from the September 2018 Ulat ng Bayan revealed that 63 percent of the 1,800 respondents said controlling the rising costs of commodities is their top concern. “This is the predominant opinion in all geographic areas (53…
FILIPINO-American footballer Kaycee Clark was proclaimed the winner of the 20th season of reality TV show “Big Brother.” Winning via a 5-4 vote, Clark closely beat out fellow finalist/houseguest Tyler Crispen to win the $500,000 prize on Thursday, September 27. Clark shared that she would use the money she won to help out her family….
“Every judge needs to have both the intellectual capacity to deal with the incredible variety and complexity of the issues and an instinctive understanding of the human implications of the decisions being made. And I just talked to her [Ruth Bader Ginsburg] about her life and her experience, and her family and her work and…
SUMMONED by invitation from the cultural office of the Philippine Consulate, out of ink-the news world trooped to the Community Hall to witness the launching of PNP Global Community Relations (PCR), headed by PC Supt. Rhodel Sermonia. Townhall meetings at the Philippine Consulate is where elbows, perfume, conversation invaded even the cramped space of one’s…
The Court of Tax Appeals dismissed the motion of Jaime Napoles, husband of priority development assistance fund (PDAF) scam alleged mastermind Janet Lim Napoles, to quash the lawsuit against him over National Internal Revenue Code violations, thus proceeding to trial. “Upon denial of petitioner’s Motion to Quash, the Court must proceed with the trial,” the…
Philippine Historical Association Secretary Jonathan Balsamo said on Monday night, September 24, that in order to address the impending historical revisionism among younger generation, the existing learning materials about the martial law period must undergo a thorough review. In his interview with “The Chiefs” on Cignal TV’s One News, the historian explained that there…
In order to regulate the number of visitors in Boracay Island, tourists going to the island after its reopening may soon be required to wear access bracelets, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Registering in a tourist database may also become a requirement for visitors should the proposed measure be approved…
Latest data showed that 19 out of 154 children who died after receiving at least one dose of Dengvaxia, had dengue despite the vaccination as reported by the Department of Health (DOH). According to DOH Undersecretary Enrique Domingo, of the 19 individuals who had dengue, six were diagnosed clinically and 13 were confirmed to have…
BRETT Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the Justice of the Supreme Court thought he would get the affirmative votes to be confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday, especially after how the Republican members of the committee pushed hard to move forward with the vote despite the very powerful and credible testimony…
There is a possibility that more former mutineers from the Magdalo group, who were granted amnesty by the previous administration, might have their amnesty like Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV revoked. This was hinted by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday, September 26, when he revealed that a review on the amnesty given to Magdalo soldiers…
Cal State LA student Janiella Cuala plans to develop a mentoring program in Guam for students interested in a STEM career When she was growing up in Guam, Janielle Cuala’s favorite subject was science. But her family didn’t consider that an appropriate field for a woman, so she set out to earn a degree in…
In an effort to connect with Filipinos all around the globe, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched the Global Police Community Relations (PCR) program. According to the PNP PCR Group’s website, the program will allow Filipinos to report crimes from outside the Philippines and provides access to assistance from the PNP and “will truly…
In a massive immigration operation this week, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency targeted and arrested 150 undocumented immigrants, ICE announced on Wednesday, September 26. The 3-day operation occurred from Sunday, Sept. 23-25 all over the Southland, including the Los Angeles, Orange County and Riverside counties. ICE officials cited sanctuary state laws…
Four free weekend events lined up for the month long celebration The City of Carson has been gearing up for a month long celebration of Filipino American history. At the Carson Community Center on Tuesday, September 25, community members and leaders of the city and the Fil-Am community gave a preview of what attendees could…
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday, September 27, denied the claims that some of its officers are planning to oust President Rodrigo Duterte from office. AFP Spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalos vowed that the Philippine military would remain professional and obedient to the 1987 Constitution “that it has sworn to uphold and to…
Palace: President was not serious when he made the statement’ Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, September 27 said that the “only sin” he has committed in his two years in power is ordering extrajudicial killings (EJKs). “What are your sins? Me? I told the military ‘what are my sins?’ Did I steal money? Even…
Finally, the euphoric hullabaloo over the much celebrated semi-annual New York Fashion Week came to an end with the International Fashion & Arts Week-Season 3 pulling the curtains down to officially conclude the global event. As a fashion industry event, Fashion Week gives the opportunity to designers, brand names and fashion houses to display their latest…
THREE years after the highly successful run (both commercial and critical) of Heneral Luna comes the much-awaited sequel, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral, a historical biopic that focuses on the last months in the life of Gregorio del Pilar (Paulo Avelino), one of the youngest generals of the Philippine Revolution (against Spain) and the Philippine-American War. Goyo picks…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez undertook an official visit to Utah on September 12-15 upon the invitation of Brigham Young University (BYU). As the featured speaker of BYU’s Ambassadorial lecture series, Ambassador Romualdez talked about developments in the Philippines and the enduring alliance between the Philippines and the…
Claiming that some government forces are involved with the opposition to oust him from his post, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is willing to step down if they give him a good reason to do so. “There are talks about coup d’état, mutiny, they want to oust me. The irony of it all is…
Customer’s satisfaction has always been the company’s top priority MON Cargo Services, Inc. the pioneer in door-to-door delivery services to the Philippines in the Bay Area celebrates its 32nd year anniversary. As they celebrate their 32nd year, they always attribute their success from the patronage of their customers old and new for their extensive &…
Former Trump critic rallies with the president, praises his achievements at Las Vegas rally AS the midterm elections approach, Republicans are making last ditch efforts to secure their party’s majority in the U.S. Senate. On Thursday, September 20, the president attended another rally of supporters in Las Vegas to pledge his full-fledged support for Republican Sen….
