The fruits of great love at Purple Yam Brooklyn and Malate
“Cooking is like the fruit of a great love: a strong and slightly egotistical love on the part of the men, altruistic and sensitive on the part of the women….
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Kababayan shares community college success story
LAST MIDWEEK, I shared with you through this column about the eye-opening experience I had when I attended the San Mateo Community College graduation here in Northern California. My own…
California legislature expands Health4All to elders and young adults
Bills would extend state’s low-income Medi-Cal program to all Californians age 65 and over and 25 and under SACRAMENTO, CA – The California legislature approved two bills in separate votes…
LA kickstarts community arts festival for mental health awareness
We Rise LA seeks to eliminate the stigmas of mental health and encourage personal recovery through creative expression Mental health awareness is expanding in ways that we haven’t seen before….
‘No better ally for Indo-Pacific than US’
THE new commander of the U.S. forces said on Wednesday, May 30, that Indo-Pacific countries will not find a better ally than the United States in the pursuit of preserving…
Los Angeles ends Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by honoring AAPI female leaders
Leading in population of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), the City of Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 29, ended this year’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) by honoring…
California 2018 primary election rundown
A handy guide to the races ahead of June 5 For the last year, there has been significant media coverage on the 2018 midterm elections. Held every four years and…
Former Tacloban City mayor Alfred Romualdez recalls challenges following Haiyan
Brings ‘I Love Tacloban’ band as token of thanks It’s been five years since Typhoon Haiyan (also locally known as Yolanda) hit the city of Tacloban, but the city for…
Palace: Boracay for all Filipinos, not just rich resort owners
Boracay is intended for all Filipinos, not just the wealthy resort owners, Malacañang assured the public on Thursday, May 31. According to Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, President Rodrigo Duterte wants…
PH files diplomatic protest against China
THE Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China over the latter country’s recent moves in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). During a press briefing on Thursday, May…
Celebrate Dad’s Day | June 2018
Spend a relaxing weekend bonding time with Dad at Hotel Céleste Celebrate Dad’s Day Promo! For only Php6500 net, enjoy an overnight staycation in a Deluxe Room, welcome foot and…
A Filipino Gastronomic Tour of Brooklyn
When Purple Yam opened in the Ditmas Park neighborhood of Brooklyn back in 2009, it became a dining destination for many Filipinos and Filipino-Americans who live outside the borough. Some…
Sereno appeals to SC: Do what is right and just
Ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Wednesday, May 30, filed her motion for reconsideration to the Supreme Court (SC), urging her colleagues there to invalidate their decision of ousting…
US to keep confronting Beijing in South China Sea
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday, May 29, said that the United States will continue to confront China over its territorial claims in the South China Sea, arguing that…
Arato Brothers: music prodigies sans sibling enmity
Getting into music together among siblings is one noteworthy bonding option any parent could unmistakably choose for their kids. Aside from being a safer preference in lieu of sports or…
DNA testing to establish family relationships
IN the Philippines, establishing family relationships can sometimes be extremely complex. A child may be born and then “given” to a relative, such as a childless aunt. A simulated birth…
California divorce
SOMETIMES, divorce happens. The following seeks to address or clarify some common misconceptions about divorce. “What if my husband/wife does not want to sign the divorce?” or “My husband/wife does…
Plant-based diet
While cardiovascular mortality rates the past decades have gone down, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has remained the leading causer of death in the United States. Several clinical studies have shown that…
DOT chief: Tulfo’s ‘Bitag’ hasn’t given P60-M back
THE P60 million paid by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for advertisements on Ben Tulfo’s — brother of resigned Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo — show on government channel PTV-4 has…
PNP chief: Human rights important in drug war
ACCORDING to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde, human rights are paramount in the police’s campaign against drugs. He also insisted that the police force is not…
OXFORD BUSINESS GROUP’S 2018 PHILIPPINE REPORT MAPS OUT PLANS TO EXPAND CAPITAL MARKET
Philippine Stock Exchange signs first MoU with Oxford Business Group Manila, May 29, 2018:Thenew 2018 report from global research and consultancy firmOxford Business Group(OBG) maps out the positive impact on…
Humanity & Inclusion and FWD Group sign partnership to help youth with disabilities in Indonesia and Philippines access employment opportunities
Humanity & Inclusion (formerly known as Handicap International) and FWD Group recently announced a partnership to support youth with disabilities in Indonesia and the Philippines by improving their access to employment…
The bucket list
(First of a series) “What goes on four legs in the morning, two in the afternoonand three in the evening?” asked the Sphinx. “Man” Oedipus answered after some thought. –Riddle of…