Mayor Bass Proposes Layoffs to Address $1 Billion Budget Deficit
More Than 1,600 City Workers at Risk as LA Faces Deep Cuts; Public Hearings Begin LOS ANGELES – Confronting a nearly $1 billion shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass has introduced a…
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Janice Israel Delima: ‘Being a mother is a responsibility, not ownership’
Janice Israel Delima with her children (from left) Saviona, Karl and Noah. Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, allow me to honor mothers…
LPGA stars compete in annual pro-am at Journey at Pechanga
Fil-Am golfers Abegail Arevalo, Tisha Alyn and Amari Avery participated in the 12th Pechanga Pro-Am held in Temecula, CA on April 8, 2025. Photos by Joseph Peralta/AJ Press TOP Ladies…
My personal encounter with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (left) with AJ columnist Rogelio Constantino Medina. Photo courtesy of Rogelio Medina I vividly remember I asked Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle why St. Andrew’s School (SAS)…
The Sign of the Cross
Today is Sunday, the Day of the Lord. While all days of the week belong to the Lord, Sunday is the special day that God has given us to rest…
A Healthy Community Is a Clean Community: Working Together, We Can Clean Up California and Help It Shine Bright
By: Rejie Baloyos, Community Advocate and Executive Director at ARI California has long been the place where dreams come to life—a land of hope and possibility for people from every…
Vancouver Tragedy: Filipino Community Mourns as Global Leaders Express Solidarity
Photo from Inquirer.net VANCOUVER, Canada— A vibrant celebration of Filipino culture turned into a day of grief and tragedy after a devastating vehicle attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in…
California Defies Trump’s Renewed Crackdown on Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge blocks Trump’s attempt to cut funding to sanctuary cities as California vows to defend its immigrant protections. LOS ANGELES, CA – California is once again on a…
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL AND CG HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO LAUNCH THE FARM AT SAN BENITO, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION IN THE PHILIPPINES
(From Left To Right:) Mr. Rajan Uttamchandani, Director, The Farm at San Benito; Mr. Rahul Chaudhary, Managing Director, CG Corp Global and CG Hospitality Global; Dr. Binod Chaudhary, Chairman of…
Wellness Leaders Gather for Landmark In-Person Assembly at Okada Manila
MANILA — The Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) successfully hosted a landmark in-person General Membership Meeting and Pledge of Membership Ceremony on April 28, 2025, at the wellness-inspired…
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Nevada’s Parental Notification Abortion Law
Las Vegas, NV – A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a decades-old Nevada law requiring parental notification for minors seeking abortions, amid ongoing legal challenges in the…
Nevada Officials Warn Seniors of Social Security Scams Amid Soaring National Fraud Losses
LAS VEGAS – Nevada officials are urging seniors to be vigilant in the face of rising fraud schemes, particularly those involving scammers impersonating Social Security Administration (SSA) representatives. This warning…
PBBM Joins World Leaders in Vatican to Bid Farewell to Pope Francis
Photo credit ; Philippine Information Agency The Philippines honors the late pontiff as President Marcos and First Lady attend historic funeral with global dignitaries and royalty VATICAN CITY — President…
Trump’s First 100 Days: Big Changes, Big Challenges
In his first 100 days, President Trump approached Washington the way he once ran his business empire— fast moving, cutting deep, challenging old structures, and betting that bold, high-risk changes…
PHILSME Business Expo Unveils Powerhouse Speaker Lineup and Exclusive Activities for 2025 Edition
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME), happening on May 9-10, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, is setting the stage for an inspiring…
Vancouver Filipino Community Mourns, Honors Victims as New Details Emerge
The day after the Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day Festival incident, police continue to secure the scene at East 41st Avenue. Photo credit – Photo by A. Malabanan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA…
2 journalists write COVID diary based on years in China
Filipino-American journalists Rene Pastor and his wife Cristina DC Pastor did not expect the heavy knock on the door of their Beijing apartment one night in 2020. It was time…
Baryo HiFi Returns May 3 to Historic Filipinotown with Multigenerational Lineup, Expanded Marketplace, and Cultural Programming
Los Angeles, CA — April 27, 2025 — After drawing over 10,000 attendees last year, Baryo HiFi returns for its second annual celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2025, transforming Historic…
Piolo Pascual Sparks Dating Rumors After Beach Photo with Model Kim Rivera
Photo From Instagram Page of Kim Rivera Is Piolo Pascual dating again? A viral photo with model Kim Rivera has fans speculating about the actor’s love life. Here’s what we…
Three Filipino Cardinals to Vote in Historic Papal Conclave
ROME, Italy – As the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled farewell to Pope Francis, a new chapter in Catholic history quietly unfolded: for the first time, three Filipino cardinals will…
Vancouver Filipino Festival Tragedy: Canadian PM Carney and Philippine President Marcos Offer Condolences
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Photo: Policy Exchange via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) World leaders mourn the victims of the Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy, where a deadly vehicle…
Tragedy Strikes Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day Festival: Multiple Fatalities After Vehicle Drives Into Crowd
VANCOUVER, BC – What began as a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture turned into tragedy Saturday evening when a vehicle drove into a crowd at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day Block Party,…
Philippines Opens Doors to Digital Nomads with New Visa Program
Seeking to tap into the expanding global remote workforce, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 86, officially authorizing the creation of a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV)…
Pope Francis Laid to Rest: Royals, World Leaders, and the Faithful Gather at St. Peter’s Basilica
In death as in life, Pope Francis chose simplicity: a modest casket, carried before the faithful at St. Peter’s Basilica in a final act of humility. Photo Credit : Photo:…
California is now the 4th largest economy in the world
What you need to know: California’s economy continues to dominate and grow at a faster rate than the world’s top economies, with new data showing it has overtaken Japan as the…
Measles Misinformation Is on the Rise — And Americans Are Hearing It, Survey Finds
By Arthur Allen While the most serious measles epidemic in a decade has led to the deaths of two children and spread to 27 states with no signs of letting…
Medi-Cal Under Threat: Who’s Covered and What Could Be Cut?
By Don Thompson SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Medi-Cal, California’s complex, $174.6 billion Medicaid program, provides health insurance for nearly 15 million residents with low incomes and disabilities. The state enrolls twice…
Supreme Court Hears Arguments to End ACA’s Free Preventive Care
By Sunita Sohrabji The Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 21 in a case that could upend free preventive screenings and services for people insured via the Affordable Care Act….
BDO CEO Nestor Tan Warns of Economic Uncertainty Amid Global Challenges
Nestor V. Tan President and CEO BDO Unibank Inc. Manila, Philippines – BDO Unibank Inc. President and CEO Nestor V. Tan has urged the Philippine banking sector to brace for potential…
Remembering Nora Aunor: A National Tribute to the Superstar Who Redefined Philippine Arts and Culture
The Philippines bids farewell to National Artist Nora Aunor with full state honors, recognizing a life that shaped the soul of a nation. Photo Credit: National Commission for Culture and…
