Florida Panthers visit the White House
Florida Panthers hockey players with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vincent J. Viola (left, beside President Trump) in the White House. Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina HOCKEY is a…
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Inside the DOGE Revolution: Trump and Musk Push to Streamline Government
The Doge Office at The Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington DC https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ A Radical Approach to Bureaucracy? In a bold move to overhaul federal operations, President Donald Trump launched…
MedNews capsules
A SMALL study about “Post COVID Vaccination Syndrome (PCVS),” a very rare condition following vaccination that causes some neurologic symptoms, has recently hit the news media. The gullible and anti-vax…
On Medicare, Medicare Advantage plan, LIHEAP program
THE two important Medicare enrollment period will end on Mach 31, 2025. Additionally, be sure not to miss the application open period for home energy assistance. <Q1> I realized that…
How to successfully sell your property in the Philippines
SELLING a property in the Philippines can be a rewarding yet challenging process, especially if you’re looking for the best value and a seamless transaction. Whether you’re based locally or…
Changes to U.S. Social Security in 2025: What Retirees Need to Know
Changes to U.S. Social Security in 2025: What Retirees Need to Know As of 2025, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced significant changes affecting retirees both in the…
Beware of Fake Toll Collection Scams: How to Protect Yourself
Consumers Targeted by Fraudulent Texts Claiming Unpaid Tolls In recent months, scammers have been targeting motorists with fraudulent text messages claiming they owe unpaid tolls. These deceptive messages, designed to…
The Man Who Could Be Pope: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and the Future of the Catholic Church
As the health of Pope Francis remains a critical concern, attention in the Catholic world is shifting toward the future leadership of the Church. With the pontiff grappling with ongoing…
76TH PAL INTERCLUB MEN’S DIVISION (REGULAR) AWARDS NIGHT
Members of the Eastridge-Primehomes team receive the Men’s Championship division trophy from PAL Director David Ong (fifth from left) and PAL OIC Executive Vice President – General Counsel Atty. Carlos…
Manila International Film Festival announces awardees, additional films
Vilma Santos, Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo, Ricky Lee, the late Lily Monteverde, Tia Carrere and Nico Santos are among the second Manila International Film Festival awardees to be honored in “A…
NaFFAA Supports the ABC Act to Empower Filipino American Caregivers
NaFFAA Supports the ABC Act to Empower Filipino American Caregivers Washington, D.C. – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) strongly supports the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers (ABC) Act,…
Community, veterans gather to commemorate 80 years since liberation of Manila
ARLINGTON, Virginia – Feb. 22, 2025 – The American Battle Monuments Commission commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Manila Feb. 22 at the Manila American Cemetery along with two U.S. and four Filipino World…
Urgent CDC Data and Analyses on Influenza and Bird Flu Go Missing as Outbreaks Escalate
Amy Maxmen Sonya Stokes, an emergency room physician in the San Francisco Bay Area, braces herself for a daily deluge of patients sick with coughs, soreness, fevers, vomiting, and other…
Anti-Fraud Efforts Meet Real-World Test During ACA Enrollment Period
Julie Appleby, KFF Health News Unauthorized switching of Affordable Care Act plans appears to have tapered off in recent weeks based on an almost one-third drop in casework associated with…
Republicans Are Eyeing Cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, Again?
Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead In January, during a congressional hearing on his way to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got…
Under Trump, Press Freedom Under Heat
By Selen Ozturk Three weeks into Trump’s second presidency, press freedom is in danger for newsrooms nationwide. San Francisco radio station KCBS is facing a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigation…
USAID Shutdown Puts the Health of Americans at Risk
By Sunita Sohrabji The abrupt shutdown of USAID-funded projects has sent shockwaves through the global health community, with experts warning of severe consequences for disease research, vaccine development, and international…
Florida Panthers visit the White House
Florida Panthers hockey players with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vincent J. Viola (left, beside President Trump) in the White House. Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina HOCKEY is a…
Fil-Am chef Leah Cohen expands Pig & Khao with new outpost in the Upper West Side
Leah Cohen, the acclaimed chef behind Pig & Khao, has brought her signature Southeast Asian flavors to the Upper West Side. After more than a decade of success in the…
Get set to make a splash! Pechanga Resort Casino opens The Cove, its 4.5-acre pool oasis, February 24 for the season
PECHANGA Resort Casino gives guests the chance to make a splash, just ahead of Spring Break. The Cove, Pechanga’s 4.5-acre pool oasis and one of the largest resort pool complexes at…
First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer resigns amid City Hall shakeup
New York City’s First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer announced her resignation on Monday, Feb. 17, stepping down alongside Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human…
Filipino Town Las Vegas to host public town hall meeting
Las Vegas, NV — Filipino Town Las Vegas will host a town hall meeting on February 28, 2025 at +6350 FIL-AM CENTRAL starting at 5:30 p.m. Filipino Town Cultural District is…
Stuck in the Philippines: Mommy Connie’s journey back to the US with the guidance of US Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
IN 2017, Mommy Connie returned to the Philippines for a vacation and medical checkup. However, it was not until 2018 that she discovered her green card was missing. By the…
God is my GPS
OUR mental health is arguably more vital to our being than our physical health, although both are essential to our general well-being. A solid stabilizing anchor for all this is…
Steadfast LA Launches First Non-Profit Rebuild Initiative in Partnership With Samara to Support Wildfire Victims
Rick Caruso, founder of Steadfast LA, leads efforts to rebuild wildfire-affected communities in Los Angeles through innovative private-sector solutions. Asian Journal file photo LOS ANGELES, Calif. – February 19, 2025…
Graton Resort & Casino, proud sponsor of SF CNY Parade: Fortune & festivities in the new year
THIS February, welcome the new year with blessings and prosperity at Graton Resort & Casino! Guests celebrated last Monday, February 17 with the President’s Day Giveaway. Drawings were done every…
Fresh Start with an Action Man for DOTr
With the appointment of former Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Vivencio “Vince” Dizon as Secretary of Transportation, everyone is hopeful that the government’s programs on the…
Eastridge-Primehomes opens up 12-point lead with SW skidding to third
BACOLOD–With a trio of aces returning one-over-par 71s worth 35 points each, Eastridge-Primehomes on Wednesday tallied 105 at tricky Bacolod Golf Club (formerly Binitin) to open up a 12-point lead…
Eastridge takes command by four after gutsy opening round at Marapara
BACOLOD–The tree-lined Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club formerly known as Marapara flashed its teeth right in the first round of the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub Men’s Championship division…
Malabanan, Suntay lead PAL Interclub Media winners
IN PHOTO: From left: PAL vice president for corporate affairs Anne Tiongco, PAL president Capt. Stanley Ng, Anthony Suntay, Chito Malabanan, and PAL director David Ong. Chito Malabanan and Anthony…