RP Health Crisis
The Philippines is facing a growing health crisis that will have a national impact, with studies projecting 41 percent of Filipino adults (29.5 million) to be overweight and obese within…
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SKY RIVER CASINO UNVEILS AN EXPANDED GAMING FLOOR WITH OVER 300 NEW SLOT MACHINES
Sky River elevates comfort and convenience with a total of 2,500 slot machines as momentum builds toward its 2027 resort transformation ELK GROVE, Calif. (March 05, 2026) –– Sky River…
Alex Eala Reunites with Erik Spoelstra Ahead of Critical Miami Open Campaign
FILIPINO PRIDE IN MIAMI — Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala (left) shares a moment with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra (right) at the Kaseya Center on Monday, March 16,…
A Historic Night: Autumn Durald Arkapaw Becomes First Woman and Fil-Am to Win Best Cinematography Oscar
Autumn Durald Arkapaw poses with her Oscar following her Best Cinematography win for Sinners, a milestone recognized by the Academy as the first by a woman in the category. – Photo Courtesy: Academy of Motion…
PECHANGA RESORT CASINO GIVES GUESTS CHANCE TO WIN $2.2 MILLION ORANGE COUNTY, CA MODEL HOME IN HOME SWEET WIN! HOME GIVEAWAY
–Pechanga Gives Nearly $100,000 alongside the House Giveaway to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for continued efforts in rebuilding after 2025 fires— Fully furnished, model home to be…
Desirae Krawczyk: Four-time Grand Slam champion celebrates her Filipino roots
Desirae Krawczyk and Britain’s Neal Skupski celebrate their mixed doubles victory at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, successfully defending the title after winning the tournament together in 2021. – Photo from Instagram/@…
WeTAP Elects New Leadership to Champion Wellness as a Pillar of Nation-Building
SILANG, Cavite — March 3, 2026 — The Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP) is proud to announce the election of its new board of officers, led by incoming President Vikki Aquino. The…
WORLDBEX 2026 Officially Opens, Showcasing Innovation by Building Opportunities and Sustaining Lives
WSI Board of Director Mr. Rene Ramos; Architect Francisco Flameño; WSI co-founder Ms. Levi Ang ; Chief of Staff Peter Pardo; Hon. Ferdinand L. Hernandez, Senior Deputy Speaker of the House…
My Encounter with Three Nieces of Sen. Ninoy Aquino
As we observe Women’s Month, I encountered the nieces of the late martyred senator Ninoy Aquino: courageous sisters Roxanne Aquino and Jackie Aquino, and Mia Concio. As a child and…
WORLDBEX 2026 Showcases the World of Architecture and Launches ARC Circle Collective to Build Opportunities for the Next Generation
Premier industry platform highlights leading architectural firms while introducing a groundbreaking initiative for emerging professionals Manila, Philippines — Architecture is more than the creation of structures—it is imagination made visible….
The Healing Practice of the Presence of God
Friends, we are in the Fourth Sunday of Lent, and I hope you are finding time to pray more and spend intimate moments with the Lord. One of the purposes…
Wonders of Metformin
Recent findings indicate that metformin, a staple medication for type 2 diabetes, significantly reduces the risk of long COVID by 40% to 60% when taken during acute infection. New research also…
Filipino nurses helped The Calling’s Alex Band through health crisis
Alex Band performing with The Calling during their concert in the Philippines Instagram/@thecallingmusic Singer recalls compassion of Filipino healthcare workers during recovery in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES — American singer Alex Band,…
Veteran actress Odette Khan’s hospitalization reaches Senate, raises concern over medical costs
Odette Khan. Image: Facebook/Bar Boys MANILA — The hospitalization of veteran Filipina actress Odette Khan has drawn attention in the Philippine Senate, where a lawmaker said her situation reflects the financial pressures many…
Four Filipinas share Actor Awards honors through ensemble wins in ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Sinners’
Filipino-American actresses Isa Briones, Kristin Villanueva, and Amielynn Abellera. Photos from Sthanlee B. Mirador/Facebook LOS ANGELES — Four actresses with Filipino heritage were associated with award-winning productions at the 32nd Actor Awards,…
Darren Criss honors Lea Salonga during Women’s History Month segment
Leah Salonga and Darren Criss Image: Facebook/@darrencriss LOS ANGELES — Actor and singer Darren Criss paid tribute to Filipina Broadway icon Lea Salonga during a Women’s History Month segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, highlighting her…
Sky River Celebrates March with a Month of Luck, New Flavors, and Big Wins
Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino is welcoming spring with an exciting lineup of gaming promotions, entertainment, and culinary features throughout March. From a chance to win a brand-new…
Women & wealth: Tips for navigating your lifelong financial journey
Photo credit: “Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment, with Getty Images” Sponsored by J.P. Morgan Wealth Management We are in the midst of a seismic shift in wealth. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “Great Wealth…
The viral rise of Ilocos empanada
Food creator Vince Vasquez of The Taste Bud and Filipino-American chef-restaurateur Leah Cohen sample Ilocos empanadas in the San Francisco Bay Area, spotlighting the northern Philippine specialty as it gains…
Seisa family donates ₱10M Learning Commons for CPU-CON
(From left to right) Steadfast CON donors Loy Seisa and Dr. Ann Seisa, University President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, Nursing Dean Prof. Melba C. Sale, and CCINAA President…
USTR keeps Greenhills on annual list of markets linked to counterfeit and pirated goods
Greenhills Shopping Center entrance sign in San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines – Photo Credit: Badudoy / Wikimedia Commons Review cites Greenhills management’s enforcement measures, including a three-strikes policy and the removal…
Far from home: millions of Filipinos in the Middle East navigate work, war and uncertainty
Overseas Filipino workers walk through an airport arrival corridor after returning home following rising regional tensions in the Middle East. – Photo courtesy of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). …
Kris Aquino visits Malacañang for lunch hosted by First Lady
Kris Aquino shares a moment with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during a private lunch at Malacañang Palace. MANILA — Television host and actress Kris Aquino visited Malacañang Palace on March 6 for a lunch…
Spring forward: The history, debate and global story behind daylight saving time
As clocks move forward this Sunday across most of the United States, the seasonal ritual reveals a deeper story – from wartime energy policies to modern debates about sleep, health…
Eala, Fernandez bring Filipino ties to Indian Wells spotlight
Photos from Alex Eala & Leylah Fernandez instagrams accounts Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala and Canadian standout Leylah Annie Fernandez, who traces her heritage to the Philippines through her mother,…
Area15 opens Oddyssey, an underground nightlife concept built for the post-mega-club era
With immersive cocktail theater and boundary-blurring performance, Oddyssey signals what’s next for Las Vegas after dark. LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2026) – AREA15 officially unveils Oddyssey, a nightlife concept that trades velvet-rope spectacle for…
Fernandez and Venus Williams reunite for doubles at Indian Wells
Venus Williams (left) speaks with Leylah Annie Fernandez during a courtside moment ahead of their renewed doubles partnership. The two players are teaming up again at the BNP Paribas Open,…
Sara Duterte files perjury complaint vs detained accuser who alleges ₱500M–₱1B hush offer
Image: Facebook/@MayorIndaySaraDuterteOfficial Lawyer for detained kidnapping suspect Ramil Madriaga says unidentified individuals allegedly offered money for silence as legal dispute with the Philippine vice president moves to prosecutors. MANILA…
Graton Resort & Casino Announces Chinese New Year Parade Sponsorship, March Promotions, and May 4 Expansion Opening
Graton Resort & Casino continues its participation in one of the Bay Area’s most widely attended cultural traditions as a sponsor of the San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival &…
On Proclaiming and Living Our Faith in Jesus
We are called to be bold witnesses to our faith in Jesus and the Gospel He preached and lived, not merely through our words but through our actions. The Samaritan…