PHOTO CREDIT : Photo by Karen Bass For Mayor, Flickr (CC BY 2.0) LOS ANGELES — Facing a projected $1 billion budget deficit, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced that she will take…
In the ever-evolving landscape of New York City’s housing market, recent rent control measures have ignited a complex debate, placing both tenants and landlords in challenging positions. While these policies…
Every election is a call to citizenship. But for the millions of Filipinos living and working abroad—including dual citizens who maintain their Filipino identity while building lives overseas—that call is…
On May 12, 2025, Filipino voters are expected to cast their ballots in the country’s midterm elections. Over 18,000 public officials will be elected, including 12 senators, 254 district representatives,…
Full house at the 16th PHILSME Business Conference at SMX Convention Center Pasay City, Philippines – The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) concluded today at the SMX Convention…
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Long before the white smoke rose above St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV—then simply Fr. Robert Francis Prevost, OSA—was already quietly walking among the faithful in the…
CERRITOS, CA (Asian Journal News, May 5, 2025) — Mark E. Pulido, a longtime Cerritos City Councilmember and former two-time Mayor, has officially filed his candidacy for California’s 67th Assembly…
NEW YORK CITY — The 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music has been awarded to renowned composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra for her powerful and environmentally inspired composition Sky Islands. The…
SAN FRANCISCO — Once seen as a symbol of prosperity, a six-figure salary in the Bay Area no longer guarantees financial stability. According to the California Department of Housing and…
PHILSME CEO and Managing Director Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla welcomes over 180 international and local brands showcasing their businesses and services for SMEs. Pasay City, Philippines – The 16th Philippine SME Business…
Saint Peter, originally named Simon, was renamed by Jesus to signify his foundational role in the Church—’You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church’ (Matthew 16:18). …
Songs for Selina brings a heartfelt tale of music, friendship, and sacrifice to Amazon Prime LOS ANGELES – R&B royalty Jay R and his wife, singer-actress Mica Javier, deliver a…
By the time you read this article, we may already have a new pope. We pray that his leadership will continue Pope Francis’ vision of the Church as a “field…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (10th from left) with other Philippine officials after signing Republic Act 11982, or the Expanded Centenarians Act. Photo courtesy of Commission on Filipinos Overseas THE…
Leila de Lima with Sr. Mary John Mananzan – Photos compiled by Rogelio Medina AS we celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, allow me to feature mothers from all walks of…
PHOTO CREDIT : By Frayjhonattan – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, File:Robert Prevost.jpg – Wikimedia Commons Amid fading cathedrals and fractured faith, the first American-born pontiff emerged from the margins,…
Davao City, Philippines — Worldbex Services International (WSI), the country’s leading event organizer for world-class expositions, proudly returns to Davao City in 2025 with three of its premier expositions: the…
Official portrait of Shelley Berkley, Mayor of Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NV — As the Trump administration escalates its campaign against so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, officials in Las Vegas are reaffirming the…
Washington, D.C. – In an expansion of its immigration enforcement strategy, the Trump administration announced this week a new initiative that offers a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to undocumented…
Photo from sf.gov San Francisco, once defined by post-pandemic uncertainty and economic stagnation, is undergoing a striking transformation—driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. At the forefront of this shift is…
PHOTO CREDIT – Photos courtesy of tsa.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially implemented full enforcement of the REAL ID Act as of today, May 7, 2025,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has officially resumed collections on defaulted federal student loans as of May 5, 2025, ending a pandemic-era relief that shielded millions of…
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go Photo credit : Senate of the Philippines, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Why Bong Go Is Leading the 2025 Senate Race Senator Bong Go…
During a conclave, the doors of the Sistine Chapel are sealed with the declaration “extra omnes” as cardinal-electors begin the secret voting process. File photo of a Swiss Guard during…
Photo credit Inquirer.net VATICAN CITY— The 2025 papal conclave began on Wednesday, May 7, with a historic 133 cardinal-electors entering the Sistine Chapel to choose the next leader of the…
THIS Sunday on “Citizen Pinoy,” witness the moving story of a mother’s persistence and a sister’s sacrifice in the face of immigration challenges. Lolita, a devoted mother, petitioned both her…
MAN’S ingenuity and cleverness are once again making a quantum leap for the betterment of mankind. And progress promotes even greater and more wonderful progress. The United States National Institute…
TREAT yourself this May at Graton Resort & Casino – with big wins, live Asian entertainment, a refreshing new Graton beer, and sun-soaked pool parties. May 3-24, join us every…
LOS ANGELES – Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive two checks in May 2025, part of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) regular schedule adjustment…
Mayor Todd Gloria Grassroots Movement Gains Momentum as San Diego Officials Push Back LA JOLLA — The push to make La Jolla an independent city has cleared a critical hurdle,…
