Photo courtesy of American Community Media (ACoM) In a briefing with ethnic and community media, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan addressed immigration enforcement, housing, healthcare, artificial intelligence and public safety…
RETURN TO THE SENATE. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa confers with fellow lawmakers during the Senate session on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Pasay City, marking his return to the chamber…
Former foreign affairs secretary and veteran legislator replaces Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as the Senate prepares for possible impeachment proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte. MANILA — Alan Peter Cayetano was elected…
The late-1970s pop idol behind “You Take My Breath Away” and the enduring favorite “Simply Jessie” leads a multi-artist concert, pairing his signature ballads with a lineup of Filipino and…
A federal seizure banner displayed on a website taken over by U.S. law enforcement under a court-authorized warrant. The U.S. Department of Justice has identified hundreds of similar domains as…
Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan, named the No. 1 beach in the world in the 2026 World’s 50 Best Beaches ranking, is described by evaluators as “Palawan’s overlooked slice of heaven.”…
Dingdong Dantes (top) exchanges messages with Steve Harvey during a virtual crossover segment on Family Feud Philippines, which aired April 24, 2026, marking the first on-screen interaction between the hosts of the Philippine and…
Birthright citizenship is a key constitutional provision that defines who is American: if you are born in the United States, you are an American. However, proof of this varies widely…
Photo credit: AMLC MANILA — The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) told lawmakers that bank transactions totaling approximately ₱6.7 billion linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, were flagged by financial…
LOS ANGELES — BINI’s April 2026 schedule in the United States unfolded as a tightly sequenced series of high-visibility appearances, spanning the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, a sold-out program at…
Strait of Hormuz disruption drives fuel shortages, forcing airlines to cut routes and raise fares ahead of peak travel season Airlines worldwide are scaling back operations as a sharp rise…
Rodrigo Roa Duterte appearing for the first time before the ICC judges on 14 March 2025 ©ICC-CPI Landmark ruling commits former Philippine president to trial at The Hague, the first…
The global headquarters of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in Midtown Manhattan in New York – Photo credit: J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. MANILA — The Philippines is set to join a major global bond…
Career diplomat Arnel G. Talisayon brings multilateral and consular experience to one of the Philippines’ busiest U.S. missions SAN FRANCISCO — The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco has confirmed that Consul…
Democratic candidates and community leaders participate in the AANHPI California gubernatorial forum at World Mission University in Los Angeles on April 18, where contenders outlined policy positions before a coalition…
File Photo from the State of California Franchise Tax Board State urges residents to use Middle Class Tax Refund balances before deadline; unused funds will revert to general fund LOS…
City officials urge developers and residents to verify all payment requests after reports of impersonation schemes tied to permitting and entitlement filings LAS VEGAS — The City of Las Vegas is…
LAS VEGAS — Clark County commissioner Jim Gibson is inviting residents to participate in a volunteer cleanup aimed at restoring a desert dune habitat within Sunset Regional Park, one of Southern Nevada’s largest public…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The highest possible monthly Social Security retirement benefit in 2026 will reach $5,181, according to the Social Security Administration, a figure that reflects the program’s upper boundary rather than the…
Proposal under review would expand federal banking compliance rules; officials confirm policy remains in development with no implementation timeline WASHINGTON, D.C. — The administration of Donald Trump is evaluating a policy that would…
Tax-day roundtable spotlights capped federal deduction for tipped workers as administration sharpens economic message in Nevada LAS VEGAS — President Donald Trump traveled to Las Vegas on April 16, 2026, for a…
Photo: TODDGLORIA.COM SAN DIEGO — Mayor Todd Gloria has introduced a budget proposal that includes layoffs, employee furloughs, and reductions to public services as the City of San Diego confronts a projected $146 million…
Customer survey places MariBank Philippines, GoTyme Bank at the forefront as digital adoption reshapes industry MANILA — Digital-first lenders have taken the top positions among Philippine institutions in the latest global…
Official artwork for Maybe It’s Just the Rain, a short documentary directed by Reina Bonta. Short documentary, now available on the Los Angeles Times platform, links the Philippines’ 2023 World…
MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed career trade and investment official Ma. Bernardita “Dita” Angara-Mathay as Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Friday, April…
Survey data indicate a narrowing gender gap in religious participation as younger men report renewed engagement with Catholic practice, even as overall affiliation continues to decline. A narrowing gender gap…
Shift toward peso financing limits external exposure; fiscal space narrows as obligations near full-year ceiling MANILA — The Philippines’ national government debt rose to a record P18.16 trillion at the end of…
The rice terraces of Ifugao in northern Luzon cascade across mountainous terrain, reflecting centuries of Indigenous engineering, agricultural knowledge, and cultural stewardship that continue to shape community life today. –…
Alexandra Eala (left) celebrates a point under the Philippine flag, while Leylah Fernandez of Canada, with Filipino heritage (center), shares a post-match moment with Venus Williams, and Desirae Krawczyk of…
Nic Chien, a performer and visual artist, continues to pursue a career in musical theater. – Photo credit : @nicchien instagram account The 19-year-old performer says he learned of Lea Salonga and…
