The AI boom is global. So is its bill
The United States and the Philippines occupy different positions in the AI economy, but both must ensure that its gains are not built on unstable power systems, displaced workers and…
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AI could lift productivity but pressure routine BPO work, World Bank says
Philippines faces a workforce transition as companies automate repetitive tasks and seek more advanced digital skills MANILA – Artificial intelligence could help Philippine companies raise productivity and expand access to specialized…
U.S. extradition bid for Quiboloy moves to DOJ review
Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy (Senate PRIB photo) Formal request advances as Philippine courts continue separate cases against the detained Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder MANILA – A formal…
Eala stuns defending Wimbledon champion Swiatek, reaches historic fourth round
alex.eala@instagram Filipina becomes the first Filipino player in the Open era to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament after defeating the defending Wimbledon champion. LONDON —…
Alex Eala enters Wimbledon week with Top 30 ranking, historic seeding in sight
@alex.eala instagram Filipina star’s Berlin semifinal run and two WTA 125 titles mark the strongest stretch of her professional career Alexandra Eala will enter Wimbledon week with the strongest résumé…
DACA renewal delays put jobs and work permits at risk across U.S.
WASHINGTON — Delays in renewals for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are raising concerns that some immigrants brought to the United States as children could lose valid work authorization…
Fil-Am writer Yasmin Tayag wins James Beard award for food and health journalism
Yasmin Tayag, James Beard Media awardee – Photo from yasmintayag.com Filipino American journalist Yasmin Tayag has won a 2026 James Beard Media Award, earning national recognition for reporting that examined food,…
New Federal Aid Could Help Workers Train for Better-Paying Jobs
The new Workforce Pell program broadens how federal student aid may be used, with a focus on approved training tied to in-demand occupations. – Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department…
Jimuel Pacquiao, Carolina Pimentel marry in California ceremony
Jimuel Pacquiao and Carolina Pimentel with baby Clara, their parents and grandmothers at their Temecula, California wedding celebration. (Photo from Jinkee Pacquiao’s Instagram) The eldest son of Manny and Jinkee…
California’s post-Newsom governor’s race turns to the state’s next chapter
Xavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton advance to the Nov. 3 general election for California governor, shifting the race to a contest over the state’s next chapter after Gov. Gavin…
Filipino American judge appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court in historic first
Judge Reynaldo “Reggie” Aligada Jr., a Ramsey County District Court judge, has been appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court, becoming the first Asian Pacific American justice in the court’s history….
Musk becomes first trillionaire on paper as SpaceX makes record market debut
SpaceX founder Elon Musk is seen in a file photograph. The company’s public-market debut on June 12, 2026, valued SpaceX at more than $2 trillion and elevated Musk’s estimated net…
Senate Publishes Amended Impeachment Rules Ahead of VP Duterte Trial
MANILA — The Philippine Senate has published amendments to its impeachment trial rules, giving senators the authority to elect presiding officers in cases involving officials other than a sitting president. The…
David Briscoe, AP journalist who chronicled Philippines’ democratic transition, dies at 82
David Briscoe served as Associated Press bureau chief in Manila from 1980 to 1986, overseeing coverage of the political upheaval that culminated in the People Power movement. He died June…
Visa, Mastercard settlement could change what shoppers see at checkout
A proposed Visa and Mastercard settlement could give merchants more flexibility over swipe fees, surcharges and acceptance of certain premium cards, though the agreement still requires final court approval. A…
Discipline, Not Drama, Carries Knicks to Brink of NBA Title
Jalen Brunson (left) and Victor Wembanyama have emerged as the defining faces of the 2026 NBA Finals, with the Knicks now one win away from a championship after their dramatic…
California DOJ Takes Aim at Rising Costs with New Affordability Response Team
Photo from RobBonta instagram SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday the creation of a dedicated Affordability Response Team, an enforcement unit within the state Department of Justice tasked with investigating…
Hawai‘i chef Rhoda Magbitang wins Top Chef Season 23
Rhoda Magbitang, executive chef of CanoeHouse in Hawai‘i and winner of Top Chef Season 23, is shown with a promotional billboard for Top Chef: Carolinas and during competition scenes in the Bravo kitchen. Magbitang…
A Filipino American museum takes root in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — On South Maryland Parkway, a corridor of restaurants, shops, remittance counters and community rooms has long carried the rhythms of Filipino life in Southern Nevada. This week,…
Becerra advances in California governor’s race as count continues
Xavier Becerra, former U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services and former California attorney general, has advanced to the November general election in the race for California governor. Courtesy of…
Marks & Spencer plans Philippine return under MAP franchise deal
Founded in the United Kingdom in 1884, M&S has grown into an international retailer with physical stores, e-commerce and franchise operations across multiple markets, including Europe, Asia and the Middle…
Former PAL chief Stanley Ng named tourism undersecretary
Newly appointed Department of Tourism Undersecretary Stanley K. Ng takes his oath before Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay in Manila. Ng, a former Philippine Airlines executive, brings aviation industry experience to…
Federal judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Federal court rules administration lacked congressional authority to impose six-figure charge on skilled-worker visas, setting up a likely appeal over the limits of presidential immigration powers. BOSTON — A federal…
ICC seeks Filipino, Cebuano interpreters ahead of Duterte trial
The Hague-based court posted language-service openings as proceedings against the former Philippine president move toward a scheduled Nov. 30 trial. THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court is seeking Filipino and…
Alex Eala rallies to win Birmingham Open title ahead of Wimbledon
Alexandra “Alex” Eala’s Birmingham Open WTA 125 title, secured with a three-set victory over Czech player Nikola Bartunkova, gives the Filipina added momentum ahead of Wimbledon. (Photo courtesy of Alex Eala/Instagram)…
Sandiganbayan closes remaining claims in Marcos wealth recovery case filed in 1991
Former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos and First Lady Imelda R. Marcos are shown at a public event during the Marcos administration. The Sandiganbayan recently dismissed the remaining unresolved claims…
Philippine Senate power struggle tests Congress as Marcos weighs special session
Photos from the Philippine Senate show Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, right, being sworn in as Senate president on May 11, 2026, and Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, left, being sworn in…
New York tests city-owned grocery model as food prices remain high
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration says the program will use public sites and private grocery operators to lower costs on staple goods in selected neighborhoods NEW YORK — New York City is…
DOT eyes BINI as possible tourism ambassadors
The tourism department says it has reached out to the P-pop group’s camp, but no formal appointment has been announced MANILA — Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the Department of Tourism…
Mark Pulido named Grand Marshal of Carson’s 128th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
CARSON, Calif. — Mark Pulido, a longtime Cerritos public servant and one of Southern California’s most visible Filipino American civic leaders, has been named Grand Marshal of the 128th Annual…