Uber riders can now pay with cash as option expands
Uber is introducing a new way to pay in select U.S. cities: cash. Verified riders can now hand fares directly to drivers, a shift for a platform long built on…
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Metro Pacific Tollways appoints ex-Philippine Airlines chief Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., the Philippines’ largest toll road operator, has named ex-Philippine Airlines president Gilbert Santa Maria as CEO, marking its third leadership shakeup in a year. MANILA — Metro…
Why a Filipino-Centered Identity for Our Nation Is a Competitive Advantage
At the heart of Eliseo Art Silva’s 7′ x 11′ oil and acrylic mural “Over The Rainbow” (2025)—a tribute to Uncle Bob Santos in Seattle—the Dap-ay stands as a sacred…
Sotto Urges Calm as Public Outcry Grows Over Discaya Construction Allegations
About 100 members of the Akbayan group peacefully dispersed at 10:22 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, following a rally at the gates of the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez bow out of US Open doubles
The unlikely but spirited pairing of Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez drew fans’ attention at the 2025 US Open. A cross-generational duo, 45-year-old Williams and 23-year-old Fernandez teamed up for…
FILIPINO VS. PILIPINO
A collage of Baybayin characters, a Tagalog proverb, and Cebuano and Ilocano greetings surrounding the word “Filipino.” The Baybayin symbols are shown as a representation of the pre-colonial script, not…
LA-based singer Natasha Kaiserman brings “Voices in Motion” to Manila House
An enchanting evening awaits at the Avenue Bar, Manila House, on September 6, 2025, at 8 p.m., as Natasha Kaiserman, a multiethnic singer, songwriter, and actress from Los Angeles, graces the stage…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advance to US Open doubles quarterfinals
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez celebrate their victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai to reach the U.S. Open women’s doubles quarterfinals. (Photo from @leylahanniefernandez instagram) Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advance to third round of US Open doubles
Photo source @leylahannietennis instagram NEW YORK — On Saturday afternoon, Venus Williams reminded the tennis world of her enduring brilliance. The 45-year-old former world No. 1, playing alongside Canadian star Leylah Fernandez,…
Arrest of Global Ferronickel chair sparks security risks inquiry amid China-linked citizenship claims
JOSEPH C. SY – Chairman of the Board of Directors| Photo from Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) Global Ferronickel chairman Joseph Sy’s arrest over alleged citizenship misrepresentation sparks a Senate…
Buwan ng Wika : Between Legacy and Relevance
President Manuel L. Quezon, the “Father of the National Language,” is pictured here in his iconic barong Tagalog, a symbol of his commitment to Filipino identity. As the architect of…
Mike de Leon, 78, revered Philippine filmmaker, dies
Photo from his Wikipedia page MANILA — Mike de Leon, the visionary director of Kisapmata, Batch ’81, Sister Stella L., and Citizen Jake, passed away at 78 on August 28, 2025. His family confirmed the news…
OFF THE BEATEN PATH This Summer, Let Filoli Teach You How to Live Well
Spanning 654 acres, Filoli’s natural lands invite visitors to wander oak canopies, wildflower meadows, and quiet trails where sunlight and wildlife share the path. WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA — Just south of…
Napoles gets up to 55 years in new pork barrel conviction
Janet Lim-Napoles, a Filipino businesswoman who became infamous for her involvement in the Philippine pork barrel scam, where public funds were allegedly siphoned off for personal gain. The photo was…
Hontiveros calls on President Marcos to “lead by example” by releasing his SALN; Palace says he’s “ready”
Senator Risa Hontiveros| Photo from Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros has welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive ordering lifestyle checks on government officials involved in flood…
Marcos orders lifestyle audit of all government officials
Office of the President file photo Palace says directive expands probe into questionable flood-control projects MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a comprehensive lifestyle audit of all government officials,…
Leylah Fernandez falls to world no. 1 Sabalenka in singles but advances in doubles with Venus Williams
PHOTO CREDIT : Leylah Fernndez file photo from her Facebook account NEW YORK — Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez saw her 2025 U.S. Open singles campaign end on Friday, August 29,…
Newsom expands CHP crime-suppression teams to San Diego, Los Angeles and Inland Empire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by California Highway Patrol leadership and state officials, announces the deployment of new CHP crime-suppression teams during a press conference on Aug. 28, 2025. (Screenshot…
Leylah Fernandez teams up with Venus Williams and scores US Open doubles win
Credit: Instagram/@venuswilliams, @leylahannietenis Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams upset the sixth seeds Kichenok and Perez in the opening round of US Open doubles. Williams later called Fernandez “the best partner…
Cracker Barrel’s $94m logo lesson: Why brand value matters for business owners big and small
Cracker Barrel’s logo comparison: the longtime emblem featuring the “Old Timer” leaning on a barrel (top) versus the recently introduced minimalist wordmark (bottom). The company has since scrapped the redesign…
Dolphy’s Estate Continues to Provide for His Family Beyond His Lifetime
The late Comedy King Dolphy (Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.), remembered for his iconic roles in film and television, continues to provide for his heirs through his enduring estate. (Photo courtesy of Dolphy…
“Flooded gates of corruption”: Senate, COA, BIR probe ‘ghost projects’ in flood-control funds
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson delivers a privilege speech titled “Flooded Gates of Corruption” on Aug. 20, 2025, exposing alleged ghost projects. | Senate of the Philippines BIR joins Senate…
Vico Sotto questions “paid interviews”; Korina Sanchez camp warns of cyber libel
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto – Photo credit: City Government of Pasig / Official portrait of Mayor Vico Sotto (2025) Korina Sanchez – Photo credit: Korina Sanchez-Roxas instagram account MANILA — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s…
Manny Jacinto says representing Filipinos in Hollywood “means the world” as Freakier Friday continues box office run
Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto, star of Freakier Friday is known for his breakout role as Jason Mendoza in The Good Place. He continues to highlight Filipino representation in Hollywood through his work. (Photo…
Sharon Cuneta moved to tears by daughter Frankie Pangilinan’s “cash envelope” gift
SHARON CUNETA FRANKIE PANGILINAN Photos from Sharon Cuneta Instagram account MANILA — Sharon Cuneta shared a deeply personal moment with her fans after receiving, for the first time, a “cash envelope”…
Gigette Reyes: From Teleseryes to Disney’s Freakier Friday
Veteran Filipina actress Gigette Reyes, a familiar face from teleseryes like Pangako Sa ’Yo, Darna, and Sana Maulit Muli, makes her Hollywood debut in Disney’s Freakier Friday as Loretta, the mother of Manny Jacinto’s character Eric…
H Mart Now Accepts NationsBenefits Flex Card to Promote Food-as-Medicine Access
Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is proud to announce a new integration with NationsBenefits®, a leading supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech…
US Open 2025: Record Purses, Historic Returns, and Filipino Heritage on the Court
From AlexEala Facebook account NEW YORK – The 2025 US Open is underway with historic firsts, emotional comebacks, and a record-setting prize pool. Running from August 19 to September 7, this year’s…
Postal Worker Who Showed Off Cash Online Pleads Guilty to Multi-Year Mail Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme
Mary Ann Magdamit, 31, of Carson, posted images on Instagram showing stacks of hundred-dollar bills and luxury purchases, which prosecutors say were funded through a multi-year scheme to steal checks…
Manny Pacquiao Rises to No. 1 in WBC Welterweight Rankings After Barrios Bout
Manny Pacquiao flexes during the official weigh-in ahead of his July 19, 2025, WBC welterweight title bout against champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas….
