Buffets Declining in Favor of Trendy Food Halls in Las Vegas
Block 16 Urban Food Hall at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — For decades, Las Vegas was defined by the casino buffet: towers of crab legs, endless dessert stations,…
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Zoox launches free, fully driverless robotaxi rides on the Las Vegas Strip
Amazon-owned Zoox has launched free robotaxi rides on the Las Vegas Strip, offering fully driverless trips between five hotspots while awaiting state approval to charge fares. LAS VEGAS — Amazon-owned…
California’s 2026 Governor’s Race: A Crowded Field Emerges as Newsom’s Era Nears Its End
California’s 2026 governor’s race is wide open. Declared candidates include Democrats Toni Atkins, Xavier Becerra, Betty Yee, Katie Porter, Antonio Villaraigosa, Tony Thurmond, and Stephen Cloobeck, along with Republicans Chad…
The Senate Saga: A Mirror of Wealth and Misplaced Priorities
Symbols of excess set against flood-ridden communities in the Philippines, where ordinary people wade through disease-infested waters: a garage filled with luxury cars, a Rolls-Royce prized for its built-in umbrella,…
LTO suspends licenses of alleged ‘BGC Boys’ as Senate probe widens
Senate presentation of Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson during a hearing on September 9, 2025, showing the “Bulacan Group of Contractors” (from left) Edrick San Diego, Jaypee Mendoza, Henry Alcantara, Brice…
Senate’s new nine-member minority bloc forms after leadership shake-up
The Senate’s new nine-member minority bloc poses for a photo on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. From left: Senators Bong Go, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos, Rodante Marcoleta, Ronald dela Rosa, Jinggoy…
ICC postpones Duterte hearing for health assessment
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has postponed the Sept. 23, 2025 confirmation-of-charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, granting a limited delay to evaluate whether the 80-year-old is medically…
Marcos creates independent commission to probe flood control anomalies
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signs Executive Order No. 94 at Malacañang Palace on September 11, 2025, formally creating the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate alleged anomalies in flood-control and other public…
Public Works engineer links senators to Bulacan kickbacks; Estrada vows legal action
Former DPWH Bulacan deputy engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez during his testimony linking senators to alleged kickbacks. (Photo: Senate of the Philippines / screengrab) DPWH files non-bailable graft cases against over 20…
Haribon, CFO stress forest restoration as key flood defense
Community members and volunteers celebrate a reforestation effort in Quezon Province. Through initiatives led by Haribon and its partners, tree planting strengthens natural defenses against floods while fostering biodiversity and…
MARVIN AGUSTIN: From Matinee Idol to Master of the Kitchen
From Kitchen Experiments to Culinary Signatures What began as lockdown trial-and-error in Marvin’s own kitchen has grown into the centerpiece of his new wave of ventures—COCHI and Marvin’s Kitchen—anchored on the cochinillo…
Primm’s Buffalo Bill’s Joins Growing List of Shuttered Roadside Casinos to Las Vegas
Buffalo Bill’s in Primm, Nevada, will close for two years while hosting occasional events to maintain its gaming license. Primm Valley Resort remains the town’s sole daily operator. PRIMM/JEAN,…
Discaya Flood-Control Kickback Scandal Widens; Lawmakers Issue Denials
Contractors Sarah and Pacifico ‘Curlee’ Discaya II testify before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on Sept. 8, 2025, where they accused several lawmakers and Department of Public Works and Highways…
Philippine press group calls out Richard Gomez for tagging reporters’ queries as “media spin”
Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez on Sept. 2 apologized to reporters after posting their names and phone numbers in a Facebook post about the Matag-ob flood-control issue. The sensitive images were…
Tito Sotto Returns as PH Senate President, Replacing Chiz Escudero
Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III was sworn in as Senate President, replacing Chiz Escudero in a smooth, unopposed leadership transition. MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III returned as President…
ICC bars Duterte family from disclosing visit details
Duterte siblings visit former President Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC Detention Centre in The Hague. (Photo courtesy of Congressman Paolo “Pulong” Duterte Facebook page) Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed the ICC barred…
Campaign Donations, Flood-Control Contracts, and Senate Arrest Orders: Contractors Under Dual Scrutiny
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearing on anomalous flood control projects – Photo source : Senate of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Government contractors are facing intensified scrutiny on two fronts: their…
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…
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…