Citing public order, Duterte says ‘radical changes’ to happen soon
FOLLOWING his trip to South Korea this week, President Rodrigo Duterte warned that he will “make radical changes in the days to come.” “There will be changes in the coming…
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PH Supreme Court orders gov’t to answer petition against ICC withdrawal
Malacañang is being ordered by the Supreme Court (SC) to answer the petition filed by six opposition senators last month challenging the administration’s withdrawal of the country’s membership in the…
Former Tacloban City mayor Alfred Romualdez recalls challenges following typhoon Haiyan
Brings ‘I Love Tacloban’ band as token of thanks It’s been five years since Typhoon Haiyan (also locally known as Yolanda) hit the city of Tacloban, but the city for…
P24-billion TRAIN subsidy to be released by September 2018
The P24-billion subsidy allocated for poor Filipinos affected by the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law will be released by the government by September, the…
Philippines’ $14 billion ‘pollution-free’ city will be larger than Manhattan
The sustainability-driven New Clark City will be the answer to Metro Manila’s escalating pollution problem Anyone who has been to the Philippines has experienced the country’s crowded population and its…
Former President Aquino: I can’t stop thinking I’ll be jailed too
Former President Benigno Aquino III on Monday, June 4, urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to junk the criminal complaint brought against him by President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters over the…
California Attorney General sounds off on immigration, other issues relevant to AAPI community
Since President Donald Trump took office last year, California has been leading the fight against many of the actions coming from his administration. At the forefront is the state’s Attorney…
Study: Some early stage breast cancer patients may forego chemotherapy
A new study shows that many people in the early stages of breast cancer with lower likelihoods of recurrence may safely abstain from chemotherapy A majority of early-stage breast cancer…
‘PH not capable of defending territories’ — defense chief
The Philippines is not yet capable of defending its territory in the disputed South China Sea amid China’s continuing aggressiveness in the disputed area, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on…
California legislature expands Health4All to elders and young adults
Bills would extend state’s low-income Medi-Cal program to all Californians age 65 and over and 25 and under SACRAMENTO, CA – The California legislature approved two bills in separate votes…
LA kickstarts community arts festival for mental health awareness
We Rise LA seeks to eliminate the stigmas of mental health and encourage personal recovery through creative expression Mental health awareness is expanding in ways that we haven’t seen before….
‘No better ally for Indo-Pacific than US’
THE new commander of the U.S. forces said on Wednesday, May 30, that Indo-Pacific countries will not find a better ally than the United States in the pursuit of preserving…
California 2018 primary election rundown
A handy guide to the races ahead of June 5 For the last year, there has been significant media coverage on the 2018 midterm elections. Held every four years and…
Former Tacloban City mayor Alfred Romualdez recalls challenges following Haiyan
Brings ‘I Love Tacloban’ band as token of thanks It’s been five years since Typhoon Haiyan (also locally known as Yolanda) hit the city of Tacloban, but the city for…
Palace: Boracay for all Filipinos, not just rich resort owners
Boracay is intended for all Filipinos, not just the wealthy resort owners, Malacañang assured the public on Thursday, May 31. According to Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, President Rodrigo Duterte wants…
PH files diplomatic protest against China
THE Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China over the latter country’s recent moves in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). During a press briefing on Thursday, May…
Sereno appeals to SC: Do what is right and just
Ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Wednesday, May 30, filed her motion for reconsideration to the Supreme Court (SC), urging her colleagues there to invalidate their decision of ousting…
US to keep confronting Beijing in South China Sea
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday, May 29, said that the United States will continue to confront China over its territorial claims in the South China Sea, arguing that…
DOT chief: Tulfo’s ‘Bitag’ hasn’t given P60-M back
THE P60 million paid by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for advertisements on Ben Tulfo’s — brother of resigned Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo — show on government channel PTV-4 has…
PNP chief: Human rights important in drug war
ACCORDING to Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde, human rights are paramount in the police’s campaign against drugs. He also insisted that the police force is not…
OXFORD BUSINESS GROUP’S 2018 PHILIPPINE REPORT MAPS OUT PLANS TO EXPAND CAPITAL MARKET
Philippine Stock Exchange signs first MoU with Oxford Business Group Manila, May 29, 2018:Thenew 2018 report from global research and consultancy firmOxford Business Group(OBG) maps out the positive impact on…
Humanity & Inclusion and FWD Group sign partnership to help youth with disabilities in Indonesia and Philippines access employment opportunities
Humanity & Inclusion (formerly known as Handicap International) and FWD Group recently announced a partnership to support youth with disabilities in Indonesia and the Philippines by improving their access to employment…
Cayetano: ‘Prove Philippines lost an island to China and I will quit’
The Philippines has not lost a single inch of its territory to China under President Rodrigo Duterte’s watch, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, even promising to quit public…
Health care looms large in race for California’s top cop
Attorney General Xavier Becerra uses a well-worn refrain to describe his role as the state’s chief law enforcement officer: to defend California’s values. “If that translates into fighting Donald Trump,…
Five ballot propositions Californians will be voting for on June 5
The June primaries for the 2018 midterm elections are coming up which means that voters everywhere will be heading to the polls to vote for a number of local, state…
Filipina Iraq War veteran earns Democratic ticket in Texas runoff
If elected, Gina Ortiz Jones could be the first openly lesbian and first Filipina to represent the state of Texas in the U.S. Congress On Tuesday, May 22, Filipina American…
‘Time’s Up’: Covered California to enforce quality and safety targets
by April Dembosky, KQED Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act, has devised what could be a powerful new way to hold hospitals accountable for…
Pentagon disinvites China from major US military exercise
The Pentagon withdrew its invitation for China to participate in a major U.S.-hosted naval drill after a strong evidence showed that Beijing has deployed weapons in the Spratly Islands, violating…
PH ‘alarmists’ creating fear over Dengvaxia vaccine
FORMER Health Secretary Janette Garin said the Philippines is the only country letting “alarmists” cause uproar over the Dengvaxia vaccine controversy, on Thursday, May 24. The Dengvaxia vaccine, created by…
Philippines and US want to move forward with a bilateral trade deal
The United States and the Philippines want to move forward with a bilateral free trade deal, said the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The consensus followed a visit…