List for Urian nominees revealed, John Lloyd Cruz gets 2 Best Actor nods
THE nominees for the 39th Gawad Urian have been announced and John Lloyd Cruz heads the list under the Best Actor category with two nominations. The actor is nominated for…
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Obama congratulates Duterte
US reaffirms alliance with incoming PH president US President Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 17, personally called presumptive Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to congratulate him on his victory. “President Obama…
Measures introduced to continue funding for LA County parks
A NEW comprehensive report examining Los Angeles County’s park needs revealed that nearly half of residents live more than half a mile away from a park. The report comes as…
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recognized as Certified Duchenne Care Center
THE neuromuscular program at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) became recognized as a Certified Duchenne Care Center, making it one of only 10 in the United States and the…
‘Change is Coming:’ A warm welcome to the newly-elected PH President
CHANGE. A six-letter word that’s easily spelled than done. This concept is basically embedded in every platform and in any campaign speech we heard from presidential candidates. But if there’s…
Glowing goldies and the magical fun of dancing
I am struck by women who are no longer young. At the same time, startled by the beauty of their old faces. Lived, grooved and puckered as they may…
So Cal Edison celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
IN celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), utilities company Southern California Edison (SCE) on Friday, May 6, awarded business and community partners for their contributions to energy efficiency…
The Beautiful Life’s 8 most beautiful Fil-Ams
THESE Filipino-American beauties prove they are ‘confidently beautiful with a heart’ and with brains. Danielle Nicole Viray Dahl Aesthetic Skin Care’s endorser, Danielle is a sophomore at San Fernando Valley…
On mothers, motherhood and beyond
The most demanding view of motherhood is this romanticized notion: that no woman is complete or fulfilled unless she has kids. In addition to this, the world’s view about motherhood…
Words of wisdom from the most important woman in my life
I was told on numerous occasions that everybody eventually turns into their parents when they grow old. I believe that now to be true as I see so much of…
One and Only Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor will turn 63 on May 21
The one and only Philippine Superstar Nora Aunor will celebrate her 63rd birthday on Sunday, May 21. Also known as Ate Guy and/or La Aunor, Nora was born in Iriga,…
New report shows older-adult Asian Americans face language, income, educational barriers
Although Asian Americans are widely perceived as the model minority, a new report containing disaggregated data of older adults in the ethnic group paints a completely different picture. In Los…
Till we meet again, Amb. Jose P. Cuisia
Farewells are always both sad and bright like sunshine after the rain. The town hall meeting with our US Ambassador Jose Cuisia Jr. last Monday, April 18, was just like…
Paul and Miriam Ireton: No substitute for hard work
TIME really flies so quickly. Paul Victor Ireton was just an ordinary teenager when I met him with his younger bother, Nathan. Fast forward to 12 years later, Paul and…
A new Miss Universe Philippines is crowned, Pia Wurtzbach takes her bow
A 25-year-old beauty from Quezon was crowned as the new Binibining Pilipinas-Universe last Sunday, April 17 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Maria Mika Maxine Medina bested 40 other candidates to win…
A glorious celebration: FACLA 71
Call it FACLA’s coming of age, as this Sunday, April 24, will be an unbridled polished affair of sight, sound and scene that will collide with the Filipino American’s Community of…
Beauty advice 411
In this current economy, I do understand that a lot of us have had to give up on some things we were used to when financial times were better. But…
Is this really Pacquiao’s farewell?
LAS VEGAS—In boxing, there’s that thing called “The End.” It always seems like a good idea—until the next fight. On the morning of his fight, after the Bible study, we…
Garcetti delivers 3rd State of the City
In his State of the City address, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti portrayed the city as “not only strong, it’s getting stronger every day.” The address was the third by Garcetti…
Marian Rivera says everything’s forgiven on past rift with Heart Evangelista
Primetime Queen Marian Rivera has always remained mum about the past feud she had with actress Heart Evangelista. It could be remembered that the friction happened sometime in 2011, while…
SF Board of Supervisors unanimously approve resolution forming Filipino Cultural Heritage District
SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 12 unanimously adopted a resolution establishing a Filipino Cultural Heritage District in the city called SoMa Pilipinas. The resolution also…
VP Jojo Binay: His big dreams for our country are worth fighting for
POLITICS back home had gradually turned into a world of petty bickering, big money and bad manners. The presidential campaign undeniably takes the surge of the interest in the personalities of…
My thoughts on three P’s: politics, presidentiables and platforms
I know I have been writing mostly about famous personalities and celebrities, as well as fashion and lifestyle. But this time, I want to give my two But this time,…
Sarah Geronimo denies engagement, remains tight-lipped about rumored rift with mother
Singer and actress Sarah Geronimo finally cleared the rumors that she’s already engaged and living with boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli. In an interview with push.com, the Popstar Princess denied that she’s…
Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao: A true gentleman
All roads lead to Las Vegas this Saturday, April 9, as Filipino boxing champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao faces Timothy Bradley once again. The spirit of boxing cannot be easily defined,…
Ruffa Gutierrez on finding security with boyfriend, Jordan Mouyal
I made plans of seeing my dear friend, Ruffa Gutierrez, when I went to the Philippines last February. She kept inviting me for dinner (part of the reason was for…
CA Gov. Jerry Brown heads list of personalities celebrating their birthday this April
Edmund Gerald “Jerry” Brown Jr., born on April 7, 1938; heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthdays for the month of April. Brown is currently the 39th…
It’s spring once again
Today, we stop and breathe because there it is, the scent of hope, love and lust — spring. It is land’s perpetual gift of sudden grace. It is upon us…
A time to reflect on faith and belief
Holy Week or Lenten season is the time when Christians, Catholic and other religious denominations remember Christ’s passion (his suffering and death) and resurrection. Ash Wednesday (forty days before Easter Sunday)…
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach now dating ‘hottest doctor alive’
REIGNING Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is no longer a member of “Team Sawi,” as the Filipina beauty queen is apparently dating Mikhail “Doc Mike” Varshavski, who was named the…