MAFBEX at 20: Building on a Legacy of Flavor, Innovation, and Industry Growth
Manila, Philippines – Celebrating its 20th year, the Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) returns on June 10–14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the World Trade Center…
Manila Marriott Honors Fathers with “Dad of Steel” this June
Metro Manila – Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts launches its father’s month campaign, “Dad of Steel”. For this campaign the hotel centers on making mothers and children honor…
Steve Hilton brings affordability-first message to California gubernatorial interview series
Photo courtesy of American Community Media (ACoM) The Republican candidate and former adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron told ethnic and community media reporters that California needs lower…
SKY RIVER CASINO BREAKS GROUND ON HOTEL EXPANSION, LAUNCHES $550,000 TREASURE HUNT CASH GIVEAWAY THIS MAY
ELK GROVE, Calif. — On April 27, Sky River Casino broke ground on its highly anticipated hotel expansion, marking a significant milestone in its transformation into an internationalinspired resort destination….
Manami Resort Earns Prestigious Michelin Guide Hotel Selection Recognition
Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Philippines — Manami Resort has been officially included in the Michelin Guide Hotel Selection, a significant milestone achieved just three years after the resort opened its doors….
The Travel Madness Expo 2026: The Great “Revenge Travel” Revival and a New Era of Globetrotting Confidence
Photo shows Ma. Paz Alberto , Chairperson, Travel Madness Expo 2026 welcoming exhibitors to the briefing held recently. The travel itch is back—and this time, it’s packing a serious punch….
Actor-Dancer Gerald Magallanes in Focus
I could never forget the dance workshop facilitated by Gerald Magallanes in one day. What was once the champion of the dance floor during my younger years, especially when I…
Cancer-causing foods
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been focusing on foods and their effects on health, guiding the public to eat normal, natural foods instead…
Creators and cast talk about the making of ‘Spider-Noir’
Imagine Spider-Man getting old like the rest of us. But then, when an exceptional case comes his way, he has to come back as the Spider once more. In his…
Message on Pentecost Sunday
It’s Pentecost Sunday, a day we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. This event emboldened them with faith, passion, courage, and determination to share their belief…
Steyer brings affordability bus tour to Santa Ana, meets with AAPI media
Tom Steyer meets with members of AAPI media during a Santa Ana stop of his “A California You Can Afford” bus tour on Sunday, May 17. – Asian Journal photo…
Dr. Oscar L. Jornacion, Filipino-American media and business leader, philanthropist, dies at 74
LOS ANGELES — Dr. Oscar Lictaoa Jornacion, a Filipino-American entrepreneur, publisher, certified public accountant and philanthropist whose business and media ventures extended across the United States and the Philippines, passed away…
MAFBEX 2026 Sets the Stage for a Bigger 20th Year Celebration
Manila, Philippines — The Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) 2025 once again proved why it remains one of the country’s most anticipated culinary and trade events, drawing in an…
Baryo HiFi Returns to Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, May 16 with Afro-Filipino Icon Joe Bataan and a Stacked Lineup of Food, Music, Art, and Cultural Programming
Los Angeles, CA — May 2026 — After drawing more than 17,000 attendees last year, Baryo HiFi returns to Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for its third annual…
Bela Padilla distances herself from uncle Robin Padilla’s politics
The actress says she had no role in the senator’s casting in “Blood vs Duty,” drawing a line between family ties, professional work and personal convictions MANILA — Actress Bela Padilla…
Carlton Cares: Building communities through faith, compassion and action
For more than two decades, Carlton Cares has been rooted in a simple mission: helping people through faith, compassion and community action. Founded through the vision of Ronson Provido, Carlton…
Mylah de Leon, veteran journalist, passes away at 82
Mylah de Leon with President Fidel V. Ramos during the president’s visit to Los Angeles in November 1993. LOS ANGELES — Distinguished journalist and award-winning lifestyle columnist Mylah de Leon passed…
“INabel: Living Threads” Exhibit to Open in Carson in Celebration of U.S.-Philippine Diplomatic Relations
INabel: Living Threads exhibition to open in Carson on May 22 One-day public exhibit will showcase indigenous Ilocos Norte textiles and the work of National Living Treasure Magdalena Gamayo CARSON,…
City of Carson wins National Associate of Government Communicators Blue Pencil & Gold Screen award for first time in city history
L-R: Danielle Hasley, City of Carson PIO Analyst; Margie Revilla-Garcia, City of Carson PIO Manager; and Leslie Gervasio, NAGC President. CARSON, CA – The City of Carson’s Public Information Office…
Historic Filipinotown honors mothers and caregivers at Mother’s Day tribute
Mothers, caregivers and community leaders were recognized for service, sacrifice and contributions across generations LOS ANGELES — Mothers, caregivers and women community leaders were honored during a Mother’s Day Tribute celebration…
Rembrandt Flores on why he founded ‘Filipino Forces’ and his dream for it
Rembrandt Flores What does it mean to be Filipino in Hollywood? Does it mean one has to assimilate to be accepted? Or does it mean being proud of one’s…
Thanks to director Anton Juan for nominating me as Best Supporting Actor
THE rehearsals were exhausting, often lasting until late midnight, for Vince Tañada’s “SA” Series at the Philippine Stagers Foundation Blackbox Theater on Calabash A corner G. Tuazon streets in Balic-Balic,…
H Mart Las Vegas launches new member promotion with free welcome gift
Las Vegas, NV — H Mart Las Vegas is launching a special in-store membership promotion for first-time Smart Rewards Card members beginning May 15, 2026. Customers who newly enroll in the H…
Alcohol: No safe level
The former recommendation of “one drink for women and two drinks for men” has been shown by new studies to be unsafe. New research examined the neurological impact of alcohol…
Ruffa Gutierrez’s daughter, Lorin Bektas, graduates and follows her own path
When you come from a family of well-known actors, people expect you to follow in their footsteps. But not Lorin Gabriella Gutierrez-Bektas, the eldest daughter of actress-beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez…
SM Hotels Properties Taal Vista Hotel and Pico Sands Hotel Recognized at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026
Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) premier properties, Taal Vista Hotel and Pico Sands Hotel, have earned multiple distinctions at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, reaffirming…
Graton Resort & Casino opens smoke-free gaming floor, new dining venues in expansion project
Now Open: AYA Rooftop Restaurant, Playbook Sports Bar, and SoCo Dough Co. Dessert Shop ROHNERT PARK, Calif. — Graton Resort & Casino has opened a new phase of its expansion project,…
California governor’s race 2026: A Silicon Valley mayor courts California’s immigrant communities and the state’s diverse voters
Photo courtesy of American Community Media (ACoM) In a briefing with ethnic and community media, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan addressed immigration enforcement, housing, healthcare, artificial intelligence and public safety…
Protecting what you’ve built: Why business owners should think about their succession plan
By J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Business owners often have a million things to juggle with day-to-day operations. Have you taken the time to slow down and think about what you can be doing now to prepare yourself and your business for…