Consulate general’s resident election and registration board approves 350 overseas voting applications during second RERB hearing
The Resident Election and Registration Board, led by RERB Chairperson and Consul Ma. Theresa M. Alders, convenes for the Second RERB Hearing 21 July 2026 – The Resident Election and…
Young Voices of the Philippines Performs at Golden Gate International Choral Festival Kick-Off Concert
The Young Voices of the Philippines performs during the Golden Gate International Festival sing-off concert at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church (San Francisco PCG photo) WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate…
SB19 set for ceremonial first pitch before White Sox-Yankees game
Photo from Instagram/@officialsb19 Chicago appearance falls between the Filipino pop group’s Grammy Museum program and Lollapalooza performance CHICAGO — Filipino pop group SB19 is scheduled to participate in the ceremonial…
Nicole Scherzinger and Jo Koy named to Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2027
Photo from Instagram/@nicolescherzinger,@jokoy Their selection follows Lea Salonga’s inclusion in the Class of 2026 HOLLYWOOD — Tony Award-winning performer Nicole Scherzinger and comedian Jo Koy have been selected to receive…
Meryll Soriano says Willie Revillame’s Senate loss may have been for the best
Meryll Soriano and her dad Willie Revillame. Image: Instagram/@meryllsoriano MANILA — Actress Meryll Soriano said she believed her father Willie Revillame’s unsuccessful 2025 Senate bid may have turned out for…
Jacob Batalon reflects on a decade with Spider-Man
The Filipino American actor returns as Ned Leeds in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ opening July 31 LOS ANGELES — Jacob Batalon was at the beginning of his acting career when…
Filipino designer brings Philippine basketball influences to Anthony Edwards shoe
The special-edition pair has been labeled “Magpakitang Gilas”. Photo from adidas Philippines A Philippine-market edition of NBA star Anthony Edwards’ signature basketball shoe incorporates references to Filipino culture, national colors…
FAMAS honors television, radio and digital media in first Broadcast Arts Awards
Photos from Facebook/@FamasOfficialPage Kara David receives three awards; Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, Ivana Alawi and Kelvin Miranda also honored MANILA — The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS),…
Binibining Pilipinas 2026 winners crowned
Photo from Facebook/@bbpilipinasofficial Gwendoline Soriano and Sasha Lacuna earn Philippine assignments to Miss International and The Miss Globe QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Gwendoline Meliz Frias Soriano of Baguio City and…
BINI releases ‘A Parallel World’ for DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’
Photo from Instagram/@bini_ph The Filipino pop group contributes an original song to the animated film’s soundtrack MANILA — Filipino pop group BINI released “A Parallel World” on July 23 as…
Andi Eigenmann reflects on ‘nepo baby’ label and pressure to prove herself
Photo from Facebook/@AndreaEigenmann MANILA — Andi Eigenmann said growing up as the daughter of two prominent actors brought pressure to establish an identity and career of her own in Philippine…
Agot Isidro revisits the music that began her career
Photo from Facebook/@agotisidro720 The Filipino singer-actress marks more than 35 years across recording, television, film and theater MANILA — Agot Isidro turned 60 on July 20 with a career spanning…
SM Hotels Names Hospitality Veteran Sven Toune General Manager of Taal Vista Hotel
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) has appointed Sven Toune as General Manager of Taal Vista Hotel (TVH), ushering in a new chapter for the iconic 262-room heritage hotel overlooking…
Team Philippines shines at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts
photo credits WCOPA Team Philippines The Philippines once again proved that Filipino talent belongs on the world stage as WCOPA Team Philippines 2026 delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 World Championships of…
The Greatest Treasure of All
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again; and out of joy goes and sells all that he has…
Covered California Rates and Plans for 2027: California Continues Fight for Health Insurance Affordability and Access
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced its health plans and rates for the 2027 coverage year, with a preliminary weighted average rate increase of 9.9 percent and one new carrier…
Seattle Philippine Consulate serves five-state region as operations expand
Career diplomat and maritime-law specialist Henry Bensurto Jr. heads the new consular post SEATTLE — The Philippine Consulate General in Seattle is providing selected services to Filipinos and other eligible…
Lexi Minetree on filling Reese Witherspoon’s shoes in ‘Elle’
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Lexi Minetree has big shoes to fill. As the new Elle Woods in the new TV series “Elle,” inspired by the popular “Legally Blonde” franchise…
Aileen Dinkjian sworn in to Glendale school board, marking Filipino American first
GLENDALE — Dr. Aileen Orlino Dinkjian was sworn in Tuesday, July 14, as a member of the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education, becoming the first Filipina American elected…
Joel P. Longares and the Dream Behind LOGO Cargo
Every successful company begins with a dream. For Joel P. Longares, that dream was not simply to build a business, but to create a company that Filipino families could trust….
U.S. Efforts to Prevent and Combat Transnational Sextortion of Children
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Bedard oversees the Office of Europe and Asia Programs in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, the State Department’s counter-crime…
The Long Middle: Why I Haven’t Quit
BY KATHY CURRENT By July, many of us are taking inventory. The excitement of our New Year’s goals has faded, and some dreams are taking longer than we expected. If…
Med-info capsules
Pancreatic cancer is deadly because it is usually diagnosed when it is already advanced, Stage IV, with metastases all over, and inoperable. The reasons for the delay in diagnosis are: …
Multi-Talented American Actor/Singer Rex Smith to Perform At PGMG’s Gala Night
Cerritos, Calif. – Former American teen idol, actor and singer Rex Smith will banner a diverse array of entertainers during the Induction Ball, Gala Night and Anniversary celebration of the…
From Asia’s Best to the World’s Best: PRA Celebrates 41 Years of Advancing Philippine Retirement Excellence
The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) celebrated its 41st Anniversary on July 4, 2026, marking another milestone in its mission to strengthen the Philippines’ position as a premier retirement destination, not…
A New Rhythm for Weekdays at Pico Sands Hotel
Find more time to unwind with stays that bring together comfort, flexibility, and meaningful moments In today’s always-on pace, slipping away midweek feels essential. At Pico Sands Hotel, guests can…
Bea Alonzo, Vincent Co wed in private Makati civil ceremony
Photos from Instagram/@beaalonzo MANILA — Actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Ferdinand Vincent Co were married July 13 in a private civil ceremony at Makati City Hall, with Makati Mayor Nancy Binay…
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The call to be a saint
We are all called to be holy; we are called to be saints. It is God’s will for each of us. This is the Church’s desire for everyone, regardless of…
‘Dîner en Blanc’ promises to be a one-of-a-kind culinary experience
By Janet Susan R. Nepales Where in the world can you party with friends and strangers, wear your fabulous white outfit, go over-the-top with your all-white table setting, and…