‘DRUG USE’ CONTINUES TO HOUND MARCOS; Video in Los Angeles ‘fake,’ say officials, uploader firm
By Beting Laygo Dolor and Alfred Gabot MANILA/LOS ANGELES – The old rumor that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used or continues to use illegal drugs just won’t go away with a video purportedly showing him doing drugs was shown in…
After Biden, FilAm leaders voice support for VP Harris
By Cesar Antonio Nucum Jr. SAN FRANCISCO — As accolades pour in for President Joe Biden after his withdrawal in the presidential election, his heir apparent Vice President secured strong support from fellow Democratic leaders ahead of the party’s convention next…
New book of journalist-professor Alfredo Gabot off the press in California
SAN FRANCISCO/LOS ANGELES, California — Veteran Filipino journalist, author and professor Alfredo G. Gabot has published his first of a series of books in the United States. Gabot’s new book, “California: A Philippine Territory – Almost and Other Stories,” is…
University of Santo Tomas alumni hold anniversary gala in San Francisco
By Thomasians USA SAN FRANCISCO – Thomasians USA hosted “Lumina Pandit”, the 37th-anniversary gala held at the Basque Cultural Center, last July 6, 2024. It was attended by Thomasian alumni, family, friends, community leaders, and representatives from the Philippine government…
Fil-Am R’Bonney Gabriel extends stay in Philippines, working on projects
From the looks of it, Filipino-American Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel appears to be enjoying her extended stay in the Philippines and may be extending it further to do more projects and personal explorations. The designer beauty queen from Texas…
The Outsider: Luzon’s transpo infra – the transformation continues
“You really have been a steadfast partner of the government through the years. Let us keep that partnership strong and vibrant.” This quote from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed to San Miguel Corporation (SMC) during the signing of the…
Kathryn Bernardo flies to Canada to film ‘Hello, Love, Again,’ Alden Richards to follow
Kathryn Berdnardo flew to Canada on July 24 for the filming of the sequel of the 2019 high-grossing “Hello, Love, Again!” movie with Alden Richards. Kathryn’s outfit, Star Cinema, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN, posted photos of the actress with fans before she…
Marcos orders ban on all POGOs, defends West Phillippine Sea at SONA
By Claire Morales True QUEZON CITY – Heeding the snowballing calls following the raids on two Chinese-controlled gaming hubs in Bamban, Tarlac and Porac, Pampanga behind criminal activities such as financial scamming, money laundering, human trafficking, torture, murder and kidnapping,…
Upside: Sacrifice inspires
WHERE were you when Joe Biden announced the end of his reelection bid? You will remember, if you’ve been around since after WWII and are familiar with landmark events on both sides of the Pacific. As you would know exactly…
32 dead as ‘habagat,’ typhoons batter Metro Manila, many parts of Philippines
By Jeanne Michael Penaranda, Correspondent CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The combined effects of bad weather due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Butchoy and Carina in large parts of the country has so far left 32 people dead…
























