Actor Paulo Avelino said he made the right decision when he chose to transfer to the Kapamilya network over a year ago. During the thanksgiving party of series “Walang Hanggan,” Avelino said he is truly honored to be part of the top-rating show “Walang Hanggan” since not all newly transferred actors are immediately given big [...]

(BERLIN-AFP) – World leaders’ personal chefs, a group known as one the globe’s most exclusive culinary clubs, gathered in Berlin Thursday to swap tips on how to keep their powerful bosses healthy and happy. The annual huddle, now in its 35th year, will culminate in a luncheon at Chancellor Angela Merkel’s office Friday hosted by [...]

It was during one of my ordinary days browsing through my Facebook page to look for “newsworthy” postings from hundreds of Filipino journalists from all over the world when suddenly I saw a YouTube video posted by Andy Hernandez, a former AP photographer, who was once one of the most respected lensmen in the Philippines. [...]

MANILA, June 20 (Mabuhay) – Allies of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the House of Representatives on Wednesday pressed for the provisional release of the ex-Philippine leader on bail, saying the poll fraud case against her is weak. At a press briefing, House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez said Mrs. Arroyo should be allowed to go [...]

Approved Map divides Koreatown LOS ANGELES – Today, the Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance which sets out the City Council electoral lines for the next 10 years.  During the Los Angeles City Council redistricting process, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC), a member of the Asian American Center for Advancing Justice, and [...]

MoneyGram announces new $5 pricing promotion for Fil-Am customers   From June 15-October 15, MoneyGram customers in Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco and Washington D.C. can send money to family and friends in the Philippines for as little as $5 when sending $1,000 or more. “MoneyGram’s focus is to bring [...]

Bigger and better than ever, the first and one of the largest Filipino festivals returns to Fairplex Pomona on August 4-5, 2012. The organizers are giving away a brand new car to a lucky patron through a grand raffle draw, as the highlight of the “International Speed Meet” exhibit which will feature an extensive collection [...]

‘It’s a Family Affair’ at MJ Dance Studio! In the past decade, several videos on losing weight have been released. Some deal with slow “excruciating” routines or mixed with martial arts. But the most popular ones are probably those that incorporate dance numbers. But so far none compares to Zumba – the latest dance-exercise fitness [...]

U.S. to halt deportations of young illegal immigrants WASHINGTON, June 15, 2012 (AFP) – The United States will stop deporting young law-abiding illegal immigrants who satisfy broad criteria, in a move that will be seen as a concession to Hispanic voters ahead of November’s election. The scheme applies to minors brought to the United States [...]

LOS ANGELES – Contrary to reports, the Calayan Surgicentre Corp. never stopped operations despite a reported sting last August by the California Medical Board that alleged that the clinic of the famous Filipino plastic surgeon was conducting illegal surgical procedures at their Los Angeles clinic. In a news conference held Wednesday at the new Barrio [...]