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A brutal killing has stunned residents of Sto. Tomas after a young man surrendered to authorities and admitted to fatally stabbing a member of the LGBT community, claiming the attack was fueled by anger after he was allegedly sexually abused multiple times. According to the Sto. Tomas Police, the suspect voluntarily went to authorities on Saturday and turned over the knife he allegedly used in the killing. The stabbing reportedly occurred in a remote area of Barangay Balellen

New York City — The Municipality of Laoang proudly showcased Embajada-Sinulog, a grand cultural and religious presentation honoring the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus) while celebrating the town’s deep-rooted history, faith, and artistic heritage. The annual event is a major highlight of Laoang’s religious calendar and continues to draw strong community participation and public interest. Laoang is among the earliest towns to celebrate the Feast of the Santo Niño, with devotion

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) on Tuesday expressed condolences following a deadly ferry disaster in the southern Philippines that killed multiple passengers and triggered an extensive search-and-rescue operation. In a statement, Meng said she was “absolutely heartbroken” by the tragedy and extended her sympathies to the victims and their families. “This is an awful and devastating tragedy,” Meng said. “I am praying for all who have been impacted and I send my deepest condolenc

NEW YORK - A statewide coalition of lawmakers, consumer advocates, and community groups on Tuesday unveiled the Stop Taking Our Pay (STOP) Act, a proposed bill aimed at cracking down on app-based payday lenders accused of trapping low-wage workers in cycles of high-interest debt. The legislation S8939/A9644 is sponsored by State Senator Samra Brouk of Rochester and Assemblymember Steven Raga of Queens. It would regulate so-called “Earned Wage Access” (EWA) apps under New York

NEW YORK - At least 16 people have died across the United States as a powerful winter storm and brutal cold sweep through much of the country, according to local officials. Fatalities have been reported in Pennsylvania (3), Tennessee (3), Louisiana (3), Texas (2), Mississippi (2), Kansas (1), Massachusetts (1), and Arkansas (1). While the heaviest snow from the weekend storm is now moving offshore, its impacts remain widespread. More than 200 million people are under alerts f

Batangas Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste is sounding the alarm, declaring that the Philippines is now living under what he calls “de facto martial law” undeclared, but deeply felt across the country. The lawmaker said fear has taken hold as government critics are allegedly being targeted with cases, while political allies appear to be spared. “People are afraid to speak,” Leviste warned, saying silence is no longer a choice but a survival tactic for many Filipinos.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is in proper condition to face judicial proceedings related to allegations of crimes against humanity. According to the ICC, Duterte is physically and mentally fit to participate in the legal process as the court prepares for the next major phase of the case. The confirmation of charges hearing where judges will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed to tri

NEW YORK - It is Day 10 of the historic nurses’ strike in New York City, and despite bitter cold temperatures, nurses remain resolute as they march through picket lines, chanting and calling for a fair contract. Fil-Am registered nurse Lynette Escaño, a pediatric intensive care nurse, has been in the profession for 28 years. She has spent the last 19 years working at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center – Moses Campus, where she serves in the Pediatric Intensi

President Donald Trump has unveiled what he calls the Working Families Tax Cuts, a sweeping proposal that would make his 2017 tax cuts permanent while introducing new tax relief measures aimed at American workers and middle-income families. According to a fact sheet released by Trump’s team, the plan seeks to prevent an across-the-board tax increase scheduled to take effect in 2026 if current tax provisions expire. The proposal would continue lower tax rates for all income br

Former senator and actor Ramon Bong Revilla Jr surrendered to the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group after the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with an alleged flood control scam in Bulacan. The anti-graft court ordered the arrest of Revilla and six co-accused for the alleged malversation of public funds amounting to ₱92.8 million, linked to a so-called “ghost” flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan. Also named in

QUEENS, NY - Steven Raga has landed a key leadership role in Albany, named Co-Chair of the People’s Budget, the powerful annual spending blueprint of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus. The People’s Budget lays out the Caucus’ priorities for the state budget, pushing for stronger investments in labor protections, affordable housing, healthcare, education, and economic justice issues that hit communities of color the hardest. As Co-Cha

NEW YORK - Oftentimes, the backstory is more painstaking and more thrilling than the luminous event itself. The resounding triumph of the YAMAN NYC Exhibition, held October 31 to November 2 at the Marriott Marquis, was no exception. With 25 pioneering trade and cultural exhibitors and artisans going home happy and earning more than they had expected organizers Edwin Josue and Jerry Sibal of the nonprofit Friends of the Philippines Society USA Inc.knew their vision had paid of

A 36-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her own husband, a security guard, before her body was stuffed inside a garbage bag and hidden under their bed in Samal, Bataan. Police said the victim, known by the alias “Jenelyn,” was found already decomposing at around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday inside their home in Sitio Adamson, Barangay Gugo. The horrifying discovery was made after the victim’s sister went to check on her, worried because she had not been seen for three da

NEW YORK - K-pop girl group UNIS is gearing up for a major global milestone as it launches its first-ever North and South America tour, shining a well-deserved spotlight on Filipino members Gehlee and Elisia, whose rise continues to energize Fil-Am and Philippine fans around the world. Titled “2026 UNIS 1ST TOUR: Ever Last,” the tour kicks off in New York on January 28 and will bring the group to 15 cities across the Americas. Stops include Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Chi

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson disclosed that he is in possession of documents that could shed light on the purchase of a high-value house and lot in South Forbes allegedly linked to former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. According to Lacson, the property was acquired in April 2023, and records suggest that a controversial contractor, Curlee Discaya, may have acted as a “front” in the transaction. “I obtained copies of the deed of absolut

Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Wednesday reflected on what she described as the most meaningful chapter of her four-decade diplomatic career, highlighting the deep people-to-people ties and strengthened alliance between the United States and the Philippines during her more than three years in Manila. In her farewell message, Carlson said she prepared extensively before assuming her post, speaking with former U.S. ambassadors to the Philippines

The Laguna Regional Trial Court Branch 26 has issued warrants of arrest against businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and 17 others in connection with the long-running case involving the disappearance of several sabungeros , or cockfighting enthusiasts. The court ordered the arrest of the accused after ruling that the prosecution had presented prima facie evidence to support the charge of kidnapping with homicide, a non-bailable offense under Philippine law. Court records show that

NEW YORK CITY - More than 1,000 Filipino nurses are among nearly 15,000 private hospital nurses who walked out of their jobs this week in what unions describe as the largest private hospital strike in New York City history. The strike affects nurses from ten hospitals under three major healthcare systems Mount Sinai, Montefiore, and NewYork-Presbyterian after contract negotiations reached a deadlock. Nurses are demanding higher compensation, improved healthcare benefits, saf

QUEENS, New York - Nepali American community leader Somnath Ghimire has formally entered the race for the New York State Assembly, setting up a Democratic primary challenge against incumbent Steven Raga in Assembly District 30. Ghimire, a longtime Woodside resident, said his decision to seek public office is rooted in his years of community advocacy and civic engagement in Queens. His campaign platform highlights affordable housing, public education, worker protections, and

NEW YORK CITY - Filipino-American community organizations staged a protest outside the Philippine Consulate in New York City, demanding the immediate and safe release of Chantal Anicoche, a 25-year-old Filipina-American who is now confirmed to be in the custody of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 203rd Infantry Brigade. Anicoche was reported missing during military attacks in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro operations that reportedly killed three Mangyan children, injured

Public confidence in several key government institutions continues to erode, with the sharpest declines recorded in the Senate and the House of Representatives, based on the findings of the Pahayag 2025 End-of-the-Year Survey. While the survey notes that overall approval ratings across most government agencies remain technically “stable,” the data reveal a clear and sustained drop in public trust, particularly toward agencies associated with flooding, soaring consumer prices,

ALBAY, Philippines - Authorities have ordered the pre-emptive evacuation of residents within the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of Mayon Volcano after state volcanologists raised the volcano’s status to Alert Level 3, citing increased volcanic activity and the heightened risk of hazardous eruptions. Following the advisory from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Albay Governor Noel Rosal, together with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and

NEW YORK - Four years after its inauguration, Sentro Rizal New York stands as a lasting testament to the enduring spirit of Philippine culture, history, and identity in the United States. Established on 06 January 2022 as the 36th Sentro Rizal in the world, the center has emerged as a vital cultural landmark in Manhattan, dedicated to preserving and promoting the arts, language, and heritage of the Filipino people. Under the stewardship of the Philippine Consulate General in

NEW YORK - The Philippines is stepping up its digital transformation push, pitching major infrastructure projects, telecom reforms, and artificial intelligence readiness to U.S. tech leaders and investors during a high-level roundtable in New York. The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York (PTIC-NY), together with the Philippine Consulate General in New York, hosted the closed-door briefing with Henry Rhoel Aguda, head of the Department of Information and Communi