One hundred years after (1521) Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines, the initial batch of British immigrants landed in Boston , Massachussets in 1621 and the first Thanksgiving feast was initiated on the American soil. Native American Indians joined in the British tradition of gratitude. Much of the credit for the adoption of a later annual [...]

By REV. JOSE PELAGIO A. PADIT, SThD
In our Catholic Liturgical Calendar, The feast of Christ the King is the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year. With this feast we conclude the current liturgical year, the year cycle A. The first Sunday of Advent is the first day of the new liturgical year; it is our [...]

By ptr. dante & cyntha veluz
Q: “After a long wait, I was finally able to petition my husband. I knew I had to expect adjustments since we only lived together as husband and wife for about a year after which I had to come here to the United States. I mean, we have [...]

ONE OF THE OLDEST CLUBS IN THE NATION

By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA
SUNNYVALE, California (jGLi) – A Filipino American couple in Sunnyvale, California is helping the local community keep an old tradition of Cabugenians in Santa Clara County alive by promoting this early the upcoming Cabugao International Grand Reunion on July 21-22, 2012 in Santa Clara, California.
Dan B. [...]

Shaina Marie Castro and Redmond Ybona Jr, tied the knot last Friday November 11, 2011. Wedding ceremony was officiated by Pastor Rhea Gonzales and the reception immediately followed at Hilton Hotel in Concord, California. Shaina is the daughter of Rizaldy Sr and Shirley Castro and Redmond is the son of Redmond Sr and Rosalie Ybona [...]

Yet another scandal surrounds UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi
SACRAMENTO – UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi, who is no stranger to controversy, is now the focus of another scandal surrounding the misconduct of her campus police. On Friday, several students who were peacefully assembling at UC Davis were methodically pepper-sprayed by police despite showing no signs [...]

The Queen of the Family Prayer Crusade (QFPC), a ministry based in San Francisco with its spiritual directors Fr. William Lariola of Immaculate Conception Chapel and Fr. Joepel Padit of St John the Evangelist Church expanded its spiritual mission to Stockton, California with Jun and Minda Salinas as the new coordinators. Fr. William shown [...]

Roger Cruz is the biggest cheerleader for his idol Pound-for-pound King of BoxingManny Paquiao, but Manong Roger himself is recognized as the Pound- for-pound King of Organics by discerning shoppers who prefer organic produce on their dining table. The Cruz family’s Ibarra Farms is the marquee purveyor of pristine fruit and vegetables at Serramonte [...]

San Francisco – Thinking of saving money this Christmas on your decoration budget? Would you want to share Filipino Christmas tradition with your friends and relatives in the United States? Would want to see something Filipino iconic item in your décor at home or in your office?
Why not make your own parol lantern? Parol [...]