Dozens were rescued after a ferry caught fire off Palawan island in the Philippines, as search and rescue operations continue for more than 80 people still unaccounted for. #cnn #news #philippines
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Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), former Sen. Bong Revilla (middle), and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada (right) INQUIRER FILE Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published September 8, 2026 MANILA — The Philippines’ long-running flood-control [...]
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DreamWorks Animation’s new film “Forgotten Island” is being hailed by its creators and cast as a heartfelt tribute to Filipino culture, sparking pride among Filipino Americans and drawing attention to Hollywood’s track record on representation. At a special screening held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on August 28, 2026, directors Joel Crawford […] The post DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ puts Filipino culture in the spotlight as cast calls film a “love letter” to heritage appeared first on American Almanac .
DreamWorks Animation’s new film “Forgotten Island” is being hailed by its creators and cast as a heartfelt tribute to Filipino culture, sparking pride among Filipino Americans and drawing attention to Hollywood’s track record on representation. At a special screening held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on August 28, 2026, directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado joined a star-studded cast, including Liza Soberano, H.E.R., Manny Jacinto, and Lea Salonga, to showcase a project they describe as an original adventure rooted in Filipino folklore and mythology. The film, scheduled for theatrical release on September 25, follows two best friends who stumble through a portal to the mystical island of Nakali, encountering…Open
A bride and groom in the Philippines pushed through their wedding inside a Catholic church submerged in waist-deep floodwater, choosing love over logistics while deadly monsoon rains battered the region. Leian Lieza Galang waded down the aisle of Saint John the Baptist Church in Hagonoy, Philippines, on a Tuesday late morning in August, her white […] The post Filipino couple weds in waist-deep floodwater after refusing to postpone ceremony appeared first on American Almanac .
A bride and groom in the Philippines pushed through their wedding inside a Catholic church submerged in waist-deep floodwater, choosing love over logistics while deadly monsoon rains battered the region. Leian Lieza Galang waded down the aisle of Saint John the Baptist Church in Hagonoy, Philippines, on a Tuesday late morning in August, her white wedding gown dragging through murky brown water that reached her waist. Groom Gilbert Chico waited at the altar. A young boy carried their wedding rings through the flood. Fewer than 15 people attended. The parish priest declared them husband and wife in an abbreviated ceremony, and the whole thing was posted to the parish's Facebook page the same day. The church had been partially submerged for…Open
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte arrives before the start of her impeachment trial hearing at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 7, 2026…. Purchase Licensing Rights Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content [...]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a 55-year-old illegal alien from the Philippines whose criminal history in the United States stretches back two decades.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by ICE to remove criminal illegal aliens and ensure public safety in U.S. communities. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ) has arrested a 55-year-old illegal alien from the Philippines whose criminal history in the United States spans two decades. Jaime Tan Francisco was taken into ICE custody on August 2, roughly one week after Las Vegas police arrested him on charges including domestic battery, attempted arson , drug possession, resisting an officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia. DETAIL: Acting ICE Director David Venturella said Francisco first entered the United States through Detroit , Michigan, in April 2000, and was authorized to remain only until…Open
The young Filipino star Alex Eala has charmed the tennis world and united her far-flung compatriots.