Asian Journal

04/14/2026

In Maybe It’s Just the Rain, Filipina American footballer Reina Bonta looks beyond the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and back toward home - to heritage, family, and her lola’s journey that made hers possible.

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01/15/2026

From her pre-teen breakthrough to decades of film, music, and reinvention, Sharon Cuneta is a familiar presence to generations of Filipinos.

Her journey reflects how audiences have loved, struggled, and persevered. More than nostalgia, her staying power lies in trust, sincerity, and the ability to adapt without losing herself.

Read more - Sharon Cuneta at 60: From pre-teen star to cultural icon

She was barely in her teens when a novelty song made her a household name. At 60, Sharon Cuneta remains a defining figure across generations of Philippine popular culture. At 12, Sharon Cuneta did not set out to become a public figure for life. A novelty song did that for her. In 1978, “Mr. DJ.....

01/07/2026

Silicon Valley is named for the silicon chips that made modern computing possible. Engineers like Dado Banatao helped put the region on the map by designing the semiconductor foundations that made personal computers affordable, networked, and widely accessible.

From modest beginnings in the Philippines to the forefront of global technology, Banatao played a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure of the digital age. His innovations worked quietly beneath the surface, enabling the personal computing revolution and earning him recognition as one of the most influential Filipino figures in modern technology.

As the tech world reflects on his passing, Banatao is remembered not only for what he built in silicon, but for the doors he opened for future generations of innovators.

Read our editorial On Dado Banatao and the documentation of Filipino achievement in the comments.

01/06/2026

She has lived in the United States for more than four decades. She is a lawful permanent resident - green card holder. She is 70 years old.

Her deportation flight was halted at the airport after airline officials determined she was medically unfit to travel. She now remains in ICE detention, raising questions about how the immigration system treats elderly, long-term residents when health concerns and past convictions intersect.

Read the full story here, also found in the comments - https://asianjournal.com/usa/dateline-usa/medical-concerns-halt-deportation-of-elderly-filipina-detained-by-ice/

01/06/2026

A historic spending plan is now in place for 2026. The largest national budget in Philippine history sets funding priorities and strengthens safeguards to limit political influence in aid distribution.

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01/05/2026

Could the words we speak be costing us more than we realize?

In “Guarding the Blessing: What Our Words Cost Us,” Kathy Current examines how careless speech — gossip, complaints, and emotional reactions — can quietly steal our peace, strain relationships, and even block the blessings we’re praying for.
This timely reflection challenges us to rethink stewardship — not just of money or time, but of what we say and when we say it. Our words matter more than we think.

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09/25/2025

Full circle moment for Jessica Sanchez!

From an 11-year-old contestant on America’s Got Talent, to runner-up on American Idol, and now crowned AGT Season 20 champion while nine months pregnant, Jessica’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Read her story in the comments section.

09/21/2025

$100,000 price tag on H-1B visas

Starting Sept. 21, U.S. employers must pay a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa entries under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump. The administration says the rule addresses program abuse in tech and STEM fields.

Applies to workers outside the U.S. seeking entry after the deadline. Officials clarified that current H-1B holders in the U.S. are exempt, but travel abroad could complicate reentry.

Read the full Asian Journal news report on the $100,000 H-1B rule and its impact in the comments section.

09/20/2025

In Philippine folklore, the Kapre is feared as a dark, tobacco-smoking giant in the trees.

But history suggests he may have been no monster at all, but enslaved men brought to Manila’s Parian slave market during Spanish rule. Many escaped into the forests, where Spaniards and friars branded them cafres, a term that later evolved into Kapre.

The Kapre stands as a metaphor for how suppressed truths were transformed into fear, just as today’s myths about corruption such as “wala namang mangyayari” and “the system will crush you” keep citizens from confronting abuse.

Read the full OpEd essay by columnist Eliseo Silva in the comments section.

09/20/2025

Armed with a laptop and a smartphone, people everywhere have become citizen journalists, capturing and shaping the news as it unfolds.

In an age when every voice can be amplified online, the responsibilities of truth and decency rest with all of us. The timeless principles of journalism : accuracy, fairness, independence, accountability, and humanity were once the domain of newsrooms. Today, they are vital lessons for everyone who shares a story.

Read our editorial on why these values matter now more than ever in the comments section.