Asian Journal

08/27/2026

TICKET GIVEAWAY: WIN TICKETS TO APO HIKING SOCIETY IN LAS VEGAS!

Asian Journal, together with Palms Casino Resort, is giving 5 lucky winners TWO (2) tickets each to see the legendary APO Hiking Society live in Las Vegas.

APO HIKING SOCIETY
with special guests Spanky & Roger Rigor of VST & Company, Rey Valera and Leah Navarro
Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Sunday, September 6, 2026
8:00 PM

HOW TO ENTER:

Simply COMMENT BELOW with the title of your favorite APO Hiking Society song.

That’s it.

5 winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries. Each winner receives 2 concert tickets.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.
Winners will be announced or contacted after the drawing. Winners must provide, via private message, their full name and the email address associated with their AXS account so the tickets can be transferred electronically.

DISCLAIMER: Asian Journal and Palms Casino Resort are providing concert tickets only. Transportation, airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, parking and all other travel or personal expenses are not included and are the responsibility of the winners.

No purchase necessary. Winners must be able to attend the September 6 concert in Las Vegas. Please do not post your email address or other personal information in the comments. Asian Journal will contact winners directly.

Good luck,!

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.

👉 Read the full story in the comments.

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.

Read the full story in the comments.

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.

👉 Click to read in the comments section.