Philippine Daily Mirror

Lord, change my heart and tongue; help me to say words that will glorify You and point people to You

In James 3: 1-12, James talks about the power of the tongue. How many problems stem from what we say, argue, discuss, debate, and post? The tongue causes issues in our lives, marriages, ...

Lord, change my heart and tongue; help me to say words that will glorify You and point people to You | Photo by Pop & Zebra on Unsplash In James 3: 1-12, James talks about the power of the tongue. How many problems stem from what we say, argue, discuss, debate, and post? The tongue causes issu…

Children are ra**ng children because of uncontrolled Internet

It all happened recently in a vacant lot in Bataan where a small,12-year-old boy (call him Juanito, not his real name) was invited by his cousin to watch a child abuse video on a cell ...

Children are ra**ng children because of uncontrolled Internet | Photo via Wikimedia Commons It all happened recently in a vacant lot in Bataan where a small,12-year-old boy (call him Juanito, not his real name) was invited by his cousin to watch a child abuse…

Lord, help me to show I am a follower of You by my actions

James writes to the followers of Jesus about how to live out our faith on the Journey of life. Another point that James makes in James 2 is that faith without action, and good works is useless and empty.

Lord, help me to show I am a follower of You by my actions | Photo by Priscilla Du Preez CA on Unsplash James writes to the followers of Jesus about how to live out our faith on the Journey of life. Another point that James makes in James 2 is that faith w…

“Ask NAPCA” debuts in PDM to address AAPI elders’ benefits eligibility issues

NEW YORK – “Ask NAPCA,” a featured informational article provided by the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) to address AAPI elders’ benefits eligibility issues, will now be available in the Philippine Daily Mirror.

NAPCA is a non-profit organization with over 40 years of working on behalf of older adults. The organization wants to ensure that AAPI elders have the programs and services they need wherever they live in the U.S.

“Ask NAPCA” debuts in PDM to address AAPI elders’ benefits eligibility issues NAPCA facilitators explain to older adults the benefits they can avail of | Photo via NAPCA Website NEW YORK – “Ask NAPCA,” a featured informational article provided by the Nation…

What We Need From Albany

New York City is all about what is possible. It’s where you can start a business, raise a family, and make a difference. Our administration came into the office to keep that American Dream alive ...

What We Need From Albany Mayor Eric Adams testifies before the New York State Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Committees in Albany | Photo by Benny Polatseck | Mayoral Photography Office New York City is all abo…

Today, Lord, help me to BE a pure and genuine follower of Jesus

How do we prove that we are a follower of Jesus? What are the results that come out of our lives? James gives us some of the results of authentic followers of Jesus!

Today, Lord, help me to BE a pure and genuine follower of Jesus | Photo by Matt Collamer on Unsplash How do we prove that we are a follower of Jesus? What are the results that come out of our lives? James gives us some of the results of authentic followers of J…

USCIS announces changes to the H-1B program

NEW YORK – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to the H-!B program to strengthen and reduce the potential fraud in the H-1B process, reducing the potential for gaming the registration system and ensuring each ...

USCIS announces changes to the H-1B program | Photo via Wikimedia Commons NEW YORK – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to H-!B program to strengthen and reduce the potential fraud in the H-1B p…

Kremlin Decides that No Love, Peace, and Prosperity Come from Russia

To paraphrase Gen. Douglas MacArthur, “Old dictators never die; they just pass away” to the dustbin of history. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky added at the Munich Security Conference last Friday that “dictators do not go on vacation.”

Kremlin Decides that No Love, Peace, and Prosperity Come from Russia Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump meet at the 2017 G-20 Hamburg Summit | Photo by www.kremlin.ru via Wikimedia Commons Part # # of the “Geopolitics” Series To paraphrase Gen. Douglas Mac…

Lord, help me to apply Your Word to my life today

Living in this world today, we see that so many people are full of anger, rage, frustration, and full of violence. How many times have we heard of another shooting killing people, and this is throughout our country and the world?

Lord, help me to apply Your Word to my life today Living in this world today, we see that so many people are full of anger, rage, frustration, and full of violence. How many times have we heard of another shooting killing people, and this is throu…

New York State Assembly Honors Dr. Dely Po Go for her AAPI Advocacy

ALBANY, NY – The New York State Assembly bestowed Dr. Dely Po Go a prestigious proclamation during its Lunar New Year celebration at the State Capitol in Albany on February 13, 2024. The declaration, signed by Assemblymember Steven Raga of the 30th Assembly District ...

New York State Assembly Honors Dr. Dely Po Go for her AAPI Advocacy Dr. Dely Po Go, with her husband Harry, accepting the proclamation from N.Y. State Assemblymember Steven Raga of the 30th Assembly District | Photo by Troi Santos ALBANY, NY – The New York St…

US-Phl-Japan trilateral security cooperation essential

During the state visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the Philippines last November, where he delivered a speech before a joint session of Congress, he highlighted the trilateral cooperation between the ...

US-Phl-Japan trilateral security cooperation essential President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and cabinet officials meet with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese officials in November 2023, resulting in the signing of agreements on defense, mari…

Touch me not

The attack on the Constitution is relentless. It is not an amendment; it is an attack. When the Constitution is being subjected to possible economic or political amendments, it means the Constitution is being blamed for something that is happening badly in our country – or for something good that is not happening.

Touch me not | Photo courtesy of pinglacson.net The attack on the Constitution is relentless. It is not an amendment; it is an attack. When the Constitution is being subjected to possible economic or political …

Pray today with me: “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips”

James is asking followers of Jesus a question that still needs to be answered today. Does our walk match our talk? Do we talk one way and walk another way? Sometimes, the hardest battle we fight is ourselves.

Pray today with me: “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.” | Photo by Amin Hasani on Unsplash James is asking followers of Jesus a question that still needs to be answered today. Does our walk match our talk? Do we talk one way and walk another way? Someti…

New York City files lawsuit against five social media platforms for their damaging influence on the mental health of children

NEW YORK – New York City has filed a lawsuit against five social media platforms – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube — accountable for their role in creating the youth mental health crisis in New York City.

New York City files lawsuit against five social media platforms for their damaging influence on the mental health of children Mayor Eric Adams announces the filing of a lawsuit to hold five social media platforms | Photo by Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office NEW YORK – New York City has filed a lawsuit against five …

Save the Children Philippines raises concerns in the aftermath of flood and landslides in Mindanao

DAVAO, Philippines — Close to 100,000 families have been displaced in the southern region of Mindanao as rescue efforts continue and concerns over the physical and mental well-being of children rise, according to Save the Children Philippines (SCP).

Save the Children Philippines raises concerns in the aftermath of flood and landslides in Mindanao Save the Children sends life-saving humanitarian aid to children affected by Super Typhoon Rolly in Bicol provinces | File Photo via Save the Children Philippines Website DAVAO, Philippines —…

Lord, today, empower me to make my desires Your desires so I am headed in Your direction

Going on a journey is always good, but nothing is better than coming home. Experiences are fun and exciting, but traveling can become overwhelming and tiring.

Lord, today, empower me to make my desires Your desires so I am headed in Your direction Going on a journey is always good, but nothing is better than coming home. Experiences are fun and exciting, but traveling can become overwhelming and tiring. It is always good to go on a journey, …

Phase Two of the NJ Child Care Facilities Improvement Program is open with $5 million in funding

TRENTON, NJ – With New Jersey as the home to over 1,300 registered Family Child Care homes (FCCs) serving 6,500 children across 21 counties, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved Phase Two of the Child Care Facilities Improvement Program with a $5 million funding.

Phase Two of the NJ Child Care Facilities Improvement Program is open with $5 million in funding | Photo by Nathan Van Egmond on Unsplash TRENTON, NJ – With New Jersey as the home to over 1,300 registered Family Child Care homes (FCCs) serving 6,500 children across 21 counties, the New J…

Governor Lamont seeks $43.4 million funding increase for Early Childhood Education

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont asked the Connecticut General Assembly to approve his request for a $43.4 million increase in funding to support the expansion of early childhood education services when they meet to vote on the fiscal year 2025 state budget. Last year, the legislature approved $45 million.

Governor Lamont seeks $43.4 million funding increase for Early Childhood Education | Photo by Tanaphong Toochinda on Unsplash HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont asked the Connecticut General Assembly to approve his request for a $43.4 million increase in funding to support …

Demolition Job – Backfired

Back in February 2023, this writer was privileged to meet DFA staff at their head office after having made multiple requests for a courtesy call with the DFA Secretary. The meeting was an offshoot of preceding events that led to ...

Demolition Job – Backfired Former DFA Secretary Alan Cayetano raises questions to The Tribune, DFA, and OFW complainant | Screengrab from YouTube Back in February 2023, this writer was privileged to meet DFA staff at their h…

Lord, I thank you for Your words of encouragement today

How many realize that on this journey of following Jesus, we will face things that look – difficult, complex, and not pleasing at the moment, but then we realize the real blessing of where God is leading us.

Lord, I thank you for Your words of encouragement today | Photo by Alex Shure on Unsplash How many realize that on this journey of following Jesus, we will face things that look – difficult, complex, and not pleasing at the moment, but then we rea…

Common Sense Can End Refugee Crises Without Needing Congressional Approval

Let us first congratulate the Biden Administration for removing and deporting more illegal migrants than the Trump Administration. As many Lincoln Republicans are saying, Mr. Trump is “all hat and no cattle,” to use a Texan adage.

Common Sense Can End Refugee Crises Without Needing Congressional Approval | Photo by Cole Patrick on Unsplash Part XIV of the “United States 2024 Election Let us first congratulate the Biden Administration for removing and deporting more illegal migrants than the T…

USCIS to adjust certain immigration fees by April 1, 2024

NEW YORK – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is poised to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. The final rule will allow USCIS to recover a significant share of its operating costs and support more timely processing of new applications.

USCIS to adjust certain immigration fees by April 1, 2024 USCIS logo via Wikimedia Commons NEW YORK – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is poised to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first…

Who has blood on their hands?

“You have blood on your hands; your product is killing people.” This is the shocking challenge and accusation made to the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, by Sen. Lindsey Graham during a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on online child safety.

Who has blood on their hands? | Photo by Max Muselmann on Unsplash “You have blood on your hands; your product is killing people.” This is the shocking challenge and accusation made to the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, …

The Philippines will co-host the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum with the U.S.

NEW YORK – In partnership with the Government of the Philippines, the United States, through its U.S. Trade and Development Agency, is sponsoring the sixth Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IFBF) on May 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of State has announced.

The Philippines will co-host the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum with the U.S. A speaker addresses participants during the 2023 Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Tokyo, Japan. | Photo by IPBF NEW YORK – In partnership with the Government of the Philippines, the United Stat…

NaFFAA holds its annual Leadership Summit in the Philippines

NEW YORK – In a historical twist, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) held its annual Leadership Summit from January 30 to February 1, 2024, at the Manila Hotel, Philippines — a first since its founding in 1997. National chair Brendan Flores and national president Mariela Fletcher ...

NaFFAA holds its annual Leadership Summit in the Philippines Yuko Tomita of the International Organization for Migration discusses disaster relief initiatives | Photo via NaFFAA NEW YORK – In a historical twist, the National Federation of Filipino Amer…

A Lesson from a Broken Heart

“Here is twenty pesos. Please keep it for me,” she said. I took the money, knowing what it was for. She and I have been going out quietly. She knew I couldn’t afford to spend ...

A Lesson from a Broken Heart | Photo by Marah Bashir on Unsplash “Here is twenty pesos. Please keep it for me,” she said. I took the money, knowing what it was for. She and I have been going out quietly. She knew I couldn’t af…

Can King Charles III Help in Launching Mr. Biden’s “Cancer Moonshot”?

King Charles III was diagnosed last February 4, 2024, with cancer while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate the previous month. Buckingham Palace said His Majesty would step back from his public duties during his ...

Can King Charles III Help in Launching Mr. Biden’s “Cancer Moonshot”? King Charles III with Queen Camilla at the Coronation Balcony | Photo via Wikimedia Commons Part V of the “Biden’s Cancer Moonshot” Book Project King Charles III was diagnosed las…

The world is watching: US election developments

In the coming months, close to 60 countries will be having elections, but none will be as consequential as the elections in the United States. Additionally, the world is going through many challenges ...

The world is watching: US election developments In the coming months, close to 60 countries will be having elections, but none as consequential as the elections in the United States. Additionally, the world is going through many challenges that …

Regardless of your life’s trials, remain steadfast and become more like Jesus

You never know where your journey of following Jesus will lead you. I am in the Ivory Coast this week for a wedding and to preach. I am thankful for all the experiences the Lord brought into my life.

Regardless of your life’s trials, remain steadfast and become more like Jesus Photo by Jesus Loves You on Unsplash You never know where your journey of following Jesus will lead you. I am in the Ivory Coast this week for a wedding and to preach. I am thankful for all the exp…

Pioneering SnapsPH Marketplace is now open for registration in the visual arts community

MANILA, Philippines — SnapsPH Marketplace, a pioneering platform dedicated to rewriting the narrative for independent visual arts, invites freelance independent photographers and videographers in the Philippines to join their community and embark on a journey of growth, visibility, and success.

Pioneering SnapsPH Marketplace is now open for registration in the visual arts community | Photo by Jacob Owens on Unsplash MANILA, Philippines — SnapsPH Marketplace, a pioneering platform dedicated to rewriting the narrative for independent visual arts, invites freelance indepen…