November 1, 2025 — Mention the word “barbecue” to any Philippine-born immigrant and images of succulent pieces of pork on skewers grilled on live charcoal shared among family and friends come to mind. It is this intimate memory of food being shared that author Maria Olaguera writes about in her new memoir How to Throw an Epic Filipino Barbecue.

November 1, 2025 – The Philippines was colonized by Spain for over 300 years (1521 to 1898) so majority of Filipinos are Catholic.  Although the church has lost many young Filipinos to modern times through the years, 79% of Filipinos are still Catholic today. 

October 15, 2025 – In recent weeks, the Philippines has faced multiple natural disasters, including a tropical cyclone and 7.4 earthquakes in Cebu and Davao, which have resulted in the loss of life, as well as damage to homes and infrastructure, impacting local communities and economies. La Nina is expected to bring more  super tropical storms.