Asian Journal

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

Sharon Cuneta at 60: Her journey from pre-teen star to cultural icon - Asian Journal News 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.....

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.

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/

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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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.