Hundreds of mourners gathered Thursday to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican father of three who was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer during a traffic stop, as family members, friends and community advocates remembered him as a hardworking provider and called for justice.
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Robert S. Howden as Texas secretary of state, succeeding Jane Nelson and placing a longtime Republican policy adviser in charge of the state’s elections less than four months before the 2026 midterm elections.
Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry program for Philippine passport holders for another year, allowing eligible Filipinos to stay in the territory for up to 14 days without a visa until July 31, 2027.
Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he believes joining the Miami Heat gives him the best opportunity to win another NBA championship as the franchise continues to pursue free agent LeBron James.
Sen. Robinhood Padilla has yet to respond to a summons from the Office of the Ombudsman requiring him to answer an obstruction of justice complaint linked to the alleged escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in May, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said.
Actress-vlogger Ivana Alawi drew criticism on social media after announcing a giveaway of 100 high-end smartphones linked to a promotion for an online gambling platform she endorses.
Filipino American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo continues to build on the success of her latest album as her single “The Cure” notched a sixth consecutive week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Streaming Songs chart.
Compact disc (CD) sales in the United States rose 16% in the first half of 2026, with K-pop artists driving much of the growth, according to Luminate’s latest midyear report.
Award-winning actress Dolly de Leon reflected on the audition that transformed her career, revealing she had planned to quit acting if she had not landed her breakthrough role in the 2022 film Triangle of Sadness.
A jury on Thursday convicted Filipino American Larry Millete of first-degree murder in the 2021 disappearance and killing of his wife, May “Maya” Millete, ending a closely watched trial more than five years after she vanished.