Texas teen takes center stage with national win at Jimmy Awards
North Texas teen Fabiola Caraballo Quijada wins best actress at the 2025 Jimmy Awards, highlighting the thriving talent in high school musical theatre across America.
North Texas teen Fabiola Caraballo Quijada wins best actress at the 2025 Jimmy Awards, highlighting the thriving talent in high school musical theatre across America.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget item, stopping the launch of a summer food assistance program. This decision halts federal funding for low-income children’s food aid, affecting families reliant on school meal benefits. Abbott cited federal funding uncertainties as a concern.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Effective from September, the law mandates specific guidelines for the presentation of the Commandments, garnering debates on religious representation in schools.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructs Philippine agencies to distribute financial aid to public utility vehicle drivers, operators, farmers, and fisherfolk affected by oil price hikes, allocating P2.5 billion in subsidies.
BINI, known as “Nation’s Girl Group,” returned to Manila after a successful 14-city world tour, showcasing their global appeal and strengthening their position in the music industry. Fans eagerly await their next projects and local engagements.
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James takes his first steps towards recovery with a workout following a knee injury. The 40-year-old NBA star shared his progress on Instagram, expressing his readiness to return to the court.
The U.S. Embassy in Manila requires F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa applicants to set their social media accounts to public, aiding the vetting process by establishing identity and admissibility under U.S. law. This aligns with the 2019 requirement for social media identifiers on visa applications.
Ricardo Cadavero, known by his stage name Cardong Trumpo, was declared the grand winner of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 7, receiving 99 percent of the total votes cast during the finale.
The ICC Prosecutor’s Office has urged the rejection of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release request, citing his flight risk and potential to obstruct justice. The hearing on charges related to crimes against humanity is scheduled for September 23, 2025.
Israeli forces allegedly killed 21 and injured 150 people waiting for aid in Gaza, according to the civil defense agency. The incident occurred near a distribution site and highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.