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Dr Pepper Museum hits all-time high in visitor numbers

ICI urges Ombudsman takeover after finishing mandate

US envoy Carlson ends mission in the Philippines

Texas Republican claims military posture sends signal to enemies worldwide

Planned Parenthood lawsuit vs Texas abortion law moves forward

DOJ mobilizes 500+ staff for massive Epstein file review

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Houston Housing Authority to open apartments near contaminated site despite earlier concerns

Houston Housing Authority has resumed leasing at The Pointe at Bayou Bend in Houston, Texas, after Mayor John Whitmire in 2024 ordered a pause over contamination concerns near the complex. Following an environmental review and consultation with regulators, Whitmire announced this week that officials found …

PH population growth projected at 15 million over next decade

The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) projects that the Philippines will add about 15 million people in the next 10 years as it enters a demographic sweet spot, characterized by a rising share of working-age citizens and a relatively smaller proportion of dependents. The …

PACC Texas Greater Houston Kicks Off 2026 with Winter BizMix Event

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas – Greater Houston Region (PACC Texas-GHR) is inviting all members, business partners, and professional networks to its first BizMix event of the year.

Philippine Consulate General Invites Public to Free Screening of Multi-Awarded Filipino Film

The Philippine Consulate General in Houston invites the public to a special screening of the acclaimed Filipino film Sakaling Hindi Makarating (The Amazing Journey of the Letters) on 26 Jan. at 5:30 PM at the historic River Oaks Theatre in Houston.

5,594 Pass 2025 Bar Exams; UP Graduate Ranks First

The Supreme Court (SC), led by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo and Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Chairperson of the 2025 Bar Examinations, announced yesterday that 5,594 out of the 11,420 qualified examinees passed the 2025 Bar Examinations, posting a passing rate of 48.98%.

PH population growth projected at 15 million over next decade

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Community Lens by Orly Dizon, Esq.

A cautionary tale for business owners: businessman convicted of Tax Evasion and filing false Tax Returns

by Orlando R. Dizon, LAWIN.news

Concealing income is never a sustainable solution and can lead to life-altering consequences. Responsible tax compliance protects your business’s reputation and future. If you have …

Legal Treats with Atty. Aileen Dizon

Green-Card travelers, make sure to check the new biometric entry‑exit program

by Aileen Ligot Dizon, LAWIN.news

A client called me this week worried about the new mandatory biometric checks for all non‑U.S. citizens, including green‑card holders. He’s planning a quick two‑week …

Be Bold Corner with MJ Concepcion

Be Bold Spotlight: Mary An Rivera — grace, grit, and the miracle of motherhood

by MJ Concepcion, LAWIN.news

Now, representing Texas in the prestigious Ginang Filipinas America National Pageant 2025, Mary An is redefining what pageantry truly means. For her, it’s not just …