Renowned Filipino chef Margarita Fores, named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2016, has died in Hong Kong. She was 65. Fores was found unresponsive in her hotel room after missing a scheduled lunch meeting. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death (See Manila Standard for story).
California Attorney General Rob Bonta
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is staying out of the race to become California's next governor. On behalf of the State of California Bonta is legally challenging President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship (See KCRA3 for story).
Sheila Marie L. Uriarte-Tan, a member of the Finance Board for the Archbishop of Manila has been appointed as the newest member of the Board of Supervision of the Istituto per le Opere di Religione (IOR), also known as the Vatican Bank (See GMA News for story).
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Over 20 Filipinos allegedly involved in illegal activities were deported from the United States, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Romualdez told DZBB on Sunday, January 2, Romualdez said the deported Filipinos were allegedly engaged in criminal activities (See Philstar for story).
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Filipino nurses, often unsung heroes of global healthcare, take center stage in Michele Josue’s documentary, “Nurse Unseen.” The film delves into their selfless contributions, a during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic (See Inquirer.net for story).
Gloria Romero (Source: Philstar)
Philippine cinema icon Gloria Romero, recognized as a pioneering and enduring force in the industry, passed away yesterday at the age of 91 (See Philstar for story).
Filipino American leader Cameron Sasai has officially been sworn into office as the mayor of Pinole in Contra Costa County, California (See Inquirer.net for story). He is the youngest mayor in Pinole’s 120-year history.
Loreto Noguera (seated) and Consul Barbie Rosales (Source: Inquirer.net)
Filipino American centenarian Loreto Noguera became the first dual citizen of 2025 as she began her new year reacquiring her Philippine citizenship, according to the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. (See Inquirer.net for story).
