Share Post Viber icon Viber Email PECHANGA Resort Casino gives guests the chance to make a splash, just ahead of Spring Break. The Cove, Pechanga’s 4.5-acre pool oasis and one of the largest resort pool complexes at one of the country’s biggest resort/casinos, reopens for fun in the sun on Monday, February 24. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until late May. This year, pool-goers everywhere will have access to The Cove’s oasis-like environment that’s the size of five football fields. Sun, pool, waterslide and cabana enthusiasts who are not Pechanga hotel guests will find day passes, cabana and daybed rentals available. Pechanga hotel guests receive complimentary entry to The Cove each day of their stay. Guests staying in deluxe rooms receive four passes and those staying in suites received six passes. Special entry pricing of $35 per person is available for Pechanga RV and Temecula Creek Inn guests. Day passes are...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Florida Panthers hockey players with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vincent J. Viola (left, beside President Trump) in the White House. Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina HOCKEY is a popular sport that can be a favorite for many reasons, including its physical benefits (for it can help improve cardiovascular fitness, lower body strength, reaction time, and hand-eye coordination), cultural significance, and the opportunity to develop teamwork. One of my favorite hockey teams is the Florida Panthers, a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The 2024 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers was recently honored by President Trump at the White House. * * * David Isip’s railways train simulator with astonishing landscapes observed at slow pace. Solano County-based Brothers David and Vincent Isip...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Leah Cohen, the acclaimed chef behind Pig & Khao, has brought her signature Southeast Asian flavors to the Upper West Side. After more than a decade of success in the Lower East Side, Cohen’s latest outpost promises a more refined yet playful take on her original concept, incorporating deeper influences from her Filipino heritage and fresh culinary ideas. Opening Pig & Khao on the Lower East Side in 2012 was a bold move for Cohen, marking her transition from a Top Chef contestant to a restaurateur with a distinct vision. The restaurant quickly gained a following for its vibrant, unapologetic approach to Southeast Asian cuisine, drawing from Cohen’s Filipino roots. Now, with over a decade of experience, she brings that same energy to a new neighborhood, with an even stronger focus on artistry, culture, and personal growth. “The first time around, we didn’t have...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email New York City’s First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer announced her resignation on Monday, Feb. 17, stepping down alongside Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom, and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker. The abrupt departures mark a significant shift within Mayor Eric Adams’ administration amid a turbulent political climate. The resignations follow the Department of Justice’s recent motion to dismiss federal bribery charges against Mayor Adams, a move that has sparked allegations of a political quid pro quo. Governor Kathy Hochul has convened key leaders to discuss the city’s leadership crisis and potential actions regarding Mayor Adams’ tenure. In a letter addressed to her colleagues, Torres-Springer expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve New Yorkers, emphasizing that public service has always been an “act of love.” She cited the “extraordinary events of the last...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email THIS February, welcome the new year with blessings and prosperity at Graton Resort & Casino! Guests celebrated last Monday, February 17 with the President’s Day Giveaway. Drawings were done every hour from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. where one lucky winner walked away with $15,000 cash, while 70 other winners received $500 in free slot play. On February 22, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., it is the Gucci Giveaway! Four winners of a Gucci® purse set, 10 winners of a Gucci® purse, and 20 winners of $500 free slot play. All prizes guaranteed! Fortune awaits you every Thursday in February, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.! Join the $160,000 Cupid’s Cash Slot Tournament, where 50 winners are guaranteed at each tournament. Top prize of up to $15,000 cash! The Lunar New Year celebration continues as Graton Resort & Casino proudly sponsored this year’s...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Members of Del Monte Team celebrate after winning the PAL Seniors Interclub title. (Photo by Jeremiah Alagaban) BACOLOD CITY – Yoyong Velez and Raul Minoza fired on all cylinders to lead Del Monte to a successful title defense in the Philippine Airlines Senior Interclub tournament at Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City on Thursday. Velez and Minoza each carded 53 points, helping Del Monte turn what was expected to be a fierce competition into a surprising and dominant victory. “We thought we had the strongest team in the final round,” said Velez, the long-time team captain. “Our strategy paid off.” It marked the first time Del Monte won the tournament outside its home course. “Nobody can say now that we can’t win outside Del Monte,” Velez said, paying tribute to his teammates for their dedication. “We have been practicing every day...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email Manny Maceda’s appointment marks a pivotal moment, breaking new ground and paving the way for a future of leadership defined by innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and lasting impact. Bain.com Global consulting firm Bain & Company has announced the appointment of Emmanuel “Manny” Maceda as its new Chairman, effective February 13, 2025. This milestone makes Maceda the first individual of Asian descent to hold this esteemed position within the company. With a career at Bain spanning over three decades, Maceda has played a pivotal role in driving the firm’s growth and innovation. Distinguished Leadership at Bain & Company Maceda’s appointment follows a lineage of notable leaders, including Mitt Romney, who served as Bain’s CEO in the early 1990s and was instrumental in restructuring the firm during a critical financial period. Another influential figure is Orit Gadiesh, who held the Chairman role for more than three decades...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email BACOLOD–The tree-lined Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club formerly known as Marapara flashed its teeth right in the first round of the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub Men’s Championship division on Tuesday and saw a hungry Eastridge-Primehomes team gut out a courageous performance for a four-point lead over old tormentor and defending champion Manila Southwoods. With Rolando Bregente Jr. shooting a one-over-par 71 worth 35 points and Chris Jhon Remata accounting for 33, the Rizal-based squad that finished second to Southwoods in the last two editions of what is known as the country’s unofficial team golf championship recorded 99 points to make its intentions of going all the way this time known. “We’re happy to be leading despite the conditions,” non-playing skipper Gimo Asuncion said after the team counted either 31s of Gary Sales and Edison Tabalin. “The course played very difficult–it was windy,...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email BACOLOD CITY – Eastridge Golf Club enters the 76th Philippine Airlines Interclub golf team championships as the team to beat, starting Tuesday at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club and Bacolod Golf Club. Fielding nearly the same lineup that finished second to Manila Southwoods in Cagayan de Oro last year, Eastridge is seeded first based on the average handicap of its players. Rolando Bregente Jr. leads with the lowest handicap at -4.30, followed by Ronel Taga-An (-4.10) and Alexander Bisera (-3.10). The rest of the team includes Jeff Lumbo, Chris John Remata, Edison Tabalin, Gary Sales, and junior standout Vito Sarines, the newest addition. Defending champion Manila Southwoods ranks second, featuring a lineup of top junior players. Perry Bucay leads the team with a -5.40 handicap, followed by Shinichi Suzuki at -3.50. The team also includes juniors Miko Granada, Emil Hernandez, Santino Laurel,...

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email IN PHOTO: From left: PAL vice president for corporate affairs Anne Tiongco, PAL president Capt.Stanley Ng, Anthony Suntay, Chito Malabanan, and PAL director David Ong. Chito Malabanan and Anthony Suntay topped the two-day Philippine Airlines Interclub media tournamentheld in Bacolod City on Saturday. Malabanan, columnist of Edge Davao, shot a net 65 at the Bacolod Golf Club and 71 at the NegrosOccidental Golf and Country Club to emerge as runaway champion in the print division. Rey Bancod of golf pinoy dotcom and Ding Marcelo of spin.ph came in third on 150 and 153, respectively. In the broadcast division, Suntay played steady golf, shooting 144 behind rounds of 73 and 71, beatingAlex Santos by four strokes. Ely Saludar came in third on 156. The final standings:BROADCAST – Anthony Suntay 144 (73-71), Alex Santos 148 (75-75), Ely Saludar 156 (72-84), ArnoldClavio 158 (79-71), Milky Rigonan 196...