BY: SOL FELIPE D. LLASOS
Clark County Commission through the Office of Commissioner Tick Segerblom,takes the lead on the upcoming Unveiling and inauguration of the Filipino Town Cultural Designation on October 9 by creating different committees that all Fil-Am Organizations can sign up to participate. According to Ron Sumbang, newly appointed liaison officer of the Filipino Town Las Vegas, Inc. to the Clark County “All invitations shall be coordinated with the Clark County Commission through the office of Commissioner Segerblom as The Clark County will be the one who will officially send the invites to all VIP's and Filipino Government Officials to attend said event.”
Clark County approved the cultural designation for Filipino Town Las Vegas on April 15, 2025, ending a 9-month long application process which included public town hall meetings and several hearings in front of the Clark County Board of Commissioners.
Filipino Town Las Vegas cultural designation is along Maryland Parkway between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn Road. The area is home to some of the most recognized Filipino retail, res-
taurant and medical and professional brands.
Filipino Town Las Vegas is the official organization which had been working with Clark County through the Office of Commissioner Chairman Tick Segerblom starting from the application, the entire process for approval, as well as after approval of the Cultural Designation of the Filipino Town.
Earlier this month Dr Rozita V. Lee, one of the lead persons in the realization of the Filipino Town Cultural District, in her published statement said: "I would like to thank the nonprofit organization Filipino Town Las Vegas Inc for their efforts to assist me in the establishment of FILIPINO Town Cultural District. Job well done”. Lee resigned as President of the nonprofit organization Filipino Town Las Vegas Inc., earlier this month. Furthermore she said, “ We completed our mission. It is with great joy that I move forward continuing to uplift the 250,000 Filipinos who live here in Las Vegas, and Filipinos beyond. With the guidance of Clark County, especially Chairman Tick Segerblom of the Board of Commissioners, and as per the ordinance, we will
grow effectively in all ways the Filipino Town Cultural District. There are great days ahead! Join us during Filipino American History Month on Oct 09 as we inaugurate the Filipino Town Street signs and celebrate our "oneness" as Filipino Americans and Filipinos in the Diaspora!”.
The unveiling of the sign markers for Filipino Town has been scheduled for October 9, 2025 in partnership with Clark County. Current Filipino Town Las Vegas Officers and Board of Directors are as follows:Bernie Benito - President, Engr. Ernie Buo - Vice President, Corin Ramos - Secretary / Public Relations Officer, Sam Buban - Treasurer, Jocelyn Borromeo - Assistant Treasurer, Virgilio (Bing) Longakit - Auditor, Board of Directors are: Connie Benito, Dr. Philip Paleracio,and Ron Sumbang. For more information please contact: Corin Ramos, Public Relations Officer, Filipino Town Las Vegas, 702-971-9293, email: FilipinoTownLV@gmail.com For more photos go to News in Photos Ni Kuya Sol, Section C in this issue and or visit PhilippineTimes of Southern Nevada News in Photos in Facebook.
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Torre dares Baste to charity boxing match for flood victims
MANILA, July 24 (Mabuhay) -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Wednesday challenged Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte to a charity boxing match.
In a press briefing held at Camp Crame, Torre said the proceeds of the match would go to relief efforts for those affected by widespread flooding in Metro Manila and other areas due to the southwest monsoon and recent tropical cyclones.
“You know tamang tama dahil marami ang nasalanta ngayon ng bagyo at baha. (This is timely because a lot of people were affected by the typhoon and flooding). Maybe we can use this moment as an opportunity to raise funds in a well charity boxing match,” said Torre.
Duterte earlier challenged Torre to a fistfight.
“Naghamon siya ng suntukan and sa atin naman whether he is serious or not let’s put just put this on a better use kung yan ang gusto niya, madaling pagbigyan yan boxing na lang para madali i-setup at gawin. (He made a challenge for a fistfight and for me, whether he is serious or not, let’s just put this to better use if that is what he wants. Let’s make it a boxing match because it is easy to set up,” Torre said when sought for a comment.
Torre proposed holding a 12-round match at 9 a.m. on July 27 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. He said he hopes sponsors can fund each round, with the proceeds going to those affected by the inclement weather.
“I will be there in Araneta. I’ll ask Araneta to set up a boxing ring. Hopefully they will oblige. Siguro you can find sponsors per round may mag sponsor. So let’s place their merchandise before each round. So 12 rounds para medyo marami-rami ang sponsors at marami tayong mairaise na pondo. (Maybe we can find sponsors. There should be sponsors per round. For 12 rounds, that would be a lot of sponsors and that means we can raise more funds),” said Torre.
If not at the Araneta Coliseum, Torre said he is ready to do it at any gym with
a boxing ring.
“Whether he’s serious or not, let’s just put this to better use. Kung ‘yan ang gusto niya, madaling pagbigyan ‘yan, boxing na lang para madaling i-setup (If that’s what he wants, that’s easy to grant—let’s just go with boxing because it’s easier to set up),” Torre told reporters when asked to respond to Duterte’s statement.
In an previous media appearance, Duterte cursed Torre and challenged him to a fistfight.
The two have been at odds, with Torre, then chief of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, leading the arrest of Baste’s father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Torre, however, was quick to clarify that his decision to accept the younger Duterte’s challenge is meant to raise funds, especially for millions affected by the weather disturbances in the past days.
“I just see this is an opportunity to help our kababayan and maybe there would be sponsors, for the proceeds that we will raise we will donate to charity,” said Torre.
“On my part, I will donate to charity whatever my share, and that would be for those affected by the typhoon and flood,” he added.
Torre said he plans to hit the gym on Thursday for a quick workout.
“He was the one who issued the challenge. Sa atin naman, tinatanggap lang naman (He issued the challenge. For my part, I’m simply accepting it),” he said.
Torre said he is open to air the boxing match on social media platforms but he urged those who would watch to donate for storm victims.
This is not the first time that Duterte threatened physical harm on the PNP chief.
When Torre was the regional director of Police Regional Office-Davao, Duterte threatened to slap him for relieving all police commanders of Davao City.
This, after reports that Davao City commanders were misreporting crime incidents allegedly to make it appear that the city is safe. (MNS)
TrUmP OKs only 1% cUt in tariffs on PH; Zero tariffs for US goods in PH
MANILA, July 23 (Mabuhay) --
US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.
Welcoming Marcos to the White House, Trump called him a “very tough negotiator” and said: “We’re very close to finishing a trade deal -- a big trade deal, actually.”
In a social media post shortly afterward, Trump said that while the Philippines would open up completely to US goods, he would still impose a 19 percent tariff on products from the Southeast Asian country, a major exporter of high-tech items and apparel.
“It was a beautiful visit, and we concluded our Trade Deal, whereby The Philippines is going OPEN MARKET with the United States, and ZERO Tariffs,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
The Philippines was among two dozen economies confronted by Trump with letters this month warning of 20 percent tariffs on all goods coming into the United States as of August 1.
The 19 percent rate is still above the 17 percent threatened by Trump in April, when he threatened sweeping global tariffs.
The trade rift comes despite increasingly close defense relations between the United States and the Philippines, a former US colony and treaty-bound ally that has seen high tensions with China.
The United States last year, under Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden, deployed ground-launched missiles in the Philippines.
Washington has also eyed ammunition manufacturing in the Philippines, despite the closure in 1992 of the US naval base at Subic Bay due to heavy public pressure.
“All of what we consider part of the modernization of the Philippine military is really a response to the circumstances that surround the situation in the South China Sea,” Marcos said next to Trump.
Trump devoted much of the appearance to attacks on his Democratic predecessors Biden and Barack Obama.
“We are essentially concerned with the defense of our territory and the exercise of our sovereign rights,” said Marcos.
“Our strongest, closest, most reliable ally has always been the United States.”
China and the Philippines have engaged in a series of confrontations in the contested waters of the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely, despite an international ruling that the assertion has no legal basis.
Trump has frequently questioned allies over their military spending, pondering why the United States should defend them in the NATO alliance.
He has voiced fewer doubts about the Philippines. Both Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in meetings with Marcos on Monday vowed to honor the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the Southeast Asian nation.
The Trump administration has identified China as the top US adversary but the US president has also boasted of his relationship with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Speaking alongside Marcos, Trump said he would “probably” visit China at Xi’s invitation “in the not-too-distant future.”
He said of Marcos: “I don’t mind if he gets along with China very well, because we’re getting along with China very well.”
Trump added the Philippines had been “maybe tilting toward China” and “we untilted it very, very quickly.”
“I just don’t think that would have been good for you,” Trump said.
The US president credited himself with the shift, although the turn towards Washington began after the 2022 election of Marcos, before Trump returned to power.
Marcos’s predecessor Rodrigo Duterte had flirted with closer relations with China and bristled at US criticism over human rights under Biden and Obama.
Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court over a sweeping campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed thousands. (MNS)
Marcos admin UnWavering in asserting PH rights over WPS
MANILA, July 23 (Mabuhay) -- The Philippines will neither yield nor waver in asserting its rights and interests over the West Philippine Sea.
This was the commitment President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. promised to the Filipino people in his 3rd State of the Nation Address – a policy statement that continues to guide government action over the resource-rich water.
In instances where Philippine maritime missions are met with aggressive and dangerous Chinese actions, Manila is unyielding in airing its strong protest.
Equally committed to maintaining peace without compromising the country’s position, the Marcos administration exerts the same amount of effort at defusing tensions by keeping its communication lines for dialogue open.
More tangibly, Marcos in the past year signed two laws – the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act – effectively reinforcing the Philippines’ sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over the West Philippines Sea.
The Philippine Maritime Zones Act had explicitly defined the extent of the country’s internal waters, archipelagic waters, territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone, and continental shelf that are fully in line with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, which favored the Philippines and invalidated China’s “nine-dash line” claim.
The Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, meanwhile, designates the sea lanes and air routes suitable for the continuous and expeditious passage of foreign ships and aircraft through or over its archipelagic water and the adjacent territorial sea. The law was signed to prevent arbitrary international passage in the Philippine archipelago.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is also advancing the standard naming of the 131 features in the Kalayaan Island Group.
Before the Chief Executive’s 4th
SONA on July 28, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) would sustain a Philippine maritime policy that is firmly rooted on international law.
“Being on the right side of the rulesbased order and international law makes it easier for others to join us in taking a stand and forming a tight bond that can withstand illegal and unfounded claims and aggressive actions at sea,” she said in her first keynote remarks on maritime perspectives as the new Philippine chief diplomat on July 11.
“The waters may continue to be rough and turbulent, but together we can steady the sails and navigate through obstacles, as we defend the rules-based order in the maritime domain,” she added.
In her recent press engagement, Lazaro said the Philippines would also leverage partnership and alliances with like-minded countries to bolster the country’s position and at the same time strengthen its capacities.
As the country deepens security cooperation with several states, it has since forged a number of visiting forces agreements and at least 11 bilateral maritime dialogues.
It also established the historic trilateral maritime dialogue with Japan and the United States and grew the number of states joining its multilateral maritime cooperative activities in the West Philippine Sea.
“All of these demonstrate that the Philippines does not stand alone, and can rely on its partners in order to maintain regional peace and security,” Lazaro said.
On the multilateral front, the official said Manila is similarly committed to the conclusion of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea by 2026.
The COC had been in the works for years and, if adopted between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), would provide a set of rules to manage tension in the disputed South China Sea. (MNS)
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FiliPino and all Asian hoUseholds need to KnoW and Why legacy Planning can’t Wait BY KA MAGILKE | MAGLIFE ADVISORS – LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas! What a good town to be in for retirement! We are in the heart of one of America’s fastest-growing immigrant cities, Filipino, Chinese, and all other families have quietly laid the foundations of multi-generational success. But as sweeping legislative reforms, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by former President Donald Trump, begin to take shape, experts say now is the moment to pay attention.
This new policy package, focused on Medicare reform, debt forgiveness, and retirement access, could impact everything from hospital bills to college loans to how we leave wealth behind for our children. And for many immigrant families working tirelessly to provide both here and abroad, the changes could mean the difference between struggling quietly and securing peace of mind.
As a mother of four, a veteran’s wife, and someone raised by wise, selfless grandparents, my family and I lived the reality that many of us share: juggling multiple jobs, caring for elders, raising children, sending money overseas, and never feeling like there’s enough time to prepare for ourselves. But we must. Because the decisions we make today determine the future our families inherit.
A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT’S IN THE BILL
While some legislative details remain in negotiation, several pillars of the bill are already influencing programs on the ground.
Medicare Modernization: Immigrant seniors -particularly green card holders with five or more years of legal residence, are seeing new opportunities for expanded coverage and premium savings. Low-income and disabled individuals may also qualify for dual plans that reduce out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions, hospital stays, and even dentures.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Younger generations burdened by debt may now qualify for updated forgiveness pathways through income-based repayment and public service waivers. This brings much-needed breathing room to working-class households supporting adult children or grandchildren through school.
Legacy & Wealth Education: Quietly embedded in this bill is a message: long-term planning is no longer optional. American families are being encouraged to explore living trusts, indexed insurance products, and income-based annuities as tools for financial security.
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ALL
HOUSEHOLDS,
THE CULTURAL VALUE OF PREPARATION RUNS DEEP
We were raised to honor our parents, save for our children, and leave something behind. But in our fast-paced lives, many still don't know how U.S. systems like probate, Medicare, and retirement taxation actually work. And that gap can cost families tens of thousands of dollars.
A living trust, for example, can ensure your home and assets transfer directly to your loved ones—without the time and expense of court. It’s private, immediate, and cost-efficient. In Nevada, families without a trust often face delays of 6 to 12 months in probate, plus legal fees.
But it's not just about death. It’s about planning for life.
MODERN TOOLS FOR MODERN TIMES
Indexed Universal Life Insurance (IUL) has emerged as one of the most flexible tools for working families. It allows parents to build tax-advantaged retirement savings while maintaining life insurance protection. The cash value grows safely over time and can be accessed for emergencies, education, or supplementing retirement.
Annuities are another underused asset. They offer guaranteed income in retirement—something especially useful for families without pensions or those worried about outliving their savings. Both tools can be started for as little as $100 a month, making them accessible, not exclusive.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR LAS VEGAS FAMILIES
Whether you are a nurse in North Las Vegas, a small business owner in Chinatown, or a retired caregiver in Henderson, these shifts matter. They may not make headlines on TikTok, but they will show up in your pharmacy bills, your Social Security benefits, and your children’s inheritance.
The path forward begins with awareness. It continues with conversation.
And it blossoms through culturally conscious education and planning.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ka Magilke (Kay) is a licensed financial professional, mother of four, veteran’s wife, and community advocate serving the Filipino and Chinese communities in Southern Nevada. She offers bilingual educational workshops and one-on-one planning sessions for Medicare, retirement, and family wealth.
*To learn more, call or text (702) 703-6683 or join a free community info session in Tagalog, English, or Chinese.
Judy Ann finds confidence, beauty at 47
MANILA, July 19 (Mabuhay) -- At 47, Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo continues to evolve not just as an actress and host, but as a woman fully embracing her age with grace and honesty.
In an interview during a beauty product launch where she is named as the newest ambassador, Judy Ann opened up about finding newfound confidence in her skin, sharing how she never expected to be endorsing a beauty brand this late in her career.
“Hindi ko talaga naisip na may darating pang chance for me… Suntok sa buwan na ‘to,” she admitted. “I’m 47 already and I’m not really known to be an ambassador of any beauty brand.”
She recalled that when she was younger, she endorsed products like shampoo, but never imagined she’d be tapped to represent skincare.
“Alam ko kung hanggang saan ang ganda ko… Alam ko kung ano ‘yung meron ako,” she said with a laugh.
As someone with sensitive skin, Judy Ann used to mix and match various products just to find what worked for her. Over time, she realized her routine had become too complicated.
Now, she’s simplified her skincare and focuses on giving her skin time to breathe especially after wearing heavy makeup for hours on set.
“Ngayon, ang ginagawa ko after work, nagta-tanggal na ako agad ng makeup. I always make it a point na nakakahinga ‘yung skin ko.”
But more than beauty products, what truly transformed Judy Ann’s outlook is her mindset. She admitted there was a time she’d be hard on herself for slowing down.
“Before, I used to be so hard on myself. Parang napakatamad mo, Juday. Ayaw mo kumilos… And then I realized, okay lang. I need to be kind to myself.”
She has since let go of the pressure to maintain a perfect routine, instead embracing rest and balance. “Feeling
ko, deserve ko naman ‘yung mga tamad days. And it’s okay.”
In her pursuit of wellness, she has also shifted to a healthier lifestyle. She avoids caffeine, starts her mornings with hot lemon water, and practices juice cleansing from time to time. “For you to be able to feel good and to look good, you have to take care of your gut,” she explained.
While she’s not rushing back into acting, Judy Ann remains busy with Judy Ann’s Kitchen, and is currently working on a cookbook. Two of her acting projects, “Call My Manager” and “Bagman,” are also expected to premiere soon.
Still, her priority is clear. “Most of the time, I give it to my family, to my kids. And there’s always a day in a week that I give to myself.” (MNS)
‘PBB’ winner Mika Salamanca teases album release with Star Music
MANILA, July 21 (Mabuhay) -- “’Di ko inisip... na matutuloy na ang album.”
Mika Salamanca, one-half of “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition” winning duo, just teased netizens about her upcoming music, following the resurfacing of her old covers that went viral.
Star Music uploaded a clip, which shows Salamanca at Star Music’s office inside the ABS-CBN compound. Salamanca’s old covers went viral after her recent victory as one of the big winners of “PBB.”
“Hindi ako sa vlogging nag-start, sa kanta talaga. ...Ang hilig ko talaga ko kasing gumawa ng videos ever since bata pa ako. ‘Pag pumunta kayo sa red app, i-search niyo ‘yung pangalan ko, makikita niyo na umaarte ako na sobrang dami ng videos na ang pinsan ko ang nag-re-record,” Salamanca told her housemates while she was still inside the PBB house.
One of the videos that caught netizens’ attention was her acapella version of Sarah Geronimo’s hit “Sino Nga
Ba Siya.”
The content creator-actress and her final duo Kapamilya star Brent Manalo made history early this month as first duo winners of “PBB Celebrity Collab Edition,” the historic collaboration between the ABS-CBN and GMA. They won the hit reality show after garnering the highest votes with 33.03% of the total combined votes.
Manalo and Salamanca won the grand prize of ₱1 million each. (MNS)
Katrina Halili reunites with Jennylyn Mercado as she joins cast of ‘Sanggang Dikit FR’
MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) -- Katrina Halili is set to join “Sanggang Dikit FR,” marking a significant reunion with her “StarStruck” batchmate, Jennylyn Mercado.
Katrina will be taking on action-packed scenes in the series, a challenge she has not faced since portraying Romana in “Black Rider.”
“Parang first time ko makatrabaho ulit si Jen kasi last na work namin is 2004. Sabi ko nga sa kanya kanina eh. So ayun, na-excite naman ako kasi super close ko ‘yun eh,” Katrina said.
The sentiment is mutual for Jennylyn, who has not shared a scene with Halili in over two decades.
“Lagi lang kaming nagchikahan sa phone pero hindi kami nagkikita, ni hindi kami nakakalabas. Hindi kami nakakapag-bonding dalawa kasama ‘yung mga bata. Kasi inaanak ko rin si Katie eh, ta’s inaanak niya naman si Jazz,” Jennylyn said.
Their on-set meeting marked the first time they had seen each other in a while, making both actresses very happy.
In the series, Katrina will play a rival to Jennylyn’s character.
“Abangan niyo kung ano ‘yung magiging role ni Katrina Halili, kung paano niya ishe-shake ang buong presinto namin,” Jennylyn said.
“Kung gaano kami ka-close sa personal, dito naman, hindi talaga. Parang matindi talaga ‘yung galit ko sa kanya. Masama loob ko,” Katrina said.
The actresses admitted that they found it challenging to maintain a serious demeanor during their first scene together due to their long-standing comedic rapport.
“Nakatitig ako sa kaniya. Natatawa ako kasi ‘pag nag-uusap kami no’n, comedy talaga,” Katrina said.
Dennis Trillo also expressed his enthusiasm for the addition of new characters like Katrina.
“Mas nagiging exciting ‘yung kwento sa pagpasok ng mga bagong characters. Siyempre ‘yung mga bagong characters, magagaling na artista rin. Bukod kay Katrina, nandiyan si Buboy, si Mikee, si Ji Soo,” he said.
Fans can also look forward to international adventures for the characters as they are set to have out-of-the-country scenes filmed in Dubai, Milan, and Switzerland.
“Sanggang Dikit FR” is a buddy-cop series that channels the style of ‘80s action films.
It airs weeknights on GMA Prime at 8:50 p.m. after “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre.” You can also watch it on YouTube via the Kapuso Stream. (MNS)
Kylie Padilla wants to star with Jasmine Curtis-Smith in a GL project
MANILA, July 23 (Mabuhay) -- A GL project with Kylie Padilla and Jasmine Curtis-Smith? Consider us seated!
On X (formerly Twitter), Kylie responded to a fan who posted, “Ang fantasy ko ngayon ay GL ni Kylie Padilla and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.”
Kylie replied that it’s her fantasy too—adding that she’d love to take on the role of a masculine girl.
“Me too pero ako masc,” she wrote.
Kylie previously starred in the GL series “BetCin” with Andrea Torres.
Meanwhile, Jasmine is starring in the Cinemalaya GL film “Open Endings” with Klea Pineda, Janella Salvador and OPM singer Leanne Mamonong from Leanne & Naara. (MNS)
My wife, Farida, a retired Pediatrician, sent me the alarming medical paper entitled “Why are colorectal, other GI cancers, on the rise in younger people?”
The obvious first question is “Why,” since most cancers are seen among people older than 60. In general, one in every 100 individuals are diagnosed with cancer today, according to the National Health Institute. In 2025, there are 18.6 million individuals in the USA who are living with a history of cancer.
Here’s the summary from MNT which she forwarded to me:
“Increasing age is the greatest risk factor for all types of cancer, with most cases being diagnosed in people over the age of 60.
However, in people under 50, there has been a rapid, worldwide increase in cancers of the digestive system, or gastrointestinal cancers.
Although still far less common than in older people, early-onset colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men, and the second in women, in the United States.
The exact cause is unknown, but the authors of a new review published in the British Journal of Surgery suggest that obesity, a Western-style diet, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, smoking, excessive alcohol use, and even exposure to microplastics, may all be contributing to the rise. (Consumption of soft drinks, processed and ultra-processed foods, charred barbeque foods, are other contributing factors in both young and old.)
Another study, published in Nature Medicine, has further estimated that, without early intervention, as many as 15.6 million gastric cancer cases may occur in the next few decades, most of which, are attributable to infection with a common bacterium, Helicobacter pylori.”
The data further stated: “The researchers note that early-onset can-
