Philippine Times of Southern Nevada — October 19, 2026 Edition (Full Newspaper)

The October 19, 2026 edition of the Philippine Times of Southern Nevada is out now. Vol. 21, No. 876 covers October 19 through November 15, 2026, and leads with “Pope Recovering After Lung Cancer Operation That Rattles Church.” Inside: the 4th Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival, the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign glowing red, blue and yellow for Filipino American History Month, FAHF’s 2026 Golden Pearls and a nursing class reunion 33 years in the making. Read all 36 pages in the reader below.

New edition · Vol. 21, No. 876

36 pages · October 19 – November 15, 2026 · PDF, about 27 MB

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Lead Story: Pope Leo XIV Recovering After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, had part of his right lung removed at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after a growth was found to be cancerous, AFP reported on our front page. The news rattled the Catholic Church: the 71-year-old was elected only last year, and Vatican watchers had expected a long papacy. Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle was set to celebrate a major Mass in St. Peter’s Square that the pope had been due to lead. Page A-1, continued on A-3.

Since press time: Leo was discharged from Gemelli on October 17 and held his general audience in St. Peter’s Square on October 21. Doctors said the cancer, an adenocarcinoma removed in the October 13 operation, was localized and needs no further treatment. As a precaution, he canceled an October 27 helicopter trip to Assisi. His November 6–17 visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru is still planned, pending his recovery. Sources: La Voce di New York, Catholic News Service.

Top Stories From This Issue

• 36 Filipino short films, one weekend. The 4th Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival screens Oct. 30–31 at Galaxy Theatres Boulevard, with “Agapito,” “58th” and a $25 all-access pass. Pages D-2 and F-3.
• The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign went red, blue and yellow. NaFFAA Nevada rallied at the sign on Oct. 15 for Filipino American History Month, with a Clark County proclamation. Page C-2.
• FAHF crowns Nevada’s 2026 Golden Pearls. Six honorees, and a Presidential Award for Josie Harrison, at the Gold Coast. Page C-3.
• 33 years later, the Nightingales reunite. The University of Pangasinan Nursing Class of 1993 held its first reunion in Las Vegas. Page E-2.
• Fiesta Filipino 2026 in photos. Dances, a royal court and the Consul General’s message at The M Resort. Page C-2.

What’s Inside This Edition

• Section A, Philippine news: House prosecutors dropped three of the four articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to focus on Article II, unexplained wealth. Prosecutor Terry Ridon cited forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera’s conservative estimate of PHP817 million, and impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol said the withdrawal could save about 20 trial days. Sen. Panfilo Lacson disputed claims that the dropped charges cost taxpayers PHP500 million, saying about PHP2 million of a PHP27.5 million allocation has been spent. Pages A-2 to A-5. Background: the voting-threshold debate and the bank and tax records behind Article II.
• FilipiNars, by Doris Lacson Bauer: “Good Oral Health = Good Overall Health” for National Dental Hygiene Month, plus The Nayon Whisperer by Dr. Phillip Paleracio on the link between blood sugar, gum disease and tooth loss. Page A-6.
• The Still Point, by Jasminemarie Soller, LMT: “From Summer Heat to Fall Breezes: Staying Healthy Through Nevada’s Seasonal Shift.” Page A-7.
• Section B: Senate Finance Committee chair JV Ejercito on the Senate’s tight deadline to review PHP206 billion in changes to the House-approved 2027 budget, and Malacañang saying one impeachment article may be enough to remove the vice president (B-2). Health@Heart by Dr. Philip S. Chua on healthspan, and Tax Tips by Benito J. Aquino (B-3).
• Section C special coverage: News in Photos with Kuya Sol and Kuya JoHann, including NaFFAA-NV officers celebrating President Dr. Michael Sta. Juana’s birthday at Cafe de Manila and Gwen Gotangco Kornblau’s “Forever in Bloom” garden birthday at The Resort at Summerlin. Maya Tweets by Mae P. Barros-Wayne on this year’s Filipino American History Month theme, and Ah, Mary Can Dream! by Marylaine Louise L. Viernes on the AJ Platinum Global Awards. Pages C-2 to C-4.
• Section D community: A Moment of Eternal News by Sis Olive Manalo Karagdag and the Diocese of Las Vegas Mass schedule (D-3); classifieds (D-5); a Medicare open enrollment and vaccine clinic for elders in Seattle with NAPCA and IDIC, plus NAPCA’s multilingual helpline, and the 8th All Ateneans Convention at the Gold Coast, Oct. 1–3 (D-6); David Licauco trains in MMA for the Philippine adaptation of “Fight For My Way,” and Bianca Umali on “Always Yours, Never Mine” (D-7).
• Olive’s Kitchen, by Olive L. Enriquez: “Balimbing! Starfruit!” and three recipes, from sinigang na isda sa balimbing to balimbing preserves, with a food-safety note for people with kidney disease. Page E-3.
• Section E entertainment: Jazz and pop singer Tanya Varona live in concert, by Francisco Velasquez Jr. (E-4), and Angelu de Leon and Mikee Quintos look back (E-5).
• Section F business: The Asian Lantern Festival (F-1); Chamber Matters by FACCGN President Joel Enriquez: “The Business of Film Festivals” (F-3); and valley real estate listings (F-2).

Filipino Events Coming Up in Southern Nevada

Saturday, October 24 — The Asian Lantern Festival, 5 to 11 p.m., Desert Breeze Event Center. Tickets start at $5.25. Event details.

Friday–Saturday, October 30–31 — The 4th Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival at Galaxy Theatres at The Boulevard Mall. $25 all-access pass. Event details.

Saturday, October 31 — The Philippine Ballet Theatre presents “Sarimanok” at 6 p.m. at the West Las Vegas Theatre.

Sunday, November 1 — The Gala and Crisostomo Ibarra Awards Night, 4 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3 — General election. Early voting in Clark County runs through Friday, October 30.

Through December 7 — Medicare open enrollment. What Fil-Am families should check this year.

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Read the Previous Editions

• October 5, 2026 — Vol. 21, No. 875
• September 21, 2026 — Vol. 21, No. 874
• September 7, 2026 — Vol. 21, No. 873
• Browse the full e-edition archive

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