Philippine Times of Southern Nevada — October 5, 2026 Edition (Full Newspaper)

The October 5, 2026 edition of the Philippine Times of Southern Nevada is out now. Vol. 21, No. 875 covers October 5 through October 18 and leads with “Fil-Am Civic Action International Crowns 2027 Fil-Am Nevada USA Queens”: five women, from teens to seniors, crowned at Sam’s Town Live. It is also the first issue of Filipino American History Month, with Las Vegas City Hall lit red, the 2026 Golden Pearl Awards honorees and the brand-new Asian Lantern Festival. Read all 36 pages in the reader below.

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FACAI Crowns the 2027 Fil-Am Nevada USA Queens

Fil-Am Civic Action International (FACAI) crowned five queens at Sam’s Town Live on September 26: Maria Pacturan (Teens), Anne Valin (Miss), Richel Ann Farrales (Mrs.), Mary Blaire Abarquez (Mrs. Elegance) and Agnes Dockery (Senior). Thirty-seven candidates competed across five divisions in a show directed by Filipino fashion advocate Alexis Somers. The National Costume segment, built on Philippine history and indigenous craftsmanship, earned its own special award.

Read the full story: Meet the 2027 Miss Fil-Am Nevada USA Queens, Crowned at Sam’s Town Live. By Jo Han Sayson of PHLV Radio, page A-1, with News in Photos on page C-2 and Bing Longakit’s FACAI in Action column on page D-7.

Top Stories From This Issue

• Las Vegas City Hall glows red to open Filipino American History Month. NaFFAA Nevada, Mayor Shelley Berkley’s office and a new generation of Fil-Am youth kick off October, with the Las Vegas Filipino Advent Chorale’s first community performance. Page C-3.
• Jo Koy’s mom, Josie Harrison, honored as “A Woman for All Seasons.” Fil-Am friends surprised her with an Appreciation Night at Fil-Am Central on September 20. Page C-3.
• Meet the 2026 Golden Pearl honorees. The Filipino American Heritage Foundation honors Sonny Vinuya, Alex D. Peña, Jacque De Joya, Dr. Miguel Fudolig and the Belmontes on October 10 at the Gold Coast. By Gloria T. Caoile, page D-6.
• The Asian Lantern Festival lights up Las Vegas on October 24. The former ACDC Night Market moves to Desert Breeze Event Center with $5.25 tickets and a growing vendor list. Page F-1.

What’s Inside This Edition

• Section A news: the Supreme Court dismisses three petitions against the Senate impeachment court’s two-thirds voting rule in Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial, and court spokesperson Regie Tongol says the ruling leaves the Sept. 23 rule intact; Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo cites DPWH flood-mitigation gains; and the ICC Registry files an amended e-court protocol in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s case. Pages A-3 to A-5. Background: the voting-threshold debate from our last issue.
• FilipiNars, by Doris Lacson Bauer: “Passing On the Filipino Heritage,” the pillars of Filipino heritage and how Fil-Am families carry them forward. Page A-6.
• The Still Point, by Jasminemarie Soller, LMT, NVMT#11598: “Arthritis Doesn’t Take a Winter Vacation in Southern Nevada.” Page A-7.
• Health@Heart, by Dr. Philip S. Chua: a large UK study linking very hot drinks to esophageal cancer, the dangers of kratom and diagnosing dengue, plus commentary. With an IRS guide to the tax rules for paid family caregivers. Page B-3.
• Entertainment from Manila: Gary Valenciano recalls his cancer diagnosis; Marian Rivera is named EdukCircle’s Most Influential Celebrity; Mikee Quintos talks about her first film, “Saving Cherry”; Liza Soberano on DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island”; Ashley Ortega’s beauty-queen role in “Red Crown”; and more.
• Section C special coverage: News in Photos with Kuya Sol and Kuya JoHann; Maya Tweets by Mae P. Barros-Wayne on a Filipino wedding celebration; and “Ah, Mary Can Dream!” by Marylaine Louise L. Viernes on Nurse Even’s sold-out “This Is Bullshift” show in Las Vegas.
• Olive’s Kitchen, by Olive L. Enriquez: “Use your coconut!”, on buko, niyog, gata and lambanog, with recipes for ginataang kuhol and easy escargots. Page E-3.
• Remembering Hollywood stuntman-actor James Lew, with photos from his memorial. Page E-4.
• Chamber Matters, by FACCGN President Joel Enriquez: “The Las Vegas Customer Is Changing. Is Your Business Changing With Them?” Why restaurants need to know their multicultural local customers. Page F-3.
• Philippine politics: the Supreme Court junks a petition against the June 3 Senate session that installed Sherwin Gatchalian as acting Senate President, and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto says the appointments of DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon and DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez were extended. Page F-2.
• Plus classified ads, valley real estate, the Mass schedule, food and motoring, and the community and business sections.

Filipino Events Coming Up in Southern Nevada

Saturday, October 10 — The 2026 FAHF Gala & Golden Pearl Awards, 6 p.m., Nevada Ballroom, Gold Coast Hotel & Casino. Filipiniana or formal; admission $100. Event details.

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

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

Tuesday, November 3 — General election. Nevada offers mail ballots, ballot drop-off, early voting October 17–30 and same-day registration.

How to Read the Newspaper Online

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Read the Previous Editions

• September 21, 2026 — Vol. 21, No. 874
• September 7, 2026 — Vol. 21, No. 873
• August 24, 2026 — Vol. 21, No. 872
• Browse the full e-edition archive

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the Philippine Times of Southern Nevada publish?

A new edition is published every other week and posted in full on ptsnv.com. This issue covers October 5 through October 18, 2026, and the next edition is dated October 19.

Is the newspaper free to read online?

Yes. Every edition is free to read and download at ptsnv.com. Reader subscription plans support the newsroom and add print delivery.

Where can I find past issues?

Every recent edition is listed in the e-edition archive, going back through the 2026 volume year.

How do I advertise in the Philippine Times of Southern Nevada?

Email info@ptsnv.com or call 702-530-0706 or 702-302-0230 for rates, insert distribution and production schedules. Classified ads start as low as $50.

Where is the Philippine Times of Southern Nevada office?

2450 Chandler Ave, Park 2000, Suite 11, Las Vegas, NV 89120, as listed on the newspaper’s masthead.