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Pacquiao returns to government as Marcos appoints him anti-poverty chief
Former senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao returned to government service Sept. 8 after President Ferdinand…
Mamdani administration opens 170,000 pages of 9/11 records, settles lawsuits
The Mamdani administration has opened a public portal containing more than 170,000 pages of city records…
NaFFAA New York State earns national honor as it pursues Filipino community center
NaFFAA New York State has received the organization’s Carabao Leadership Award, a national honor recognizing the…
Lea Salonga’s Walk of Fame star puts Filipino achievement on Hollywood Boulevard
When Lea Salonga’s name was unveiled on Hollywood Boulevard last week, the moment carried a history…
At 97, Filipina matriarch’s life remains a journey of discovery
Bonifacia “Ima” Deang Orozco has lived through war, loss, migration, motherhood and nearly a century of…
Alex Eala, Leylah Fernandez advance to U.S. Open third round
Alex Eala and Filipino Canadian Leylah Fernandez are headed to the third round of the U.S.…
RJP Gems brings a Filipino-owned presence to New York’s Diamond District
On West 47th Street, amid the glittering storefronts, diamond dealers and generations-old jewelry businesses that define…
Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey to mark 50 years of service
The Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 18-20 at Hard…
Filipino Catholic Apostolate to celebrate San Lorenzo Ruiz at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Filipino Catholic Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York, in collaboration with the San Lorenzo…
Luz de Leon, Pistahan co-founder and Filipino cultural advocate, dies
Luz Victoria de Leon, a pioneering Filipino American cultural organizer, longtime mentor and co-founder of the…
From Lanao to Florida: Dr. Sam’s life of medicine, mentorship and service
From a small village in Lanao del Sur to hospital corridors and medical classrooms in Florida,…
Steven Raga condemns reported ICE activity in Woodside, Queens
Filipino American Assemblymember Steven Raga said he is “outraged” by reports of presumed federal immigration agents…
Brooklyn series revisits Ishmael Bernal’s bold vision of Philippine society
Spectacle Theater will present “Gripped by Hysteria: Ishmael Bernal x3,” a monthlong retrospective of three films…
FACC’s Fashion for Hope & Courage gala returns Oct. 31 in Virginia
Filipino American Cancer Care will bring together cancer survivors, families, advocates, donors and community supporters for…
Linda Ravenscroft leads faith-based outreach in Massachusetts
For Linda Ramos Ravenscroft, faith has always been measured not simply by prayer, but by what…
Why ‘Forgotten Island’ deserves a Filipino American turnout
There is a difference between celebrating representation online and showing up for it when the lights…
Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez tops Zhang to advance at U.S. Open
Filipino-Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez opened her U.S. Open campaign with a confident straight-sets win Aug.…
Ivory Aquino makes Off-Broadway debut in ‘The Real Ivanov’
For Ivory Aquino, an actor whose work has moved between television, Shakespeare and stories rooted in…
Fil-Am nursing dean receives Asian American community award in Las Vegas
Sigrid Ladores-Barrett, dean of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing, received a Community…
Alex Eala says Filipino food and fans keep her grounded at US Open
Alex Eala’s return to the U.S. Open comes with a new ranking, greater expectations and an…
Janet C. Salazar’s ‘Alpha Whisperers’ explores advisers shaping power behind the scenes
Before the vote is cast, the deal is signed or the public announcement is made, someone…
The Eala effect: 10 reasons Alex Eala’s US Open return feels bigger than ever
Alex Eala returns to the US Open as a seeded contender, a history-making WTA champion and…
Philippine Embassy urges Filipinos in U.S. to seek legal advice amid visa review reports
The Philippine Embassy in Washington is urging Filipinos in the United States to stay informed about…
‘Kumusta Pusa’ receives federal trademark registration
Arawko LLC has received federal trademark registration for Kumusta Pusa, its Filipino-inspired children’s literacy and cultural…
Grammy Museum to open Olivia Rodrigo exhibit focused on ‘the cure’ video
The Grammy Museum will open “Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled,” an exhibition featuring the handmade sets,…
Filipino American artist Anna Louise Jiongco to exhibit ‘Moment’ series in Manhattan
Filipino American multimedia artist and photographer Anna Louise Jiongco will exhibit work from her ongoing “Moment”…
New Yorkers can get $100 US Open tickets starting Aug. 26
New Yorkers will have a chance to buy discounted tickets to this year’s US Open beginning…
Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipiñana’ brings a Philippine story of class and power to Film Forum
Rafael Manuel’s acclaimed debut feature, Filipiñana, opens Aug. 28 at Film Forum, bringing a sharply observed…
Filipino American educator Maria-Threese Serana seeks New Haven alder seat
Filipino American educator Maria-Threese Serana is seeking the Ward 9 seat on the New Haven (Connecticut)…
Cecil Pabellan crowned Ms. CDO-Mis-Or NY 2026 at Queens Higalaay celebration
Cecil Pabellan was crowned Ms. CDO-Mis-Or NY 2026 on Aug. 23 as Kagay-anons and Misamisnons gathered…
Lea Salonga’s Hollywood star marks a new milestone for Filipinos
Tony Award-winning performer Lea Salonga will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on…
From Hawaii to the U.S. Open, Andre Ilagan chases a dream once beyond reach
When Andre Ilagan learned he had received a wild card into the U.S. Open qualifying tournament,…
Advocates say Filipino detainee Raul Raagas may face transfer from New Jersey ICE facility
Family members and immigrant-rights advocates say Filipino national Raul Raagas may be transferred from an Immigration…
Rasmin Diaz releases first Taglish single, ‘Kasi Nandiyan Ka’
Rasmin Diaz has spent years singing on major stages, from NBA Filipino Heritage Nights to concert…
Ranella Ferrer turns Los Angeles dreams into ‘She’s So LA’
Before Ranella Ferrer became a Recording Academy member, a TOFA honoree and a performer at major…
Tita Fernandez and 25 years of Filipino Catholic community in the Bronx
For more than two decades, Tita Fernandez has helped sustain Filipino Catholic life in New York,…
From $450 to a chapel: Linda Jimenez’s journey of faith
When Linda Bautista Jimenez arrived in New York in 1972, she was young, pregnant and had…
Anthony Cruz Legarda, designer who championed Philippine textiles, dies at 63
Anthony Cruz Legarda, a Filipino American fashion designer and textile technologist who devoted his career to…
SF chamber spotlights AI, investment links with the Philippines
The next chapter of U.S.-Philippines business ties may be built as much on power grids, data…
At 10 years, Amerika Prestige Awards looks to spotlight community changemakers
The Amerika Prestige Awards will return for its 10th edition Nov. 7, recognizing community leaders, entrepreneurs,…
NY Consulate launches 2027 Philippine VIP Tour for Fil-Ams
The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) has launched the 2027 edition of a government-supported…
NY Assemblymember Steven Raga elected NaFFAA national chair
New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga was elected national chair of the National Federation of Filipino…
Filipino American tennis player Andre Ilagan earns U.S. Open wild card
Andre Ilagan, a Filipino American professional tennis player from Hawaii, has earned a wild-card entry into…
Ma-Yi forum to explore theater, memory and resistance
Ma-Yi Theater Company will convene artists, scholars, activists and community members for a two-day public forum…
David Tupaz brings ‘Crayon Colors’ to Swim Week Las Vegas
Filipino American designer David Tupaz brought a burst of color, movement and resort glamour to the…
Families of detained Filipinos seek more consular support
Family members of Philippine nationals held in U.S. immigration detention are urging the Philippine Embassy and…
Black Fil-Am Nolan Wells would have turned 19 as groups seek answers in his death
Nolan Xavier Wells would have turned 19 on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Instead, nearly 40 days after…
Kinding Sindaw to bring Mindanao dance to US Open Fan Week
Kinding Sindaw, the New York-based Filipino dance theater company known for preserving the indigenous arts of…
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ review: Why its homecoming doesn’t feel earned
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has no shortage of the material audiences expect from a mythic epic:…
Lilith Brielle sees Miss Philippines USA crown as platform for culture, children
Lilith Brielle did not grow up planning to become a beauty queen. An actress, singer, model…
TOFA2026 Florida honors leaders whose work reaches far beyond their fields
The Outstanding Filipino Awards (TOFA) has announced its third group of 2026 Florida honorees, recognizing 10…
‘Diaspora Journey’ co-editor marks CFO honor with Secretary Dante Ang
A meeting with Commission on Filipinos Overseas Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II gave co-editor Lorna Lardizabal…
Fil-Am school founder among 99 endorsed by Elect Women NJ
Filipino American nonprofit leader and educator Venessa Manzano, founder of the Filipino School of New York…
Amiel Noble returns to NYFW, bringing Lumban embroidery to global runway
Filipino designer Amiel Noble will return to New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, presenting a…
So Jannelle TV, GCash bring Fil-Am entrepreneurs together to redefine wealth
For Filipino American entrepreneurs, wealth can mean far more than income or a growing business. It…
Apl.de.Ap signs with GMA Music for 3-track EP, Bamboo collaboration
Filipino American rapper Apl.de.Ap has signed a music distribution deal with GMA Music for an upcoming…
Miss Universe claims legitimate control amid competing ownership notices
The Miss Universe Organization has reaffirmed its corporate authority, official communications channels and executive leadership, identifying…
Annie Nepomuceno on writing BINI’s ‘Forgotten Island’ song
I received a message from a friend in the Philippine music-publishing world: Another publisher in the…
Fil-Am home-care executive Linda Ravenscroft blends service with faith
For Linda Ramos Ravenscroft, caring for older adults and people with special needs is both a…
Fil-Am ‘Project Runway’ winner Veejay Floresca marries longtime partner
Filipino American fashion designer Veejay Floresca married her longtime partner Friday, Aug. 14, in a celebration…
Fil-Am AG Bonta presses Paramount in WBD fight
Filipino American California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a multistate challenge to Paramount’s proposed $110…
JCI Queens New York to induct Andrew Sahagun as president
JCI Queens New York will welcome a new slate of officers this month, with Andrew Sahagun…
Richard Papa and Edgar San Diego bring ‘Estilo Pilipino’ to Tampa Bay
The Philippine Cultural Foundation Inc. of Tampa, Fla. showcased two of the Philippines’ leading fashion designers…
NYC high schoolers can enter lottery for 2,000 free Broadway tickets
New York City high school students can enter a lottery for more than 2,000 free tickets…
Larry Itliong among outstanding Asian American pioneers honored at Stanford
Filipino American labor leader and civil rights champion Larry Itliong received the Asian American Justice Medal…
Miss Philippines USA crowns four 2026 titleholders in Glendale
Lilith Brielle was crowned Miss Philippines USA 2026 on Aug. 9, leading a new group of…
Leylah Fernandez to play in Waldorf Astoria NY ballroom tennis invitational
Filipino-Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez will take the court beneath the crystal chandeliers of the Waldorf…
PH-based Filipino journalists face criticism over Israel-sponsored media trip
Philippine-based Filipino journalists who joined an Israel-funded media study visit are facing criticism from press freedom…
Pistahan festival returns to San Francisco, celebrating Filipino heritage
The 33rd annual Pistahan Parade and Festival began Saturday, Aug. 8, in downtown San Francisco, bringing…
Fil-Am artist Thomas Orlina releases P-pop single ‘Magsayaw Na Tayo’
Filipino American recording artist Thomas Orlina has released “Magsayaw Na Tayo,” a Tagalog-language P-pop song that…
Why I wrote ‘Laro Lang, Alex’ for Filipina tennis champion Alex Eala
When I was 10 years old, a German missionary nun began teaching me piano once a…
Manila International Film Festival reveals 2026 lineup led by ‘Forgotten Island’
The Manila International Film Festival, a Los Angeles-based showcase dedicated to Philippine and diaspora cinema, has…
Maria Ressa’s new book offers a citizen’s guide to standing up to dictators
Maria Ressa stood inside Rappler’s Manila newsroom recently, the same spot where police arrested her seven…
Filipino singing priests, Astoria faithful unite in New York
Two back-to-back weekends of faith, music and Filipino community spirit unfolded in Queens as the Diocese…
SoCal Filipinos named ‘Champion of Change’ at Capitol’s FAHM event
Six years after a small pandemic-era Facebook group set out to connect Filipino Americans across Southern…
Rain Batingana becomes first trans Filipina to walk ‘Project Runway’
Rain Batingana still remembers being a girl in Davao City, sneaking glances at “Project Runway” reruns…
Paaralan sa Konsulado, AFTA mark 28 years in New York
The Philippine Consulate General in New York concluded the 28th Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK) on Aug.…
Positively Filipino to honor 12 Manongs and Manangs in San Francisco Aug. 8
Every August, the Koret Auditorium at the San Francisco Public Library fills with something that feels…
NYC launches immigration legal hotline campaign in Tagalog, 16 other languages
Print, digital and radio ads will reach Filipino New Yorkers and other immigrant communities with confidential…
TOFA names second wave of 2026 honorees, from WWII vet to Sharon Cuneta
The Outstanding Filipino Awards (TOFA) has unveiled its second batch of honorees for this year’s ceremony,…
Jenn Cuneta joins World Fashion Expo’s NYFW return
World Fashion Expo is heading back to New York Fashion Week this fall, bringing an international…
SamarLeyte Texas mission aids over 6,000 Philippine patients
For one week in late June and early July, dozens of doctors, dentists, and volunteers from…
Eala wins DC Open, upsets world No. 3 Jessica Pegula for first WTA title
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala won the Mubadala DC Open on Aug. 3, defeating world No.…
Filipina mother finds magic at BTS concert in New Jersey
Gina Planas went to the BTS concert at MetLife Stadium on Aug. 2 driven by pure…
Fil-Am designer debuts LA collab with Vietnamese couturier
Filipino American designer Maria Victoria Mejia will unveil a new collection with Vietnamese couturier Tommy Tuong…
Eala vs. Pegula suspended by rain at DC Open, match resumes Aug. 3 at noon
Rain twice disrupted the Mubadala DC Open on Aug. 2, forcing organizers to push back the…
Alex Eala vs. Jessica Pegula halted by rain in historic DC Open final
Alex Eala’s historic run to her first WTA 500 final drew a rain-soaked but resolute Filipino…
MJ Racadio’s PR firm approved for 2027 Grammy submissions
Filipino American media personality, recording artist and publicist MJ Racadio has reached a new milestone after…
Fil-Am festival returns to New Jersey’s Overpeck Park with food, culture and performances
The Filipino American Festival Inc. (FAFI) will host its 14th Annual Filipino American Festival on Sept.…
UP alumnus, Fil-Am event producer and awards founder Mutch Cariño dies
Maximino “Mutch” Cariño, a Filipino American event producer, marketing consultant and community leader known for founding…
Alex Eala beats Naomi Osaka, reaches final at DC Open
Alex Eala advanced to the final of the Mubadala DC Open after defeating Naomi Osaka, 6-4,…
Hilda Koronel brings ‘Sisa’ to AAIFF at Asia Society in New York
NEW YORK — Hilda Koronel’s return to the big screen carried special emotion on July 31…
Alex Eala beats Elina Svitolina to reach Mubadala DC Open semifinals
WASHINGTON — Alex Eala kept her breakout summer rolling July 31, beating No. 2 seed Elina…
Jersey City lawmaker, NY assemblymember call for release of Filipino resident detained by ICE
Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Rolando R. Lavarro Jr. and New York state Assemblymember Steven Raga called Friday…
Filipino American journalists chronicle life in China in COVID diary
Filipino American journalists Rene Pastor and Cristina DC Pastor draw on years of reporting and lived…
Filipino American voices resonate at FANHS conference in Washington, D.C.
From storytelling and scholarship to activism and cultural memory, Filipino American voices resonated across the Washington,…
Nicole Scherzinger to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star after MIFF nomination
Tony Award-winning actress and singer Nicole Scherzinger has been selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame…
Nonoy Zuñiga, Jay R to share stage for first time in Texas benefit concert for fire victim
Two generations of Filipino music will meet on one stage for the first time Aug. 1…
Sam Milby to headline Fiesta in America at American Dream
Award-winning Filipino American actor and singer Sam Milby will headline the 29th Fiesta in America on…
Fernandez says she wasn’t at her best in loss to Eala at DC Open
Defending champion Leylah Fernandez said she was not at her best Wednesday in a 6-2, 7-6…
ICE detentions reported at U.S. airports during domestic travel, immigration lawyer warns
Immigration attorneys are raising concerns following reports of increased detentions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Deirdre Levy slams Mamdani, calls anti-Zionism a hate movement at NYC protest
NEW YORK — Deirdre Levy spoke at an Upper West Side rally on July 26 where…
Tennis etiquette guide for first-time fans ahead of DC Open, U.S. Open
As the summer hard-court season begins with the Mubadala DC Open and the upcoming U.S. Open…
Filipino teachers group AFTEA hosts international research conference in New York
For Dr. Maria Luningning Ortega, an active member of the Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators…
Alex Eala says ‘every win means a lot’ after beating defending champion Leylah Fernandez
Rising tennis star Alex Eala defeated defending champion and fellow Filipina Leylah Fernandez, 6-2, 7-6, on…
Alex Eala says Mubadala DC Open win is a welcome boost after Wimbledon run
Alex Eala said she was proud of her performance July 28 after rallying past China’s Zheng…
Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez says Alex Eala is having a ‘tremendous year’ after DC Open opening win
WASHINGTON — Defending champion Leylah Fernandez praised Alex Eala’s recent rise after opening her Mubadala DC…
Ana Tecson Daquigan balances health care, culture and community service in Houston
Ana Tecson Daquigan has spent years building a life around service. By day, she works in…
Afro-Pinay writer expands literacy access in South Cotabato with NBDB-supported community library initiative
Afro-Pinay writer and educator Elaine Joy Edaya Degale is helping expand access to books, literacy and…
Fil-Am pharmacist’s Bebot Simple Soap wins UK award after Germany honor
Filipino-American pharmacist and entrepreneur Ruth Avegail “Avvy” Capapas is drawing international attention again after her product,…
Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez races past Magda Linette to open Washington title defense
Filipino Canadian Leylah Fernandez opened her title defense at the Mubadala DC Open on July 27…
Alex Eala calls representing Filipinos ‘a privilege’ ahead of DC Open debut
WASHINGTON — Alex Eala said Sunday that carrying the hopes of Filipino fans worldwide is not…
UNIFFIED honors Richard Maghanoy for leadership as Fil-Am educators group prepares 2026 global summit
Filipino American community leader and engineer Richard Maghanoy has been recognized by the United Federation of…
Fil-Am actor Jon Jon Briones wins best performance at 30th Fantasia Festival for ‘Veterano’
Jon Jon Briones won the Best Performance award, listed in French as Meilleure interprétation, for the…
Fil-Am theater artist Miguel Braganza says ‘each child deserves their own spotlight’
New York-based Filipino American theater artist Miguel Braganza said the performing arts can transform young lives…
Oliver Tolentino set for NYFW solo show with F/ROW on Sept. 12
Filipino American fashion designer Oliver Tolentino is set to present at New York Fashion Week on…
Leylah Fernandez says Venus Williams showed her how to stay calm under pressure
Leylah Fernandez said her experience alongside Venus Williams left a lasting impression on her as the…
‘Manila’s Finest:’ When history speaks the truth
“Manila’s Finest” is not merely another police drama. It is a period film that recreates a…
Leylah Fernandez returns to defend Mubadala title as Eala, Venus Williams team up in doubles
Leylah Fernandez is heading back to the Mubadala DC Open with a title to defend after…
Miss Universe 2026: Puerto Rico to host 75th anniversary final on Nov. 24 in San Juan
The Miss Universe Organization has announced the official schedule for its 75th anniversary celebration, culminating in…
