Covering the week’s most noteworthy events in the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are gearing up to present the Philippines’ rich and diverse tourism offerings at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 on January 22 to 27 in Vientiane, Laos. The ATF is a cooperative regional effort to promote the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as…
An exhibit showcasing the health & wellness tourism products and services that are available in the market today – including beauty and anti-aging offerings from the country’s leading dermatology clinics and boutiques – is one of the main attractions of the Health & Wellness CONFEX 2024 that will be held on January 26-28, 2024 at…
Manila, Philippines – January 19, 2024 – The World of Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) returns for its 27th edition, this time soaring to new heights under the theme “Drawn to Ascendancy.” From March 14-17, 2024, at TWO MEGA venues the SMX Convention Center Manila, and World Trade Center Metro Manila. WORLDBEX 2024 is set…
THE Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT), in conjunction with local organizations and business, held an event at the iconic Ferry Building along the Embarcadero in San Francisco last December 30, 2023 to celebrate its new tourism campaign. Dubbed as “Love the Philippines in San Francisco,” the event was the culmination of a series of events…
THE inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) unveiled its official poster honoring Hilda Koronel, the festival’s Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Awardee (named after the late outstanding Filipino American leader), and representing the best of Philippine cinema. The poster image is made up of hundreds of stills from Koronel’s movies with Lino Brocka, including “Insiang” and…
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Arcadia – On February 8th, 2024, the highly anticipated MegaMix Business Expo will launch, promising to be the San Gabriel Valley region’s largest B2B event yet. This groundbreaking expo is made possible by an unprecedented collaboration uniting 27 leading local Chambers of Commerce and business organizations. The MegaMix Expo seeks to connect, strengthen, and propel growth…
MARK your calendars for January 7, 2024 as Filipino American stand-up comedian and actor Jo Koy is set to take center stage as the host of the highly anticipated 81st Golden Globe Awards. “I’m super excited to announce that the Golden Globes [is] in a couple of weeks. And you’re probably wondering who the host…
The inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) recently announced the screening schedule of its films, which comprise the 10 entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). These films representing various genres and offering entertaining fare, starring the most exciting actors in Philippine cinema and directed by ace filmmakers, will premiere at the MIFF…
Los Angeles — The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles joyfully announces the annual Simbang Gabi celebration – a cherished Filipino tradition that brings together our vibrant community in anticipation of the Christmas season. This year’s Simbang Gabi promises to be spiritually enriching, emphasizing the theme: “Jesus, The Greatest Gift of All, Truly…
Filipinos Advancing Creative Education (FACE) expands their annual toy drive to the first ever FACE Holiday Festival Tour, spreading holiday cheer in Filipino cultural districts across the United States LOS ANGELES, CA —Filipinos Advancing Creative Education (FACE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the next generation of Filipino American creatives, honors cultural roots and aims…
THE 21st Annual Parol Lantern Festival takes place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YCBA) located at 701 Mission Street in the South of Market area in downtown San Francisco on Saturday, December 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. The community is invited to participate in the Taste of Christmas, Parol Stroll and…
Christmas in the Park is returning to the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in Downtown San Jose (Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA, 95113) on November 24 with an Opening Night Celebration. Festivities will start at 5:30 p.m. and local dignitaries will turn on the 65 ft Christmas tree at…
MANILA, Philippines, November 2023 – Amidst the bustling holiday season, Hotel Lucky Chinatown (HLC) illuminated the hearts of its esteemed guests, patrons, families and friends at their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, infusing the air with a message that transcends festive cheer: the spirit of hope. Held on November 8, 2023 at the hotel’s Main…
Most Reverend Matthew Elshoff, OFM, Cap., Auxiliary Bishop of Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Region, will celebrate the “Simbang Gabi 2023” at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. “Simbang Gabi”, a special Advent Mass, is a Filipino pre-Christmas tradition being celebrated with other multi-ethnic parishioners…
Registration also open for Dec. 18-29 Winter Break Camps The city of Las Vegas offers all-day supervised fun, recreation and enrichment for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade Wednesday, Nov. 22, when the Clark County School District has a staff development day. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices vary by location. Space is…
IN a vibrant intersection of culinary brilliance and social impact, ARK, the eminent social impact organization that tackles hunger in the Philippines, hosted a dazzling gala on November 2, 2023, at NYC’s Bohemian National Hall. This gala served as a testament to ARK’s remarkable achievement—ensuring the food security and income of 19,000 families and providing…
IT has been 10 years since Anne Curtis’s last performance at Pechanga, and she’s ready to put on a show for her fans. Pechanga Resort Casino proudly presents the “Anne Curtis Luv-Anne The Comeback Concert 2023” that will be held on Friday, December 1, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, at 8 p.m., at…
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LOS ANGELES – The Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) is delighted to announce the successful launch of its Seniors Club Program, featuring invigorating Ballroom Dancing sessions at an affordable $5 entrance fee. The grand opening event, held on November 3, 2023, Friday, from 1 pm to 4 pm, was well-attended, with FACLA’s esteemed…
‘HerE Lies Love’ will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday evening, November 26, 2023. As of that date, the groundbreaking new musical will have played 33 previews and 150 regular performances at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). The producers of ‘Here Lies Love’ said: “When we started this journey to bring this bold and original work to…
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A merry mix of players belonging to the fields of business here and abroad make up the full 300-strong field of the revival of the Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational golf tournament Monday at the world-class layout of The Orchard Golf and Country Club in Cavite. PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Capt. Stanley…
The world’s biggest auto convention comes back Nov. 17-26 at LA Convention Center Are you a muscle car enthusiast with an eye for the classics, or are you into the latest automotive technology? Or do you want to know what it feels like to sit in a luxury exotic whip or a drift demo? Or,…
IN an inspiring gathering of distinguished alumni, the 22nd Grand Reunion and Convention of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) took center stage in New Brunswick, New Jersey from October 19 to 22, 2023. The biennial event served as a platform for UP President Angelo A. Jimenez to share his vision…
Following the resounding success of last year’s “Balik Yuhum”, Bacolod City was once again aglow with brilliant masks and captivating rhythms during the celebrated return of the Masskara Festival. In collaboration with online food and delivery delivery platform foodpanda, this year’s event restored the smiles of the Bacolodnons as both locals and tourists alike immersed…
Get ready for another exciting event! The highly anticipated District Car Boot Sale Sports & Celebrity Edition is set to take place from October 27 to 29, bringing a delightful fusion of sports, showbiz personalities, special finds, and gourmet delights. For three exciting days, Greenfield Development Corporation (GDC) brings together some of the country’s sports…
As Christmas draws near, so do the festive decorations and lights that illuminate every corner of the city. Metro Manila is no exception. While establishments can decorate their space and call it a day, other places embody the season’s joy by sharing its beauty with others. Last October 20, 2023, SM Megamall took it up…
SAN FRANCISCO – ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula is honored to be part of the 30th anniversary of the Filipino Arts & Cinema International (FACINE), the longest-running festival of Filipino films in the diaspora. #FACINE30 presents a tribute to the late Marilou Diaz-Abaya, the most awarded female director in Philippine cinema, with back-to-back screenings of the documentary “Marilou Diaz-Abaya: Filmmaker…
