[COLUMN] Billy Crawford is grand champion of ‘Danse avec les stars’
FILIPINO dancer, singer, actor and TV host Billy Crawford was adjudged the season 12 champion of the French edition of “Dancing with The Stars” on Friday, November 11, along with…
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[COLUMN] A beauty queen and the New York marathon
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach completed one of her life’s missions – the beauty queen recently ran and completed the New York Marathon that was held on Sunday, November 6….
Fil-Am surgeons’ group celebrates 50th at Caesar’s, Las Vegas
The Society of Philippine Surgeons in America (SPSA) and its Fellows from various cities in the United States and Canada, commemorated its golden gala at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, October…
Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Los Angeles invites Filipino Community Leaders to the First Leaders’ Forum
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles (PCG-LA), spearheaded by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), in cooperation with the Filipino-American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) cordially invite the Filipino…
[COLUMN] Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos heads list of November birthday celebrants
VILMA Santos-Recto, known to the Philippine entertainment world as the Star for All Seasons and who will reportedly be making a comeback in the movies and television, heads the list…
[COLUMN] Ian Veneracion: Not in it for the fame or money
POPULAR showbiz leading man Ian Veneracion recently celebrated his 40th year in showbiz. He seems to be enjoying doing various things, including movies, teleseryes and concerts. The actor revealed in…
The Philippine Ballet Theatre returns for spectacular ‘Encore!’ LA performance
PHILIPPINE Ballet Theatre, the foremost classical ballet company from the Philippines, will perform an exclusive one-night only recital of work in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 30 in the last…
Jaya, Pops Fernandez, and Kuh Ledesma headline special casino show in Coachella Valley on November 12
FOR the first time and for one night only, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will stage an ALL Filipino artist concert featuring three top Divas of Philippine live entertainment. Queen of…
[COLUMN] Actor Derek Ramsay semi-retires from showbiz
ONE of showbiz’s hottest hunks, Derek Ramsay, has decided to semi-retire from showbiz to spend more time with his loved ones. The decision seems to have formed after the pandemic…
City of San Francisco celebrates Filipino American History Month
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer joined Mayor London Breed and the Filipino American Community in the 18th annual official celebration of Filipino American History Month in the…
New York Fashion Week brings Filipino designers to the global spotlight
New York Fashion Week once again brings together top designers, models, celebrities, and performers for a jam-packed fashion show. Fashion Industry insiders, prominent figures, top brands, influencers, and celebrities take…
[COLUMN] Bea Alonzo talks about goals – starting a business next in line
KAPUSO star Bea Alonzo has gotten inspired by the character she plays in the new GMA series, “Start Up, which looks at the world of start-up companies. Bea stars with…
Fil-Am Business Association of Glendale celebrates Fil-Am History Month
THE Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) successfully celebrated Filipino American History Month with a free event for the community on Saturday, Oct. 8. Held at the Glendale Adult Recreation Center, the well attended…
Here’s all the Filipino talent at this year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival
Filipino foodies and gourmands in the tri-state area are in for a treat this weekend as New York’s most renowned culinary festival takes over the Big Apple. The much-awaited Food…
EXCLUSIVE clip: New season of ‘The Cleaning Lady’ heats up
Check out this EXCLUSIVE clip from an all-new episode of “THE CLEANING LADY” airing tonight, Monday, Oct. 10 on Fox. After Fiona puts herself in a dangerous situation, Thony resorts…
The nation’s largest Filipino American book festival announces its return to San Francisco
Hosted by San Francisco Public Library, features in-person and virtual programs San Francisco – This October, Bay Area literature fans have something to celebrate: the 6th Filipino American International Book Festival (FAIBF),…
Action-comedy film ‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ rolls out in theaters nationwide
JUST in time for this year’s celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the award-winning Fil-Am indie comedy feature film, “Lumpia with a Vengeance” rolls out in major theaters across…
Franchise Asia Philippines Expo 2022 is Back in SMX
After a successful holding of the Franchise Asia Philippines 2022 Virtual Conference last September, the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is bringing back Franchise Asia Philippines Expo to SMX Convention Center-Manila…
OCNHS Class 1972 celebrates 50th high school reunion in San Diego
UNITED States-based graduates of Olongapo City National High School (OCNHS) celebrated their 50th Reunion in San Diego on September 9-12, 2022. Over 60 classmates who live in the U.S. from California, Idaho,…
‘Lahi’: Reina Bonta talks about how the multi-generational Fil-Am experience inspired directorial debut
LOS ANGELES — Emerging Filipina American filmmaker Reina Gabriela Bonta says her earnest love for her family’s roots is what gave rise to her directorial debut, “LAHI.” “Primarily, I am…
Gary Valenciano embarks on US Tour this Fall 2022
Mr. Pure Energy has sold out in two cities Pure Energy Gary Valenciano returns to the US in “GaryV ReEnergized!” raring to go onstage with a live band and guests…
City and county of SF, Fil-Am History Month host committee present 2022 FAHM celebration
18th celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month akes place at City Hall’s Rotunda, Oct. 5 SAN FRANCISCO – Filipino American History Month Host Committee, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, and…
[COLUMN] CA Gov. Gavin Newsom heads list of October birthday celebrants
CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom heads the list of well-known celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays for the month of October. He turns 55 on October 10. Elected as 40th Governor…
[EVENT] First Philippine Festival of Books for Children A Tribute to Jose Aruego (1932-2012)
San Pedro, CA − In celebration of Filipino American History Month, Philippine Expressions Bookshop is proud to present the FIRST PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL OF BOOKS FOR CHILDREN. The event will be…
Carson kicks off Fil-Am History Month on Oct. 2
THE Filipino American American History Month Kick-off Celebration in Carson marks the annual anniversary commemoration when Filipinos first landed in America. Musical artists, dancers and comedians along with a variety…
Art exhibit of Baybayin artist Taipan Lucero opens at PH consulate in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, in partnership with Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE), hosts its first art exhibit in years with the opening of “CalligraFilipino…
[COLUMN] Derrick, Elle comfortable with each other in GMA teleserye
ACTORS Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva are paired in the GMA Pinoy TV teleserye “Return to Paradise,” which is part of the afternoon block of the Kapuso Network. Monasterio…
Sec. Ben Diokno and Sec. Ivan Uy lead mini-conference on ‘Incredible changes of the 2020s: Helping the Filipino thrive’
ON the evening of Oct. 28 (U.S.) and morning of Oct. 29 (Philippines), Dr. Jun David, President of the UP Alumni Association in America, Mr. Bob Reyes, President of its first chapter, the UPAA in Arizona, and Dr. Lillian Aquino, President…
[COLUMN] Heart Evangelista resolves to buy things that would last for a lifetime
ACTRESS, influencer/fashionista and philanthropist Heart Evangelista recently revealed that she has slowed down in terms of her shopping forays in a YouTube vlog, as stated in an article on PEP.ph….
‘Gary V Re-Energized – Live US Tour’ at Pechanga Theater Oct. 8
WORLD-RENOWNED Filipino singer Gary Valenciano is poised to hold another wholesome, musical family entertainment live in Pechanga Resort Casino on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 8 p.m. This performance forms…