Cotabato limestone artifacts exhibit & lecture
Rare pre-colonial artifacts from the Sally von dem Hagen collection For the first time ever, pre-colonial limestone artifacts from Cotabato will be presented to the Los Angeles public. The exhibit…
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‘Love… in Other Words’: Legendary Filipino crooner Jose Mari Chan and The CompanY return to Los Angeles
VALENTINE’S Day has come and gone…but love is here to stay. Lovers all across Southern California now have the opportunity to see world-renowned Filipino singer and entertainer Jose Mari Chan…
882 soccer teams to participate in 2023 Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Showcase
Public welcome to attend games, free spectator admission The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase is back for the 15th year as one of the largest international youth soccer tournaments….
Franco Finn to host NBA All-Star weekend events
Filipino American Franco Finn, who is the in-arena emcee/host and television personality for multiple National Basketball Association (NBA) champion the Golden State Warriors, will represent the organization in the upcoming…
First casting announced for ‘Here Lies Love’ on Broadway
Jose Llana, Conrad Ricamora to reprise original roles; International casting search for other company members now underway THE producers of “Here Lies Love,” the groundbreaking musical from the minds of…
‘Iconic’: Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez repeat concert, live at Pechanga Resort Casino March 19
BOWING to numerous requests, Philippine Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez will once again hold a back-to-back concert dubbed “Iconic,” on March 19 at 6 p.m., at Pechanga…
The 10th anniversary celebration of the ‘Friends of FAPCCA’ was a huge success
The “FRIENDS OF FAPPCA” was founded in 2013 in pursuing the mission and success of the “FRIENDS OF FAPPCA”. This Club represents an impressive heritage of TEN years of talented…
Introducing Broadway’s Smash Hit & Juliet’s Filipino American Cast Members
Musical reimagines a Shakespeare Classic AS Broadway fans, we are lucky to see one Filipino American cast member in a musical. We celebrate if we see more than one, like…
Filipino Black American musician Steve Lacy wins Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album
The multitalented “Bad Habit” musician’s win adds to the expanding list of Fil-Ams finding success in the popular music circuit On Sunday, Feb. 5, the rising alternative R&B artist Steve…
UPAAGLA gala to recognize alumni of character & service
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles, one of leading alumni chapters of UPAA, is hosting its 2023 Bi-annual Gala and Alumni Awards Night celebrating the…
GMA Network Strengthens Enforcement Efforts by Joining World’s Leading Anti-Piracy Coalition, the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE)
MANILA, Philippines – Leading broadcast company GMA Network today announced it has strengthened its anti-piracy capabilities by partnering with the Alliance for Creativity & Entertainment (ACE). Widely regarded as the…
San Gabriel Valley Mega Mix Expo brings business community together
Calling all entrepreneurs, business leaders and consumers! The San Gabriel Valley Mega Mix Expo is back this Thursday, February 2 from 3 to 8:30 p.m. for you to buy, shop,…
Bishop Solis celebrates Sto. Niño Mass in Gardena on January 27
Most Reverend Bishop Oscar A. Solis of Salt Lake City, Utah, will be the main celebrant of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the Feast of the Infant Jesus…
R’Bonney Gabriel makes history as first Fil-Am Miss Universe
THE Philippines may not have secured its fifth Miss Universe crown but Filipinos in the United States and around the world are still celebrating as a Filipina American has been…
45th annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker sent on February 18-19
Celebrating 45 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling, Kiddie Run…
Duty Free Philippines hops into the Year of the Rabbit with 3-Day Sale
Duty Free Philippines (DFP) welcomes the Year of the Water Rabbit with the first sale campaign of the year dubbed “Chinese New Year Jan-Pack Sale” on January 21-23, 2023. International…
Here Lies Love to open on Broadway in Summer 2023
Here Lies Love, the first musical on Broadway about the Philippines — with entirely Filipino principal roles — will premiere in the Summer of 2023 at the Broadway Theatre (1681…
Fil-Am personalities spread Christmas joy during HiFi Holiday Festival
CHRISTMAS came early this year during the 2nd annual HiFi Holiday Festival attended by Fil-Am celebrities and community members. Organized by Filipinos Advancing Creative Education (F.A.C.E.), the HiFi Holiday Festival…
Filipina actor Dolly de Leon makes history with Golden Globe nomination
FOLLOWING her celebrated performance in the film “Triangle of Sadness,” Filipina actor Dolly de Leon has earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. She…
[COLUMN] Pinoy actors part of new K-crime/ action/drama series set to air on Disney+
Q“BIG Bet,” an original series from Disney+ that is reportedly set to air this December includes Philippine actors/actresses who will play a variety of roles in the series. The series…
Filipina actor Dolly de Leon makes history with Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress
FOLLOWING her celebrated performance in the film “Triangle of Sadness,” Filipina actor Dolly de Leon has earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. She…
Manny Pacquiao releases movie against Asian hate crimes
LOS ANGELES – Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has xxecutive produced a movie to raise awareness of Asian hate crimes titled “Almighty Zeus”, which had a theatrical release in selected…
Introducing Ayva Severy of HBO’s The Garcias
The Garcias is a reboot of the Nickelodeon hit show, The Brothers García, which ran for four seasons from 2000-2003. It was a multi-award-winning series for its non-stereotypical portrayal of…
[COLUMN] Coco Martin to return to primetime TV via remake of ‘Batang Quiapo’
POPULAR actor-director Coco Martin is set to return to primetime television via another adaptation of the late Fernando Poe Jr. classic, “Batang Quiapo.” The original film, which was shown in…
Filipino Christmas crawl, art exhibit takes place December 10
HALO Halo Holidays, a Filipino Christmas crawl and art exhibit, takes place at Kapwa Gardens in the SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Heritage District on Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to…
PCGSF invites Fil-Am community to watch ‘Leonor Will Never Die’
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is extending the invitation of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the main film agency of the Philippine government, for the theatrical…
Balboa Park transforms into a winter wonderland for City of San Diego’s December Nights festival
300,000 people expected to attend two-day event, new activities include family zone and sock donation drive SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria and the City of San Diego invite all…
[COLUMN] Internationally known boxing champ Manny Pacquiao heads list of famous December birthday celebrants
FOR the merry month of December, internationally known boxing champ and former Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao heads the list of prominent celebrities who will be celebrating their birthdays this month….
Fundraiser brings the best of Fil-Am artists in Los Angeles
Raises funds for Eyes of a Mother This holiday season, Mic Diaz Presents in cooperation with Winners Insurance & Financial Services brings to you a SING & DANCE HOLIDAY PARTY…
Dream come true: Fil-Am Trinity Mijares cast as Clara in the American Ballet Theatre’s production of ‘the Nutcracker’
YOUNG Filipina American Trinity Mijares knew she wanted to become a ballerina at the age of 3 after watching her first live performance of “The Nutcracker.” Last year, she performed…