[COLUMN] John Arcilla wins best actor award in Venice Film Festival
VERSATILE actor John Arcilla was named Volpi Cup Best Actor at the 2021 Venice Film Festival for essaying the role of a journalist in the film “On the Job: The…
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Filipina American tennis player wins US Open mixed doubles title
FILIPINA American tennis player Desirae Krawczyk has claimed the mixed doubles title at the U.S. Open with partner Joe Salisbury of Great Britain. The second-seeded team of Krawczyk and Salisbury…
Olivia Rodrigo wins 3 awards including Song of the Year at 2021 MTV VMAs
FILIPINA American star Olivia Rodrigo continues her “magical” year by winning three awards, including Song of the Year, at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. The 18-year-old singer-songwriter on Sunday,…
SFFACC invites community to small business summit, Oct 5-6
THE San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce is inviting kababayans to join them on October 5-6 for the San Francisco City Administrator’s Small Business Summit, a virtual event that aims…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month blasts off in an unforgettable way for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MEMPHIS – During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, witness how the sky is no limit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. St. Jude physician assistant and pediatric cancer survivor…
‘Pinoy’tainment brings Filipino American talent to the Ford stage
“Joy is not found in the things which surround us, but lives only in the soul.” -Thérèse de Lisieux Two decades ago, I watched Ted Benito act in a Filipino…
Leylah Fernandez heads to US Open final
IT’S going to be a battle of the teens at the U.S. Open Finals this weekend in New York as Leylah Fernandez of Canada and Emma Raducanu of Great Britain…
Celebrate the Harvest Moon Festival at Pechanga Resort Casino and rediscover your perfection combination!
Come win a share of $100,000 in cash & EasyPlay giveaways WIN a share of $100,000 in cash and EasyPlay Join Pechanga Resort Casino in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival with…
A superstar is born! The Cinderella run of Leylah Annie Fernandez at the 2021 US Open
Leylah Annie Fernandez has been preparing for this big breakthrough opportunity her entire life. It’s not every day that one gets to beat two former US Open champions in one…
Filipina Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez stuns at the US Open
FILIPINA Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez is making her mark at the U.S. Open this year as she toppled esteemed champions one after the other. A day before she turned 19,…
Philippine VP Leni Robredo to deliver keynote speech at virtual UP Alumni Association in America grand reunion and convention in October 2021
WITH a little over a month to go, a global community of Iskos and Iskas will gather the 21st Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC). Hosted by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in…
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo sounds off on being a role model for Filipina girls
DISNEY star and singer Olivia Rodrigo has opened up about being a role model for young Filipina American girls. In an interview with Bowen Yang for V magazine, the 18-year-old…
‘Vax Ganda, a Dose of Laughter’ live Oct. 15-16 at Pechanga Resort Casino
LAUGHTER is the best medicine! That is why Pechanga Resort Casino welcomes the comeback of multi-faceted Filipino actor, comedian, TV host and stage performer Vice Ganda for the upcoming live…
How a Fil-Am physical therapist guided Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and boosted her confidence
Zeena Hernandez, a New York-based Filipino American physical therapist became viral in 2019 when she and her wife Lisa Yang lifted a 253-pound barbell together after exchanging vows on their…
H.E.R. to make acting debut in ‘The Color Purple’
OSCAR-winning R&B artist H.E.R. is set to make her feature film acting debut in “The Color Purple” movie musical. The story tracks the life of a woman named Celie Harris…
Filipina star Lovi Poe lands role in Hollywood movie
FILIPINA actress and singer Lovi Poe is set to star in the upcoming Hollywood movie “The Chelsea Cowboy,” a biopic based on the life of actor, gangster, and lothario John…
[COLUMN] Matinee idol Miguel Tanfelix of GMA-7 heads September celebrity birthday celebrants
ONE of the youngest and talented actors in the Philippine entertainment world, Miguel Tanfelix of GMA Kapuso Channel 7, heads the roster of birthday celebrants for the month of September….
Duterte awards incentives to Filipino Olympic medalists, participants
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has honored his pledge to reward the Filipino athletes who represented the country in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. During a ceremony in Malacañang on Monday, August…
‘I did my best’: Pacquiao weighs future after failing to defeat Ugás
FILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s return to the boxing ring after two years ended in a disheartening loss over the weekend. The 42-year-old failed to reclaim the World Boxing Association…
‘This could be my last fight or there could be more’: Pacquiao returns to Vegas for title fight
EIGHT-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and World Boxing Association welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas made their grand arrivals in Las Vegas ahead of their fight on Saturday, August 21. The fighters…
[COLUMN] Director, producer glad for stars who joined project
A FILIPINO film recently won an award at the recent 74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. “Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon),” directed by Carlo Francisco…
FAAE virtual festivities celebrates culture, builds community during pandemic
Global event promoted Stop Asian Hate efforts, gave tributes to Filipino frontline workers SAN FRANCISCO – The 28th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival hosted by the Filipino American Arts Exposition…
Fil-Am talents shine as ‘Pinoy’tainment presents live performances at The Ford
LXV Enterprises, LLC in association with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents ‘“Pinoy”tainment,’ an evening of music, dance and comedy featuring seasoned performers and up-and-coming artists from the Filipino-American community,…
An exclusive look at Manny Pacquiao’s training camp
By Rupert Ouano First time visitor to Pacquiao’s Wild Card Gym reports on a day at the boxing champ’s official training camp LOS ANGELES — As of early July and…
FAAE announces digital lineup for 2021 Pistahan virtual parade and festival
SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE) will be holding the 28th annual Pistahan Virtual Parade and Festival to celebrate Filipino heritage and culture. There will be live…
[COLUMN] Naelah Alshorbaji wins Miss Earth Philippines 2021 crown
FILIPINO-Syrian model Naelah Alshorbaji beat 65 other pageant hopefuls as she was declared the winner of the recent Miss Philippines Earth 2021 contest. She is set to represent the country…
Filipino Chinese American Justine Wong-Orantes plays key role in first gold medal win for US women’s volleyball team
THE U.S. women’s indoor volleyball team made history during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with its first-ever gold medal — and among its 12 members is a decorated player of Filipino…
Rapper Saweetie talks about representing her heritage, proclaims Filipino cuisine is ‘the best food’
IT’S the year of Saweetie — from the viral hit “Best Friend” to a song collaboration with Gwen Stefani to securing key brand sponsorships. Though she’s made a name for…
Pres. Duterte to give cash incentives to PH Olympians
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has pledged additional cash incentives to all Filipino athletes who represented the country in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “My office, the Office of the President, will…
Pacquiao to face new opponent on Aug. 21 after Errol Spence Jr. sidelined with eye injury
WITH a little over a week to go until returning to the ring, Filipino boxer turned Senator Manny Pacquiao will be facing a new opponent on August 21 in his…