Meet the Filipina American Olympians representing Team USA
The summer games are officially underway. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics — pushed back one year due to the pandemic — began on Friday, July 23 and are set to end…
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Tokyo Olympics 2021: Get to know the 19 athletes representing the Philippines
SINCE it first participated in the Olympics in 1924, the Philippines has managed to take home a total of 10 medals, of which three were silver and seven were bronze….
Toni Gonzaga, Dante Basco to star in new romantic comedy set in New York
FILIPINA actress Toni Gonzaga and Filipino American actor Dante Basco have been cast as the lead stars of an upcoming romantic comedy film set to shoot next summer in New…
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala now world’s no. 2 junior player
FILIPINA tennis ace Alex Eala is now the second best junior player in the world after dominating the junior grade A tournament in Milan, Italy last week. As per the…
Meet Eric Bauza, the Filipino voice actor behind Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’
AS a kid growing up in Canada, Eric Bauza was drawn to the world of animation — emulating characters’ voices and sketching along while sitting in front of the television….
[COLUMN] Rachel Alejandro joins cast of PH adaptation of BBC series, Doctor Foster
SINGER Rachel Alejandro is joining the cast of the Filipino adaptation of the hit BBC series “Doctor Foster.” The Philippine series is titled “The Broken Marriage Vow.” According to an…
[COLUMN] Forensic scientist wins Binibining Pilipinas 2021 International crown
A forensic scientist representing the province of Masbate has won the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 top prize. Hannah Arnold beat out 33 other candidates to win the Binibining Pilipinas International crown…
Fil-Am Disney star Olivia Rodrigo urges young people to get COVID-19 vaccine during White House visit
I got my COVID vaccine last week just like we always talked about. Those may not be the actual opening lyrics to the 2021 hit “drivers license,” but it is…
Pacquiao previews bout with Spence: ‘I want a real fight and a great fight for the fans’
FILIPINO boxing icon and Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao revealed that he picked American boxer Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. as his opponent because he wanted a “real fight” when he…
‘It’s my coping mechanism to be unapologetic’: Bretman Rock lands Teen Vogue cover, shares experience growing up a Filipino American immigrant
FILIPINO American beauty influencer Bretman Rock has landed on another magazine cover — this time on Teen Vogue. In an interview with the magazine, written by Eunica Escalante, the 22-year-old…
Miss Universe PH Rabiya Mateo graces Northern Washington event
THE Tulalip Suite of the Tulalip Resort in Washington was packed with fans and supporters of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo. Rabiya strutted off her signature “Halabira Walk” in…
[COLUMN] Legendary movie queen Susan Roces heads list of glorious July celebrity birthday celebrants
SUSAN Roces, the original and legendary Queen of Philippine Movies, heads the roster of July birthday celebrants this summer. Inday Susan, as she is called by her close relatives and…
Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga to host all-Asian American production of ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
The virtual show will be streamed exclusively on Broadway On Demand and will benefit the Stop AAPI Hate initiative. Tony Award Winner and Disney Legend Lea Salonga will make a…
Influencer Bretman Rock dedicates Nylon Manila cover to LGBTQ+ Filipino youth
Filipino American digital influencer Bretman Rock dedicated his first Nylon Manila cover to LGBTQ+ Filipino youth, calling it a “love letter to all gay, queer Filipino kids.” The 22-year-old took…
‘Sesame Street’ features Filipina character in Asian empowerment ‘Proud of Your Eyes’ segment
AS anti-Asian hate and racism remain key issues in the national discourse about race, media properties in the youth space are creating content to help combat the effects of bullying…
[COLUMN] Sanya Lopez stays humble despite success
SUCCESS can easily go into your head in tinseltown, especially when everybody is singing your praises. Despite the success of her first major series, “First Yaya,” Sanya Lopez is keeping…
Manny Pacquiao brushes off lawsuit for breach of contract
FILIPINO boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao has brushed off the lawsuit filed by sports agency Paradigm Sports against him which seeks to stop his upcoming bout with American boxer…
Fil-Am Kataluna Enriquez wins Miss Nevada USA pageant, will be first transgender woman to compete for Miss USA title
Kataluna Enriquez, a Filipina American transgender woman who was crowned Miss Nevada USA on Sunday, June 27, will become the first openly transgender woman to vie for the Miss USA…
Rizal Day celebrated in Carson, CA
KALAYAAN Incorporated participated in the celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 160th birth anniversary on Saturday, June 19 at the City of Carson’s International Sculpture Garden with a ceremonial wreath laying….
[WATCH] Lea Salonga, Gary V and more Filipino stars join ‘Stop All Hate’ campaign
VARIOUS Filipino artists have banded together in support of a global campaign that aims to end hate and violence against Asians in the United States and other parts of the…
Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) announces new Women Leadership in Philanthropy Fund
The inaugural donation to the new fund takes place during the 15th Annual “Giving for All Seasons” Fundraising Gala hosted by APCF On Thursday, June 17, Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF)…
[COLUMN] Jodi Sta. Maria graduates, says ‘you’re never too old to reach your stars’
ACTRESS Jodi Sta. Maria, who will star in the Philippine version of the BBC drama series “Dr. Foster,” has added another feather to her cap. According to an article in…
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Walt Disney Animation Studios to partner for a ‘Week with Raya and the Last Dragon’
This week, Disney Animation Studios will celebrate the release of its movie “Raya and the Last Dragon” by working with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to spread joy through a…
Friends of the Philippines Society USA stages Pride Fundraiser in NYC
Friends of the Philippines Society USA will celebrate Pride with a Benefit Cocktail Party on Saturday, June 26, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Friedman’s at the Edison in New York City….
Broadway Barkada brings a mesmerizing show to Las Vegas
By Gloria Caoile AFTER a difficult year for the arts and art lovers, Las Vegas was treated to a performance of BROADWAY STRIPPED by Broadway Barkada on Friday, June 11….
Fil-Am internet star Bretman Rock among Nike’s campaign ambassadors for Pride month
FILIPINO American internet star Bretman Rock is among the faces of Nike’s 2021 Be True campaign, created in honor of June as Pride Month. Across social media platforms, the influencer…
Jordan Clarkson supports Utah Fil-Am food truck targeted with racist graffiti
A Filipino American food truck that was recently vandalized with anti-Asian graffiti is set to serve customers again, thanks to Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson. The Fil-Am basketball star showed…
DOT turns food tourism to high heat with 2021 KAIN NA!
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has heated up its efforts to stir the local food tourism scene with the 2021 edition of the KAIN NA! Food…
Meet Ari Agbayani: Marvel introduces Filipina superhero
MARVEL Comics has unveiled a new Filipina American superhero joining the fourth issue of the “United States of Captain America” limited series. Ari Agbayani is a scholar student who seeks…
Gary Valenciano, Apl.de.Ap to headline Carson’s virtual celebration of 123rd PH Independence Day
A free virtual celebration in Carson featuring non-stop cultural and patriotic performances and various entertainments for the entire family will mark the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Non-stop entertainment…