Ellen Adarna’s lawyer confirms birth of her child with John Lloyd Cruz
There had been a lot of speculations whether or not actress Ellen Adarna has given birth to her first child with John Lloyd Cruz. After all, the recent report about…
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OFW Trestle Tan savors opportunity to resume pro career at ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER
After nearly two years of sitting on the sidelines, Filipino combatant Trestle Tan makes his return to the ONE Championship cage in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, June 13. A…
Suit up for Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp, brought to you by Globe!
Win movie passes and enjoy free 2GB data for videos and games with GoSAKTO Globe continues to cement its title as the purveyor of the Filipino’s digital lifestyle by providing…
Philippines Hosts Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Southeast Asia
Exhibition: Ties of History: Art in Southeast Asia Venue: Metropolitan Museum of Manila University of the Philippines Vargas Museum Yuchengco Museum Dates: August 8 to October 6, 2018 Opening Reception:…
Tough Mudder Philippines Brand Ambassadors Xian Lim Gets To Experience Tough Mudder In Scotland
Manila, Philippines – Actor Xian Lim, Tough Mudder Philippines Brand Ambassador, got to experience Tough Mudder in Scotland just recently. In his Instagram account, Xian got to share his experience…
Filipino star of ABC’s ‘Take Two’ Xavier de Guzman shares his start in acting
How the young actor went from background roles to starring in the main cast of a primetime drama As Hollywood begins to take serious strides to diversify its casts, ABC’s…
Fil-Aussie Reece McLaren battles for validation as next flyweight title challenger
After notching two impressive victories in the span of five months, Reece “Lightning” McLaren has proven without a shadow of a doubt that he truly is the top contender in…
The Filipino Films to watch out for at the 2018 New York Asian Film Festival 2018
BuyBust, We Will Not Die Tonight make their world premiere The New York Asian Film Festival is back for its Savage Seventeenth edition and this year, a batch of Filipino…
Fil-Am actress Alysia Beltran: Onstage with passion as ‘Esmeralda’ in ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’
Runs July 7-August 5 at the Victoria Theatre in San Francisco There have been a number of Disney classics that have gone onstage and it is no doubt that “The…
Filipina contender Gina Iniong sees perfection of craft with more importance
If she secures an impressive victory over former world title challenger Istela Nunes on Saturday, July 7, Filipina dynamo Gina “Conviction” Iniong might place herself on the verge of a…
Celebrating Ilocano food and culture in NYC
Inabrao, pinapaitan, tupig. Dinardaraan, igado, dinakdakan. These are just a few of the distinctly Ilocano dishes that guests sampled and devoured at the Ilocano Food Tasting event held last week…
Fil-Am actors discuss their start in acting, the impact of fighting for representation
Fourth annual FilAm Creative Hollywood Actors Panel featured prominent television, stage actors It seems that every few years, Hollywood picks up a new social cause. In tandem with the rise…
Mercito Gesta captures NABO lightweight title via majority decision victory
Filipino boxer Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (32-2-2, 17 KOs) on Thursday, June 14 captured the North American Boxing Organization (NABO) lightweight title against Roberto “Tito” Manzanarez (35-2, 28 KOs) via…
Philippine graduation in New York: Honoring the accomplishments of Filipino, Fil-Am graduates
The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) hosted the 6th Annual Philippine Graduation (PGRAD) last June 9 at the Philippine Center’s Kalayaan Hall. The PGRAD is one of the…
Flyweight title picture hangs in the balance for Danny Kingad in Macau
ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER in Macau, China on June 23 is one of the deepest cards from top to bottom offered by ONE Championship for its 24-event calendar this 2018….
Together, on June 16th, media, artists, citizens and organisations decided to write a new story for our world
Six years ago, Sparknews launched the Impact Journalism Day, the first international alliance of twenty newspapers around the world. Today, this alliance has grown: more than 50 newspapers take their…
Ocean’s 8: A love letter to New York
A film franchise successfully reboots with an all-female cast Ocean’s 8 – the third incarnation of the ‘Ocean’ franchise – after Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack back in 1960,…
Dinagyang, Manggahan Festival provide more fun to PH Independence Day Parade
Filipinos across the northeastern United States trooped to Madison Avenue on Sunday, June 3 to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence. Two groups from Western Visayas…
KalayaanSF to celebrate 120th anniversary of Philippine Independence
KalayaanSF, a Bay Area organization partnered with the Philippine Consulate General of San Francisco and other community and non-profit groups will be celebrating the 120th anniversary of on June 12….
Celebrate Dad’s Day | June 2018
Spend a relaxing weekend bonding time with Dad at Hotel Céleste Celebrate Dad’s Day Promo! For only Php6500 net, enjoy an overnight staycation in a Deluxe Room, welcome foot and…
Conrad Ricamora stars in ‘Soft Power,’ a political musical from an Asian perspective
“Do you mind if I’m on the elliptical during this?” actor Conrad Ricamora asks on a recent afternoon during a phone interview. For the next 30 minutes, Ricamora talks about…
The State of Asian American Representation in Film and TV
From ‘Fresh Off The Boat’, to ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and beyond: The State of Asian American Representation in Film and TV WHEN the first trailer for the upcoming summer flick “Crazy…
Southern California Edison celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
WITH May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), Southern California Edison (SCE) held its annual celebration on Friday, May 11 in Garden Grove, California, wherein the company highlighted the…
Raymond Lauchengco: Walking on Sunshine
When in love or brokenhearted, who would not want to hear the voice of Raymond Lauchengco? His hits are the “hugot” songs of the 80’s. They will either make you…
Megastar Sharon Cuneta admits KC Concepcion is ‘too independent’
The one and only Megastar Sharon Cuneta recently admitted that her relationship with eldest daughter (with ex-husband Gabby Concepcion) has changed. The reason, she said, was that the 33-year-old actress/model…
“Blank Pages” Album tells Farewell Fair Weather’s journey in OPM
After more than two years of waiting, Farewell Fair Weather (FFW) band finally launched its full-length album “Blank Pages” at the Social House, Circuit Mall, Makati City last April 20,…
Throwback to the ‘80s! Watch Raymond Lauchengco’s: ‘Walking on Sunshine’ tour in sunny California
REMINISCE the “Bagets” days and catch multi-talented crooner Raymond Lauchengco at the Walking on Sunshine tour on June 2, 7 p.m. at the Levocafe Entertainment Center in Burbank, California. Lauchengco…
‘Philippines It’s Showtime!’ live at Pechanga on July 27
The Philippines’ “It’s Showtime” family will hit the stage of Pechanga Summit in California’s world-renowned Pechanga Resort Casino, when a famous group, led by multi-talented comedian/actor Vice Ganda, will showcase…