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….
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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…
PH Tourism Event Highlights Country’s 7,641 Islands
Tourists Asked to Discover, Experience and Explore The world-famous and iconic Grand Central Terminal in New York City is the home of the 7,641 islands of the Philippines – at least…
‘No more fighting’: Mayweather says no to rematch with Pacquiao
Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. confirmed that there will be no rematch between him and fellow boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Stylish and luxurious, he arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International…
DTI-CITEM eyes P7.7B sales in IFEX Philippines 2018
One hundred fifty million dollars or more than 7.78 billion pesos worth of export and domestic sales are expected to be generated by around 450 anticipated local and international food…
Filipina-American filmmaker’s short film about motherhood earns third place in HBO competition
Filmmaker Maritte Go discusses ‘Remittance’, inspirations and thoughts on Asian representation in film and TV If there’s one thing to be said about the Filipina mother, it’s that she puts…
Singapore is the best place to start again for Filipino hero Eduard Folayang
Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang had a memorable trip to Singapore nearly two years ago when he hoisted an intricately-crafted hardware above his head in celebration after…
IFEX Philippines 2018 open to food exporters
The 12th edition of the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines is set on May 25-27 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City. Food exporters or those with the intent to break…
Bayan Masaya In Historic Filipinotown
All are invited to the 120th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 2, 12-5pm at SIPA, 3200 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. Dubbed as BAYAN MASAYA (short for Bayanihan sa…
Rome Trinidad taps Filipino legend’s services in second ONE Championship outing
Filipina warrior Rome “Rebel” Trinidad will walk to the ONE Championship cage on Saturday, May 12 with a mixed martial arts legend by her side. Andrew Benibe, a household name…
Fil-Am filmmaker debuts short film, ‘Just a Kid from Seattle,’ at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
LAAPFF runs until May 12 It’s that time of the year again — with May as Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month, Visual Communications is back to present the 34th…
Winning in Jakarta will be the perfect birthday gift for Filipino veteran Eric Kelly
Considered as one of the most successful products of the established Philippine mixed martial art scene, Filipino veteran Eric “The Natural” Kelly celebrated his 36th birthday last April 30. However,…
Inspiration in Abundance at SM Home’s First Ever Home and Design Fair
SM Home recently staged the SM Home Turnover Fair at the SMX Aura. The fair was free and open to the public. It was the popular home store’s biggest and…
PH favored to host Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Boracay
AN organizer of the 2016 Miss Universe in the Philippines shared that the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has approached them again for a possible restaging of the beauty pageant’s 2018…
New Banc of California Stadium features some of LA’s food favorites
Soccer fans rejoice — Banc of California Stadium in downtown Los Angeles opens this weekend with the LA Football Club (LAFC)’s match against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, April 29. …
‘She, Who Can See’ film debut at CAAMFest 36
Riveting new dance film by Alleluia Panis celebrates Filipino culture Acclaimed choreographer and stage director Alleluia Panis’ film “She, Who Can See (SWCS)” is more than dance and music. It…
