Catriona Gray’s Miss Universe reign off to a great start
WHEN Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray left Manila for Bangkok to compete in the Miss Universe pageant, she had meticulously planned and laid everything out so that the moment the competition…
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Pacquiao, Mayweather shake hands at LA Clippers Filipino Heritage Night
LOS ANGELES — Past boxing opponents Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather had a chance encounter at the Staples Center on Tuesday night, January 8, as they sat across from each…
Fil-Am actor Tony Labrusca may be deported from PH
Actor Tony Labrusca, despite being apologetic for his behavior at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, is not off the hook yet and might still be deported, according to the Bureau…
Darren Criss becomes first Fil-Am to win Golden Globe, dedicates award to Filipina mom
Actor Darren Criss became the first Filipino American to win a Golden Globe award on Sunday, January 6. Criss accepted the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a…
REVIEW: Philippine film “Signal Rock” is a muddled excess of drama and plot
Irregularities in tone, poorly-written female characters and a frustratingly unexplained murder are two of the major pitfalls of the official Philippine entry to the Academy Awards “Come, let us sing…
Fight vs Pacquiao still on despite Broner’s arrest
The fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title on January 19, 2019 between Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and American challenger Adrien Broner will still push through despite the…
Fil-Am high school student named final 2018 Seahawks Athlete of the Week
A FIL-AM high school student in Seattle, Washington has been named the final recipient of the 2018 Seahawks Athlete of the Week award which is given to student-athletes that display…
Philippines’ Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018
The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday, December 17. The fans went wild as 2017 Miss Universe Demi Leigh…
Antique Harvest Fair
IN PHOTOS: The closing ceremony of the Antique Harvest marks the last day of another successful food and travel fair. It showcases the best of agri-based and community-based tourism products…
ATM: Inaugural flight send-off ceremony
ATM: Inaugural flight send-off ceremony from San Jose, Antique to Clark, Pampanga. Among those in attendance are Tourism Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado III, Education Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla, and Antique Governor…
PPC holds Induction & Inaugural Ball and Holiday Celebration
The Pangasinan Presidents Club (PPC) USA, club of past presidents of towns and cities organizations from Pangasinan, held its second Induction & Inaugural Ball and Holiday Celebration last Saturday, December…
Filipino Christmas, a big hit in New York
CHRISTMAS celebration the Filipino way is in full swing in New York as the lobby and glass windows of the Philippine Center along the bustling Fifth Avenue in mid-town Manhattan…
Filipina-American newcomer H.E.R. nabs 5 Grammy noms, including Album of the Year
THE Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 61st Grammy Awards and 21-year-old R&B singer Gabi Wilson — known by her stage name H.E.R. — received five nominations, including Album…
Fil-Am actor Darren Criss nominated for Golden Globe
Filipino-American actor Darren Criss on Thursday, December 6 received his first Golden Globe nomination for his role as Andrew Cunanan in the limited series, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American…
Warner Bros and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director team up to bring Arnel Pineda’s journey to the big screen
Filipino singer Arnel Pineda’s path from humble beginnings in the Philippines to fronting American rock band Journey is set for the big screen in a biopic that will be headed…
What’s next for Kelsey Merritt, the first Filipina model in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
KELSEY Merritt made history on November 8 when she became the first Filipina woman to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, an annual spectacular event that highlights some of…
16th Annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade: A celebration of lights, hope and peace
ONE of the symbols of a Filipino Christmas is the parol lantern, which also stands for hope, blessings, luck and peace during the holiday season. Traditionally made out of bamboo…
Sheldon Reynolds frontlines The Spirit of Earth, Wind and Fire on Dec. 2
“Kalimba” headlines The Love of Country International Music Festival HAVING played across the country at some of the nations most prestigious and historic theaters, music festivals, state fairs, corporate events and…
DOT’s Kaon ‘Ta Mindanao edition banners culinary tourism
Cagayan de Oro City, CDO—Mindananoans were treated to a gastronomic extravaganza as Kaon ‘Ta!, the Northern Mindanao leg of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) food and travel festival was launched recently at…
Philadelphia gets a ‘Taste of the Philippines’ in culinary festival
NEW YORK — A bigger and more bustling “Taste of the Philippines” returned to the iconic Reading Terminal Market for the second year last 11 November, showcasing the best of…
Meet Fil-Am designer Zaldy, costume designer for Cirque du Soleil’s “Volta” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
FOR over a decade now, renowned designer Zaldy Goco has straddled the twin genres of fashion and costume design to create unforgettable, timeless, and beautifully crafted clothing. A decade earlier,…
Rico J. Puno: Remembering the ‘legend’
HE was known throughout the Philippines as the larger-than-life “total entertainer.” His charm, which seeps through his hit songs earned him the moniker, “Macho Gwapito.” He was loved by many,…
2nd Annual Cinematogrofo Film Festival 2018
by AJPress with interviews by Momar G. Visaya Breaking barriers through film and story telling AFTER a successful first year, ABS-CBN’s Cinematogrofo Film Festival is back to continue to showcase…
PH Consulate General in LA Conducts Consular Outreach in Dallas
November 5, 2018 – As part of the government’s efforts to bring its various services closer to Filipinos, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles conducted its 11th consular outreach mission…
LA Arboretum unveils “Moonlight Forest,” new larger-than-life lantern displays
STARTING Friday, October 26, 2018 to January 6, 2019, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be home to “Moonlight Forest,” a dazzling evening experience of lights, art,…
Fil-Am media ‘game changers’ share stories from their careers, inspire young Fil-Am creatives to follow their passion
When Ricky Nierva was a young boy, he loved to draw. Inspired by the cartoons he would rush home to watch as a kid, he would draw pictures on his…
Star for All Seasons and Cong. Vilma Santos-Recto heads the list of November birthday celebrants
STAR for All Seasons and Congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto heads the list of prominent personalities who will be celebrating their birthdays this month of November. She will turn another year on…
Showbiz personalities running for public seat in next year’s election
It’s a known fact that show business and politics seem to mix very well in the Philippines. One example is Joseph Ejercito Estrada, who became president in 1992 (only to…
An extraordinary evening of OPM and Pinay power at the Ford Theatres
Serenata Filipina Ver. 2 unites iconic singers and songwriters IT was a cool evening on Sunday, October 7, juxtaposed by the electric and fiery performances of the Filipino-American community’s top…
Pacquiao not interested in fighting McGregor
REIGNING World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, October 7, said that he has no interest in fighting Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor in a boxing…