Covering the week’s most noteworthy entertainment news for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
I voted for then-presidential candidate Jose Claveria de Venecia Jr. in 1998, but he lost in the national elections. Despite that defeat, he never stopped serving the country. His public…
TEMECULA, Calif. — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) is set to make its highly anticipated return to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. on Friday, April 3, headlined by a 12-round IBF Minimumweight World Championship…
Promotional artwork depicting Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao ahead of their 2015 bout, often billed as the “Fight of the Century.” The fighters are scheduled to meet again…
Join Pechanga Casino Resort in celebrating 2026 Year of the Horse! Enjoy the festivities and programs designed to spread joy and good fortune to everyone. Lunar New Year Lucky Lion…
Four musical talents representing diverse backgrounds, from Philippine pop to American jazz, star in a show titled “Cuatro” but promise an evening that’s a “10” in top-notch entertainment. Djhoanna Garcia…
Alexandra Eala (left) greets fans and signs autographs following a tournament appearance. Coco Gauff (right) shown during a match play on the WTA Tour. – Photos from the official Instagram…
On February 11, 2026, at SPACE at One Ayala, leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and aspiring professionals gathered not merely for a conference, but for a recalibration. SpeakersCon 2026 carried a bold…
Alexandra “Alex” Eala (left) and Coco Gauff (Photos from the official Instagram accounts of Alex Eala and Coco Gauff) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Alexandra Eala has positioned herself for one of…
Through the late actor-politician Butz Aquino and Reli German, I was baptized in street protests and rallies. Through them, I came to know ATOM, or the August Twenty One Movement….
Lunar New Year Celebrations Feature Traditional Lion Dance and Specialty Menu Sky River Casino hosted a Dragon and Lion Dance performance on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The ceremonial performance filled…
Elk Grove, CA – Sky River Casino celebrates Lunar New Year in February with a series of cultural and community-focused initiatives, including a traditional Lion Dance performance on Sunday, February…
I was happy to see Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoco, daughter of my late former boss Congressman Iggy Arroyo, during the launch of the reopening of the Likhang Filipino Exhibition…
Maxwell Leadership Philippines Summit 2026 Set Manila, Philippines – Leadership is the most essential component in steering an organization to the right direction; often regarded to guide and motivate a…
Photos from @Liza Marcos instagram account The singer’s lighthearted onstage remark about the President’s 2022 running mate draws a measured response from Malacañang, which describes it as a personal view…
Jo Koy cements his legacy in Hollywood with a handprint and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, marking a milestone for Filipino American talent. HOLLYWOOD, Los Angeles — It was…
The 2005 track “Bebot” by the Black Eyed Peas – apl.de.ap (left), will.i.am (center), and Taboo (right) – is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity on TikTok, introducing the Tagalog-language song to…
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers celebrates amid falling confetti after the Seahawks’ 29–13 victory in Super Bowl LX (left). In the championship game, Myers converted five field goals, a Super Bowl record,…
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers, a San Diego native of Filipino descent, has built a long NFL career on consistency while maintaining ties to Southern California through youth instruction. – Photo…
I want to thank everyone who greeted me on my 66th birthday last January 26, 2026. The first from CITEM Friends and Family to greet me were Yayot Garcia…
Alex Eala in action at the Philippine Women’s Open in Manila. – Photo courtesy of @alex.eala / Instagram. MANILA — When the Philippine Women’s Open concluded on January 31, 2026, it did not…
Filipino-American music director and orchestrator Marco Paguia, a 2026 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album for Buena Vista Social Club, also won a Tony Award in 2025 for Best Orchestrations for the same production. – Photo courtesy of Marco…
The family confirmed the death of Estrella “Inday” Barretto on Jan. 29. Relatives said siblings set aside past conflicts as they cared for their mother in her final days. MANILA —…
NVAAFF bridges traditional filmmaking with the newest frontiers of storytelling, while giving audiences a taste of Napa Valley’s finest. NAPA, CALIF., Jan. 16, 2026 — The annual Napa Valley Asian…
Scenes from Levitating (Para Perasuk) (left) and Filipiñana (right), two films with Nathan Studios credits selected for screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. – Photo credit: Courtesy of the filmmakers / Sundance Film Festival Nathan…
LOS ANGELES — Veteran Filipino actor Raoul Aragon, whose career spanned decades of Philippine cinema and television, died peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Downey, California. He was 78. Family confirms passing, appeals for accuracy…
The late President Corazon C. Aquino, fondly known as Tita Cory, left an indelible mark on modern Philippine history. She embodied what many described as a quiet courage and a selflessness…
Alex Eala returns a shot during match play, as packed stands reflect the growing global attention following the Filipina tennis standout on the professional tour. Photo Credit: Alex Eala / Instagram…
I have previously written, on occasion, about MaryKay Loss Carlson in this column. My most recent encounter with the outgoing United States ambassador to the Philippines came earlier this month, during an…
International theater icon Lea Salonga with her son, Nic Chien, in celebration of Nic’s 19th birthday. The image accompanied a message reflecting on motherhood, pride, and her son’s journey into adulthood. –…
As the new year begins, I asked nine respondents from different walks of life to share their personal hopes, expectations, and anticipations for 2026. Their reflections span governance, journalism, culture,…
