Covering the week’s most noteworthy feature stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
This year’s theme, established by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), highlights the importance of collective power, storytelling, and bridge-building within AAPI communities. It emphasizes the strength that comes…
Memorial Day, while distinctly an American holiday, is a day of remembrance that Filipinos rightfully participate in. It is a day to remember and honor those who have made the…
The most consequential elections in America are not always the ones that draw the largest crowds, loudest rallies or most dramatic headlines. Often, the choices that shape public life are…
Mayor Karen Bass enthusiastically greeted 17 media folks representing Asian Journal, Rafu Shimpo, Philippine Post, Bilyonaryo News Channel, The Filipino Correspondent Network, World Journal, Chinapress, UNE News Express, Yonhap News,…
I have a dear friend who is a priest, and his mother is an incredible 102 years old! Remarkably, she still makes tamales for family and friends. Just imagine that!…
Stand-up comedian and actor Jo Koy Instagram photo/@jokoy TEMECULA, CALIF. — (DATE OF RELEASE) — One of today’s most celebrated and electrifying stand-up comedians, Jo Koy, will bring his highly anticipated…
Dreams do come true. Even Hollywood dreams. Indefatigable and hardworking filmmaker-producer Paul Soriano found this out after being introduced to the legendary actor Andy Garcia, by Soriano’s business partner Simon…
Photo courtesy of American Community Media (ACoM) The Republican candidate and former adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron told ethnic and community media reporters that California needs lower…
Imagine Spider-Man getting old like the rest of us. But then, when an exceptional case comes his way, he has to come back as the Spider once more. In his…
It’s Pentecost Sunday, a day we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. This event emboldened them with faith, passion, courage, and determination to share their belief…
Rembrandt Flores What does it mean to be Filipino in Hollywood? Does it mean one has to assimilate to be accepted? Or does it mean being proud of one’s…
As National Nurses Week is observed across the United States this May, hospitals, healthcare systems and public officials are once again recognizing the profession that stands closest to the daily realities of…
“Dr. Liz Hicks is an extraordinary leader whose vision, determination, and deep belief in the potential of every girl have created lasting, measurable change. She has built not just a…
Loida Nicolas Lewis, philanthropist-lawyer-author, who was the distinguished guest speaker at the 22nd edition of the Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala held recently at The Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles,…
Whoever wrote the Gospel of John must have had a profound relationship with Jesus. He would have witnessed and experienced Jesus’ personal love and heard many times His expressions of…
I used to think delays meant I had missed my chance. That I was behind. That other people were being chosen while I was being overlooked. This past season changed…
Mr. President, the nation is no longer approaching a breaking point; we are already in it. For millions of Filipinos, survival has become a daily struggle, not a distant fear….
Is AI or Artificial Intelligence a friend or a foe? Will AI replace actors in the entertainment industry? How can AI help the industry? These are some of the worries…
In recent weeks, we have been reflecting on the lives of the early Christians during our weekday and Sunday readings. Despite facing persecution, their numbers continued to grow. None of…
This year, on June 8th, I will reach the remarkable milestone of thirty-five years of service as a priest. I thank God for this tremendous blessing! I am grateful for…
Birthright citizenship is a key constitutional provision that defines who is American: if you are born in the United States, you are an American. However, proof of this varies widely…
We are getting a second serving of “Beef,” now on its second series, launched last April 16 by Netflix. The critically acclaimed anthology series from the brilliant mind of creator-showrunner-producer…
Filipina American cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who recently broke ceilings by being the first woman, first Filipina American, first woman of color to win the Oscar Best Cinematography award for…
Left: Donald Trump speaks at a podium bearing the Presidential Seal, with U.S. flags behind him. (Official White House photo) Right: Pope Leo XIV in papal attire during an official appearance at the Vatican….
“In Illo uno unum,” which translates to “In the One (Christ), we are one.” Friends, this is the motto of Holy Father Pope Leo XIV for his pontificate. I believe…
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, a nation’s sovereignty is no longer measured solely by the rigidity of its borders or the volume of its traditional commodities, but by the “soft…
Roberto Perlas Gomez, who was born in Santa Rosa, Laguna, grew up in a household always filled with music. Even though his mother was a doctor and his father an…
Fifteen years ago, we watched David Henry Hwang’s heavily revised “Flower Drum Song” at the Mark Taper Forum starring Lea Salonga as Mei-Li. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical…
Every year, the outstanding Asian talents in film, television and culture are honored at the Unforgettable Awards which is presented by GoldenTV and Character Media. This year, the much-looked-forward-to…
How global conflicts drive up the cost of living in the Philippines and shift the burden to Filipino families at home and abroad. Conflict in the Middle East is often…
