Covering the week’s most noteworthy arts and culture stories for the Filipino community.
Photo Credit : Heart Evangelista Instagram Page Filipina icon Heart Evangelista dominates the global fashion scene in 2025, topping Media Impact Value charts at Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks and…
The word gigil—a powerful emotional reaction evoked by irresistibly cute or endearing things—has officially made its way into the Oxford English Dictionary. This marks the growing recognition of Filipino language and…
David Shih, Ahmad Kamal, Red Concepción , Scott Keiji Takeda, Michael Hisamoto, and Earl T. Kim. Photo by Emma Zordan Sumo is more than just a sport—it’s a sacred Shinto…
K-beauty enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Medicube, Korea’s No. 1 skincare device brand, is bringing its much-anticipated Glowland Pop-Up to Los Angeles from March 19 to 25, 2025. This exciting event…
Masks symbolize freedom and anonymity, allowing revelers to embrace the festivities, while beads, often in purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power), also have religious significance, representing virtues tied to…
This past Sunday, January 19, 2025, over 200 attendees gathered at Palm Northwest Mortuary in Las Vegas with their Santo Nino Images to celebrate the annual Santo Nino event, a…
Soler, Mona, Isabel, Carina, and Luis Antonio Santos at “To See A Landscape As It Is” in Silverlens Manila. Photo by JT Fernandez BY Lala Singian Soler and Mona Santos,…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile led the ribbon untying ceremony using Filipino fabrics at the opening reception of the Habi: Discovering Possibilities for Philippine Fibers atThomas Jefferson University. He was…
Oliver Tolentino (2nd from left) with (from left) model Tutay Maristela, Mrs. Miriam Ferrer and Consul General Neil Ferrer. Photo by A. Caruthers HOLLYWOOD fashion designer Oliver Tolentino launched…
IN 2014, the Santos family — husband and wife, Soler and Mona, and their three children, Luis Antonio, Carina, and Isabel — showed their work collectively at Silverlens, in their…
From left: Rosie Chua, executive producer; Rocio Nuyda, descendant of Ibalon; Marilou Magsaysay, president, PBT. THE Philippine Ballet Theater (PBT), the national ballet company of the Philippines, recently delivered a…
The Mestizo, the fashion brand that first got noticed online in 2021 with its intricately designed boleros celebrating the beauty of Filipino culture, recently opened a showroom in Los Angeles….
“I FIRST met Christine Rocas about 12 years ago when I was asked to co-produce a fundraiser event for Typhoon Haiyan relief at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. I…
Members of the media were given a sneak peek into the upcoming 72nd edition of Manila FAME, as organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) during…
Photos of Ditta Sandico by Henry Ferrer, other photos of Sandico models by Arthur Tselishchev and Kyle Magsino TRAILBLAZING Filipino fashion designers Lenora “Lenlen” Cabili and Fernandina “Ditta” Sandico, will…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and its partner government agencies, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, showed its full support to the Filipino American Community…
Marriott Bonvoy, together with the rest of Marriott hotels in the Philippines, successfully celebrated the 10th edition of its prestigious signature bridal showcase, Marry Me at Marriott, with the theme…
San Pedro – Get ready for a Filipino-American experience filled with vibrant performances, delicious Filipino cuisine, traditional arts, and an incredible community spirit. FILAMARTS, in partnership with the City of…
By Fe Koons The spectacle of the musical play, “Karim at Jasmin” is its production design. The costumes stand out. The tragedy of the love story is unfortunate. Like the themes…
Beverly Hills-based fashion designer Oliver Tolentino wowed an 800+ person crowd in Bangkok, Thailand, last Wednesday night as part of the 75th Anniversary of Philippine & Thai Diplomatic Relations and…
For the 35th anniversary of West Gallery, the 12 x 9 x 35 show features nearly a thousand works from close to 300 artists What started as a daring idea…
Over 130 groups march in the largest Philippine Independence Day event outside Manila THE Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Independence Day Council Incorporated (PIDCI),…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco wrapped up its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States with the closing…
Las Vegas – Abelardo Ramos, the creative force behind ALTA MODA, brings a fresh perspective to traditional Filipino attire, merging classic elements with contemporary flair. His stunning Ternos and Barongs…
Looking for a delightful weekend adventure? Hop aboard the 7 train and whisk yourself away to MoMA PS1 for a dose of Filipino art that will surely uplift your spirits!…
The Forest Lawn Museum exhibit showcases Filipino heritage and its influence on California’s cultural tapestry GLENDALE — Seven Filipino American contemporary artists are set to showcase Philippine heritage and its…
IN the quiet town of Alburquerque, Bohol, 11 miles from the nearby capital of Tagbilaran City, a cherished tradition lives on. Here, amidst the soothing sounds of the sea and…
GALERIE Joaquin, one of Manila’s most dynamic art galleries brings some of its leading artists to the L.A. Art Show which opened with a Vernissage on the 14th of February and…
Who will win in the first MIFF Awards? AS the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) starts Monday, January 29, the exciting first overseas edition of the long-running Metro Manila Film…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is hosting an art exhibit of Filipino visual artist and street muralist Venazir Martinez, the artist’s first solo art exhibit…
