Covering the week’s most noteworthy arts and culture stories for the Filipino community.
A parish church illuminated for Simbang Gabi shown alongside vendor stalls offering traditional Filipino holiday fare, bibingka baked in clay pots and puto bumbóng steamed in bamboo, rituals that come…
Participants carry a traditional parol during the processional at a previous Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. (Photo from a previous Simbang Gabi…
Three UNESCO-recognized Spanish-era churches : San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila; Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte; and Miagao Church in Iloilo represent some of the finest examples of Spanish-era architecture in the…
Yale launches Filipino language courses, a milestone in cultural representation and student advocacy on campus. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University has introduced Filipino language courses for the first time,…
From left: FILIPINXT Co-Founder and Fashion Designer Bessie Besana, Filipino-American Fencer Mitchell Saron, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and FILIPINXT Co-Founder Rob Mallari D’Auria…
England Hidalgo, Gran Oriente Filipino, 2020 San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opens “Makibaka: A Living Legacy,” an exhibit honoring Manilatown and the International Hotel struggle, connecting Filipino American history…
President Manuel L. Quezon, the “Father of the National Language,” is pictured here in his iconic barong Tagalog, a symbol of his commitment to Filipino identity. As the architect of…
It was an evening to remember as international fashion designer Puey Quiñones opened his new couture atelier in the City of Angels, unveiling a collection that captivated his star-studded guests…
What began as a simple courtesy call blossomed into a deeply personal and unexpected turning point for Filipino artist Anna Vergel RS during a recent visit to the headquarters of…
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on Tuesday, July 8, when he will also launch the opening of his new atelier…
Santacruzan is a Filipino tradition that combines Catholic devotion and cultural pageantry. Held at the end of May, it honors the Virgin Mary and Saint Helena through a procession of…
Puey Quiñones at work Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on June 20, when he will also launch the opening of…
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…
