Welcoming the New Year – the Pinoy way
Regardless of which part of the world you live in or which country you were born, part of your cultural upbringing will always include traditions and superstitions. Traditions, for the most…
Category: Arts & Culture
Covering the week’s most noteworthy arts and culture stories for the Filipino community.
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Gawad Kalinga’s Genius of The Poor
By: Charisse Trinidad The Gawad Kalinga Community proudly hosted the book launch of renowned British journalist Thomas Graham’s newly published book Gawad Kalinga’s The Genius Of The Poor. The event…
Filipino designers preview collections during LA Fashion Week
LOS ANGELES—Three Filipino designers debuted their Spring/Summer 2015 collections on Oct. 13 at the California Market Center in Downtown. Hosted by the International Fashion Tour and the ABS-CBN Foundation, the…
Fil-am Creative Celebrates Fil-ams In Horror During Halo Halo-ween Online Event
(Los Angeles, CA October 13, 2014) The Fil-Am directed horror film, “Voodoo Possession” featuring genre legend Danny Trejo hosts online salute to Filipinos in horror. Fil-Am Creative, the largest Filipino American organization…
Phl Consul General In Los Angeles, Participating Consuls General Support 2014 Multicultural Health Fair Press Conference
30 September 2014 – The Multicultural Health Awareness and Prevention (MHAP) Center at St. Vincent Medical Center held a press conference on September 18, in partnership with the Consulate Generals…
NCCA Announces Representative to 56th Venice Biennale
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in partnership with the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, are pleased to announce the…
NCCA Calls for Filipino Curators and Artists to submit Curatorial Proposals to participate at the 56th Venice Biennale 2015
The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has encouraged curators and artists to submit curatorial proposals to be chosen for the Philippines’ participation at the 56th Venice Biennale…
Tagalog learner’s e-book now available
Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) chief is co-creator LOS ANGELES – An e-book that helps readers learn Tagalog is now available on iTunes, and it is co-created by the executive director…
Pinoy artist designs new National Humanities Award medal
PAETE, Laguna native, now Chicago-based Paul Balan recently exhibited Pinoy artistry when he was chosen to design the prestigious National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) Medal. This award is given to…
“Unitas: Muslim and Christian artists in one exhibit”
Eid’l Fitr marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims all around the world. It is an event that brings together brothers and sisters ofIslam with a chance to celebrate their faith together. The end offasting brings…
Green from Start to Finish: World Class Furniture Exporter Nature's Legacy at the Manila Fame
Cebuano inventor Pete Delantar paved the way for a greener export industry PASAY CITY, Philippines (March 13, 2014) – Filipino craftsmanship and ingenuity takes center stage once again at the 59th edition of Manila…
Floreia Wins at Manila Fame's Katha Awards 2014
Poi necklace wins Special Citation for Eco-Design PASAY CITY, Philippines (March 17, 2014) – Rising fashion design house Floreia received a special distinction from the prestigious Katha Awards at the 59th…
First Catholic International School in Manila Teaches Kids to Care
Everest Academy’s integral formation is secret to raising country’s future great leaders Bonifacio Global City, Philippines (March 8, 2014)—A premier school at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig is attracting…
ZALORA to Launch Marketplace
The online fashion retailer to offer independent fashion designers and sellers access to their millions of customers ZALORA, Asia’s leading online fashion destination, has announced it will be launching ZALORA…
Mango now at ZALORA Philippines
The much-loved Spanish fashion brand makes its debut at ZALORA ZALORA, Asia’s leading online fashion destination, has expanded its assortment with the addition of international fashion brand Mango. ZALORA will make it easier…
Pasinaya Goes the Extra Mile
In celebration of its 10th anniversary this year, the CCP Pasinaya Open House Festival on March 16, Sunday, “goes the extra mile” and extends its reach and boundaries beyond the…
Filipino art launches in USC Fisher Museum
LOS ANGELES – The University of Southern California (USC) Fisher Museum of Art recently launched an art exhibit that showcases Filipino art in all its glory. Entitled The Triumph of…
Mike Adrao’s ‘Colony’ at Lopez Museum’s Complicated Exhibit
Lopez Museum opens its latest exhibit, “Complicated”, on February 20, in partnership with Tin-aw Art Gallery. Contemporary artist Mike Adrao’s charcoal on paper works collectively titled “Colony” consist of intricately…
Christmas special: Filipino Christmas carols
Not only do Filipinos show their excitement for Christmas through colorful decorations but they also share it through the many joyful holiday carols and heartwarming hymns. Generally, Filipinos are music…
Global Pinoy Pride
Great news brings joy and hope to the Filipino community as Nonito Donaire Jr. and Ariella Arida share their victories to fellow countrymen. These wins have greatly shown the Filipinos’…
Countdown to Christmas
The Philippines is one of Asia’s most populous countries and primarily a Christian nation where approximately a large percent of its citizens are devout Catholics. That being said, the Filipino…
McDonald's USA To Provide More Than 20 Million Books To Families In The U.S. Through New Happy Meal Promotion
Partnership with literacy non-profit Reading is Fundamental will give an additional 100,000 books to kids nationwide. McDonald’s two-year book offering: anytime access to reading with new interactive digital books through…
Teaching History to the Fil-Am Youth Through Art
Something magical happened when Filipino-American muralist Eliseo Silva placed the first brush strokes on the Filipino mural in Historic Filipinotown back in 1995. “I felt a spark inside me,” Silva…
Fil-Am Author’s Book Tops Amazon’s Hot New Releases
Book shares tips that women can learn from the gracefulness and graciousness two Pinays, Marie Claire Lim Moore and her mother, Lenore Lim, who are successful in the corporate and…
Fil-Am Author's Book Tops Amazon's Hot New Releases
Book shares tips that women can learn from the gracefulness and graciousness two Pinays, Marie Claire Lim Moore and her mother, Lenore Lim, who are successful in the corporate and…
Showcasing Filipino Talent Through Animation
HER Philippine based-company has worked on some of the world’s most famous video games – Call of Duty: Black Ops and Modern Warfare, Heavy Rain, Mortal Kombat, and Injustice: Gods…
Showcasing Filipino Talent Through Animation
HER Philippine based-company has worked on some of the world’s most famous video games – Call of Duty: Black Ops and Modern Warfare, Heavy Rain, Mortal Kombat, and Injustice: Gods…
National Museum declares 441-year old church in Lubao as "Important Cultural Property"
LUBAO, Pampanga, Sept. 2 (PIA) — National Museum has declared the 441-year old St. Augustine Parish Church in Lubao town as an Important Cultural Property of the country. “The church qualified for…
Michael Cinco: ‘Impalpable’ couture designer
LOS ANGELES—Ask Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco how he would describe his fashion couture style and he would immediately tell you, “Impalpable!” Ethereal. Unreal. Dream-like. Otherworldly. Too perfect for…
PNoy leads opening of exhibit featuring former President Cory Aquino’s paintings
MANILA, July 31 — President Benigno S. Aquino III led the opening of an exhibit featuring his mother, former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino’s paintings at the Lobby Lounge and Roma…