Featuring the most noteworthy people impacting, inspiring, and empowering the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
CERRITOS, CA — As the 2025 Cerritos City Council elections approach, Mark Pulido’s campaign continues to gain momentum, fueled by his decades of experience in public service and his longstanding commitment…
ARLINGTON, Virginia – Feb. 22, 2025 – The American Battle Monuments Commission commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Manila Feb. 22 at the Manila American Cemetery along with two U.S. and four Filipino World…
With the appointment of former Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Vivencio “Vince” Dizon as Secretary of Transportation, everyone is hopeful that the government’s programs on the…
Los Angeles Councilmember Ysabel Jurado of CD14 (center left) is joined by Dolores Huerta (left), LA Mayor Karen Bass (center), former Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido (center right), LA City Controller…
To many people, the New Year signifies a chance to have a fresh beginning. This is also the time of the year many people realize when a marriage is not…
Today is already KC’s 20th anniversary in heaven. She passed away at a young age of 16 in a fire that gutted our home caused by faulty christmas lights in…
Consul General Senen Mangalile On a milestone evening filled with reflections and aspirations, the Philippine Center in New York marked its 50th anniversary with a simple celebration, aptly titled “Fifty on…
The San Bernardino High School students who were named to the 2024–2025 Cardinal City Court celebrate with pageant founder Jaime Rios (5th from left). With Rios in photo are (from left)…
Bobby Rimas elected to help lead UCLA Lambda alumni ON November 18, 2024, California State University, Los Angeles Associate Professor and UCLA Fil-Am alumnus Bobby T. Rimas was elected by…
A presidential election may result in a new administration that is not friendly to non-US Citizens. As a legal permanent resident (Green card holder), you are still considered a foreigner…
Ysabel Jurado, a tenants rights attorney and lifelong Angeleno, is the councilmember-elect for Los Angeles’ Council District 14. “Today, I proudly endorse Ysabel Jurado for LA City Council District 14;…
U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel saves the day by finding a mother’s missing petition for her daughter and reinstating it in time. Even when she was working as a…
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation program in U.S. history. This was estimated by Vice President-elect JD Vance to involve one million removals yearly. Can the…
Lemuel Teofilo Lorenzana Balagot, celebrated restauranteur and beloved owner of LA Rose Cafe, Hollywood’s long-running Filipino cafe, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on October 17th, 2024….
Tatiana Yokoyama Bui’s campaign for the ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD) Board of Trustees, representing Area 4, is gaining attention not only for her platform but also for her rich…
Veteran Hollywood journalist Janet R. Nepales was recently elected to the Golden Globe Awards (GGA) Advisory Board along with her colleagues, Ramzy Malouki and Asel Sherniyazova. GGA members voted…
Roswell Encina photo: Encina shared that his role as Chief Communications Officer has provided him with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work at the largest library in the world, where he…
Filipino American Laura Dadap ignited excitement with the fiery tale of Djablo Sauce, the first locally produced, family-owned Filipino hot sauce in the United States when we met her at…
One of the standout moments at the first Pride Night hosted by the American Museum of Natural History in New York was a trivia show led by Filipino Canadian drag…
Major campaigns focused on mental health, language access, and anti-bullying and harassment Youth Leaders from the Coalition for Asian American Children’s and Families (CACF) Asian American Student Advocacy Project…
Amber Sevilla’s “2:25 PM” to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced on Tuesday, June 11 that Amber Sevilla, an 11th grader from Elmhurst, Queens,…
WORLD renowned jazz pianist Debbie Torres delivered an unforgettable performance at Vibrato Grill Jazz, captivating the audience with her extraordinary talent and vibrant energy. Joined by the All-Star Band, the…
AS AAPI Heritage Month drew to a close, DIAGEO and 3.1 Phillip Lim hosted an evening of conversation around bridging art and identity across generations moderated by Karen Wong, former…
The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Greater Los Angeles (FACCGLA) successfully hosted its Modern Entrepreneurs and Trailblazers (M.E.T.) Gala at Cicada Restaurant and Lounge, marking a significant event for the…
FILIPINO American producer Marc Anthony Nicolas has no less than two Emmy awards under his belt, and on March 24, he will officially be a part of GMA Pinoy TV, the…
MEET Red Concepcion, a seasoned actor from the Philippines and the newest sensation under the dazzling lights of Broadway’s Great White Way. In an interview with the Asian Journal, Concepcion…
AS a pre-taste of a planned grand reunion in early 2025 of the Foliente clan from the island of Polillo in the province of Quezon, family members from the Los…
Several Filipino American chefs are in the running for the 2024 James Beard Awards as the James Beard Foundation announced its Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists on Thursday, Jan. 25. The James…
THE Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT), in conjunction with local organizations and business, held an event at the iconic Ferry Building along the Embarcadero in San Francisco last December 30,…
