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200-plus volunteers clean up Little Manila for Filipino American History Month
More than 200 volunteers picked up litter across Woodside’s Little Manila on Saturday, collecting over 400…
Jose Antonio Vargas names 2026 Filipino American History Month honorees
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas is opening Filipino American History Month with a…
PAFCOM to honor eight LGBTQIA+ Filipino leaders at Gawad Pinoy Pride awards
Eight LGBTQIA+ Filipino American leaders working across entertainment, fashion, education, media, wellness and community service will…
Theresa Gonzales built a career opening doors in New York hospitality
When Theresa Gonzales took charge of sales and marketing for four New York boutique hotels in…
SexBomb Girls bring ‘Get, Get Aw!’ U.S. tour to Queens on Oct. 4
The SexBomb Girls, whose songs and dance routines helped define Philippine pop culture in the early…
Doctors Nenita and Ramon Suarez built separate careers and a shared mission of service
For years, Dr. Nenita Lanaria Suarez treated patients with lung disease while her husband, Dr. Ramon…
Beks Battalion brings ‘Laff Control’ and self-mocking humor to rainy Queens
A forecast nor’easter pushed Beks Battalion’s New York show back a day, but rain did not…
Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open, thanks Filipino fans
Leylah Fernandez beat Australia’s Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 on Sunday to win the Singapore Tennis Open,…
Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez rallies into Singapore Tennis Open final
Leylah Fernandez fell behind 5-0 in the opening set of her Singapore Tennis Open semifinal Saturday.…
Jacqueline Juele-Schuster takes over as Philippine Nurses Association of New York president
Jacqueline Juele-Schuster has taken over as president of the Philippine Nurses Association of New York, succeeding…
A Cebu couple’s 22-year journey from betrayal to forgiveness moves a Queens faith gathering
Vic and Amy Santos did not come to a Saturday breakfast in Queens to present a…
Fil-Am performer Ken San Jose to make Broadway debut in ‘Evita’
Filipino American performer Ken San Jose is heading to the Great White Way as a member…
Ching Valdes-Aran joins 20 Filipino visual artists in New York exhibition
Ching Valdes-Aran is best known for her work onstage. But the Obie-winning actor has also shown…
Remembering Susan Lim, a trailblazer for Filipino concerts in North America
Susan Lim, a Manila-based concert promoter known throughout the Filipino entertainment community as “Boss Su,” has…
Miss Universe Belize 2025 commissions Fil-Am designer for bridal clutch
Isabella Zabaneh, Miss Universe Belize 2025, has commissioned Filipino American accessories designer Maria Victoria Mejia to…
NYC issues travel advisory as nor’easter nears
New York City issued a travel advisory from 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday morning as a…
Mamdani, Met Opera launch free-ticket program for New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Metropolitan Opera announced a partnership Sept.24 to distribute 70,000 free tickets…
Liza Marcos joins Melania Trump online safety initiative in New York
Philippine first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined U.S. first lady Melania Trump and spouses of other world…
Rey Valera brings OPM classics to Queens concert Nov. 17
Filipino singer-songwriter Rey Valera, whose ballads and pop classics have helped define generations of Original Pilipino…
Hochul urges climate investors to back New York’s clean-energy expansion
Gov. Kathy Hochul urged investors Sept. 23 to support New York’s clean-energy buildout, arguing that the…
UP alum Maria-Threese Serana becomes Connecticut’s first Fil-Am elected official
Filipino American educator Maria-Threese Serana has made history as Connecticut’s first and only elected Filipino American…
Maria Ressa warns CGI leaders of AI risks to truth and democracy
Filipino American Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa warned global leaders Sept. 22 that artificial intelligence…
California AG Rob Bonta tells CGI state attorneys general must check federal overreach
California Attorney General Rob Bonta told a Clinton Global Initiative audience Sept. 22 that state attorneys…
Trump defends Iran policy, rejects global AI controls in U.N. address
President Donald Trump used his address to the U.N. General Assembly Sept. 22 to defend the…
‘DARAT’ dance runway explores Sakada history, ancestry and belonging in Honolulu
DARAT: An Immersive Dance Runway in Five Movements will bring together contemporary dance, fashion, live music…
Groups launch campaign opposing Pax Silica ahead of UN General Assembly
U.S.-based grassroots groups launched the Shut Down Pax Silica Campaign Network on Sept. 20, calling for…
Trump, Mamdani discuss housing and immigration in Gracie Mansion meeting
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met privately at Gracie Mansion on…
Maria Ressa among global leaders taking the stage at Clinton Global Initiative 2026
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler co-founder Maria Ressa is among the global leaders, advocates and…
TOFA founder among 32 honorees at 2026 Heritage People’s Ball
Elton Lugay, founder of The Outstanding Filipino Awards and TOFA NEWS, was among 32 Filipino and…
Fil-Am producers bring Aaron McLain’s solo show to NYC
When Aaron McLain takes the stage at SOB’s in November, the veteran guitarist will be beginning…
Kinding Sindaw brings Mindanao rice-planting traditions to La MaMa
Kinding Sindaw will introduce children and families to the rhythms, movements and shared values associated with…
Philip Rodriguez among piña designers featured at UN sustainable-fashion forum
A piña tunic top and pants by Cebu designer Philip Rodriguez were among the Filipino creations…
Raga secures $100,000 in state support for Emerald Isle Immigration Center
New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga has secured $100,000 in state funding for the Emerald Isle…
Woodside to host first Filipino American History Month Little Manila Parade and Block Party
Woodside’s Little Manila will host its first Filipino American History Month Little Manila Parade and Block…
Harvard Square goes Filipino: 5th annual Filipino American Festival returns Oct. 11
Filipino music, food, dance and cultural programming will return to Harvard Square on Oct. 11 as…
TOFA masterclass spotlights Filipino fashion’s global reach at NYFW
Before the designers began talking about red carpets, retail realities or the painstaking work behind a…
Alexis Monsanto weaves heritage and Hollywood glamour at NYFW
If Michael Cinco’s runway was an exercise in celestial power, Alexis Monsanto offered an equally theatrical…
Michael Cinco turns NYFW runway into a study in couture scale and light
At Michael Cinco’s New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 presentation, fashion’s essential promise was not practicality…
Fil-Am doctors Nenita and Ramon Suarez built a mission beyond medicine
For decades, Dr. Nenita Lanaria Suarez and Dr. Ramon U. Suarez have shared a life built…
Queens author debuts ‘Sunflower: Black Baby,’ a novel of Black Filipina identity
A Black Filipina girl moves between Mindanao and New York City, trying to understand the meanings…
Heritage People’s Ball set for Sept. 19 in Virginia
The Heritage People’s Ball will return to Northern Virginia on Sept. 19 with a purpose that…
Pacquiao returns to government as Marcos appoints him anti-poverty chief
Former senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao returned to government service Sept. 8 after President Ferdinand…
Mamdani administration opens 170,000 pages of 9/11 records, settles lawsuits
The Mamdani administration has opened a public portal containing more than 170,000 pages of city records…
NaFFAA New York State earns national honor as it pursues Filipino community center
NaFFAA New York State has received the organization’s Carabao Leadership Award, a national honor recognizing the…
Lea Salonga’s Walk of Fame star puts Filipino achievement on Hollywood Boulevard
When Lea Salonga’s name was unveiled on Hollywood Boulevard last week, the moment carried a history…
Eala, Fernandez end U.S. Open campaigns in third round
Alex Eala’s breakthrough U.S. Open run ended under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the…
Liza Soberano joins Golden Globes documentary jury at Venice Film Festival
Liza Soberano has taken on a new international role at the Venice Film Festival, joining the…
‘I’m not done yet’: Lea Salonga receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame…
Mamdani declares Sept. 11 NYC Day of Remembrance and Service
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will designate Sept. 11 as New York City’s first official Day of Remembrance…
At 97, Filipina matriarch’s life remains a journey of discovery
Bonifacia “Ima” Deang Orozco has lived through war, loss, migration, motherhood and nearly a century of…
76-year-old Filipino green card holder Loreto Javar released from ICE custody
Loreto Javar, a 76-year-old Filipino green card holder who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Alex Eala, Leylah Fernandez advance to U.S. Open third round
Alex Eala and Filipino Canadian Leylah Fernandez are headed to the third round of the U.S.…
RJP Gems brings a Filipino-owned presence to New York’s Diamond District
On West 47th Street, amid the glittering storefronts, diamond dealers and generations-old jewelry businesses that define…
Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey to mark 50 years of service
The Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 18-20 at Hard…
Filipino Catholic Apostolate to celebrate San Lorenzo Ruiz at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Filipino Catholic Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York, in collaboration with the San Lorenzo…
Luz de Leon, Pistahan co-founder and Filipino cultural advocate, dies
Luz Victoria de Leon, a pioneering Filipino American cultural organizer, longtime mentor and co-founder of the…
From Lanao to Florida: Dr. Sam’s life of medicine, mentorship and service
From a small village in Lanao del Sur to hospital corridors and medical classrooms in Florida,…
Steven Raga condemns reported ICE activity in Woodside, Queens
Filipino American Assemblymember Steven Raga said he is “outraged” by reports of presumed federal immigration agents…
Brooklyn series revisits Ishmael Bernal’s bold vision of Philippine society
Spectacle Theater will present “Gripped by Hysteria: Ishmael Bernal x3,” a monthlong retrospective of three films…
FACC’s Fashion for Hope & Courage gala returns Oct. 31 in Virginia
Filipino American Cancer Care will bring together cancer survivors, families, advocates, donors and community supporters for…
Linda Ravenscroft leads faith-based outreach in Massachusetts
For Linda Ramos Ravenscroft, faith has always been measured not simply by prayer, but by what…
Why ‘Forgotten Island’ deserves a Filipino American turnout
There is a difference between celebrating representation online and showing up for it when the lights…
Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez tops Zhang to advance at U.S. Open
Filipino-Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez opened her U.S. Open campaign with a confident straight-sets win Aug.…
Ivory Aquino makes Off-Broadway debut in ‘The Real Ivanov’
For Ivory Aquino, an actor whose work has moved between television, Shakespeare and stories rooted in…
Fil-Am nursing dean receives Asian American community award in Las Vegas
Sigrid Ladores-Barrett, dean of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing, received a Community…
Alex Eala says Filipino food and fans keep her grounded at US Open
Alex Eala’s return to the U.S. Open comes with a new ranking, greater expectations and an…
Janet C. Salazar’s ‘Alpha Whisperers’ explores advisers shaping power behind the scenes
Before the vote is cast, the deal is signed or the public announcement is made, someone…
The Eala effect: 10 reasons Alex Eala’s US Open return feels bigger than ever
Alex Eala returns to the US Open as a seeded contender, a history-making WTA champion and…
Philippine Embassy urges Filipinos in U.S. to seek legal advice amid visa review reports
The Philippine Embassy in Washington is urging Filipinos in the United States to stay informed about…
‘Kumusta Pusa’ receives federal trademark registration
Arawko LLC has received federal trademark registration for Kumusta Pusa, its Filipino-inspired children’s literacy and cultural…
Grammy Museum to open Olivia Rodrigo exhibit focused on ‘the cure’ video
The Grammy Museum will open “Olivia Rodrigo: the cure unraveled,” an exhibition featuring the handmade sets,…
Filipino American artist Anna Louise Jiongco to exhibit ‘Moment’ series in Manhattan
Filipino American multimedia artist and photographer Anna Louise Jiongco will exhibit work from her ongoing “Moment”…
New Yorkers can get $100 US Open tickets starting Aug. 26
New Yorkers will have a chance to buy discounted tickets to this year’s US Open beginning…
Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipiñana’ brings a Philippine story of class and power to Film Forum
Rafael Manuel’s acclaimed debut feature, Filipiñana, opens Aug. 28 at Film Forum, bringing a sharply observed…
Filipino American educator Maria-Threese Serana seeks New Haven alder seat
Filipino American educator Maria-Threese Serana is seeking the Ward 9 seat on the New Haven (Connecticut)…
Cecil Pabellan crowned Ms. CDO-Mis-Or NY 2026 at Queens Higalaay celebration
Cecil Pabellan was crowned Ms. CDO-Mis-Or NY 2026 on Aug. 23 as Kagay-anons and Misamisnons gathered…
Lea Salonga’s Hollywood star marks a new milestone for Filipinos
Tony Award-winning performer Lea Salonga will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on…
From Hawaii to the U.S. Open, Andre Ilagan chases a dream once beyond reach
When Andre Ilagan learned he had received a wild card into the U.S. Open qualifying tournament,…
Advocates say Filipino detainee Raul Raagas may face transfer from New Jersey ICE facility
Family members and immigrant-rights advocates say Filipino national Raul Raagas may be transferred from an Immigration…
Rasmin Diaz releases first Taglish single, ‘Kasi Nandiyan Ka’
Rasmin Diaz has spent years singing on major stages, from NBA Filipino Heritage Nights to concert…
Ranella Ferrer turns Los Angeles dreams into ‘She’s So LA’
Before Ranella Ferrer became a Recording Academy member, a TOFA honoree and a performer at major…
Tita Fernandez and 25 years of Filipino Catholic community in the Bronx
For more than two decades, Tita Fernandez has helped sustain Filipino Catholic life in New York,…
From $450 to a chapel: Linda Jimenez’s journey of faith
When Linda Bautista Jimenez arrived in New York in 1972, she was young, pregnant and had…
Anthony Cruz Legarda, designer who championed Philippine textiles, dies at 63
Anthony Cruz Legarda, a Filipino American fashion designer and textile technologist who devoted his career to…
SF chamber spotlights AI, investment links with the Philippines
The next chapter of U.S.-Philippines business ties may be built as much on power grids, data…
At 10 years, Amerika Prestige Awards looks to spotlight community changemakers
The Amerika Prestige Awards will return for its 10th edition Nov. 7, recognizing community leaders, entrepreneurs,…
NY Consulate launches 2027 Philippine VIP Tour for Fil-Ams
The Philippine Consulate General in New York (PCGNY) has launched the 2027 edition of a government-supported…
NY Assemblymember Steven Raga elected NaFFAA national chair
New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga was elected national chair of the National Federation of Filipino…
Filipino American tennis player Andre Ilagan earns U.S. Open wild card
Andre Ilagan, a Filipino American professional tennis player from Hawaii, has earned a wild-card entry into…
Ma-Yi forum to explore theater, memory and resistance
Ma-Yi Theater Company will convene artists, scholars, activists and community members for a two-day public forum…
David Tupaz brings ‘Crayon Colors’ to Swim Week Las Vegas
Filipino American designer David Tupaz brought a burst of color, movement and resort glamour to the…
Michael Cinco and Alexis Monsanto return to NYFW as a Filipino fashion duo
Four years after sharing a New York Fashion Week milestone, Filipino designers Michael Cinco and Alexis…
Families of detained Filipinos seek more consular support
Family members of Philippine nationals held in U.S. immigration detention are urging the Philippine Embassy and…
Black Fil-Am Nolan Wells would have turned 19 as groups seek answers in his death
Nolan Xavier Wells would have turned 19 on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Instead, nearly 40 days after…
Kinding Sindaw to bring Mindanao dance to US Open Fan Week
Kinding Sindaw, the New York-based Filipino dance theater company known for preserving the indigenous arts of…
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ review: Why its homecoming doesn’t feel earned
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has no shortage of the material audiences expect from a mythic epic:…
Lilith Brielle sees Miss Philippines USA crown as platform for culture, children
Lilith Brielle did not grow up planning to become a beauty queen. An actress, singer, model…
TOFA2026 Florida honors leaders whose work reaches far beyond their fields
The Outstanding Filipino Awards (TOFA) has announced its third group of 2026 Florida honorees, recognizing 10…
‘Diaspora Journey’ co-editor marks CFO honor with Secretary Dante Ang
A meeting with Commission on Filipinos Overseas Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II gave co-editor Lorna Lardizabal…
Fil-Am school founder among 99 endorsed by Elect Women NJ
Filipino American nonprofit leader and educator Venessa Manzano, founder of the Filipino School of New York…
Amiel Noble returns to NYFW, bringing Lumban embroidery to global runway
Filipino designer Amiel Noble will return to New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, presenting a…
TOFA Masterclass to spotlight Filipino fashion visionaries during NYFW
The Outstanding Filipino Awards will launch TOFA Masterclass, a new conversation platform designed to bring Filipino…
So Jannelle TV, GCash bring Fil-Am entrepreneurs together to redefine wealth
For Filipino American entrepreneurs, wealth can mean far more than income or a growing business. It…
Apl.de.Ap signs with GMA Music for 3-track EP, Bamboo collaboration
Filipino American rapper Apl.de.Ap has signed a music distribution deal with GMA Music for an upcoming…
Miss Universe claims legitimate control amid competing ownership notices
The Miss Universe Organization has reaffirmed its corporate authority, official communications channels and executive leadership, identifying…
Annie Nepomuceno on writing BINI’s ‘Forgotten Island’ song
I received a message from a friend in the Philippine music-publishing world: Another publisher in the…
Fil-Am home-care executive Linda Ravenscroft blends service with faith
For Linda Ramos Ravenscroft, caring for older adults and people with special needs is both a…
Fil-Am ‘Project Runway’ winner Veejay Floresca marries longtime partner
Filipino American fashion designer Veejay Floresca married her longtime partner Friday, Aug. 14, in a celebration…
Fil-Am AG Bonta presses Paramount in WBD fight
Filipino American California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a multistate challenge to Paramount’s proposed $110…
JCI Queens New York to induct Andrew Sahagun as president
JCI Queens New York will welcome a new slate of officers this month, with Andrew Sahagun…
Richard Papa and Edgar San Diego bring ‘Estilo Pilipino’ to Tampa Bay
The Philippine Cultural Foundation Inc. of Tampa, Fla. showcased two of the Philippines’ leading fashion designers…
NYC high schoolers can enter lottery for 2,000 free Broadway tickets
New York City high school students can enter a lottery for more than 2,000 free tickets…
Larry Itliong among outstanding Asian American pioneers honored at Stanford
Filipino American labor leader and civil rights champion Larry Itliong received the Asian American Justice Medal…
Miss Philippines USA crowns four 2026 titleholders in Glendale
Lilith Brielle was crowned Miss Philippines USA 2026 on Aug. 9, leading a new group of…
Leylah Fernandez to play in Waldorf Astoria NY ballroom tennis invitational
Filipino-Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez will take the court beneath the crystal chandeliers of the Waldorf…
PH-based Filipino journalists face criticism over Israel-sponsored media trip
Philippine-based Filipino journalists who joined an Israel-funded media study visit are facing criticism from press freedom…
Pistahan festival returns to San Francisco, celebrating Filipino heritage
The 33rd annual Pistahan Parade and Festival began Saturday, Aug. 8, in downtown San Francisco, bringing…
Fil-Am artist Thomas Orlina releases P-pop single ‘Magsayaw Na Tayo’
Filipino American recording artist Thomas Orlina has released “Magsayaw Na Tayo,” a Tagalog-language P-pop song that…
Why I wrote ‘Laro Lang, Alex’ for Filipina tennis champion Alex Eala
When I was 10 years old, a German missionary nun began teaching me piano once a…
Manila International Film Festival reveals 2026 lineup led by ‘Forgotten Island’
The Manila International Film Festival, a Los Angeles-based showcase dedicated to Philippine and diaspora cinema, has…
