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Respecting Indigenous Sovereignty: What Solidarity Really Looks Like
Indigenous communities are not symbols. They are sovereign nations.
'We are telling a story that is lost': Pinoytown tours uplift long-forgotten history in San Jose
Did you know San Jose once had its own Pinoytown? 🌆 Before Japantown became what we know today, Sixth Street was alive with Filipinos, Japanese, and Chinese families building lives together.
10 Things to Know About Noah B. Taylor, the New FilAM Face of Nevermore
Meet Noah B. Taylor, the Filipino American actor and musician starring as Bruno in Wednesday Season 2. Here are 10 things you need to know.
The Future of Surfing Is Here - and He’s Filipino American | Meet Titus Santucci, the First FilAm on the USA Junior National Surf Team
Imagine your mother not only allowed but encouraged you to pursue your passion by taking a non-traditional educational path. Instead of fully quitting school, you could attend online — a normalized option, especially post-pandemic — while actively pursuing your dreams.
Filipino Student Orgs Have the Sauce And It Could Be the Blueprint for Filipino America’s Future
Every spring, Filipino student orgs across the country fill auditoriums with the rhythms of kulintang and the snap of tinikling sticks. They are beautiful, necessary reminders of who we are in a country that erases us.
Starving Our Own Power: Why Filipino And Filipino American Nonprofits Keep Getting Left Behind
Filipino nonprofits are fueling change but funders still treat them like an afterthought. But here’s the brutal truth: They’re doing it on shoestring budgets, unpaid labor, and unsustainable hope.
We Were Never Half: The Erased Identity of Tsinoys in America
Chinese Filipinos or Tsinoys (Chinoys) have always existed. Before colonizers. Before categories. Before anyone asked us to choose.
Dirty Kitchen Turns Filipino Dishes Into a Memoir of Being Undocumented
Jill Damatac brings new meaning to these dishes through her new book, Dirty Kitchen, which tells her family's story of being undocumented in the U.S.
Filipino Pride Is Everywhere - So Why Are Legal Defense and Worker Protections Still Out of Reach for so many Filipinos?
Being Filipino in America is a balancing act between assimilation, manipulation, and legal precarity. We celebrate our resilience through barrio fiestas, Bayanihan murals, and independence day celebrations, but beneath the surface, many of us live in the shadow of a system that was never designed to protect us.
The Next Filipino Football Legend? 17 year-old Dro Fernández Scores in FC Barça Debut and Reignites a Legacy
Seventeen‑year‑old Pedro “Dro” Fernández made a splash in Barcelona’s first preseason match, scoring his debut goal in their 3–1 win over Vissel Kobe in Japan on July 27, 2025
This One Conversation Could Change How Filipino Americans Think About Money
Generational wealth is something that we are not so familiar with in the Filipino community, but it’s something that we should all aspire and strive for – not only for our personal gain, but for the betterment of our future and our families.
Finding Pamilya Through Podcasting | This Filipino American Life Holds Strong to its Roots
What happens when you put a 4 Filipino friends and microphones together in a room? You may think it's time for karaoke, but in the case of our LA-based friends, it means a podcast.
Only in the Philippines | Wild Animals You Won’t Find Anywhere Else - And Why They’re Disappearing
The Philippines’ rich wildlife is under constant threat. As climate change accelerates, forests shrink, and seas are overfished, these animals are disappearing before many of us even get a chance to know them.
Chef EmManuel Garcia Is Remixing Filipino Food at Baba’s House and Oakland’s newest speakeasy 13 Orphans
Baba's House appears unassuming from the outside. A restaurant occupies the downstairs, but venture upstairs to find a mahjong den with multiple tables. From there, a secret passage leads to the 13 Orphans Speakeasy bar.
Jessica Sanchez Just Got the Golden Buzzer on AGT - And We’re Not Crying, You Are
Fil-Am singer Jessica Sanchez returns to America’s Got Talent with a Golden Buzzer moment, a baby on the way, and her biggest comeback yet.
Cartoons, Kicks, and Community Power: Inside FilAm Artist Cesar Cueva’s Layered Exhibit
It’s rare that Filipino-Americans get the opportunity to pursue their passion, yet alone, receive their parents' support. With the encouragement of his family, Cesar Cueva was able to build a career in the arts.
9 of the Best Apps to Learn Tagalog Without the Boredom: A Gen Z + Millennial Guide
Learning Tagalog (Filipino) not only connects you to one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures—it also comes with real cognitive benefits. Here's a structured guide, ordered from the easiest to the most comprehensive methods.
Behind the Smile: The Hidden Weight First- Gen Filipino-American Graduates Carry
Graduation day marks the end of years filled with late-night studying, sacrifice, and striving to earn A’s to make their parents proud. Yet for many Filipino-American graduate students, this milestone also signals the beginning of a new kind of pressure.
The Filipino Legacy in Major League Baseball Is Real - and It’s Growing
Representation in America’s favorite pastime sparks a unique kind of pride. It’s not just about fastballs and overpriced hotdogs; it’s about cultural visibility, shattering stereotypes, and proving that Filipinos belong on every stage, even the pitcher’s mound.
The Whitening Myth: How Papaya Soap Scrubbed Our Skin and Self-Esteem
More than a bar of soap, it was a symbol of shame passed down through generations. We unpack the truth about papaya soap, colorism, and coming clean.