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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.
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.
Nonprofits should not be singularly viewed as charity cases that communities must fund out of pity, but instead, be recognized as mission driven movements, transformative institutions, and caring systems of power and progress.
SoCal Filipinos commemorated their fifth anniversary on Friday, June 20, 2025, with a formal gala held at Intercrew in Los Angeles, California. This organization is a part of the Kababayan Network
Rising artist and a proud graduate of California State University, Sacramento, Keith Lapuz channels his heritage into his symbolic works and honors his roots while pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
In 1975, during the time that the world had shunned homosexuality, columnist, former city councilor, and an AIDS activist in the name of Panfilo Justo opened his own home to provide care facilities for elderly gay men.
We had one of the biggest social gatherings for Filipinos in the Los Angeles area as the world winning Los Angeles Dodgers hosted Filipino Heritage Night, making it one of the most memorable outings in 2025.
Nothing beats a cup of coffee in the morning, the aroma of the roasted beans, that first crisp sip, and the pick me up you need to tackle the day. Did you know that coffee beans grown straight from the homeland of the Philippines have been on the up and up?
The 3rd Annual Filipino Forces Feast & Fiesta, founded by Rembrandt Flores and powered by Nike, brought together stars, community leaders, and culture shapers for an unforgettable AANHPI Month celebration—complete with sinigang dumplings, ube ice cream, and a karaoke mic drop.
The Jurassic period was a pivotal time in Earth’s history. It was characterized by the diversification of dinosaurs. Modern-day Philippines did not yet exist during this time, but geological evidence suggests that portions of what would become the Philippine were already forming.
California boasts numerous wine regions along its coast, including Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Lodi, and Temecula Valley, offering diverse tasting experiences. Consider these picks for your next dinner party, girls' trip, or romantic escape.
Taal Volcano might just be the most confused (and confusing) geological wonder in the Philippines—and that’s saying something in a country built by earthquakes and typhoons.
Filipina American composer Susie Ibarra just made history as the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Her piece Sky Islands is a powerful fusion of Filipino heritage, environmental storytelling, and sonic innovation.
Grief is heavy on its own, but what happens when it’s compounded by betrayal, silence, and family fractures that never healed? Our guest contributing writer, Jennifer Redondo explores the painful truths behind toxic Filipino family dynamics and the cultural patterns we urgently need to break.
Filipino American entrepreneurs, AANHPI small business owners, and Bay Area creatives came together at LinkedIn’s San Francisco HQ for a community mixer with Kollective Hustle—featuring LinkedIn branding tips, Filipino food, panel talks, and cultural entrepreneurship.
When Mostra Coffee officially partnered with the San Diego Padres as their proud coffee partner at Petco Park, it was more than a business win—it was a full-circle moment for co-founder Jelynn Malone, a proud Filipina-American, entrepreneur, and lifelong Padres fan.
Born and raised in Cebu City, Glenda Chiu remembers growing up watching the news, where they’d sometimes report on chilling sightings of the Manananggal. It became the unexpected inspiration behind one of her proudest creations: Corazon Marikit, the first Filipina Monster High doll.
The Philippines is home to a vibrant tapestry of indigenous musical instruments, each echoing the cultural identity of its people. Let’s explores the key types of ethnic musical instruments in the Philippines.
Explore the evolution of Filipino courtship, from traditional harana to modern social media love, and learn how culture, respect, and patience shape Filipino romance today.
So, what exactly are the songs that dominate Filipino karaoke nights? From ‘90s R&B jams to dramatic power ballads, here are 10 hits you know will be sung at least once.
March 30, 2025 Madison Square Garden was more than just an arena—it became a space filled with Filipino pride, community, and culture. Filipino Americans from across the country united for the fourth and final Filipino Heritage Night with the Knicks.
Kamren Fabiculanan was born to Alex and Kathy Fabiculanan who both are originally from Paoay and Manila, Philippines, making Kamren Fabiculanan one of the only full Filipino athletes not only in all of professional football but in all of professional sports as a whole.
Filipino stand-up comedian Gold Dagal made people laugh for a living, until one of his jokes got him killed.
Every culture has their own rituals surrounding funerals, mourning with death, and providing comfort to the grieving. In Filipino culture, we honor the departed with traditions deeply rooted in religion, family, and community.
Filipino names are truly some of the most diverse names you’ll ever come across. Our last names alone can have Spanish influence, Chinese influence, and in some cases American influences due to the involvement of the U.S. during World War II.
One of the greatest inventors that the millennial and gen z generation has never heard of, Gregorio Zara and his innovations have stood the test of time and still remain useful in our world today.
If you’ve spent any amount of time doom-scrolling on social media lately—whether it’s TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, or (for the OGs) Xanga, you’ve probably seen her. The queen. The icon. The Filipina food fairy godmother herself: Abigail Marquez, aka the Lumpia Queen.
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Building on the success of their initial collaboration, Industry’s Finest is once again partnering with the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs to launch VIP Next Gen: Beyond the Islands.
You must be just as curious to figure out who is this man with that good hair, dripped out in all of this fashion, rocking the barong Tagalog in non-traditional ways? Or you’ve probably told yourself, “I wish I could wear that or I could never rock that outfit."
They said we were too young. Too brown. Too bold. But we’re here, and we’re not waiting our turn. This isn't a quiet revolution. It’s loud. Young Filipinos are rising in politics. And it’s already begun.
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