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Suspect in death of 61-year-old Filipino security guard pleads not guilty
Jul 11, 2018Cardell Coleman pleaded not guilty this morning to murder charges in the shooting death of 61-year-old Fil-Am security guard Rolando Romero. On July 2nd, Romero, a resident of Hayward, California, was working the night shift as... -
Soft Power: Political musical with strong Asian American cast explores cultural identity
Jul 9, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — Soft Power, a new collaboration between Tony award winners David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori, rewinds the country’s recent political history and tells it through a Chinese lens. The production, starring Fil-Am actor Conrad... -
At SF Pride March, transgender community comes together to celebrate milestones, push for recognition
Jun 25, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — It’s a landmark year for the San Francisco Trans March, as the event celebrates 15 years. As the largest trans pride event in the country, the march gathers thousands every year on the Friday... -
Community rallies to support silenced Filipina high school graduate
Jun 15, 2018PETALUMA — “I never thought that when I was walking up to that podium that people would actually pay attention to what I was going to say.” This is the first time Lulabel Seitz has stepped onto... -
In the heart of Silicon Valley, San Mateo County Fair unveils new STEAM department
Jun 14, 2018SAN MATEO, CA — A staple of the summer season across the country: the county fair. We’re about to head to the Super Shot Drop tower- the San Mateo county fair’s newest ride, where passengers are taken... -
Remembering and honoring Parkland students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School graduation
Jun 4, 2018PARKLAND, FL — It was both a time of celebration and commemoration on Sunday during the graduation at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which also honored the victims killed in February’s school shooting. Four of the senior... -
Pinay mother turns grief over losing son to gun violence into an art exhibit & campaign for peace
May 30, 2018VALLEJO, CA — At first glance, these paintings and sculptures might seem like normal works of art, but take a closer look — and you’ll find within them bits and pieces of an object that’s at the... -
Filipina-Italian model reacts to Harvey Weinstein’s rape and assault charges
May 27, 2018“Never stop fighting for what is right.” These are the words posted by New York-based Filipino Italian model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez, after news broke last week of Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein’s charges of rape and... -
SF’s SoMA neighborhood proposes Barangay Hall for Filipino community
May 8, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — They’re a staple in every district in the Philippines, and now a Barangay Center could soon be coming to San Francisco. After meetings held by the South of Market Community Action Network and the... -
Bay Area Filipino restaurant switches to all-vegan menu, saving it from closure
May 4, 2018DALY CITY, CA — From Pinoy appetizers, entrees, to dessert, Nick’s Kitchen in Daly City, might seem like your run of the mill Pinoy restaurant. But take a closer look at the menu and you’ll find that the...
