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Meet the Golden State Warriors’ Filipino hype-man
May 21, 2018OAKLAND, CA — The Bay Area is feeling the excitement as the Golden State Warriors try to head into the NBA finals for their fourth consecutive year. With last night’s win over the Houston Rockets, the Warriors... -
Fil-Am Texas students express concerns of gun violence, lack of action
May 21, 2018SANTA FE, TX — An exchange student and two substitute teachers were among the 10 people killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School in Galveston County, Texas. 13 people were also injured Friday in what... -
Jerwin Ancajas and Jonas Sultan meet before historic boxing fight
May 21, 2018Jerwin Ancajas and Jonas Sultan, who become the first Filipinos to fight for a world title in 93 years, received a warm welcome from the Filipino community in Los Angeles. While Sultan arrived with Donnie Nietes,... -
Fil-Am elected officials and police hold successful gun buyback event in Daly City
May 21, 2018DALY CITY — As the country continues to bicker over what they should do with guns — whether strengthen gun laws, or arm everyone with guns — police and elected officials here in Daly City, California are... -
Carol Banawa trades glitz and glam for nursing books and scrubs
May 19, 2018What’s singer Carol Banawa up to these days?...Read More -
YouTube vloggers help promote Philippine tourism
May 19, 2018Hundreds of YouTubers have become unofficial tourism ambassadors of the Philippines....Read More -
Raising money to help Filipino priests in Rome
May 19, 2018MANHATTAN — The Archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, was in New York City for a special dinner earlier this month. The cardinal hosted a fundraising event held at the home of the permanent Observer of... -
Schools nationwide take extra measures to protect students from shooters
May 19, 2018That’s the O’Fallon, Missouri police department training for an active school shooting scenario. And these are teachers taking virtual training class to help them through possible similar cases. Those are just a few recent efforts various... -
Inaugural Unity Gala promotes Philippine fashion, music and tourism
May 18, 2018NEW YORK — It was a night of Filipino songs and dances, a showcase of the rich and elegant Filipino culture, held at the luxurious Cipriani on 42nd Street. Organized by “The Friends of the Philippines Society”... -
Pinay teen turns heads after wearing traditional Filipiniana gown to prom
May 17, 2018HOUSTON — For high school juniors and seniors, Prom Night is a big event in their lives, and deciding what to wear is a major decision. But for one young Filipina-American, cultural dress was the only way...
