Bay Area

HAYWARD, CA — Cal State University East Bay in Hayward was the setting for a showcase of various youth performances. The event was called “Stop the Violence” and was hosted by non-profit organization Parti Program. “We’re about...

Fil-Ams are demanding for equitable changes to the current transit system, saying their demands will result in better fares and better riding experiences for all. These pictures were on the February 4th rally for transit justice...

In commemoration of Philippine Solidarity Week and Black History month — Fil-Am activists in the San Francisco Bay Area recently discussed how the African-American buffalo soldiers fought along-side Filipino revolutionaries during the Philippine-American War. It’s the...

Whether you’re on the dance floor feeling yourself — or poppin’ bottles at your VIP table — event promoter entrepreneur Anthony Schlander is making sure you’re having the time of your life. A veteran of the...

Pinay, proud, and putting our identity and stories front and center. Miss Ruby Ibarra continues to tell Filipino-American stories through her heritage-honoring music and videos.   Yong Chavez talks to the rap artist about how she...

Attorney Ingemar Macarine, a.k.a. the “Pinoy Aquaman“, swam from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to promote cleaner Philippine seas. Accompanied by Fil-Am Lisa Amorao, the duo completed the 6 kilometer swim in 48 minutes with...

BERKELEY, CA — Filipina-Australian Jess Connelly is a rising star in the world of R&B. Her debut mixtape “JCON” — which dropped this past August — has already generated millions of streams. With a loyal following already...

BERKELEY, CA — East Bay rapper P-Lo headlined “Generations” — a one-night celebration of Filipino influence on Bay Area music history at the UC Theater in Berkeley. P-Lo shared the stage with other kababayans — Filipina-Australian singer...

SAN FRANCISCO — The final Filipino night market of the season took place at a new location in downtown San Francisco, Colorbloq SF. Season two of Undiscovered SF has seen many Pinoy artists showcase their talents and...

Jose Antonio Vargas finished his “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen” book tour in his hometown of San Francisco, engaging in an intimate conversation with the San Francisco Filipino community....Read More