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Kyla Ross admits she was abused by Larry Nassar
Aug 16, 2018A high-profile Filipino American athlete has become the latest victim to speak out in the USA gymnastics sexual abuse scandal. Kyla Ross, who won Olympic gold as a member of the Fierce 5 in the 2012... -
Jersey City and Philippines’ General Santos City sign formal sister cities partnership
Aug 16, 2018JERSEY CITY, NJ — Though 9,000 miles apart, Jersey City in New Jersey and General Santos City in the Philippines have forged a sister city relationship. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Gensan Vice Mayor Shirlyn... -
WWE wrestler TJ Perkins shows off Pinoy pride
Aug 16, 2018This Fil-Am cruiserweight makes sure his Pinoy pride is part of his wrestling identity. Los Angeles-born and raised Theodore James Perkins, better known as Mega TJ Perkins, proudly wears the Philippine flag as he flashes his... -
Philippine consulate adopts new system for dual citizenship applicants
Aug 16, 2018The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco — which covers Northern California, northern Nevada, Washington State, Oregon, Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Alaska — is adopting a new system for applicants of dual citizenship. Beginning... -
Morisette tours in Canada
Aug 16, 2018The Phoenix Rising Canada tour of Filipino singer Morisette Amon was a sold-out event in Winnipeg, Toronto and Vancouver....Read More -
Jordan Clarkson to play in Asian Games with Team Gilas
Aug 15, 2018After his bid to play in the Asian Games was rejected, the NBA has allowed Jordan Clarkson to participate in this week’s games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Not only will he finally suit up for Gilas, but Clarkson... -
Fiesta in America: Celebrating Filipino culture, cuisine, and community
Aug 14, 2018SECAUCUS, NJ — A showcase of Filipino culture, cuisine, and beauty queens. Now on its 20th year, the two-day “Fiesta in America” is one of the biggest indoor gatherings of Filipino-Americans on the East Coast. Philippine Department... -
SF Pistahan Parade and Festival celebrates 25 years
Aug 14, 2018On its 25th year, the #Pistahan Parade and Festival was celebrated in downtown San Francisco, in the heart of the South of Market district — which was recently commissioned as the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District by the... -
Team Philippines recognized at World Hip Hop championships
Aug 14, 2018The Philippines got four major awards during the World Hip Hop dance championship held at the Grand Canyon arena in Phoenix, Arizona last Saturday. A total of nine teams with approximately 150 delegates represented the Philippines... -
Bay Area Fil-Am community leader, historian passes away
Aug 14, 2018Dr. Dawn Mabalon — a historian — a community leader, a food scholar, a Pinay activist tragically passed away while on vacation with her family in Hawaii. With a master’s in Asian American studies from UCLA...
