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City of Long Beach celebrates first-ever parol lantern festival
Dec 17, 2018LONG BEACH, CA — It was a very colorful, Filipino Christmas in downtown Long Beach....Read More -
Balangiga Bells return to first home in Eastern Samar
Dec 17, 2018The return of the Balangiga Bells to its home in the Balangiga Plaza in Eastern Samar has caused a major cultural and community celebration....Read More -
Meet DJ-producer Manila Killa, playing and paying tribute to his culture
Dec 17, 2018LOS ANGELES — For electronic music producer Chris Gavino, playing this unique 6AM set — put on by McDonald’s promotion of their Triple Breakfast stacks — is just another chapter in his music career. The 25-year-old Gavino... -
Philippines’ Catriona Gray wins Miss Universe 2018
Dec 17, 2018Filipino beauty pageant fans across the world are celebrating the victory of Miss Philippines’ Catriona Gray at Sunday night’s Miss Universe beauty pageant. Gray is now the fourth Miss Philippines to nab the coveted crown. There was... -
Despite federal judge ruling, hundreds enroll in Obamacare
Dec 17, 2018About one million Floridians signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act commonly known as Obamacare, just from November 1st to December 8th this year — the most among all the states — followed by... -
Fil-Core gala recycles Philippine gowns and parols, to support victims of abuse
Dec 15, 2018by Christine Santos, ABS-CBN News In Toronto, a Filipino association for caregivers held a gala night showcasing gowns and parols made of recyclable materials. Fil-Core has been helping women who were abused by their employers and... -
Catholic dioceses release updated lists of alleged abusive priests
Dec 15, 2018The era of the Catholic Church in the U.S. acting as its own police to its clergy may finally be over. Over the past week, the Jesuits West Province has released updated lists of priests implicated... -
In Southern California, elected Filipinos sworn in to local offices
Dec 15, 2018SOUTHERN CA — Throughout Southern California, Filipino faces are taking their oath of office, ready to lead their communities. Jed Leano won his city council seat last November, and joined, Fil-Am Mayor Corey Calaycay on the Claremont... -
McDonald’s hosts breakfast-themed rave
Dec 14, 2018LOS ANGELES — Rise and rave, and have a little breakfast — McDonald’s unleashed its newest breakfast menu item by transforming this nightclub into a McDonald’s-themed rave at 6 AM. DJ’ed by world-class Philippine-born, Washington-DC-based Manila Killa.... -
Santa Claus is coming to town: SantaCon NYC 2018
Dec 14, 2018NEW YORK — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in New York City. With all the hate and division in America, seeing hundreds of Santas is just a breath of fresh air. SantaCon is...
