Filipino community

HOUSTON, TX —It has been a little over a year since the philippine consulate re-opened its doors in Houston. And officials, led by Consul General Jerril Santos, have stepped up when it comes to initiatives and...

NEW YORK —  Advancement for Rural Kids, or A.R.K., has turned ten. Throughout the years, this New York-based non-profit organization has made it a priority to combat hunger and malnutrition in rural Philippines. Its CEO and...

The Pistahan Parade and Festival is San Francisco’s biggest annual celebration of Filipino culture and heritage — through food, arts, and entertainment every second weekend of August. The man leading the team behind Pistahan is Filipino...

SAN FRANCISCO — Here at the SoMA Streat Food park, hungry people lined up, ready to see what’s delicious and piping hot at this Filipino food festival called “Lumpia Palooza.” This two-day festival featured over 20...

by Monica Galozo, ABS-CBN News VIRGINIA BEACH — Chris Garcia has inked celebrities like Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus, as well as Ultimate Fighting Championship Fil-Am fighter Brandon Vera. This renowned tattoo artist was among accomplished...

SAN FRANCISCO — A packed room of Filipino organizations, community members, and officials from different offices of San Francisco listened to the latest findings in a report about the need for more Tagalog-friendly resources for city...

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Just before you cross the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey into New York City, this stretch of residential street in downtown Jersey City is an important part of Filipino American History in...

PINOLE, CA — Pearl Parmelee Cabrera lives on a hilly area in Pinole, which is more at risk during California’s wildfire season. She has recently cleaned out her garden to trim out the flammable parts of...

DALY CITY, CA — A celebration of diversity and acceptance: this is the second annual Love Not Hate rally. The Daly City Council, along with the fire and police department, said it is important to bring...

SAN FRANCISCO — Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is traditionally a Mexican holiday in which friends and family members celebrate the deceased. Here at SOMArts, the dead are honored through the 20th...