Ruby Ibarra

Filipina American rapper Ruby Ibarra, who has become a rising star in the music industry since her 2017 debut album “Circa 91,” has been wanting to give back to the community. Two years ago, Ibarra teamed...

In March International Women’s Month, amid the coronavirus crisis — the Los Angeles based nonprofit FilAm ARTS is making sure the community continues to celebrate Filipina culture and heritage. They planned a grand celebration this past...

Dustin Perfetto — more commonly known as “Nump” — performed with fellow rappers Bambu and Ruby Ibarra during the recent Undiscovered Night Market in San Francisco. Nump is proud of his Filipino roots — and it’s...

Los Angeles — It’s not just any party, it’s the 10 year anniversary of Beatrock music. The California-founded Beatrock Music celebrated their milestone with a music festival in Historic Filipinotown. The record company first started by Dave...

San Diego, CA — A warm San Diego summer night was filled with the smells of Filipino food, the colors of the Philippine flag, and the captivating visuals of short films presented by young Filipino American...

SAN FRANCISCO — With the wide, open space and fame as a tourist destination — Union Square in downtown San Francisco has been the ideal venue for the annual Kalayaan SF festival. Kalayaan SF draws in thousands...

Ruby Ibarra, the Filipina-American rapper riding the wave of her successful debut album “Circa91,” recently shared the stage with fellow Pinay artist Jocelyn Enriquez, whose new single “To Love Again” is now available on all digital...

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...

DALY CITY, CA — It has been more than 15 years since Jocelyn Enriquez performed in her home turf — the San Francisco Bay Area. But during this past weekend’s Filipino American history month celebration, Kasayahan, in...

LOS ANGELES — The #BabaeAko movement has picked up steam stateside, just as the International Criminal Courts are about to look into the charges filed against President Rodrigo Duterte. It’s a hashtag that’s considered one of the...