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Your 2025 2x Ms. Olympia Bikini Champion, Philippine born, Maureen Blanquisco
On October 11, 2025, Maureen Blanquisco officially carved her name in the Bodybuilding hall of fame with her 1st place victory at the Ms. Olympia Bikini competition. This 2025 win made her a 2x champ in the sport, which is an accomplishment only held by 3 other women in bodybuilding history.
The Making of Jimuel Pacquiao | How His First Night as a Pro Asked More Questions Than It Answered
Jimuel Pacquiao’s pro debut ends in a majority draw, raising big questions about legacy, pressure, and the first steps of his boxing journey.
Is It Time to Stop Blaming Colonial Mentality for Everything Wrong With Us?
Maybe it’s time to stop defining who we are by what we’ve suffered, and start loving who we’ve become.
The Double-Edged Flag: When Filipino Americans Run Against Each Other For the Same Office
For decades, visibility was the dream. Filipino Americans looked at city councils, state legislatures, and Congress and wondered: When will we finally be seen? When will our names, our faces, our accents belong in the political landscape of the country we helped build?
Before I Knew Pride, I Knew His Uniform | Honoring My Filipino American Dad This Veterans Day
In observance and celebration of Veterans Day, I have the special honor of interviewing someone who means the world to me — my dad. He is a proud U.S. Army veteran and a proud Filipino American whose journey reflects both courage in service and strength in identity.
Loving a Homeland From Afar | The Politics of Filipino American Influence
Loving a Country You No Longer Live In: When Filipino American Power Meets Philippine Politics
Rico Hoey’s Baycurrent Classic Finish Marks Another Win for Filipino Representation in Golf
Rico Hoey grew up playing golf and even shared his home course of Goose Creek Golf Club (Mira Loma, CA) with fellow PGA tour member, Sahith Theegala. In an interview with Fore Magazine in 2023, Theegala told Fore Magazine that “Hoey is a genuine person who makes it fun to be around”.
How the Cu Sisters Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand Reinventing Oral Care with COCOLAB
COCOLAB was founded by sisters Dr. Chrystle Cu and Catherine Cu. Dr. Chrystle Cu, a dentist, is passionate about enhancing oral care products. Catherine Cu, an artist, contributes her design expertise to the business.
Alvin Cailan Is the Reason You’re Obsessed With Breakfast Sandwiches
Known for transforming the simplest ingredient, the egg, into crave-worthy comfort food, Eggslut became phenomenon. And at the center of it all is its founder, Alvin Cailan, a Filipino-American with a vision.
Meet the Creative Force Behind The Lounge Booth | Where Cultural Storytelling Meets the Editorial Experience
In the world of event activations and experiential marketing, standing out is not easy. You’ll find yourself competing against companies that have been operating for years or even small boutique agencies. The Lounge Booth, has quickly become the go-to for brands, celebrities, and influencers seeking an elevated, one-of-a-kind photography experience.
The Sweet Side of Heritage | Chef Danielle Comerford’s Taste of Home in Netflix’s 1 in 7641
Chef Danielle Comerford, explores the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines in Episode #3: Kain Tayo of the Netflix docuseries 1 in 7641. The episode follows Comerford as she journeys through Bacolod, Pampanga, and Ilo-Ilo, sampling diverse local dishes.
The Archipeligo Within | The Uneven Map of Filipino American Identity Across States
Being Filipino American in California is not the same as being Filipino American in Ohio. Identity shifts with geography - and organizing must too.
A City of Hustle, A Culture of Diskarte | How Chicago’s Filipino Community Is Turning Creativity into Collective Power and Keeping the Spirit of FAHM Alive Year-Round
As Filipino American History Month comes to a close, DISKARTE: Coalition reminds us that culture isn’t just something to celebrate — it’s something to build from.
From basketball courts to kitchens, DJ booths to art studios, DISKARTE is turning Filipino creativity into collective power.
Faith, Family, and the Fear of Divorce : Why Filipino Culture Still Treats Divorce as a Family Disgrace
In Filipino culture, a failed marriage is not just heartbreak - it’s treated like a family shame. But silence only deepens the wounds.
How Noise Complaints Makes Staying In Feel Like Going Out
‘Noise Complaints’ has collaborated with artists such as DJ Sparky, RECAP, DJ Jehred, DJ LEX, and Miles Medina, among others. By spotlighting these talents, Noise Complaints not only provides a platform for their creativity.
The Queen of Christmas Clocked In Early — in Manila, Of Course
Mariah Carey just made it official. Christmas has begun — in October, in Manila. The Queen of Christmas didn’t wait for December to drop All I Want for Christmas Is You live, and honestly, that’s the most Filipino-coded thing ever.
She’s always said her Filipino fans are some of her most loyal, and this time she proved the love is mutual. Sparkly gown by Michael Cinco, whistle notes on point, and a crowd that sang every line like it was Noche Buena.
Half Black, Half Pinay, Entirely Her Own: The Rise of Jae’roze Tate
Jae'roze Tate is a Filipino African American musical artist who blends English and Tagalog in her rap lyrics. Born and raised in the Philippines, she later moved to the United States for higher education.
Beyond Balikbayan Dreams: Rethinking Filipino American Wealth
Our parents dreamed of retiring in the Philippines. But if we only buy condos we rarely live in, we’re not building wealth - we’re burying it.
From PBA Legend to Tech Visionary | FilAm Jared Dillinger’s Next Big Play
Professional basketball player turned media-tech entrepreneur. Jared Dillinger played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for 18 years and won 9 PBA championships throughout his career.
Filipino Rough Riders & The Wild West | Discover A Hidden Chapter in American History
rofessors Emmanuel David and Yumi Janairo Roth have extensively researched this forgotten group, publishing their findings in February 2024 in Playing Filipino: Racial Display, Resistance, and the Filipino Rough Riders in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West .