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The Forgotten Constituents: How Overseas Filipinos Can Rewrite Philippine Politics
We left the Philippines, but we never left the fight. And if we organize, our ballots could do what billions in financial remittances never will: force the nation to change.
The Untold Story of Filipino Fraternities & Sororities and How They Built the Foundation of Asian American Greek Life We Know Today
Filipino students didn’t just join Asian American Greek life. We built it. And if you’ve never heard that before, it’s because history books erased us. Worse, sometimes we erased ourselves.
Starving Our Own Power: Why Filipino And Filipino American Nonprofits Keep Getting Left Behind
Filipino nonprofits are fueling change but funders still treat them like an afterthought. But here’s the brutal truth: They’re doing it on shoestring budgets, unpaid labor, and unsustainable hope.
Nurse Unseen on Tour | Unveiling the Rise and Legacy of Filipino Nurses in America
Nurse Unseen is a documentary that starts out with a brief Filipino-American history lesson, intertwined with personal stories of nurses impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 Things About FilAm NFL Kicker Jason Myers
Jason Myers just entered his ninth season with the NFL. The place kicker is in his fifth season with the Seattle Seahawks. For the first time, the two time Pro Bowler was named captain this year! He was also named First Team All-Pro by the NFL Players' Association.
10 Things to Know About Rising FilAm Soccer Stars Alyssa and Gisele Thompson
The sister duo, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, are taking the soccer world by storm! They hail from Studio City, California, and they have been dominating the sport not only on the local and national level, but internationally as well. They are continuing to push and shape the future of the sport. Both sisters not only play soccer for Harvard-Westlake High School, but they are also members of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team.
The Life of a Modern Day Multi-hyphenate | Interview with Christi McGarry
Most know Christi McGarry by face, many know her for her height, and others know her for her voice. However, Christi has proven time and time again that she is so much more than her looks. In fact, she is more than just one thing, period. From modeling to pageantry to DJing, hosting, and fitness, Christi is a prime example of the modern day multihyphenate.
10 Hollywood Stars That You Didn't Know Are Filipino
Filipino representation truly matters and sometimes they are right in front of our eyes and we didn’t even know it! Let’s take a look at 10 upcoming Hollywood stars that you might not have known are Filipino.
10 Things to Know About True Lies Star Ginger Gonzaga
When James Cameron’s “True Lies” hit theaters almost 30 years ago in 1994, the story of a spy (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger at the time) moonlighting as a computer salesman while his bored wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) stayed home wondering how she could spice up their marriage. Fast-forward to almost three decades later, CBS’ gives the action flick a reboot in a weekly series starring the talented and stunning Ginger Gonzaga.
5 FilAm NFL Players Firing Up The League
With Super Bowl LVII around the corner, I wanted to highlight the Fil-Am National Football League (NFL) players firing up the league. Unfortunately, none of them will be playing in the upcoming super bowl. Making it to the NFL is no easy feat. Nevertheless, we must celebrate them! They’re representing, and that’s what matters!
The Rise of Brand Activism
Brands thrive off of the idea that you as a consumer will see them as a human being, a friendly face, and a person you can trust. The truth is, maybe a brand is like a friend; a friend who only comes around when you’re fully employed with disposable income to ask you for some cold hard cash.