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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.
The Creative Force Shooting Your Favorite Brands and Celebrities
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.
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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.
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 .
Sunshine Heads to San Diego | Why Maris Racal’s Newest Role Feels Like a Turning Point for Filipino Film and Storytelling
Maris Racal brings Antoinette Jadaone’s award-winning film Sunshine to the 2025 San Diego Filipino Film Festival as the Centerpiece Presentation. The coming-of-age drama about a young gymnast facing impossible choices continues its global run.
Exporting Exploitation: The Ugly Truth About Outsourcing to the Philippines
Outsourcing isn’t job creation. It’s wage theft with a passport - even when Filipinos do it to Filipino.
How Political Families Rule the Philippines, and Shape Filipino America Too
An unflinching look at how political dynasties have turned Philippine democracy into a family business — and how those same loyalties continue to divide and define Filipino America.
Between Two Worlds | Filipina American Host and Filmmaker Megan Reyes on Finding Home Through Soccer
A sports marketing professional, award-winning host and multi-hyphenate creative, has added filmmaker to her list of accomplishments. Her passion lies in expanding soccer's reach by sharing stories that highlight identity, culture, and belonging.
'Oakland Ilokana' film shows Filipino American family's 100-year legacy through one 'spitfire' lola
Elenita Makani O'Malley is taking kwentuhan, the act of storytelling, to another level through her upcoming short documentary about four generations of Filipina Americans from Oakland, California.
Not the Same: Why Being Filipino Is Different from Being Filipino American - and Why That Gap Matters
Explore the differences between being Filipino and Filipino American—two identities shaped by history, migration, and culture. This blog unpacks why the gap matters for solidarity, power, and global Filipino identity.
Respecting Indigenous Sovereignty: What Solidarity Really Looks Like
Indigenous communities are not symbols. They are sovereign nations.
'We are telling a story that is lost': Pinoytown tours uplift long-forgotten history in San Jose
Did you know San Jose once had its own Pinoytown? 🌆 Before Japantown became what we know today, Sixth Street was alive with Filipinos, Japanese, and Chinese families building lives together.