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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.
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”.
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.
Golf but Make It Filipino | SIPA’s Giving Greens Invitational Tees off For change for the nextGen
On Monday, October 6, 2025, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) invites you to the Giving Greens Golf Invitational, a fundraiser-meets-cultural-homecoming that’s rewriting the rules of philanthropy, visibility, and Filipino American legacy.
The Future of Surfing Is Here - and He’s Filipino American | Meet Titus Santucci, the First FilAm on the USA Junior National Surf Team
Imagine your mother not only allowed but encouraged you to pursue your passion by taking a non-traditional educational path. Instead of fully quitting school, you could attend online — a normalized option, especially post-pandemic — while actively pursuing your dreams.
Inside the First EVER WNBA Filipino Heritage Night with Golden State Valkyries
The community celebrated the inaugural Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Filipino Heritage Night (FHN), as the Golden State Valkyries took on the Washington Mystics.
Manny Pacquiao, Religion, and LGBTQ Rights | The Filipino Dilemma + Why Manny’s Comeback Isn’t Just About Boxing
What happens when a national hero isn’t a hero to everyone? Last month, the PacMan returned to the ring—but so did an old controversy. His past anti-LGBTQ comments resurfaced, prompting many prominent figures and influencers across the diaspora to speak up and ask: Can we celebrate the legend without endorsing his beliefs?
The Next Filipino Football Legend? 17 year-old Dro Fernández Scores in FC Barça Debut and Reignites a Legacy
Seventeen‑year‑old Pedro “Dro” Fernández made a splash in Barcelona’s first preseason match, scoring his debut goal in their 3–1 win over Vissel Kobe in Japan on July 27, 2025
The Filipino Legacy in Major League Baseball Is Real - and It’s Growing
Representation in America’s favorite pastime sparks a unique kind of pride. It’s not just about fastballs and overpriced hotdogs; it’s about cultural visibility, shattering stereotypes, and proving that Filipinos belong on every stage, even the pitcher’s mound.
The Real MVP Is His Mom: Meet Maria Harper, the Filipina Behind NBA Star Dylan Harper
Filipinos worldwide rejoiced as Dylan Harper, the 2025 NBA draft's second pick, joined the San Antonio Spurs. While Dylan's father is five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr., it's his Filipina mother, Maria Harper, who's truly captivated fans, earning the viral title "First draft night baddie."
The Filipino-Mexican American Who Conquered the US Open | JJ Spaun Makes History
Filipino-Mexican-American golfer JJ Spaun just made history by winning the 2025 US Open. His victory is a cultural milestone for both Filipino and Mexican communities, proving that with hard work and perseverance, no dream is too big.
Why LA’s Filipino Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium Meant More This Year
We had one of the biggest social gatherings for Filipinos in the Los Angeles area as the world winning Los Angeles Dodgers hosted Filipino Heritage Night, making it one of the most memorable outings in 2025.
Tropic Thunder, Ice Edition: From Sarajevo to Al Ain, The Philippines Women’s Hockey Team Are on a Global Run
When people say Filipinas can’t handle the cold, they clearly haven’t met our national ice hockey team.
In February 2025, the Philippine Women’s National Ice Hockey Team made history with their first-ever appearance in the IIHF Women's World Championship structure, competing in Division III Group B in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This Full Blood Filipino Athlete Might Be the NFL’s Next Big Story | Kamren Fabiculanan and Why He’s Built Different
Kamren Fabiculanan was born to Alex and Kathy Fabiculanan who both are originally from Paoay and Manila, Philippines, making Kamren Fabiculanan one of the only full Filipino athletes not only in all of professional football but in all of professional sports as a whole.
8 Filipino-American NFL Players Who Made Super Bowl History
Filipinos in the NFL? You bet. Sure, we might be known more for boxing, basketball, and singing notes that defy the laws of acoustics, but trust, we’ve got some gridiron greats in our corner, too.
From 1998 to Forever, A Timeline | How Kobe Bryant Became a Filipino Icon
Explore the timeline of Kobe Bryant’s unforgettable visits to the Philippines and his special bond with Filipino fans. From basketball clinics to heartfelt moments, discover how the Black Mamba became a beloved icon in a basketball-obsessed nation.
How the Philippines Women’s Lacrosse Team Went from Underdogs to Record-Breakers
Discover how the Philippines Women’s Lacrosse Team went from underdogs to history-makers, earning their first international medal and securing a spot at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship. 🥍🇵🇭 #PhilippinesLacrosse
How 14-Year-Old BJ Williams Balances His Emerging Basketball Stardom, Giving Back and his Future with Gilas Pilipinas
BJ is the son of Filipino-Canadian, Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan and former NFL player, Roydell Williams. He’s a rising star, an AAU World Champion, and he’s already been tapped to be one of the future players for the Philippines’ men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilpinas.
10 Key Moments that brought Carlos Yulo from the practice floor to the podium
24 year-old Carlos Yulo is the new champion of the Philippines! Yulo has just competed in his first Olympics this past week and struck gold not just once but TWICE!