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From city streets to gallery walls: Filipino resistance in San Francisco reverberates through 'Makibaka' exhibit
Makibaka: A Living Legacy captures the history of Filipinos in the city, which has been and continues to be witness to their activism. Featuring more than 20 artists, the contemporary arts exhibit is on display at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts through Jan. 4, 2026.
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.
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.
Remittances Aren’t Liberation: The Hidden Costs of Sending Money Back Home
In the Philippines, this ritual has become part of our national identity. The Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is hailed as the modern-day hero, their remittances praised as the “lifeline” of the nation. But beneath the applause lies a harder truth.
10 Ways Environmental and Child Welfare Advocate Gina Lopez Changed the Philippines Forever
On August 19, 2019, the Philippines lost one of its fiercest advocates for children and the environment: Gina Lopez. She was an environmentalist, a media innovator, a fearless public servant, and a mother-figure to countless Filipino children. Her story is one of courage, compassion, and lasting impact.
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 12 National Symbols Every Filipino Should Know
Discover the 12 national symbols of the Philippines, from the flag to the sampaguita, and learn the surprising stories behind each one.
What the new resistance looks like: Filipino Entrepreneurs Turning Commerce Into Change
Filipino small businesses aren’t just open for business, they’re open for justice. They may look like cafés, bakeries, restaurants, or barber shops, but I dare you to take one look closer. They’re also community organizers, cultural educators, disaster responders, and mutual aid hubs.
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.
This Travel Reel Called Filipino Food “The Worst.” Here’s Why That’s Dangerous
The idea that Filipino food is the worst in Southeast Asia is a controversial opinion, but what’s more important to understand is WHY Filipino cuisine is the way that it is and there ARE healthy dishes if you look for them and be more adventurous outside of Filipino party food.
We Were Never Half: The Erased Identity of Tsinoys in America
Chinese Filipinos or Tsinoys (Chinoys) have always existed. Before colonizers. Before categories. Before anyone asked us to choose.
Not Your Childhood Cartoons: 9 Filipino Animators Are Shaping the New Wave on YouTube
In the field of animation, creativity and passion are what truly stand out. Here is a list of our favorite group of Filipino Animators right now.
Dirty Kitchen Turns Filipino Dishes Into a Memoir of Being Undocumented
Jill Damatac brings new meaning to these dishes through her new book, Dirty Kitchen, which tells her family's story of being undocumented in the U.S.
Filipino Pride Is Everywhere - So Why Are Legal Defense and Worker Protections Still Out of Reach for so many Filipinos?
Being Filipino in America is a balancing act between assimilation, manipulation, and legal precarity. We celebrate our resilience through barrio fiestas, Bayanihan murals, and independence day celebrations, but beneath the surface, many of us live in the shadow of a system that was never designed to protect us.
Taglish Is Giving Main Character Energy — And Fil-Ams Are Finally Embracing It
“Can you make pakisuyo to Kuya to get my iced coffee, tapos let’s chika-chika after?”
If that sentence made perfect sense to you, congrats — you speak fluent Taglish, the unspoken love language of Filipino-Americans.
What the Stars of the Philippine Flag Meant in July of 1898 and Why They Still Matter
When you see the Philippine flag waving the sun often gets the spotlight, but those three little stars? They carry a legacy that stretches deep into the revolutionary soul of the Philippines.
Finding Pamilya Through Podcasting | This Filipino American Life Holds Strong to its Roots
What happens when you put a 4 Filipino friends and microphones together in a room? You may think it's time for karaoke, but in the case of our LA-based friends, it means a podcast.
Hey FUTURE RN’s. Here are 10 NCLEX Hacks That TikTok, Reddit, and Your Ate Swear By
We have asked our community and viral nurse influencers to find their Top 10 tips to pass the NCLEX.
Only in the Philippines | Wild Animals You Won’t Find Anywhere Else - And Why They’re Disappearing
The Philippines’ rich wildlife is under constant threat. As climate change accelerates, forests shrink, and seas are overfished, these animals are disappearing before many of us even get a chance to know them.
Too Young to Run? Not Anymore. The Rise of Gen Z Filipino American Leaders in U.S. Politics
They said we were too young. Too brown. Too bold. But we’re here, and we’re not waiting our turn. This isn't a quiet revolution. It’s loud. Young Filipinos are rising in politics. And it’s already begun.