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6 Essential Christmas Destinations in The Philippines 2022
The Philippines is arguably the most beautiful during the Holiday season. There are many beautiful destinations in the Philippines that are perfect for celebrating Christmas and enjoying the holiday season. We listed down below a few of our picks for the season.
Interview with Bernadette Balagtas Batts
From the big screens of the cinemas to the stages of comedy, Bernadette Balagtas is no stranger to the cameras. But for the Filipino-American actress and comedian, life was not always like this. Her journey started in the country we all know and love, the Philippines.
5 Native Philippine Plants to brighten up your Space (and are easy to keep alive!)
Whether you’re a plant enthusiast looking to add to your collection or a new plant parent looking for your first plant, here are a few suggestions highlighting common house plants you might not have known are from the Philippines!
Holiday Gift Guide | Food Edition 2022
If you’re Filipino, you know very well that there is no stronger love language than that of food. Our collective holiday memories are filled with the sweet aroma of Christmas treats like puto bumbong, sweet and salty bibingka, and if you’re lucky, some ginataang bilo bilo.
Interview with Pixi Beauty’s Global Ambassador Colleen Lota
Who doesn’t love a good TikTok dance? I know I do, especially when all the vibes burst through the screen with so much fun energy! The content that makes you want to get up and do the dance too. The type of content that screams “Let’s Glow” and “You Glow Girl'', made famous by the one and only Pixi Beauty finest, Global Educator and Brand Ambassador, Colleen Lota
Kollective Hustle’s Holiday Food Guide 2022
Finding the perfect holiday gifts for your family, friends and significant other seems to get harder every year, but don't worry: we've scoured the internet to find the very best presents to impress even your fanciest Tita. Our list this years not only represents quality made products that would make both the gift-giver and the gift-receiver proud, but they come from brands owned by Filipino American entrepreneurs whose story and mission bring inspiration to us all.
Plant Titas and Titos We Love to Follow on Instagram
I started following many plant experts on Instagram as well, expanding my knowledge and love for the little slices of nature plants allow us to have in any setting. Below is a list of Filipino-American plant-fluencers, plant stylists, plant artists, green thumb experts, and plant shop owners across the country. As you begin your journey into plant parenthood, please consider shopping small, local businesses and supporting our community.
6 Filipino American Tech Founders TO WATCH
In this day and age, technology plays a major role in how we live our lives. These 6 game changers are paving the way in the digital world to help make life, as we know it, smoother and easier. From fashion to finances to entertainment and beyond, there is no stopping these tech leaders and the empires they have built through their respective tech companies.
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FIlipino Soul Food | Interview with Christina Quackenbush, Chef+Owner of Milkfish NOLA
Cristina Quackenbush is the chef and owner of Milkfish Nola. She cooks the most delectable Philippine cuisine fused with southern soul food. Particularly famous are her Lechon Kawali Poboy and Fried Bread Pudding Bites. You may have seen her in Netflix’s Take Out with Lisa Ling.
6 Filipino American & Canadian Comedians to Watch
A massive wave of Filipino Americans and Canadians are stepping forward and shedding light on the interesting ways that lie within our culture. From the infamous Lola kiss, to the directional lip purse, people across the globe are coming to find that Filipinos are a whole lot more than just hard working and genuinely kind.
Impostor Syndrome & Why it affects FILAM Women Harder
Impostor syndrome is a feeling of inadequacy and that I don’t feel good enough about myself to stand. A lot of people especially our Filipina women have the tendency to feel more of this syndrome in comparison to our counterparts due to the high expectations of feeling as if they weren't good enough to be.
Palawan: A Journey To the Best Island in the world
In a country of 7,641 islands, the Philippines is no doubt a haven of scenic views and landscapes. If you’re one to visit Manila for its urban features and busy nightlife, it’s totally fine, we get it. But if you still have got time to spare, you wouldn’t want to miss taking a short airplane ride to other islands (or even just a short ride to nearby provinces) where a calming scenery of mountains, seas, and other natural treasures awaits.
Interview with Jhoanna Alba, Founder of ALBA Legacy + Repurpose Legacy
Jhoanna Alba is the founder and Chief Visionaire behind ALBA Legacy. ALBA, which stands for A Light Beyond Appearance, is a team of passionate visionaries whose creativity is fueled by giving back through the art of fashion.
I sat down with her to talk about her journey and how she consistently disrupts the fashion industry. She’s not afraid to be different, and is unapologetically true to herself.
5 Filipino Foods We’re Pretty Sure You Haven’t Tried
If you’re someone who wants to explore more exotic dishes, the Philippines will not fail you in offering a different variety of dishes, even if it involves some of the strangest ingredients. Listed below are some more peculiar foods that the Philippines has in store
4 Filipino American Street wear brands You and your friends wish they knew about sooner
Clothing for some, is a thing of function and service, while for others it’s a medium for art and self expression. With the growing trend of street wear in music and sports, expressing yourself through personal style is the focal point to any night out, music festival, or social media post.
We have a few pioneering brands injecting Filipino culture into the bloodline of street wear. These 4 brands are changing the way we can still express our Filipino roots in the fashion industry today
Interview with Choz Belen Founder of Mumu Comic
Choz Belen is an award-winning director, designer and writer born and raised in central New Jersey. He is a graduate from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Upon graduating, he started out his career in the Silver Pictures cutting room at Warner Bros. Studio where he worked on films like Whiteout, Orphan and The Factory
New York Knicks' 2nd Annual Filipino Heritage Night
The Best Filipino American Podcasts to listen to right now
Podcasts have been a thing these days. Seems like a new one is popping up every single day and listeners are benefiting from them. It is an excellent way to learn, be entertained, or both. I like to listen to podcasts because it helps me hear real opinions on topics I’m interested in, it’s not scripted and my commute seems to go faster when I’m engaged in real world conversations that are coming from people who look like me, Filipino
THE GROWING CHASM | filam millennials, Gen Z and home ownership
I came across a study by ZipMatch that troubled me. It listed reasons why Filipinos don’t own a home. Even though the article is about Filipinos who live in the Philippines, there’s a big correlation with Filipinos living in America.
I’m going to share data and tips from a few Filipino-American real estate experts who live and breathe the housing market.
A Modern Filipina’s Guide to Redefining Sustainable Fashion
Being green and avoiding waste is the way of Filipino life. Growing up with a strong foundation and understanding that nothing goes to waste, set me up to be a responsible steward of the planet. With global warming and climate change discussions on the rise, it’s no surprise that many individuals and companies are putting extra thought and effort into doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint.