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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.
NEW Ube Treats We are Obsessed with Right NOW
Ube is rapidly taking over the world and quickly making its way into the happy stomachs of Filipino Americans across the country. So we put together a list of some of our favorite ube infused treats that you must try!
10 Influential Filipino Women That Have nurtured our country and our spirits
In honor of Mother’s Day, I think it's only fitting to highlight 10 of the most influential Filipino women, to honor our Mom’s from the homeland. Our list consists of inspiring role models to young Filipina girls around the world. Here is our list of 10 influential Filipino Women You Should Know.
6 Essential Filipino Drinks and Dessert Recipes To Impress Your Friends with This Summer
We put together a list of some of our favorite drinks and desserts that you can make to keep cool and satisfy your sweet tooth as we journey into warmer weather.
4 Rising FilAm Picks in 2023 NFL DRAFT SIGN ROOKIE Contracts
The National Football League (NFL) just wrapped up the 2023 draft. Upon conclusion, three Filipino-Americans signed rookie contracts: Zaire Barnes was drafted by the New York Jets, and both Nikko Remigio and Anthony Witherstone Jr. will be joining defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
The Origin and History of Banana Ketchup
Have you ever thought about how and why banana ketchup was invented while dipping your lumpia in said dip? When you think of a substitute to replace tomatoes a banana is not the first thing that comes in mind. Technically speaking both Bananas and Tomatoes are not even a fruit but a berry but let’s leave that discussion for another time.
Giving The Gift of Music | The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra
The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) was founded in 2008 by a group of musicians and community leaders who recognized the need to celebrate the booming Filipino American community through music and the arts. It is also the first and only Philippine orchestra outside of the Philippines.
Ka-In Napa Valley: Where Filipino Food Meets Fine Wine AND GOOD COMPANY
Ka-in Napa Valley will celebrate local Filipino culture and cuisine while raising money for Justin-Siena’s Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Program (DISP).
Check out the purveyors and community partners will be featured at Ka-In Napa Valley.
Meet the Balikbayans
If you have heard of Filipina music icon Ruby Ibarra, you most likely have heard of the people behind her unique sound, The Balikbayans. Since 2018, the talented group of musicians have played alongside Ruby in almost every performance and recorded track. Let’s get to know them a little better!
Our Fave FilAm Lifestyle Influencers to Follow on Social Media
Being a social media influencer is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and patience to build a following. But for those who are passionate about creating content and engaging with their audience, it can be a rewarding and fulfilling career path. Here are some of the top Filipino-American lifestyle influencers to follow on social media.
5 Filipino Children's Books To Help Shape Your Child’s Mind
It’s no secret that children are literally sponges, they absorb the environment around them figuratively and at times, literally. Well of course they’ll need to learn nouns, adjectives, their ABCs but here is a list of 5 Filipino Children’s books that will help them stay connected to their Filipino roots and shape their minds for the better.
10 Things to Know about Sheila Lirio Marcelo
Sheila Lirio Marcelois co-founder and CEO of Proof of Learn, a company with a global mission to provide accessible, high-quality education in next-generation technology through a learn and earn protocol. Here are 10 things to know about Sheila Lirio Marcelo, who continues to inspire and lead in the technology and business world.
Filipino Stews 101: Menudo, Afritada, Mechado, Kaldereta (and their Origins)
Filipino dishes to the untrained and uninformed eye can seem all the same. You've probably heard of menudo, afritada, mechado, and kaldereta. While they may have some similarities, each meal has its own particular flavor and technique of preparation. So let us take a good look at the distinctions between these four similar looking stews.
7 FilAm Sustainable Fashion Designers To Have On Your Radar
With Earth Day among us, we should take a moment to reflect on how we can be a part of the green revolution. Fast fashion is out of fashion! It’s one of the biggest contributors to pollution. If you want to put your money where your mouth is, here are 7 Filipino-American designers that are responsibly driving activism through creativity, passion, and purpose.
10 Quintessential Filipino Snacks That You’ll want to keep stocked always
Growing up in the Philippines opened up a whole new world of snacking for me. I spent a good amount of my childhood in the humidity of our motherland with a bag of chips in one hand and a mug of taho in the other. For those of you who are not familiar with snacks that are popular in the Philippines, I have put together a list of my favorites that I crave.
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4 Things to Know About FilAm NBA PLayer Jalen Green
Jalen Green has been making a strong campaign as to why he could be the next big thing in professional basketball. In honor of him wearing #4 on his jersey, let’s get you ready for the rising sun of the NBA with 4 facts that you didn’t know about Jalen Green.
6 Filipino Inspired Pieces You Need to Represent WITH PRIDE at your School's Culture Night
We know that culture nights at schools provide major opportunities for students (and teachers) to represent their roots, loud and proud. We know it can be tough to decide what to wear, so we’ve put together a list of items that can help you say you’re Filipino without saying you’re Filipino, if you know what we mean.
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan | How A Mother’s worst nightmare Became her passion and Purpose
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan is a Filipino-Canadian scientist, educator, author, speaker, wife, and mother of five. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Eastern Kentucky University. She began her graduate work at Georgetown University in Neuroscience and completed her PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt University.
4 Ways to Celebrate Filipino food month EVery Year
Since the official signing of the Presidential Proclamation No. 469, mainland Philippines has been finding countless ways to celebrate our cherished cuisine and I think it’s time we step up our game and eat as many meals as possible with a purpose. At least that’s what I’ll tell myself as I feast through these top 4 ideas to honor the soul of our culture.
10 Things to Know about Loida Nicolas-Lewis
Loida Nicolas Lewis is a Filipino-born American businesswoman. Businesswoman, civic leader, motivational speaker, author, and lawyer. On top of all this, she has a new book coming out called “Why Should Guys Have All The Fun?” An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running A Billion Dollar Empire.