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When 'Lolo' Goes Viral for All the Wrong Reasons | A Filipino-American License Plate Mix-Up
As a Filipino American, seeing the word “Lolo” make headlines for all the wrong reasons felt… surreal. For us, “Lolo” is more than just a word—it’s a warm, affectionate term for our grandfathers, the wise and loving pillars of our families. So when a California vanity plate reading “LOLOCT7” was accused of being anti-Semitic and mocking a global tragedy, I was equal parts shocked and confused.
The Origin and Cultural Significance of the Parol: The Philippines' Beloved Christmas Lantern
The parol, a star-shaped Christmas lantern, is a timeless and cherished symbol of Christmas in the Philippines. It represents faith, hope, and the enduring Filipino spirit.
Erica Jo’s New Christmas Anthem Will Hit You Right in the Filipino Feels
Filipino-American artist Eric Jo shares the heartwarming story behind her new holiday single, 'Christmas Always Makes Me Think of You,' a tribute to Filipino Christmas traditions and family. In collaboration with ABS-CBN Foundation International, this anthem will make you feel right at home this holiday season
Meet the Chef Behind the Viral Dubai Chocolate, Nouel Catis, and How His Brand SNA’AP Is Crafting Million-Dollar Magic
They say the way to a human’s heart is through the stomach. According to Chef Nouel, that is false! He believes the way to a human’s heart is by tugging on one’s heritage to draw connection and nostalgia
How Filipino Culture Shapes Our Holiday Shopping Sprees and Consumer Habits
The holiday season, particularly Christmas, is a major celebration in the Philippines. Known as the longest Christmas season globally.
Here’s a look into Filipino shopping habits during the holidays, supported by insights from studies and reports.
Ways to Integrate Filipino Culture into Thanksgiving Family Celebrations
Thanksgiving is a time to gather, give thanks, and share a feast with loved ones. For Filipino-American families, this holiday provides a wonderful opportunity to blend two rich traditions.
Meet The Fresh Chefs of Bel-Air | The Culinary Duo Behind The Rock’s Ultimate Cheat Meal at Brique French Toastery
Now this is a story all about how Chef Rocky and Daniel Breiz’s lives got flipped-turned upside down, and we’d like to take a minute, just sit right there. We’ll tell you how they became the fresh chefs of a town called Bel-Air.
What a Trump Win Means for Filipinos and Filipino-Americans
What the Trump Win means for Filipinos?
From WWII Heroes to Today’s Service Members: 5 Facts About Filipino American Veterans You Probably Didn’t Know
In recent years, Filipino American veterans have become influential advocates for greater representation and inclusivity within the U.S. military. Organizations like the Filipino American National Historical Society and the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project are helping make Filipino American history and contributions more visible. Through public events, educational initiatives, and storytelling projects, they’re sharing the legacy of Filipino American service members with new generations.
30+ Filipino Vendors, Endless Vibes! Inside Smorgasburg LA’s Ultimate Filipino Food Fest
“Smorgasburg L.A. provides a platform for nearly 100 small businesses curated from the next wave of SoCal’s food, beverage, and shopping scene.” and this time around they opened up their doors to the Filipino community with the “Filled Market”, a special Filipino-American history month celebration.
BreakING the Mold | Dear Flor’s Journey to Bringing Filipino Tastes to Cannabis
Lisa Angulo Reid and Brian Reid are breaking the mold with Dear Flor, by creating the first cannabis gummies celebrating Filipino culture and flavors like ube, calamansi, mango and buko pandan.
A Fusion of Lights | How Filipino-Indians Are Redefining Diwali CelebratioNS In the Philippines and Beyond
Explore how Filipino-Indian youth are blending traditions this Diwali! Discover unique ways to celebrate with a fusion of Filipino and Indian culture, from food to fashion.
Nurse Unseen on Tour | Unveiling the Rise and Legacy of Filipino Nurses in America
Nurse Unseen is a documentary that starts out with a brief Filipino-American history lesson, intertwined with personal stories of nurses impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keith Pedro Drops a Perfect 10: His Newest album ‘Manny Stacquiao’ Packs the Punchlines and Doesn’t Miss
Manny Stacquiao is Filipino-Canadian comedian, Keith Pedro's third comedy album, which launched on 10/10/2024. It is not a coincidence. Pedro purposely chose this release date because to him, “It’s a perfect album. It’s 10 out of 10
SIPA's Lasting Impact | From Afterschool Programs to Nationwide Influence, Faith Santilla, Desi Danganan, Johneric Concordia and other Alum Share Their Stories
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) is a non-profit organization that enriches and empowers generations of Pilipino Americans by providing mental health education, counseling, youth and afterschool programs, small business support, cultural enrichment and affordable housing.
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.
5 Iconic Filipino Architects Who Shaped the World of Architecture
In honor of #WorldArchitectureDay, we're celebrating 5 legendary Filipino architects who transformed skylines and left a lasting mark on the world.
Exploring the Sharks of the Philippines: Nature's Ocean Guardians
The sharks of the Philippines are more than just incredible marine animals; they’re vital guardians of our oceans. Their existence helps maintain the balance of marine ecosystems.
Vallejo’s Funniest: Artie Valenzuela and Dennis Barcelon on Representing V-Town in Comedy
Artie Valenzuela is an up and coming comedian, and he’s also the producer of Everybody Eats, a comedy show headlined by the OG, Filipino-American San Francisco Bay Area comedian, Rex Navarrete.
The Origins and Variations of Filipino Bulalo
Bulalo, a traditional Filipino soup, is beloved for its simple yet hearty flavor, featuring a rich beef broth, tender beef shanks, and the marrow inside the bone.