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Dolly de Leon Is Headed to the Austrian Alps for Hulu’s Season 2 of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ and We’re Already Obsessed
If you thought Dolly de Leon was done taking over Hollywood, jokes on you. The Filipina powerhouse is stepping into her next big international role, this time in Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers, and let’s just say, the glow-up is for real, for real.
Ate Michelle Walks Free | How FILAM Community Power Stopped One Filipina’s Deportation
Ate Michelle is finally free — but her story is a powerful reminder that ICE deportations are still happening across the U.S., even to green card holders like her. Detained on February 12, 2025, after returning from a trip to the Philippines, this Filipina mom of 3 was held in detention for nearly three months with no clear reason.
How LeRoid David Wove His Roots into the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Poster
LeRoid David, a second-generation Filipino American and native of the Bay Area (now based in Sacramento), didn’t begin his creative journey in a studio. It started as a kid sketching cartoons and comics in San Francisco, drawing purely for the love of it—with no grand plan, just passion.
A FIlipina Survivor Took the Stand Against One of Hip Hop’s Most Powerful Men — 11 Explosive Revelations From Cassie Ventura’s Testimony in Diddy Trial
Cassie Ventura's courtroom testimony against Diddy reveals 11 harrowing truths. A Filipina American voice helped spark a cultural reckoning.
Taal Volcano: The Small but Mighty Drama Queen of the Philippines
Taal Volcano might just be the most confused (and confusing) geological wonder in the Philippines—and that’s saying something in a country built by earthquakes and typhoons.
Filipino Flavor, Jersey Grind | Inside Ayala Coffee’s Feel-Good FILAm Vibe
Starting as a pop up coffee cart, Ayala Coffee has grown into a top-ranked cafe in downtown New Jersey. To learn more about Ayala and what they’re serving up in the East Coast.
Nursery Rhymes, But Make It EDM | Meet the Filipino Brothers Turning Up the Volume on Children’s Music
John and Lenny Pearce are twin brother’s born to a Filipina Mother and an Australian Father on February 25th 1991. Although currently they are known for their individual successes as Children’s music superstars, they were inseparable growing up, dominating the sports world all across Australia.
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.
FIlipino American Susie Ibarra wins the Pulitzer for Music and Honestly, It’s About Time
Filipina American composer Susie Ibarra just made history as the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Her piece Sky Islands is a powerful fusion of Filipino heritage, environmental storytelling, and sonic innovation.
What My Mom’s Death Taught Me About Filipino Family Drama, Inheritance Fights, and the Silence That Keeps Us from Healing
Grief is heavy on its own, but what happens when it’s compounded by betrayal, silence, and family fractures that never healed? Our guest contributing writer, Jennifer Redondo explores the painful truths behind toxic Filipino family dynamics and the cultural patterns we urgently need to break.
Leveling up with LinkedIn | Asian Alliance Mixer Kicks Off AANHPI Month and Empowers Biz Owners to Build Community, Not Just Brands
Filipino American entrepreneurs, AANHPI small business owners, and Bay Area creatives came together at LinkedIn’s San Francisco HQ for a community mixer with Kollective Hustle—featuring LinkedIn branding tips, Filipino food, panel talks, and cultural entrepreneurship.
Tragedy at NAIA Terminal 1 in MANILA | SUV Crash Kills 2, Including 4-Year-Old Girl
A tragic SUV crash at NAIA Terminal 1 on May 4 left two people dead, including a 4-year-old girl, and four others injured. Here's what we know so far, and how airport officials are responding.
He Was Just Grabbing An Ube Bun, Then Became the Hero Who Stopped the Lapu Lapu Festival Suspect
When tragedy struck Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival, Filipino Canadian Muay Thai fighter Paul Palines didn’t run—he acted. Learn how this everyday hero stopped the suspect and became a symbol of quiet courage and community strength.
Filipina-Owned Mostra Coffee Hits a Home Run as the Official Coffee Partner of the San Diego Padres
When Mostra Coffee officially partnered with the San Diego Padres as their proud coffee partner at Petco Park, it was more than a business win—it was a full-circle moment for co-founder Jelynn Malone, a proud Filipina-American, entrepreneur, and lifelong Padres fan.
Bringing Philippine Folklore to Life: How Glenda Chiu Designed Mattel’s Manananggal-Inspired Doll
Born and raised in Cebu City, Glenda Chiu remembers growing up watching the news, where they’d sometimes report on chilling sightings of the Manananggal. It became the unexpected inspiration behind one of her proudest creations: Corazon Marikit, the first Filipina Monster High doll.
Several Dead After Car Slams Into Lapu Lapu Day Celebration in Vancouver. Here’s What We Know So far.
A tragic incident struck Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival as an SUV drove into a crowd, leaving multiple dead and injured. The driver is in custody. Stay updated as this story unfolds and join us in keeping the Filipino community in our thoughts.
What Do You Do When AI Comes for Your Art? Graphic Novelist Choz Belen’s Answer: Create Louder
When we last spoke to Choz Belen, he was already deep into the creative process of building an original universe. Now, we’ll hear how this era of uncertainty sparked something new — something bold, personal, and completely unexpected: the birth of 3NJ.
What Are the Vegas Odds of a Filipino Pope? The Betting Market Has Weighed in. The Numbers Might Surprise You.
We’re probably going to hell for this blog- but did you know you can actually bet on the next Pope. And if so, What are the odds of a Filipino pope? According to Vegas.
Exploring Traditional Filipino Musical Instruments: A Cultural Journey Through Sound
The Philippines is home to a vibrant tapestry of indigenous musical instruments, each echoing the cultural identity of its people. Let’s explores the key types of ethnic musical instruments in the Philippines.
Why Everyone’s Talking About the Philippines’ “Woven” Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Philippines showed up not with spectacle, but with soul. The “Woven” Pavilion — designed by multidisciplinary artist-architect Carlo Calma — is a living, breathing ode to Filipino identity, built with bamboo, rattan, AI, and ancestral pride.