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Ate First, Myself Last: The Weight of Being the Eldest Daughter in A FilAm Home
These days there seems to be a “day” for everything. August 26th is the “Eldest Daughter Day.” As the ate (eldest daughter in Tagalog) in my family. It was established to recognize and appreciate the often unseen responsibilities and emotional labor that comes with being the eldest daughter.
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.
Lani T. Montreal takes the spotlight in 'Anak ni Tapia'
Lani T. Montreal's experience was different from most of us. She had a celebrity mom, the late Mely Tagasa, who played Ms. Tapia during the '70s and '80s on the Philippine sitcoms Baltic & Co. and Iskul Bukol.
Say It Twice, Make It Pinoy: The Language Quirk Every Filipino Knows (Even If You Don’t Speak Tagalog)
Say it once, it’s normal. Say it twice, it’s Filipino. ✨ From ganda-ganda to gaya-gaya (and even “mental stability! MENTAL STABILITY!”), reduplication is the secret sauce that makes our language playful, rhythmic, and so uniquely Pinoy.
Sugar Pie DeSanto: The Bay Area’s Filipina-Black Soul Queen Too Bold to Be Forgotten
"Don’t forget about me: Sugar Pie DeSanto, worldwide entertainer, international." These were the closing words of the R&B singer and dancer in her interview with See Us Unite.
Alex Eala is “over the Moon” as First Filipina EVER to Snatch a US Open Main Draw Win
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala just made history at the 2025 US Open, pulling off a stunning comeback to become the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam main-draw match. Here’s why her win is bigger than tennis
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?
Lea Salonga Returns to Manila | Into the Woods Is More Than Just a Fairytale
Lea Salonga returns to Manila in Into the Woods with son Nic Chien, Clint Ramos, and an all-Filipino cast. A milestone for Filipino theatre.
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.
Meet Katseye | The Girl Group Everyone’s About to Stan Led by a Fil-Am Vocal Powerhouse Sophia Laforteza
Whether you’ve been rooting for them since Dream Academy or only discovered them after their dazzling set at Lollapalooza, there’s a good chance you’ve already fallen for the charm of Katseye.
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.