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The Queen of Christmas Clocked In Early — in Manila, Of Course
Mariah Carey just made it official. Christmas has begun — in October, in Manila. The Queen of Christmas didn’t wait for December to drop All I Want for Christmas Is You live, and honestly, that’s the most Filipino-coded thing ever.
She’s always said her Filipino fans are some of her most loyal, and this time she proved the love is mutual. Sparkly gown by Michael Cinco, whistle notes on point, and a crowd that sang every line like it was Noche Buena.
Half Black, Half Pinay, Entirely Her Own: The Rise of Jae’roze Tate
Jae'roze Tate is a Filipino African American musical artist who blends English and Tagalog in her rap lyrics. Born and raised in the Philippines, she later moved to the United States for higher education.
Beyond Balikbayan Dreams: Rethinking Filipino American Wealth
Our parents dreamed of retiring in the Philippines. But if we only buy condos we rarely live in, we’re not building wealth - we’re burying it.
From PBA Legend to Tech Visionary | FilAm Jared Dillinger’s Next Big Play
Professional basketball player turned media-tech entrepreneur. Jared Dillinger played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for 18 years and won 9 PBA championships throughout his career.
Filipino Rough Riders & The Wild West | Discover A Hidden Chapter in American History
rofessors Emmanuel David and Yumi Janairo Roth have extensively researched this forgotten group, publishing their findings in February 2024 in Playing Filipino: Racial Display, Resistance, and the Filipino Rough Riders in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West .
Sunshine Heads to San Diego | Why Maris Racal’s Newest Role Feels Like a Turning Point for Filipino Film and Storytelling
Maris Racal brings Antoinette Jadaone’s award-winning film Sunshine to the 2025 San Diego Filipino Film Festival as the Centerpiece Presentation. The coming-of-age drama about a young gymnast facing impossible choices continues its global run.
Exporting Exploitation: The Ugly Truth About Outsourcing to the Philippines
Outsourcing isn’t job creation. It’s wage theft with a passport - even when Filipinos do it to Filipino.
How Political Families Rule the Philippines, and Shape Filipino America Too
An unflinching look at how political dynasties have turned Philippine democracy into a family business — and how those same loyalties continue to divide and define Filipino America.
Between Two Worlds | Filipina American Host and Filmmaker Megan Reyes on Finding Home Through Soccer
A sports marketing professional, award-winning host and multi-hyphenate creative, has added filmmaker to her list of accomplishments. Her passion lies in expanding soccer's reach by sharing stories that highlight identity, culture, and belonging.
'Oakland Ilokana' film shows Filipino American family's 100-year legacy through one 'spitfire' lola
Elenita Makani O'Malley is taking kwentuhan, the act of storytelling, to another level through her upcoming short documentary about four generations of Filipina Americans from Oakland, California.
If You’re Going to Open a Filipino Restaurant, Open It in Chicago
Filipino restaurants are making culinary history — from the first Michelin star at Kasama to James Beard wins (Kuya Lord, Abi Balingit) and a flurry of nominations — drawing national attention to a cuisine that’s been here all along.
Not the Same: Why Being Filipino Is Different from Being Filipino American - and Why That Gap Matters
Explore the differences between being Filipino and Filipino American—two identities shaped by history, migration, and culture. This blog unpacks why the gap matters for solidarity, power, and global Filipino identity.
Respecting Indigenous Sovereignty: What Solidarity Really Looks Like
Indigenous communities are not symbols. They are sovereign nations.
'We are telling a story that is lost': Pinoytown tours uplift long-forgotten history in San Jose
Did you know San Jose once had its own Pinoytown? 🌆 Before Japantown became what we know today, Sixth Street was alive with Filipinos, Japanese, and Chinese families building lives together.
Jessica Sanchez Wins Season 20 of America’s Got Talent and reminds us That Dreams Never Expire
Jessica Sanchez wins America’s Got Talent Season 20 in a powerful full-circle moment. The Filipina American singer, once a child contestant, returned pregnant and unstoppable to claim the crown and inspire a generation.
Golf but Make It Filipino | SIPA’s Giving Greens Invitational Tees off For change for the nextGen
On Monday, October 6, 2025, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) invites you to the Giving Greens Golf Invitational, a fundraiser-meets-cultural-homecoming that’s rewriting the rules of philanthropy, visibility, and Filipino American legacy.
Rodrigo Duterte Faces OffiCial Murder Charges at The Hague | What’s at Stake for the Philippines
History is unfolding in The Hague. Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is now facing charges of crimes against humanity at the ICC, accused of murders tied to his drug war and his years as mayor of Davao.
10 Things to Know About Noah B. Taylor, the New FilAM Face of Nevermore
Meet Noah B. Taylor, the Filipino American actor and musician starring as Bruno in Wednesday Season 2. Here are 10 things you need to know.
The Philippine Ballet Theater Is Bringing Sarimanok and Filipino Fashion Legends to UCLA
Experience Sarimanok, a new ballet inspired by Mindanao myth, plus Pinagmulan, an exhibit of legendary Filipino designers, October 25 at UCLA.
The Future of Surfing Is Here - and He’s Filipino American | Meet Titus Santucci, the First FilAm on the USA Junior National Surf Team
Imagine your mother not only allowed but encouraged you to pursue your passion by taking a non-traditional educational path. Instead of fully quitting school, you could attend online — a normalized option, especially post-pandemic — while actively pursuing your dreams.