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· Ryan General
Historical Little Manila Center in California Vandalized During Filipino Heritage Month
Little Manila Center, a site which the Filipino American community in Stockton, California hold in great reverence for its cultural and historical significance, was recently vandalized by unknown individuals. The despicable act of hate came just as the community is celebrating…
· Ryan General
Gunman Killed After Armed Robbery in Manila, ISIS Claims Responsibility
Panic erupted at a popular hotel resort near Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a gunman allegedly opened fire inside the casino of the establishment. Raw footage from the scene showed bloodied people being brought out in stretchers from Resorts World Manila in…
· Ryan General
Man Kept in ‘Horrific’ Jail Conditions in the Philippines After Girlfriend Alleges ‘Mistreatment’
Six years after leaving Scotland to pursue a Filipina he met online, 61-year-old Frank Bohlert has found himself loveless, penniless and inside a cramped prison cell in the Philippines. The divorced father-of-one initially found success in his newly adopted country, and was able…
· Carl Samson
SF Bay Area Schools Will Finally Include WWII Sacrifices of Filipinos in History Books
Starting this semester, grade 11 history books in the San Francisco Bay Area will include information on the sacrifices of Filipino veterans during the second World War, filling a gap that has long been forgotten. Cecilia Gaerlan, executive director of the Bataan Legacy…
· Ryan General
Thousands of Filipinos Protest Against ‘Emerging Dictator’ President Duterte
Thousands of Filipino rallyists, composed of indigenous people, students, activists, clergy, businessmen, and politicians took to the streets on Thursday to protest against the controversial, but hugely popular, President of the Philippines — Rodrigo Duterte. The event, which…
· Carl Samson
‘Waterfall Restaurant’ in the Philippines Will Literally Make You Wet
A restaurant in the Philippines that sits beside a waterfall is a must-see on your travel bucket list — except under terrible weather, of course. Check out Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant, located at Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort in Quezon Province, east of Manila.
· Bryan Ke
Filipina Nurse Creates Breathtaking Paintings Using Medical Syringes
Kimberly Joy Magbanua from Negros Occidental, a province located in Visayas, Philippines, is no ordinary nurse, combining her job and her love for art by using medical syringes as her painting tool. Most painters are equipped with a paintbrush in one hand and an optional palette…
· Ryan General
Filipino Taxi Driver Gives Free Rides To Stranded Commuters After Uber’s Suspension
For many Filipinos who have depended on Uber for their daily commute, the recent suspension of the popular ride-sharing app has been a cause of massive inconvenience. Social media posts of being stranded in the middle of commute and being late for appointments started appearing…
· Khier Casino
Uber Philippines Suspends Service After Cracking Down on Unregistered Drivers
The Philippines’ Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered Uber to suspend its services for one month. Two weeks after it issued a show-cause order halting the application process of new drivers, the U.S. ride-sharing company confirmed “temporarily…
· Ryan General
U.S. Plans to Carry Out Airstrikes Against ISIS in The Philippines
Two officials from the United States Department of Defense have reportedly released information that the Pentagon is planning to conduct airstrikes on the ISIS presence in the Philippines in the context that the group poses a threat to allies in the region. According to NBC…
· Ryan General
Meet the Filipina Woman Known as the ‘World’s Hottest Uber Driver’
In Metro Manila, a region in the Philippines known for its horrible traffic, at least one driver is making traveling a bit more tolerable for the commuters. For those who are fortunate enough to get chauffeured by the “world’s hottest Uber driver”, getting stuck in traffic is…
· Khier Casino
Myspace Tom is Now Retired Traveling in Asia and His Instagram Game is Straight FIRE
Remember this man? Yup, that’s Tom Anderson, founder of Myspace, and was everyone’s first friend on the social network.
· Khier Casino
Filipina ‘Queen of All Media’ Could Be the Next Addition to ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Cast
Filipino TV host and actress Kris Aquino visited Los Angeles on Easter Sunday to reportedly sign on to a major Hollywood movie contract after experiencing a series of rejections over the past year. In an Instagram post, Aquino mentioned she would be signing a deal after doing an…
· Khier Casino
Filipino Businesswoman Dies After Having Multiple Cosmetic Surgeries in One Go
Filipino businesswoman Shiryl Saturnino, who underwent multiple plastic surgeries all in one session, did not make it out alive of the procedures on Sunday. The 29-year-old decided to get a breast and butt enhancement as well as liposuction at The Icon Clinic in Mandaluyong…
· King Malleta
Filipino Father Melts Hearts for Why He Takes His Kids to Jollibee Every Weekend
A photo of one father watching his two girls enjoying a meal at the famous Filipino fast food chain Jollibee went viral online once the context of the story was revealed. Truly, any good parent is always willing to go to great lengths to be able to make sure their children are…
· Ryan General
Someone Threw an Epic Dog Wedding in the Philippines
Two furry lovers from the Philippines exchanged their “bows” last Saturday in what can be considered one of the most adorable weddings you’d ever see. Shih Tzu couple Lally and Kian tied the knot in the presence of all their humans and canine friends in a romantic beach wedding…
· Ryan General
U.S. Family Adopts Filipino Baby Girl Born Without Limbs
It was love at first sight for American couple Adrianne and Jason Stewart when they saw the photo of a little girl with a cheerful smile from an orphanage in the Philippines about two years ago. The couple was then browsing through a list of children who were up for adoption…
· Ryan General
The Heartwarming Story Behind the Gay Filipino Man Who Slayed the ‘Miss Universe’ Catwalk
A Filipino comedian recently lit up international social media after doing his own Miss Universe catwalk in the sassiest manner possible. Sinon Loresca, an openly gay model and TV actor, delivered his killer moves wearing sporty swimwear and six-inch pumps via a short video to…
· Carl Samson
The World’s Most Expensive Trip Will Fly You Around the World For $14 Million
The world’s most expensive trip begins in August and there’s a whole lot in store for those who can afford it. Launched by experiential travel boutique DreamMaker, the trip called “Passport to 50” will tour 20 cities in 20 days, circumnavigating the globe via two privately…
· King Malleta
Why Miss Thailand Packed 17 Suitcases for the Miss Universe Pageant
Miss Thailand arrived in the Philippines for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant a couple of days ago and instantly made headlines just minutes after her plane landed. Chalita Suansane, Thailand’s representative for the prestigious international beauty pageant taking place in…