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· Michelle De Pacina
Google Doodle celebrates iconic Filipino food adobo
Google Doodle is celebrating adobo to mark the 16th anniversary of the classic Filipino dish’s inclusion on the word list of the Oxford English Dictionary’s quarterly word update. In December 2006, the word “adobo” was first added to the Oxford English Dictionary before it was…
· Isa Peralta
Disney releases illustrated chicken adobo recipe for Filipino American History Month
Disney released an illustrated recipe of the classic Filipino dish chicken adobo on its various social media accounts on Friday. “Mickey and friends are here to share a special chicken adobo recipe! #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth,” the posts’ captions read. Filipino American…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Use the right amount, not the white amount’: Uncle Roger ‘hates’ chef’s ‘traditional Filipino adobo’
Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, better known as Uncle Roger, criticized American chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s “traditional Filipino adobo,” as seen in a 2019 clip of Food Network’s “The Kitchen.” The comedian expressed his disappointment in the prominent chef’s take on the Filipino…
· Bryan Ke
Social media users criticize Philippine government for ‘standardizing’ adobo recipe
Filipino social media users rallied online to criticize the Philippine government’s effort to “standardize” adobo, lechon, sinigang and other famous Filipino dish recipes. What happened: On July 9, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced BPS/TC 92, a new committee…
· Isa Peralta
Selena Gomez Cooks Adobo with Filipino American Celebrity Chef Jordan Andino
Singer and actress Selena Gomez made a beloved Filipino dish with celebrity chef Jordan Andino for the cooking show “Selena + Chef.” While quarantining last year, Gomez created her unscripted series, according to MSN. Every episode features a celebrity chef, and this upcoming…
· Ryan General
Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.ap receives key to Carson City
Carson City kicked off Filipino American History Month by awarding Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas with the key to the city. The City Council recognized Apl’s influence as a role model and his contributions to the community by highlighting his philanthropic work with the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino American History Month 2024 events near you
Mabuhay! Filipino American History Month is here, and it’s time to celebrate the rich culture, history and contributions of the Filipino community across the U.S. From food and cultural festivals to community gatherings and art exhibits, we’ve got a list of exciting events…
· Bryan Ke
Sinigang rated best Filipino dish, balut worst by Taste Atlas users
Taste Atlas released its latest user rankings of Filipino food, with sour stew sinigang taking the top spot as the highest-rated dish and the infamous balut sitting at the bottom. Sinigang, which received 4.5 out of 5 stars, is traditionally made with sampalok (tamarind fruit)…
· Bryan Ke
New Spotify playlist highlights Filipino street hip-hop culture
A new Spotify playlist, titled “KALYE Mixtape” (with “kalye” meaning “street” in English), introduces listeners to Filipino street hip-hop culture. The playlist is part of Spotify’s year-long program, KALYE X, which aims to promote Pinoy hip-hop through collaborations with…
· Michelle De Pacina
These Pinoy-flavored cannabis gummies aim to break stereotypes and preserve heritage
The Asian American community may not be known for the most progressive views on recreational marijuana, but that didn’t stop Lisa Angulo Reid from launching her cannabis gummy business in 2023. Dear Flor gummies, which are 100% vegan and infused with authentic Filipino flavors —…
· Michelle De Pacina
Benny Blanco faces Filipino fury after ‘disrespectful’ review of Jollibee
American record producer Benny Blanco faced backlash from Filipino netizens over a TikTok video where he criticized Jollibee after trying it for the first time. Key details: In the video he posted on Friday and titled “my first time trying jollibee,” Blanco reviewed various…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino netizens call out Doja Cat’s incorrect use of ‘balut’ in new song
Filipino netizens are calling out American rapper and singer Doja Cat for her incorrect use of the Filipino term “balut” in her new song titled the same. Doja Cat’s explanation: Doja Cat released the song called “Balut” from her upcoming album “Scarlet,” which will be released…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco crowned best US city for Filipino food
San Francisco is the best city for Filipino food in the U.S., according to a new report. Best cities for Filipino food: The latest Price of Meat report, which helps consumers find high-quality meat, showcased the 20 best cities for Filipino food, with San Francisco ranking as…
· Isa Peralta
Rapper Lee Young-ji becomes first Korean star to be named Coach ambassador
South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji is Coach’s newest brand ambassador. About the partnership: Lee, 20, is reportedly the first-ever Korean to be named an ambassador for the luxury fashion house.
· Ryan General
Uncle Roger defends his criticism of Lao, Cambodian cuisine after backlash
Comedian Nigel Ng, known by his online persona Uncle Roger, has doubled down on his criticisms against Laotian and Cambodian cuisines, stating that “Asian people always talk sh*t about other Asian people.” Ng’s comments: Ng had earlier made comments against dishes from the two…
· Editorial Staff
This sound bite of Cameron Diaz growing up ‘with a lot of Filipinos’ is going viral
A sound bite of Cameron Diaz talking about her exposure to Filipino culture is becoming popular on TikTok. About Diaz’s comments: During a 2014 interview in Manila with a Filipino journalist to promote her film “The Other Woman,” Diaz, 50, talked about her connection to the…
· Ryan General
Filipino aunt’s clever ‘Jollibee prank’ makes nephew enjoy his vegetables
A Filipino aunt recently went viral on social media for her harmless “fake Jollibee prank” on her nephew. Maricris Soriano Hungriano, a 29-year-old woman from the province of Aurora, cleverly made her 4-year-old nephew John Cedrick eat vegetables by making it look like a meal…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I love showing pride in my heritage’: Saweetie flexes her Filipino roots in Manila
Filipino American rapper and singer Saweetie visited the Philippines to headline the FIBA World Cup Draw in Manila. On Saturday, Saweetie performed several hit songs, including “Best Friend,” “My Type” and “Icy Girl,” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
· Isa Peralta
Pinoy developer shares mouthwatering Filipino dishes — that don’t actually exist
A Filipino developer recently posted jaw-dropping images of authentic-looking but nonexistent Filipino dishes generated using artificial intelligence (AI). Christopher David, who is currently based in Taguig, Philippines, shared the images with the Facebook group Midjourney…
· Ines Shin
The grain of life: How rice is cooked in 6 different Asian countries
As a staple food throughout much of Asia, rice holds significant historical and cultural worth. Language in particular can reveal valuable insights into a country’s history and values, and this is exemplified in the words for “rice” and “meal” in many Asian countries. For…