Filipino traffic enforcer stops cars to help stray dog cross busy street

A traffic enforcer from the Philippines is winning hearts on TikTok for stopping cars while a stray dog crossed a busy street. What happened...

Vietnam president meets with Vietnamese community in US during APEC

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong met with Vietnamese diplomats and expats on Tuesday as part of his itinerary for the Asia-Pacific Economi...

Philippine President Marcos meets with Filipino community in San Francisco

Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visited the Filipino community in San Francisco, expressing gratitude for t...

Behind Filipino British musician Chase Martinez’s journey to becoming ‘Mr. Suave’

Hailing from the U.K. boy band IF YOU DARE, Filipino British artist Chase Martinez is now embarking on a self-discovery journey to reclaim a...

‘It’s bigger than me’: How NFL star Camryn Bynum is uplifting Filipinos on and off the field [interview]

With the clock winding down and the tension in the stadium reaching a fever pitch on Monday night, it was clear that the high-stakes clash b...

‘Here Lies Love’ actor Jose Llana on why the dark history of Philippines’ martial law must be shared

When veteran Broadway actor Jose Llana walked into the audition room for musician and writer David Byrne’s musical “Here Lies Love,” he decl...

How New Jersey’s first Pinoy coffee shop brews Filipino culture and community

While Trixie Jose had long dreamed of creating a safe space for people to gather and enjoy Filipino food and drinks, the turning point in he...

Biden, Harris honor Filipino Americans on Filipino American History Month

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris expressed their gratitude to the Filipino American community in celebration of Filipino...

‘Bahag-ketball’: NBA releases short film about Indigenous Filipino group’s love for basketball

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released a short film about the prominence of basketball in the Philippines, from the vibrant ...

Why Filipinos call rats ‘mabait’ or ‘good ones’

Many Filipinos believe that calling rats by their Filipino term “daga” could potentially have dire consequences. How it goes: As the pre-col...

Taylor Sheesh: Filipinos embrace ​​drag queen after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour excludes Philippines

John Mac Lane Coronel, known for his drag queen persona Taylor Sheesh, is rising in popularity in the Philippines for impersonating Taylor S...

NBA star Jordan Clarkson will don Philippine jersey at 2023 FIBA World Cup

NBA star Jordan Clarkson, who currently plays for the Utah Jazz as a shooting and point guard, will compete with the Philippine national tea...

The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey

A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...

Philippines clears ‘Barbie’ film for release, but wants blurred South China Sea map

Amid the ongoing “Barbie” South China Sea map controversy, local censors have declared that the Warner Bros. film will still be ...

Ad firm fired for featuring footage of other countries in Philippines tourism video

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) recently fired the advertising firm that used videos of other countries for its controversial “...

S. Korean teen lassoed while attempting to open plane door mid-flight

A 19-year-old South Korean man was arrested for attempting to open a plane door mid-flight from Cebu, Philippines, to Seoul.  What happened:...

How the CIA used ‘vampires’ to help win a war in the Philippines

As a melting pot of diverse cultures since pre-colonial times, the Philippines has conceived some of the world’s most fascinating mythologic...

Everything you need to know about the Philippines’ ube-flavored sticky rice dessert

Did you know the Philippines also has a sticky rice dessert, just like Thailand? It also comes in different variations depending on where in...

10 things Filipinos can’t live without

There are some things that most Filipinos can’t really live without. For instance, whether rich or poor, it’s nearly impossible...

Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes.  Since one of the best ways to exp...

Director of Netflix’s ‘The Glory’ admits to bullying allegations

Ahn Gil-ho, the director of Netflix’s popular revenge K-drama “The Glory,” has recently admitted to bullying allegations. Season 1, Part 2 o...

K-pop boy group’s first major award ends up for sale at Philippine flea market for $3

A Filipino TikTok user upset several social media users after posting about a special K-pop trophy that their mother allegedly found at a fl...

Philippine Coast Guard reports 44 Chinese warships surrounding local island

Nearly four dozen Chinese warships were spotted near the Philippines’ Pag-asa Island in the province of Palawan over the weekend, worsening ...

Philippines files 203rd protest after Chinese ship blinds Filipino crew with laser

The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest against China on Tuesday after a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship targeted a Philippine Coast Guar...

Filipino spaghetti, balut land on ‘Worst Rated Foods’ list from Taste Atlas

Online food guide Taste Atlas included four Filipino dishes in its 2023 “100 Worst Rated Foods in the World” list.   Before the evolving lis...

Manila store to allow customers to pay with onions

A discount store in the Philippines will be accepting onions as a mode of payment for select in-store items. As the prices of onions in the ...

BLACKPINK’s Oreo collab comes with new song, special flavors

BLACKPINK has teamed up with Oreo for a special release.  The K-pop girl group’s collaboration with the iconic sandwich cookie brand w...

H.E.R. reveals her favorite Filipino foods

H.E.R. recently revealed her favorite Filipino foods. During an interview with Vogue Philippines for its February 2023 issue, whose cover sh...

Filipinos slam Philippines’ first virtual model for not looking Filipino

Filipino netizens have slammed the Philippines’ first virtual model for purportedly not looking Filipino. Berlina, who has a fair skin tone,...

Woman in Philippine Air Force goes viral for gown made of 17,000 soda can pull tabs

A Filipino woman recently went viral for sharing a photo of a gown she is in the process of making with soda can pull tabs. Richell Malibira...

Filipino couple Power Duo swing their way into ‘America’s Got Talent’ grand finals

Filipino aerial dance couple Power Duo have secured a spot in the “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” grand finale thanks to fan voting.  On M...

Filipino bride walks down the aisle with onion bouquet

As the prices of onions have soared in recent months in the Philippines, a Filipino bride chose practicality over traditional aesthetics by ...

Manila vows justice for pregnant Filipino worker murdered in Kuwait

The Philippine government has condemned the grisly murder of a pregnant overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait and has vowed to work close...

Nobel-winning journalist Maria Ressa cleared of tax evasion charges

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa and Filipino online news site Rappler have been cleared of tax evasion charges.  In its ruling on Wedne...

Here’s why Filipino expats are flying home with suitcases full of onions

Filipino expats who visited the Philippines from the Middle East during the recent holiday season replaced traditional pasalubong (homecomin...

Filipino couple shares video of their budget-friendly gender reveal in a toilet

A Filipino couple shared a video of their budget-friendly gender reveal in a toilet. Unlike the extravagant gender reveal parties that make ...