Asian American children more likely to develop allergies, study finds

A new Stanford University study has revealed that Asian American children, particularly those of Vietnamese and Filipino descent, are at a s...

Filipino Kiwi crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024

Filipino Kiwi Victoria Velasquez Vincent has been crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, winning the title during the pageant’s coron...

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 Rei...

Filipina developer creates AI app to fight language extinction in the Philippines

A Filipina developer is promoting language appreciation and fighting language extinction with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform calle...

Benson Flores, Canada’s first Filipino immigrant, finally receives gravestone

Benjamin “Benson” Flores, the first documented Filipino immigrant to Canada, is finally receiving a gravestone after years of being buried i...

Filipino American Harvard fencer to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics

Mitchell Saron, a Filipino American student at Harvard University who recently secured a spot on Team USA’s fencing lineup, said he was over...

Will Ireton: What to know about Shohei Ohtani’s new translator

Will Ireton, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ resident hype man and former translator, is now officially serving as Shohei Ohtani’s new translator. ...

Video of Filipino college graduate sharing her battle with cancer goes viral

A brief TikTok video from a Filipino college graduate dealing with cancer has gained widespread attention for its emotional and personal nar...

Hawaii lawmakers honor Bretman Rock for positive impact

Filipino American influencer Bretman Rock was recently honored while visiting the Hawaii State Capitol for his positive impact on the Hawaii...

S. Korean YouTuber Tzuyang apologizes for imitation of Filipina in ‘racist’ mukbang video

Popular South Korean YouTuber Tzuyang has apologized for his mukbang video featuring a comedian’s portrayal of a Filipina after it spa...

Japanese is most desired Asian language to learn among Americans: study

A recent study conducted by LTL Language School has revealed that Japanese is the most desired Asian language to learn among Americans.  The...

‘Rewind’ becomes first Filipino film to surpass $16 million at global box office

Filipino romance drama film “Rewind” has made history by surpassing $16 million at the global box office, becoming the first Fil...

‘The Bachelor’ sparks controversy for tagging wrong Asian American contestant

ABC Network’s reality show “The Bachelor” sparked controversy when its official Instagram account mistakenly tagged the wrong Asian American...

New NJ law requires state documents be translated into 7 languages

A new bill in New Jersey requires state agencies and departments to translate documents into the seven most-spoken, non-English languages in...

Family mourns Filipino IDF soldier killed in Gaza blast

The Philippine Embassy in Israel is reportedly working to assist the family of a Filipino Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldier slain in a mass...

Edison NJ’s first Asian American cop dies after ALS battle

A trailblazing Asian American police officer in Edison, New Jersey, is being remembered for his valuable contributions and impact to the com...

‘Pinoy Step’: Why the Filipino basketball move is being adopted by NBA stars

The move is characterized by a pump fake during the initial steps of a drive toward the basket ...

Man slams white cousin for calling his Asian wife’s lumpia ‘not authentic’

A Reddit user did not pull his punches when calling out his cousin for criticizing his 45-year-old Asian wife and telling everyone at a fami...

Filipino veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez dies at 76

Filipino veteran film and TV actor Ronaldo Valdez has died at the age of 76, his family and the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed...

White House celebrates belated Filipino American History Month

After delays due to national and international events, the White House last week finally held a celebration for Filipino American History Mo...

Filipino social media personality Sammy Manese dies

Filipino social media personality Sammy Manese has died, his sister and a close friend confirmed. The announcement: Manese’s sister, Bea, an...

17 Thai, 1 Filipino hostage released by Hamas as part of ceasefire deal with Israel

As part of a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Hamas has released a total of 58 hostages, including Thai and Filipino citize...

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...

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...

‘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 ...

‘My Filipino lambs’: Mariah Carey shouts out Filipino fans preparing for Christmas

Mariah Carey recently gave her seal of approval to all her Filipino fans who are already preparing for Christmas. What she wrote: On Saturda...

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...

Filipino makeup brand goes viral with Jollibee-inspired eyeshadow palette

A makeup brand is quickly gaining popularity online for its unique Filipino food-inspired cosmetics. About the brand: Filipinta Beauty, a “c...

Kylie Verzosa becomes the first Asian actress to have an AI model

Filipino beauty queen-turned-actor Kylie Verzosa recently announced that she has partnered with a company in San Francisco to make an artifi...

Calls grow for revitalization of Filipino cultural district in SF SoMa neighborhood

Filipino business owners are pushing for the Filipino cultural district in San Francisco’s South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood to be revital...

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...

Watch: Lea Salonga’s viral reaction to fans who harassed her backstage

Lea Salonga has gone viral for the professional way in which she handled fans who harassed her backstage. What happened: On Saturday, Cristo...

Meet Ana Cruz Kayne, the Filipino American ‘Barbie’ actor playing Supreme Court Justice Barbie

Of the various actors playing Barbie in Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Barbie” film, Filipino American actor Ana Cruz Kayne is definitely one to lo...

Olivia Rodrigo becomes the 1st Filipino American to grace Vogue US cover

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has made history by becoming the first Filipino American to land on the cover of Vogue US.  Vogue US cover: The 20-y...