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Crime
Fil-Am victim of Monterey Park shooting remembered as ‘loving father,’ ‘life of any party’
Filipino American Valentino Alvero was among those killed during Saturday’s mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park...
Michelle De Pacina
Entertainment
Fil-Am couple turns challenging wedding amid pandemic into feature film with appearances from Kane Lim, Heart Evangelista
“The Wedding Hustler,” a feature film inspired by the real struggles of a Filipino American couple in their journey to get married during th...
First Filipino American Miss USA winner R’Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe 2022
Before you read: Miss USA 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel responds to accusations she won because of ‘favoritism’ R’Bonney Gabriel, the first Filipino...
Bryan Ke
Health
Filipino American nurses join massive strike against NYC hospitals
Filipino American nurses who participated in the Monday walkout of over 7,000 nurses in New York City have earned the support of the city...
Ryan General
Jo Koy donates concrete road, facilities to a high school in the Philippines
Filipino American comedian Jo Koy visited the Philippine city of Bacolod last week for the inauguration of a road he donated. Koy, who was b...
H.E.R. discusses Filipino elements in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ anniversary special
Before you read: H.E.R. set to play Belle in new ABC special celebrating 30-year anniversary of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Photo preview: H.E.R....
Isa Peralta
Filipino American drag queen Aura Mayari joins ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15
Filipino American drag queen Aura Mayari has been announced as one of the contestants of Season 15 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Mayari, whose ...
Social Media
Filipino American hockey sensation Jason Robertson becomes NHL’s top goal scorer
Filipino American rising hockey star Jason Robertson is currently the leading goal scorer in the 2022-2023 season of the National Hockey Le...
News
Kenneth Mejia makes history as first Asian American elected to citywide office in LA
Kenneth Mejia, a 32-year-old accountant and leftist community activist, made history as the first Filipino American Los Angeles city contro...
Remains of missing Bay Area woman Alexis Gabe found
On Thursday afternoon, a Plymouth, California, resident notified the Amador County Sheriff’s Office after discovering human remains near Ja...
Navy sailor pleads guilty to murdering wife in San Diego-area home
A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Wednesday for fatally stabbing his 30-year-old wife Rhona Fantone in their Lemon Grove, Cal...
Asian American History
Filipino American History Month recognized in Arkansas in historic first
Arkansas has recognized October as Filipino American History Month for the first time in its history. The recognition reportedly came in t...
Carl Samson
Culture
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 ...
Filipino American coach Erik Spoelstra voted best head coach in the NBA
A survey of NBA general managers has chosen the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra as the basketball league's best coach this year. Spoelst...
R’Bonney Gabriel, the first Filipino American Miss Texas USA, is crowned winner of Miss USA
Miss Texas R’Bonney Gabriel, a 28-year-old Filipino American fashion designer, was crowned Miss USA 2022 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Cas...
History
‘We support, honor and thank you’: Biden shares gratitude to Fil-Am community for Filipino American History Month
President Joe Biden and the first lady recognized the contributions and heritage of Filipino Americans in celebration of Filipino American ...
Va. Filipino community leader fatally hit by driver suspected of driving under influence of marijuana
Rosa Blanco, a 76-year-old Filipino American community leader, was walking on a crosswalk at Virginia Beach Town Center when Nathan Poole, ...
Filipino American MMA fighter takes down NYC man accused of six separate unprovoked attacks
Ro Malabanan, a Filipino American mixed martial artist, reportedly witnessed a man sucker-punching a construction worker in SoHo, New York ...
Film & TV
‘Superstore’ star Nico Santos confirmed to be in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
Filipino American actor Nico Santos has been confirmed to be part of “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3,” the latest installment in the popula...
Interviews
San Diego native Mar Velicaria puts a crown on Filipino American culture with their viral Reyna headpiece
Mar Velicaria is a small business owner and social media influencer that recently went viral for their minimalist and modern Philippine acc...
Iris Jung
Ballerina makes history as first AAPI soloist to play Polyhymnia in New York City Ballet’s ‘Apollo’
Filipino American ballerina Georgina Pazcoguin made history last weekend by becoming the first AAPI soloist to portray Polyhymnia in the New...
‘You’re the rice to my Chickenjoy’: Filipino American couple hold their wedding reception at Jollibee
Filipino American couple Angelica and Robin San Felipe held their wedding reception and photoshoot at a Jollibee in Daly City, San Francisc...
‘Batgirl’ casts Fil-Am actress Ivory Aquino as first-ever trans character in DC Comics film
Ivory Aquino, a Filipino American trangender actress, was cast as DC’s first trans character “Alysia Yeoh” in the film “Batgirl.” Her port...
Sports
Fil-Am NBA players Jalen Green and Jordan Clarkson share history and a hug on Filipino Heritage Night
NBA players Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets and Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz shared the court on Wednesday, marking the second time ...
California’s Melissa Ramoso sworn in as Artesia’s first Asian American female mayor
Melissa Ramoso was sworn in as the first Asian American female mayor of Artesia, California, on Dec. 13. The Filipino American has a longs...
Jiselle Lee
‘I want them to feel seen’: ‘Jelly, Ben & Pogo’ director on how Fil-Am representation validates children
Director Jalysa Leva talked with NextShark about the inspiration behind the animated series “Jelly, Ben & Pogo” and what Filipino Americ...
Music
These 7 Filipino American artists are on their way to becoming superstars — listen to them now
With established global icons such as Bruno Mars, H.E.R. and Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, as well as the skyrocketing ascension of supe...
Richie Traktivist
‘Thank you for all you do’: Biden honors Fil-Am frontline workers to start Filipino American History Month
As October marks Filipino American History month, President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude to Filipino Americans for enriching and streng...
Feature
Pepsi Accused of Copying an AAPI Brand and Launching It on Heritage Month
A Filipino American entrepreneur has accused Pepsi of forcing her company to change its name and plagiarizing their product while claiming t...
Editorial Staff
Navy Veteran Dies After Police Allegedly Kneel on His Neck During Mental Health Crisis
A Filipino American man in Antioch, California has reportedly died after a police officer kneeled on the man’s neck. The incident, whi...
Highway Patrol Officer Who Risked Life to Save Downed Officer Receives Medal of Valor
A Filipino American highway patrol officer in California was recently given the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national a...
Los Angeles
Filipino American Father, Daughter Electrocuted by Downed Power Lines in LA
A Filipino American father and daughter were electrocuted in the backyard of their home in Panorama City, California, on Monday. The victims...
Filipina American Singer Olivia Rodrigo Dominates Apple Music, Spotify With New Single
Filipino American Olivia Rodrigo is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter currently topping every major streaming chart with her debut single “Dri...
Filipino American Among 5 Cyclists Killed in Devastating Nevada Highway Accident
A 41-year-old Filipino American man was among the cyclists killed in a Nevada highway crash after a truck driver with high levels of methamp...
Family of Trans Asian Nurse Missing from Dallas Airport 1 Year Ago Still Hopeful
A 59-year-old transgender Filipino American has still not been found after she went missing at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport i...
Filipino American Nurse in Long Island Passes Away While Battling Pandemic
A Filipino American nurse passed away after fighting on the front lines against the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Ali Dennis Guill...