Filipino American voters poised to influence Nevada’s tight 2024 race

Filipino American voters are emerging as a critical constituency in Nevada’s high-stakes 2024 elections, where Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Filipino American San Diego cop killed in crash during police pursuit

A Filipino American San Diego Police Department officer was killed in a car collision near the 5200 block of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard on Mo...

Roman Gabriel, NFL’s first Filipino American quarterback, dies at 83

Roman Gabriel, the groundbreaking former football star who made history as the first Filipino American quarterback in the NFL, has died at 8...

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...

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...

How the Filipino concept of ‘kapwa’ shaped PJ Raval’s ‘Who We Become’

“Kapwa” is a Tagalog word that cannot be expressed in a simple English translation, but it is one that perfectly embodies the unbreaka...

Interview: Ez Mil on being the 1st Asian American artist to sign with Eminem’s Shady Records

Ezekiel Miller, professionally known as “Ez Mil,” was born and raised in Olongapo, Philippines, and now lives in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old ...

Interview: DJ Shortkut joins LL Cool J’s F.O.R.C.E. Tour in celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary

DJ Shortkut is driven by his passion for every genre of music. A member of three of the arguably most-influential DJ crews in history — the ...

Jumper at NYC’s Mandarin Oriental hotel identified as Filipino American teen

The person who jumped off the Mandarin Oriental hotel in New York City last month has been identified as 17-year-old Noah Legaspi, an aspiri...

13-year-old Filipino American actor Yonas Kibreab leads in upcoming Pixar film ‘Elio’

Kibreab made his first TV appearance in the series finale of “Silicon Valley” and landed his first big movie role via Hulu’s 2021 horr...

10-year-old Filipino American to receive Woman FIDE Master chess title after tournament win

A 10-year-old Filipino American chess player placed first at the 33rd Pan-American Youth Chess Festival 2023 in the girls U12 (Under 12) cat...

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...

Filipino American baby named Gerber Baby for 2023

As the 2023 Gerber Baby, Maddie was given a $25,000 cash prize, free Gerber products for a year, a wardrobe from Gerber’s clothing lin...

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...

Fil-Am musician AJ Rafael announces ‘The Take Me Back Tour’ after 9-year hiatus

It has been almost a decade since Filipino American singer-songwriter and entertainment pioneer AJ Rafael declared an indefinite hiatus from...

‘I’m ethnic!’: Vanessa Hudgens recalls being rejected for her dream role for not being Black or Latino

Vanessa Hudgens has opened up about her experiences in Hollywood as a Filipino American actor. In a press conference held in Manila on Frida...

R’Bonney Gabriel returns to Houston for first time since winning Miss Universe 2022

R’Bonney Gabriel returned to her hometown in Houston, Texas, last weekend for the first time since becoming Miss Universe 2022 in January. G...

Vanessa Hudgens engaged to pro baseball star Cole Tucker

Vanessa Hudgens is now engaged to professional baseball player Cole Tucker, according to reports. On Thursday, celebrity tabloid TMZ reporte...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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 ...