From New York to Toronto, PH Time Is Now heads to Orlando
After the successful staging of its first satellite event in Toronto, Canada, the next PH Time Is Now will be in Orlando, Florida.
Filipina gold medalists power Team Philippines at Asian Games in Indonesia
The Philippines’ women athletes powered the country’s medal haul at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, winning all 4 gold medals from individual and team sports in weighlifting, golf, and skateboarding.
Fil-Am Dr. Z wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Congress
Filipino-American pediatrician, Dr. Jennifer Mijares-Zimmerman, has won the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat of Florida’s 1st district.
Zimmerman, widely known as Dr. Z in...
SOMA Pilipinas reveals thriving Filipino community in San Francisco
A cultural district in California called SOMA Pilipinas is revealing the thriving community of Filipinos who have lived in the South of Market (SOMA) for over a century.
Hawaii theatre group pays homage to Filipino culture
A youth theatre group based in Honolulu, Hawaii is staging a play celebrating the many rich Filipino cultural traditions.
Spoken word poetry takes on national hero Jose Rizal’s ideals
The Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal, will be honored by young spoken word poets at the Poetry Slam: #HugotRizalVolume 2.0 competition to be held in the hero’s hometown Calamba on August 31.
Guinness awards Twitter hashtag record to #AlDubEBTamangPanahon
Guinness World Records (GWR) marked Hashtag Day on August 23 by naming the all-time world record set by the Philippines’ phenomenal love team, AlDub.
Ambra Battilana Gutierrez overcomes adversity to advocate women empowerment
Filipino-Italian model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez has emerged victorious from her forced hiatus and is now empowering women and children victims in the Philippines and around the world.
Jon Melegrito wins AAPI Hero Award for championing veterans’ rights in the U.S.
Filipino-American community leader Jon Melegrito has been given the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hero Award for advocating Filipino World Ward II veterans’ rights.
US filmmaker Aaron Lapkin makes films to support Filipino cinema
American actor and director Aaron Lapkin has come to the Philippines to make films about stories of Filipinos and support the local cinema community.
Ivie Joy Agustin floral designs Tony Awards and Time Gala in New York
Filipino-American Ivie Joy Agustin has been one of the most sought after floral designers in New York, with a clientele list including the Tony Awards and the Time 100 Gala.
10 Filipino luminaries honoured with History Maker Award at History Con 2018
Ten Filipino luminaries were awarded the History Maker Award at the 2018 History Con, the biggest entertainment convention in Asia.