The Philippines’ Chelsea Manalo from Meycauayan City, Bulacan, will represent the country in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Mexico later this year. This is a history in the making because, for the first time, the Philippines will send a black Filipino-American contender to the prestigious beauty pageant. Chelsea earned the privilege of representing the pageant-loving […]
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Filipino-Canadian UN Advisor and Community Pharmacist Shine in WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women
Two Filipino-Canadian trailblazers, community pharmacist Annaflor Feliprada-Patrizio and UN advisor Rochelle Atizado, have been honored in the prestigious Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2023 list of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Their passionate advocacy for their Filipino roots has earned them a place among this year’s “Like A Legend” awardees, a theme celebrating women who make transformational impacts in their fields and champion inclusivity.
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How Leni Robredo Turned Adversity into Advocacy: Discover the Inspiring Journey of the Former Philippine VP and Her Vision for the Angat Buhay Foundation
Leni Robredo’s journey from the Philippines’ Vice President to a leading advocate for change is a story of resilience and determination. Having faced numerous challenges throughout her political career, Robredo has emerged as a beacon of hope and inspiration for many.
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LIST: Filipina Women’s Month Music, Poetry, and Books
Here is a list of music offerings, poetry reading, and books that celebrate the strengths and achievements of Filipinas this International Women’s Day and Month.
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Belle Mariano, proud Filipina Asian Star winner at Seoul Drama Awards
Actress Belle Mariano was a ‘Proud Filipino’ in her historic win at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2022, touted as the largest global award ceremony for drama based in South Korea that honors TV drama productions and actors worldwide.
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Filipina-Danish beauty queen Michelle Thorlund reps USA in Miss Intercontinental
Filipina-Danish beauty queen Michelle Charlotte Thorlund is set to represent the United States of America in the Miss Intercontinental 2022 pageant to be held in Egypt this October.
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Filipino gaming streamer Valkyrae graces Times Square’s largest billboard
Filipina gaming streamer Valkyrae has graced the New York Times Square’s largest billboard as the newest global ambassador of British fitness brand, Gymshark.
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What Empowered Women Say About True Beauty and Basic Self-Care
Check out what these empowered Filipino women say about true beauty and basic self-care.
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Filipina teen tennis champion Alex Eala wins 2nd women’s professional title in Thailand
Filipina teen tennis champion Alexandra “Alex” Eala has won her second women’s professional championship title at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour in Thailand.
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YouTube’s Filipina creators give tips for how to #BreakTheBias at work and play
Meet four inspiring Filipino women YouTube content creators who have shared their stories to help break gender biases and are encouraging others to #AskHerFirst in a campaign that caps off this year’s celebration of International Women’s Month in March.
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Filipina YouTubers encourage others to #AskHerFirst and break gender bias
Four Filipina YouTubers are encouraging others to join the campaign to #AskHerFirst and break gender bias in line with the observation of International Women’s Month in March.
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Filipina leaders Maria Beebe, Imelda Parcasio win UNESCO Open Education Awards
Filipina technology leaders Maria Beebe and Imelda Parcasio have won the UNESCO Open Education Awards for their Florida, USA-based Kaisipan digital education project for teachers in the Philippines.
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