On this International Women’s Day, I honor a woman whose strength, selfless love, and sacrifices defined her life—my mother, Citabelle Bautista Allen Quadra. She was more than a mother. She was a pillar of resilience, a nurturer of many, a leader in her community, and a servant of God. Through every trial she faced, she […]
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Fil-Am Artist Elijvh Celebrates Bohol’s Beauty in Stunning ‘Ghost’ Music Video
The beauty of Bohol Island in the Philippines shines brightly in the music video released by the Filipino-American artist Elijah Daniel Perkins, better known by his stage name Elijvh. The California-based singer-songwriter and record producer has captured the picturesque landscape and the natural charm of the Visayan island in his ‘Ghost’ music video released in […]
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Iloilo’s Rabiya Mateo honors her single mother with Miss Universe Philippines crown
Ilongga beauty queen Rabiya Mateo dedicated her Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown to her mother after she dominated the pre-taped pageant held at Baguio Country Club’s Cordillera Convention Hall in Baguio City.
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La Madre Filipina pre-war statue reinstalled at Manila’s historic Jones Bridge
A pair of La Madre Filipina (The Filipino Mother) pre-war statues have been reinstalled, as promised, by the inauguration of the picture-perfect revitalized Jones Bridge in Manila held November 24, a hundred years after the historic bridge was originally commissioned in 1919. The highlight of the Jones Bridge inauguration ceremony led to the introduction of […]
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MEET: Xantheia Pennisi, 1st Filipino-Australian to compete in Red Bull Cliff diving world series
Introducing Xantheia Pennisi, the Filipino-Australian competing in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2019 tour. Pennisi’s long overdue homecoming to her parental heritage’s homeland is scheduled to be held on April 13 among the towering limestone formations and beautiful scenery of El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. The 20-year-old cliff diver joins the 11th edition of […]
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Belgium’s Got Talent winner Ian Lodens visits Philippines to fulfill promise to Pinoy mother
Belgium’s Got Talent (BGT) grand champion and 3-time Ju-Jitsu world champion Ian Lodens is in the Philippines to make good on a promise to his Filipino mother. Lodens, the 2018 winner of the Belgium edition of the international talent competition, is visiting the Philippines to fulfill his promise to Rebecca Amor after he won BGT. […]
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Miss Universe Catriona Gray highlights Filipino mom, fans, Philippines on Kelly and Ryan, Good Morning America
Catriona Gray officially started her Miss Universe reign by paying tribute to her Filipino heritage in back to back interviews on “Good Morning America” and “Live with Kelly and Ryan” aired on live American television on January 7 in New York City. Gray’s sold out show interview on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” with hosts […]
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Darren Criss dedicates Golden Globes victory to his Cebuana mother
Filipino-American actor Darren Criss took home the Golden Globes Best Actor Award and dedicated his “totally awesome” win to his Filipina mother. Criss’ Golden Globes Award for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television” is the Hollywood actor’s second acting trophy following his Best Actor Emmy […]
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Guns N’ Roses 1st female band member Melissa Reese is Filipina-American
The legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses “Not In This Lifetime Tour” 2018, one of the highest grossing tours of all time with sold out dates worldwide, made a stop in Manila to the rousing welcome and support for the band and its first female member, Fil-Am Melissa Reese.
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Filipino mother Jessica Eribal wins Mrs. International
What do you get when you cross the iconic Filipina beauty with the legendary nurturing Filipino mother? Answer: Pinoy royalty. As the natural beauty of the Filipina is celebrated around the world with the nation’s young ladies picking up one beauty pageant title after another, a Filipina mother picked up another beauty royalty title for […]
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Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy stars in Netflix TV special
Netflix has featured Filipino-American Jo Koy’s self-produced comedy special that is riding the boom in televised stand-up comedy.
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