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Skip the Tourist Traps | Boracay Restaurants That Locals Actually Love
Let’s be honest: if you’re coming home to the Philippines for vacation, Boracay is probably already on your itinerary. It’s the classic combo: the powder-white sand, crystal-clear water, and nonstop beach vibes.
History Served | Alex Eala Becomes First Filipino on Wimbledon’s Centre Court
She did that. 🎾🇵🇭 Alex Eala just became the first Filipino ever to play on Wimbledon’s legendary Centre Court—wearing a sampaguita charm and serving straight power. From Miami upsets to Eastbourne finals to the biggest grass court in the world, she’s not just playing the game.
How FilAM Nonprofits Are Rewriting the Rules of Community Power and Why Backing Them Can Change the Future of our Culture
Nonprofits should not be singularly viewed as charity cases that communities must fund out of pity, but instead, be recognized as mission driven movements, transformative institutions, and caring systems of power and progress.
Five Years Strong | SoCal Filipinos Celebrates Growth and Community In Los Angeles
SoCal Filipinos commemorated their fifth anniversary on Friday, June 20, 2025, with a formal gala held at Intercrew in Los Angeles, California. This organization is a part of the Kababayan Network
Filipino Art Doesn’t Have to Be Traditional And Abstract Artist Keith Lapuz Proves It By Making Art That Hits Different
Rising artist and a proud graduate of California State University, Sacramento, Keith Lapuz channels his heritage into his symbolic works and honors his roots while pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
You’ve Heard of Comfort Women. But Did You Know About the “Comfort Gays”?
In 1975, during the time that the world had shunned homosexuality, columnist, former city councilor, and an AIDS activist in the name of Panfilo Justo opened his own home to provide care facilities for elderly gay men.
The Filipino-Mexican American Who Conquered the US Open | JJ Spaun Makes History
Filipino-Mexican-American golfer JJ Spaun just made history by winning the 2025 US Open. His victory is a cultural milestone for both Filipino and Mexican communities, proving that with hard work and perseverance, no dream is too big.
Why LA’s Filipino Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium Meant More This Year
We had one of the biggest social gatherings for Filipinos in the Los Angeles area as the world winning Los Angeles Dodgers hosted Filipino Heritage Night, making it one of the most memorable outings in 2025.
June Millington Walked So Ruby Ibarra Could Rock | Meet the Filipina Rock Legend Who Paved the Way
June Millington is a Filipina-American guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, teacher, and actress. She is a rock and roll veteran of over 50 years. Millington co-founded Fanny, the groundbreaking first all-female rock band signed to a major label.
Filipino Coffee Is Having a Moment | 7 Must-Try Beans to Sip in 2025
Nothing beats a cup of coffee in the morning, the aroma of the roasted beans, that first crisp sip, and the pick me up you need to tackle the day. Did you know that coffee beans grown straight from the homeland of the Philippines have been on the up and up?
The 3rd Annual Filipino Forces Feast and Fiesta Was the AANHPI Dinner of the Year And the Kultura Was Served Hot
The 3rd Annual Filipino Forces Feast & Fiesta, founded by Rembrandt Flores and powered by Nike, brought together stars, community leaders, and culture shapers for an unforgettable AANHPI Month celebration—complete with sinigang dumplings, ube ice cream, and a karaoke mic drop.
Did the t-Rex Ever Roam Tagaytay? A Jurassic Look at Prehistoric Philippines
The Jurassic period was a pivotal time in Earth’s history. It was characterized by the diversification of dinosaurs. Modern-day Philippines did not yet exist during this time, but geological evidence suggests that portions of what would become the Philippine were already forming.
Is the Filipino Hospital Mafia a Real Thing? A Nurse’s Lawsuit Says Maybe
A nurse’s lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai accuses Filipino coworkers of bullying—raising tough questions about cliques, culture, and accountability in healthcare.
Filipino, American, and Caught in Between | How ’90s Rap Icon Butch Velez and Masta Plann Gave the Diaspora a Beat
The 1990s was a golden era, particularly for music. Inspired by Sidney Shaw's iconic question in the movie, Brown Sugar: "When did you fall in love with hip-hop?" – I had my moment, interviewing the OG, Butch Velez, AKA Tracer One, of Masta Plann.
Filipino Roots, Californian Vines | The Rise of Filipino American Wines
California boasts numerous wine regions along its coast, including Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Lodi, and Temecula Valley, offering diverse tasting experiences. Consider these picks for your next dinner party, girls' trip, or romantic escape.
How LeRoid David Wove His Roots into the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Poster
LeRoid David, a second-generation Filipino American and native of the Bay Area (now based in Sacramento), didn’t begin his creative journey in a studio. It started as a kid sketching cartoons and comics in San Francisco, drawing purely for the love of it—with no grand plan, just passion.
The Rise of Brand Activism
Brands thrive off of the idea that you as a consumer will see them as a human being, a friendly face, and a person you can trust. The truth is, maybe a brand is like a friend; a friend who only comes around when you’re fully employed with disposable income to ask you for some cold hard cash.
Asian Americans and Hip Hop Dance: The Choreo Culture
For the past couple decades, young Asian Americans have built a culture within their communities and a sense of belonging through hip hop dance. Today, dance has slowly started to become something of a common hobby just like beloved sports: basketball and football. Many of these teams formed through a school campus and the school year would normally act as the dance season amongst these social groups and communities. But how did this all come to fruition?
How to Be A Leader
This month, Kollective Hustle’s theme is leadership. So, we talked to Filipinx leaders from different industries to gain insight on what it takes to be a great leader.
A Tale of Two Tabos: What Assimilation Looks Like As a 2nd Generation Filipino-American
Growing up with immigrant parents can be one of the most interesting yet odd experiences. From my own life, my parents would weave in Tagalog with their English anytime there wasn’t an English word that translated well. The perfect, yet somewhat strange example, is the tabo. I’ve never had so much difficulty explaining something from the Philippines more than the tabo.