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History and celebration of Philippine Independence Day
Philippine Independence Day is celebrated every June 12. It is marked by patriotic events, cultural festivities, and a profound sense of national pride. Learn more on the history and some trivia, and suggest ways to celebrate this important occasion.
Get to Know Alicia Tapia, Founder of Pop-Up Bike Library Bibliobicicleta
Dr. Alicia Tapia is a Filipina-Mexicana educator, researcher, school librarian, and founder of Bibliobicicleta. If you are in the Bay Area, you may have seen her riding around town. You certainly can’t miss her! Bibliobicicleta is a pop-up bike library that can hold up to 100 books in tow.
Filipino Gift-Giving Superstitions 101
Giving gifts has been a long-standing and culturally ubiquitous way to show someone you care, appreciate them, and wish them well. But hidden beneath this seemingly straightforward deed is a realm of superstitions and beliefs that give the art of giving a fascinating new dimension.
Filipino American Mindful Meditation Experts to Follow
Meditation isn’t something that you easily learn, especially growing up Filipino, where most of us have no idea how to express or deal with our feelings. Here are four meditation specialists within the community that you might want to follow
How Filipino Soldiers fighting in the korean war is a big part of Filipino American History
Before the rise of Filipino Nurse Immigrants and teachers, a large majority of them were Military personel now turned Veterans. This is the story of the unlikely triumph of the Filipino-American troops as they faced seemingly insurmountable odds on the battlefield.
4 FilAm Classical Dancers That Show Up and Out
Whether it’s singing or dancing, Filipinos are known to many for their performing skills. Through the years, in the world of dance, we have seen a gradual rise in the number of Filipino Americans taking over the scene. With this, we’ve put together a list of some of the many dancers raising our flag and making their mark on the big stages.
6 Nursing Tik Toks You Need to Follow STAT!
It’s no secret that nurses are the #1 export from the Philippines. Regardless of your connection to nursing, a few nursing pages on Tik Tok have been gaining a following through humor, information, or both, and you should follow them too! So let’s take a look at the heartbeat of nursing Tik Tok with 6 Nursing Tik Toks You Need to Follow ASAP.
Nostalgia Alert: The Top 10 90s Trends Making a Stylish Comeback
Growing up in the 90’s was a real vibe and you just had to be there, ask anyone. USA basketball was at a high, hip hop was spreading like wildfire, and every TGIF around the television was an event in itself, it was what all feel good movies highlighted at the beginning of each film. Dust off the Jordan 1s as we 2 step our way into Our Favorite Top 10 90’s Trends That are Cool Again.
10 things to know about Rechie Valdez | FIRST Filipino-Canadian WOMAN to Serve Cabinet in Canada
We are so proud of Rechie Valdez, such a huge, significant milestone for Filipinas, taking on the role of Minister of Small Business in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new Cabinet. Valdez has always been a huge advocate for her Filipino heritage, so much in fact that before reciting her oath, it was noted by the Rappler that she uttered “Mabuhay.”
The Rise of a Filipino NFL Superstar: Nikko Remigio
Nikko Remigio has been proving the haters wrong, showing the world that Filipinos can dominate at the wide receiver position. Let’s dive into the story of Nikko Remigio and how he’s primed to be the next NFL superstar.
Fil-Am Artist Travis Atreo Goes Country
Travis Atreo is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur. The former lead singer of the Seattle based band, New Heights, now calls Los Angeles home. Atreo is the founder of Fanded, a marketplace for fans to invest in their favorite artists.
Meet the Hosts of The Mare-Mare Club | LJ Moreno-Alapag and Mafae Yunon-Belasco
Mafae Yunon-Belasco and LJ Moreno-Alapag are two of the many Filipinos that have taken the leap to America with their families and the growth they’ve experienced since stepping in the country is quite remarkable.
5 Filipino EDM Artists You Should Know
The allure to EDM has been growing like wildfire, spreading its reach to all areas of the globe and even prompting Filipinos to get in the studio to create their own form of electronic art. Let’s dive into our list of 5 Filipino EDM artists you should know.
Learning Tagalog Made Easy with Joi Barrios-LeBlanc
If you’re like me, you’ve always wanted to learn how to speak the native tongue of the Philippines, Tagalog, but you didn’t know where to start. Lucky for us, University of California, Berkeley professor Joi Barrios has written a book for beginners to easily learn and understand Tagalog, the exact language that is spoken in Manila today.
5 Filipino Alcoholic Spirits You Should Try At Your Next Party
We are all familiar with San Miguel and Red Horse but how often have you had Calamansi liquor or Alcohol made from lava rocks in the Philippines? Well maybe it’s time to shake up your next get together with 5 Filipino alcoholic spirits you should try at your next party.
10 Things To Know about Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena
EJ Obiena is a force to be reckoned with. This highly decorated pole vaulter has broken barriers left and right, making history multiple times, and accomplishing achievements in the most prestigious competitions in the world.
Breaking Barriers | FilAM MMA Legends and Rising stars
Filipinos have a heavy presence in the martial arts space. The most popular Filipino martial art forms being Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali. here are a few Fil-Ams that have made a mark or are on the come up in the mixed martial arts scene.
10 Things to Know About Rising FilAm Soccer Stars Alyssa and Gisele Thompson
The sister duo, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, are taking the soccer world by storm! They hail from Studio City, California, and they have been dominating the sport not only on the local and national level, but internationally as well. They are continuing to push and shape the future of the sport. Both sisters not only play soccer for Harvard-Westlake High School, but they are also members of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team.
6 Filipino Movies To Watch on Netflix Right Now
Half the battle of binge watching is finding a series or movie that really sparks your interest and is actually worth your time. So please find your seat, silence your cell phones, and prepare yourself for our 6 favorite Filipino movies on Netflix and IWantTFC right now.
10 Hollywood Stars That You Didn't Know Are Filipino
Filipino representation truly matters and sometimes they are right in front of our eyes and we didn’t even know it! Let’s take a look at 10 upcoming Hollywood stars that you might not have known are Filipino.