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A Fusion of Lights | How Filipino-Indians Are Redefining Diwali CelebratioNS In the Philippines and Beyond
Explore how Filipino-Indian youth are blending traditions this Diwali! Discover unique ways to celebrate with a fusion of Filipino and Indian culture, from food to fashion.
5 Iconic Filipino Architects Who Shaped the World of Architecture
In honor of #WorldArchitectureDay, we're celebrating 5 legendary Filipino architects who transformed skylines and left a lasting mark on the world.
The Wild Story of How Maryland License Plates Promoted a Filipino Casino
An Official Maryland website dedicated to Francis Scott Key was redirected instead to a site featuring a flashing image of a bikini-clad Filipina woman.
How One Filipino Family’s Act of Kindness Led to Double Murders that Shocked the World | The Story of the Maguad Sibling Murders
The murder of Gwynn and Crizzule Maguad by their adopted sister, Janice, exposes not only the horror of their deaths but also a deeper societal issue in the Philippines.
RUBY IBARRA’S NEW “BAKUNAWA” MUSIC VIDEO IS A CULTURAL MASTERPIECE—WITH A BOMBSHELL REVEAL
Bakunawa is Ruby Ibarra’s first single release from her highly anticipated forthcoming sophomore album and features Ouida, Han Han, and June Millington.
Top 10 Filipino Wedding Superstitions
Filipino weddings are not just about exchanging vows and dancing the night away; they're also steeped in centuries-old superstitions that add a layer of intrigue and mystique to the celebration.
6 Christian Filipino Musicians to set the tone for your Easter Sunday
God is good!! We wanted to bring you some music to reflect how good He is but specifically, music from some great Filipino Musicians. So today we are going to open our hearts to 6 Christian Filipino Musicians to set the tone for your Easter Sunday.
Breaking Boundaries | 'Rewind' Becomes First Filipino Film to Surpass $16M at Global Box Office
Who wouldn’t want to be given the chance to go back in time and try to rectify their mistakes or change the past? Newest Filipino Film Rewind" invites viewers to ponder this tantalizing proposition, at a cost as it delves into the realm of second chances.
10 Things to Know about Filipina Lead Singer of the Black Eyed Peas J. Rey Soul
Jessica Reynoso, popularly known by her stage name J. Rey Soul is no stranger to the music scene. This soulful artist has come a long way since launching her career in the Philippines. She is now a force to be reckoned with, performing internationally with some of the most respected artists in the industry. Here are 10 things to help you get to know her a little better.
The 6 Most Expensive Luxury Resorts in the Philippines
Let’s say on your next vacation, you want to go BIG, splurge a little, if you will, and spare no expense staying at the most luxurious hotels with the most pristine views, topped off with the best service that our homeland has to offer. Well, you’re in luck today because we’ve rounded the most awarded and coveted hotels, where all the rich and famous stay.
10 Things to Know About Filipina Race Car Driver Bianca Bustamante
Three words you don’t normally see together is “Filipina” and “Racecar Driver”. Filipinos in motorsports is somewhat an anomaly- and that is exactly what Bianca “Bia” Bustamante is: an unexpected phenom that defies the norm. We rounded up some quick stats on this rising star.
Holiday Gift Guide | Food Edition 2022
If you’re Filipino, you know very well that there is no stronger love language than that of food. Our collective holiday memories are filled with the sweet aroma of Christmas treats like puto bumbong, sweet and salty bibingka, and if you’re lucky, some ginataang bilo bilo.
Kollective Hustle’s Holiday Food Guide 2022
Finding the perfect holiday gifts for your family, friends and significant other seems to get harder every year, but don't worry: we've scoured the internet to find the very best presents to impress even your fanciest Tita. Our list this years not only represents quality made products that would make both the gift-giver and the gift-receiver proud, but they come from brands owned by Filipino American entrepreneurs whose story and mission bring inspiration to us all.
Impostor Syndrome & Why it affects FILAM Women Harder
Impostor syndrome is a feeling of inadequacy and that I don’t feel good enough about myself to stand. A lot of people especially our Filipina women have the tendency to feel more of this syndrome in comparison to our counterparts due to the high expectations of feeling as if they weren't good enough to be.
If you catch yourself overwhelmed and often not giving yourself the credit, here are five phrases to keep in mind to help combat Impostor Syndrome as a Filipina!
Celebrate 31 Days of Filipino American History Month
Its finally October and officially Filipino American History Month. Not to be confused with Filipino American Heritage Month. This month we commemorate the first Filipinos to have arrived in the continental United States at what is now Morro Bay, California on October 18, 1587. In 1992, the Filipino American National Historical Society introduced FAHM, and in 2009, US Congress officially recognized October as FAHM in the U.S.
To celebrate we’ve rounded up some resources and events to share.
Facts on the humble Bahay Kubo (Philippine Nipa Hut)
Philippine Architecture has developed in response to the demands of development and the aspirations of the people. It is a testament of the country's history and culture.
One of the most notable and renowned architecture in the Philippines is the humble Bahay Kubo.
Late Filipina Civil Rights Leader, “Tita” Alice Bulos, Honored with Memorial Highway in Daly City
A portion of State Route 35 was dedicated in Daly City in the Bay Area and a sign commemorating Alice Pena Bulos has been erected announcing the Alice Peña Bulos Memorial Highway. She was known as the “Grandmother of Filipino-American Politics.”
6 "Very Asian" Things You Used to Like Before They Were Cool now everyone is obsessed with
Boba and Ube aside, don’t you feel like everything that is new, super popular and mainstream now is, well… actually old? That’s because it is. Old seems to be the new new.
Filipino-American Artist Camille Hoffman's “See and Missed” at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Filipino-American Camille Hoffman's new exhibition “See and Missed” at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art…a celebrated experience but complicated conversation about Filipino American identity in which Hoffman told the Los Angeles Times “is very tied to moving across water and across many lands but never fully situated in one place."
SFO Museum Exhibit Highlights Filipino Textiles in "From Pineapple to Piña"
SFO Museum’s exhibit- is an homage to Filipino heritage’s Piña textiles- a woven fabric and lace made from the fibers of our beloved pineapple plant.