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Countdown to Tip OfF | Unveiling the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila
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Countdown to Tip OfF | Unveiling the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila

The International Basketball Federation, also known as FIBA, is holding its World Cup tournament which occurs every 4 years, making the 2023 tournament its 19th World Cup in tournament history. I say lucky for Filipinos not only because we are some of the biggest basketball fans ever but because we have a lot invested going into this year's World Cup. 

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The Origin Of the Halo-Halo Dessert
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The Origin Of the Halo-Halo Dessert

Halo-Halo is reigns supreme and top of mind for most Filipinos. Halo-halo, which literally translates to "mix-mix" in Filipino, is a symphony of flavors and textures that captures the essence of Filipino culture. It is a simple mix of fruits and sweet and creamy ingredients that fits the notorious Filipino sweet tooth pallet. Let’s dig to fruity center of it all and find out where this sweet treat originated from.

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7 Filipina-American DJs You Should Be Following
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7 Filipina-American DJs You Should Be Following

If you’re lucky enough to have grown up in California, you had the opportunity to hear Filipino-Americans bless the airwaves, like DJ Icy Ice, E-man, and Turbulence. It’s more common to find a list of Filipino-American male DJs, which include turntablist pioneers such as Qbert, Shortkut, Apollo, Rhettmatic, and Babu to name a few. The music industry, especially DJing, still has far and few women. Though, it seems that tables have turned. Literally! More females are taking space and headlining for major artists and rocking crowds around the world. Here’s a list of Filipina-American DJs that are breaking barriers.

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The Most Common Filipino LAST NAMES and their Meaning
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The Most Common Filipino LAST NAMES and their Meaning

At birth we are given a right to a name. It can be derived from a number of sources our parents, notable family members, future asperations, desired characteristics…etc. Filipino names have evolved and changed through out time as has become a melting pot of inspiration from indigenous origins, to western influences. Let’s take a dive to origins of Filipino last names.

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Violent Gentlemen x LA KINGS Becomes one of First Filipino InSPIRED Collaboration to be sold at a major arena
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Violent Gentlemen x LA KINGS Becomes one of First Filipino InSPIRED Collaboration to be sold at a major arena

As a people, Filipinos love baseball and it’s no secret that we really love our basketball. I think it is safe to say that we’ve all been to our share of Filipino Heritage nights even if it was only once in our lifetime, at least if you live near the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, or the Los Angeles Lakers, am I right?

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The Rise of the Modern Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana and Where To Buy for your next Special Event
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The Rise of the Modern Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana and Where To Buy for your next Special Event

With the rise of Filipino culture in mainstream media, Celebrities and Influencers are walking up to red carpets and podiums rocking traditional Filipino-wear. This has elevated Filipino style Fashion and Culture into the public.

But what exactly is traditional Filipino clothing and where can get them?

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FIlipino Soul Food | Interview with Christina Quackenbush, Chef+Owner of Milkfish NOLA
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FIlipino Soul Food | Interview with Christina Quackenbush, Chef+Owner of Milkfish NOLA

Cristina Quackenbush is the chef and owner of Milkfish Nola. She cooks the most delectable Philippine cuisine fused with southern soul food. Particularly famous are her Lechon Kawali Poboy and Fried Bread Pudding Bites. You may have seen her in Netflix’s Take Out with Lisa Ling.

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KAPRE and ASWANG 101: Filipino Mythology for Beginners
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KAPRE and ASWANG 101: Filipino Mythology for Beginners

Philippine Mythology has been a hot commodity as of late for graphic novels, Netflix and Hulu specials and ComiCon activations- and part of its ever increasing popularity is because its vast mystical canon is as complex and neverending as the House of the Dragons’ family tree.

We take a peek at what are mostly known in the community and those that lurk in the deep dark corners of the unknown. Here’s a beginners guide to Filipino folklore creatures and supernatural beings.

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Top 10 Filipino Proverbs That Our Parents Love To Say
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Top 10 Filipino Proverbs That Our Parents Love To Say

Words of wisdom or proverbs are known as "Salawikain" or "Sawikain" in Tagalog or "sarsarita" in Ilocano. Like most proverbs the world over, most of us have probably heard all Philippine proverbs throughout our childhood- usually in the form of scolding or warnings from our parents.

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