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Interview with Orange County Commissioner for Superior Court of California HON. Bryan Clavecilla
Kuya Bryan become the first Filipino male commissioner of Orange County. Court is in session as we sit down with Commissioner Clavecilla and how he got to where he is today.
10 Movies You Need to Know for The Manila International Film Festival in LA
The Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) is coming back to Los Angeles, California at the TCL Chinese Theaters and the Directors Guild of America, this January 29th to February 2nd. The screenings will comprise of the 10 film entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
9 K-Pop Artists You Didn’t Know Were Filipino
K-Pop is bigger than ever, not only spreading its influence to the ears of its listeners but to their voices as well. We are now entering a generation of Filipino-Korean pop artists and I am glad to dive into a list of 9 K-Pop artists you didn’t know were Filipino.
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.
5 FilAM REALITY TV Competition Stars
Filipinos are known to many for their ability to show up and show out, on any stage and in any competition. From the kitchens of Top Chef to the stages of RuPaul's Drag Race, it is no secret that Pinoys and Pinays alike foster a competitive spirit and have what it takes to achieve greatness on every level.
6 Filipino Owned Breweries That You Should Know
No one likes warm beer, so no need to build anticipation for a good time, let’s dive into 6 Filipino Owned Breweries That You Should Know!
10 Things You Need To Know About The Tapales vs. Inoue
Tapales versus Inoue! Each fighter is putting their 2 world titles on the line, winner takes all 4 and leaving the ring as the undisputed champion of the world at the super bantamweight division.
Rhythms of Resilience | Meet SF Based Filipina-Irish Artist Ouida
Since signing with Bolo Music Group this year, Ouida has found a new home in her label. Beyond being in the presence of fellow proud Filipino Americans artists, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with multiple members of the team.
Filipino Flavors Aloha Style | A Culinary Journey Through Hawaii's Top FilAM Chefs
Aloha foodies! Back in 2017, Anthony Bourdain proclaimed Filipino food to be “the next big thing”. We’ve arrived! Filipino food has been gaining traction and mainstream appeal. We’re seeing Filipino-American chefs represented on the Food Network and Netflix.
Here are 6 Fil-Am chefs to start your food crawl on your next visit to the islands. It’s not a proper vacation if food trips aren’t involved.
Top 10 songs on our spotify from Filipino + Filam Artists Right NOW
Music truly brings all walks of life together whether you understand what they’re saying or not. Music is like painting in the air without a canvas, melodies and rhythms floating through the air to paint a story in your mind. Well here we have 10 pieces of art that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your ears, here are 10 new songs from Filipino Artists that you should add to your next playlist.
5 Tips on how to save on flights to the Philippines
If you’re anything like myself, you haven’t been to the Philippines since before the pandemic, since world travel was brought to a screeching halt. Have noticed that prices have been a little steeper than you had remembered. Well don’t panic here are 5 Tips on how to save on flights to the Philippines.
6 Filipino Christmas Songs to Add to Your Playlist
What truly kicks off the Christmas season in the Philippines? Bibingka? Hanging up Parols? Wrong, the answer is Christmas music! here is our list of 6 Filipino Christmas Songs to Add to Your Playlist.
Catching up with Bites by Bianca| interview with Filam Baking Sensation Bianca Fernandez
Having been featured on some of the biggest pages like Buzzfeed and POPsugar, Bianca’s baking has caught the eyes (and stomachs) all across the internet. Learn her journey from a career in research biology to a full time professional baker is a joy and honor to share with our Kollective Hustle family.
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
This or That: Best Voted Thanksgiving Filipino Dishes
We took a survey of over a thousand votes to help you narrow down what everyone is craving for Thanksgiving, helping you bring that perfect dish to all your family gatherings. Time to dig in into This or That: Best Filipino Thanksgiving Dishes.
10 Things to Know About FilAm NBA Reporter Cassidy Hubbarth
You’ve probably seen Cassidy Hubbarth on the sidelines of the NBA, interviewing coaches and players of the game. She is a TV host and full-time reporter for ESPN game telecasts throughout the NBA regular season and during playoffs.
8 Top 15-Globally Ranked Filipino Pickleball Athletes to keep an eye on
Pickleball has more than 4.8 million participants worldwide and has grown by 39.3% in the last two years. Of course, tennis being such a popular sport in the Philippines, pickleball has also caught the interest of many Filipinos who have actually gone on to compete globally and have cracked the top 15 in rankings.
Meet Dalbong The Corgi, the first Filipino Good Boi to win at the World Dog Show
We have seen so many Filipinos test their skill against the best in the world and succeed. And now our next world champion, Dalbong the Pembroke Welsh Corgi to win at the World Dog Show 2023.
10 Things To Know About Miss Universe Philippines, Michelle Dee
Well it’s that time of year again and we have our official Miss Universe Philippines representative, Michelle Dee, ready to take the stage. Let’s get to know our future queen with 10 things you didn’t know about Miss Universe Filipino Contestant, Michelle Dee.