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Filipino identity shared through ‘Lasa at Salaysay’ food tasting event
The Philippine Center’s Kalayaan Hall was transformed into a celebration of Filipino heritage and regional cuisine on April 27, 2026, through “Lasa at Salaysay: Taste Across Borders,” a signature event for Filipino Food Month. Held under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Connected by Taste: The Filipino Food in the Flavors of ASEAN,” the gathering […]
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R. Ghrist debuts historical fiction about a forgotten heroine in wartime Manila
I Am Joey by R. Ghrist is a historical novel inspired by the extraordinary true story of Josefina Guerrero, a young Filipina woman whose courage during World War II helped shape the resistance movement in Japanese-occupied Manila. Set during one of the darkest periods in Philippine history, the novel follows Josefina as her privileged life […]
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Same-sex parenting: Glenn Magpantay on fatherhood without labels
By Cristina DC Pastor When the U.S.-Senate-appointed Commissioner for Civil Rights Glenn D. Magpantay told his parents that he was adopting a child, they didn’t know how to react. His mother waited for her husband to say something. When his dad finally spoke, what he said stunned Magpantay: “Well, you’re your own man now, go […]
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‘Make Your Marc’ finale features TOFA’s global Filipino honorees
“Make Your Marc” will close its third season on GMA Pinoy TV with an episode devoted to TOFA (The Outstanding Filipino Awards) 100 Most Influential Filipinos in the World celebration in Las Vegas. The season finale airs Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Pacific on GMA Pinoy TV. Hosted by two-time Emmy Award-winning producer Marc […]
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Caregiver wins a crown: Iris Capuno is PIDCI’s Mrs. Kalayaan 2026
By Cristina DC Pastor When Iris Capuno was announced as Mrs. Kalayaan 2026 on April 18, 2026, she felt the glory and how that moment was deeply earned. “Masaya ako sa lahat ng na-sacrifice ko,” she said, reflecting on the long road that led her to the crown. For Capuno, the title was not just […]
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What it means to be ‘truly American,’ according to AAPIs: new survey
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has released new research revealing the country is sharply divided over a fundamental question: what does it mean to be truly American? According to TAAF’s sixth annual Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STAATUS) Index, conducted by NORC at the […]
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Lumpia as outreach: Korean candidate Chuck Park engages Filipino American voters in Queens
Community members gathered at Amazing Grace Restaurant in Woodside, Queens for an evening of food, storytelling, and civic engagement hosted by congressional candidate Chuck Park (NY-6). The April 25 event marked a stop in Park’s “Dumplings & Dialogue” fundraiser series, which highlights the cultural diversity of Queens through shared meals and conversations. For this gathering, the […]
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Lawyer, children’s book author, now an actor? ‘Just doing the things that give me joy’
By Marissa Bañez I’m a lawyer, children’s book author, contributing writer for several publications, volunteer with at-risk and traumatized kids, and mom. And, because I clearly have so much free time, I recently decided to try acting. In my acting life, I’ve played a holier-than-thou conservative-minded juror, a 1940s-era “rich bitch” named Sugar who likes […]
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Top 50 brands with ‘authentic engagement’ with Asian American consumers: 3AF
In celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) has announced the 3AF 2026 Impact 50, recognizing 50 national brands making meaningful investments in the Asian American consumer segment through authentic engagement, marketing/advertising, experiential programs, strategic innovation, and sustained commitment. The alphabetical list recognizes Fortune 500 and […]