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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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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 […]
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Calendar from May
–Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. –Ongoing until May 29, 2026 Nominations for the 2026 Presidential Awards For Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas Download: https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/forms-and-guide/ –May 7 to June 4 Spring 2026 Adult Conversational Filipino, Beginner 1 (with teacher Agnes ‘Bing’ Magtoto) Tuition for the 5-week course […]
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Concert celebrates Philippine-American bilateral ties, America’s 250th independence milestone
By Romulo Aromin, Jr., MD The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) partnered with the Philippine Consulate General in New York to host an evening of music commemorating the 80th anniversary of Philippine-U.S. diplomatic relations as well as the 250th anniversary of America’s independence on July 4, 2026. MSM’s Consulate Series held April 13 at The William R. and Irene D. […]
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Amihan Filipino Run is back in Queens on Apr 11th
Queens Distance Runners (QDR) is proud to announce the return of its Cultural Run Series, beginning with the AmihanFilipinoRun on April 11 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The four-mile race marks the revival of a tradition that began in 2016, when QDR first organized community-centered runs celebrating the cultures that define Queens. What started as […]
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The Trader Joe’s tote obsession: no judgement, please
By Cristina DC Pastor Trader Joe’s—or as some Pinoys call it, “Traders Joe”—tote bags are now the hottest commodity since…what? Ube Pandesal? Please. Nobody ever woke up at 4 a.m. for Ube Pandesal. Nobody formed a human chain of a line around the block clutching grocery bags. And absolutely nobody tried to auction off a […]