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Filipino-Americans 'fired up' as Tagalog added to Nevada ballot

Andrew Marszal, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 22 10:32 AM

For the first time, the Tagalog language will be used on voting cards along with English and Spanish at the Democratic caucuses. Read more »

#NotoABSCBNShutdown: Largest Fil-Am federation cites network's role as bridge to homeland

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 15 11:03 PM

The largest Filipino-American community federation in the United States supports the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corp., saying the media giant bridges the gap between the Philippines and some 4 million Filipinos in the US. Read more »

Fil-Am beauty queen seeks better transgender representation in pageants

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 12 02:28 PM

While trans women have been allowed to compete in Miss Universe sanctioned pageants since 2013, not many have openly stepped forward. Read more »

Fil-Am allegedly abused by Pinoy priest sues LA Archdiocese

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 03:34 PM

A 34 year-old Filipina has sued the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in what is believed to be the first civil suit against the country's largest Catholic diocese since California passed a law last month that extends the statute of limitations for child abuse survivors. Read more »

Bayanihan spirit shines as residents try to survive California wildfires impact

TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 30 12:59 PM

Vice Mayor Roland Esquivias is thankful that many volunteers in the community were quick to help. Read more »

Fil-Am family loses home to Tick Fire in California

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 26 12:52 PM

SANTA CLARITA, California – Filipinos were among the thousands of residents affected by the wind-driven Tick Fire that broke out close to residential neighborhoods in the Santa Clarita area in Southern California.   Read more »

Gymnastics: Olympic, world champ Kyla Ross honored in Fil-Am month

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News North America Bureau
Posted at Oct 11 01:14 AM

Ross was recognized as a youth role model in Carson city, Calif., an award she received as part of the Filipino-American History Month. Read more »

Pinoy makes history in Hawaii Army National Guard

Kathleen Lee, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 04:38 PM

Roy J. Macaraeg is believed to be the first Fil-Am soldier to attain the rank of general officer in the documented history of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Read more »

Fil-Am airport worker stops runaway cart on tarmac

Connie Macatula De Leon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 01:06 PM

CHICAGO, Illinois – Fifty-six year-old Filipino-American Jorge Manalang is Chicago’s new hero. Read more »

‘I never give up’: 6-year-old Fil-Am shows promise in US chess

Connie Macatula-De Leon, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 24 09:12 PM

Scott Matthew Escalera is making waves in chess in his family's adopted country. His latest feat? Becoming the highest-rated 6-year-old in America. Read more »

Drunk driver sentenced to life in crash that killed Pinoy girl, grandma

Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 07:53 PM

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The driver of the car that slammed into a minivan that killed a Filipina girl and her grandmother was sentenced to life in prison. Read more »

Filipinos mobilize relief efforts for Dorian victims

Paul Garilao, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 11:30 AM

Filipinos have come together to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, a community leader said. Read more »

Pinoys in US come together to raise funds for Fil-Am congressional hopeful

TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 08 12:26 PM

(UPDATE) Filipina-American Texas congressional candidate Gina Ortiz Jones visited San Francisco on Thursday to meet with the Filipino community who want to support her.  Read more »

Fil-Am Floridians brace for hurricane Dorian

Lenn Almadin-Thornhill, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 10:20 AM

Filipino-Americans in Florida are among the many residents preparing early before hurricane Dorian hits their area over the weekend.  Read more »

Fil-Am dies while trying to save dog in Chicago

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 28 02:58 PM

A Filipino-American man tragically lost his life in an effort to save his dog in Chicago. Read more »

Fil-Am teen alleged victim of hate crime in California; 3 suspects charged

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 06:22 PM

Authorities have charged three suspects in an alleged attack on a Filipino-American teen from San Bruno, California in a reported hate crime.    Read more »

Fil-Am designs limited-edition 'First Gen' Nike shoes

Don Tagala, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 02:49 AM

NEW YORK, United States—Footwear giant Nike has dropped a limited edition of new Nike Air Max sneakers custom-designed by a first generation Filipino-American that celebrates his immigrant story. Read more »

8-year old Fil-Am is national Spanish spelling bee champ

Cheryl Piccio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 23 08:29 PM

RICHMOND, Texas - An 8-year old Filipino-America from Richmond took home the top award in the 9th Annual National Spanish Spelling Bee in Denver, Colorado last month.   Read more »

New generation of Fil-Ams rediscovering roots in Pinoy-owned superstore

Don Tagala, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 08 05:11 PM

CLIFTON, New Jersey – A Filipino-owned store considered as the oldest and largest in the east coast is expanding business and has been providing job opportunities to a new generation of employees called the i-Gen, also known as GenZ. Read more »

Pinay recounts horrific ordeal during Gilroy mass shooting

TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 31 05:47 PM

A Filipina who attended the Gilroy Garlic Festival during the time of the mass shooting is still reeling from shock.   Read more »