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Virginia honors outstanding Filipinos on Fil-Am History Month

Monica Galozo | TFC News Virginia Beach
Posted at Oct 31 05:11 PM

Filipinos who have made a mark in the US military and entertainment industry were recognized in an event in Virginia Beach. Read more »

Fil-Am founded org donates sneakers to poor basketball players

Monica Galozo | TFC News Virginia Beach, Virginia
Posted at Oct 07 08:27 PM

Bata Sole tours the US not only to teach kids basketball, but also the value of sharing their blessings to the less fortunate. Read more »

Jo Koy awarded with keys to Daly City

Rommel Conclara | TFC News Daly City, California
Updated as of Jul 26 06:26 PM

Elected officials honored Jo Koy with the keys to Daly City and marked July 22, 2022 as 'Jo Koy Day' in San Mateo County. Read more »

Late Fil-Am community leader honored with memorial highway

Rommel Conclara | TFC News Daly City, California
Posted at Jul 19 08:25 PM

A highway in California was renamed after a late Filipino American community leader who held key posts in the US government. Read more »

Fundraiser in California raises $60,000 for PH children

Rommel Conclara | TFC News Hayward, California
Updated as of Jul 13 09:49 PM

A Fil-Am-led nonprofit based in the San Francisco Bay Area raised over $60,000 to provide scholarships to underserved children in the Philippines. Read more »

Man filmed attacking Fil-Am family enters not guilty plea

Steve Angeles | TFC News Van Nuys, California
Posted at Jul 13 04:13 PM

The man filmed hurling racial insults and attacking a Fil-Am family in North Hollywood in May entered a not guilty plea. Read more »

PH officials, Fil-Am business leaders launch 'emPHorium'

Steve Angeles | TFC News Los Angeles
Posted at Jul 09 08:25 AM

Philippine officials and Fil-Am business leaders in Los Angeles teamed up for a one-stop shop featuring Filipino-made products. Read more »

Man charged with hate crime vs Fil-Am family appears in court

Steve Angeles | TFC News Van Nuys, California
Posted at Jun 29 06:11 PM

After several delays, the man caught on video verbally and physically assaulting a Fil-Am family in North Hollywood, California last month has appeared in court. Read more »

Fil-Am women condemn US SC overturn of Roe v. Wade

Don Tagala | TFC News Washington DC
Posted at Jun 28 08:52 AM

Filipino American women condemned the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that secured abortion rights for almost 50 years. Read more »

Fil-Am sommelier wins James Beard award for food writing

Mary Estacion | TFC News New York City
Posted at Jun 27 06:04 PM

A Fil-Am sommelier has been making his mark in the wine industry in the US. Recently, he bested established food writers to win a prestigious James Beard Award. Read more »

Fil-Am advocates fight vs LGBTQ+ discrimination

Rommel Conclara | TFC News San Francisco
Updated as of Jun 29 08:52 PM

For over three decades, a Filipino American-led health center in San Francisco has been providing services and resources to the LGBTQ+ community. Read more »

First Fil-Am San Francisco police commissioner sworn in

Rommel Conclara | TFC News San Francisco
Posted at Jun 23 04:08 PM

San Francisco's first Fil-Am police commissioner expressed readiness to bring change and accountability to the city’s police department. Read more »

Community rallies for Filipino family attacked in California

Steve Angeles | TFC News Van Nuys, California
Updated as of Jun 18 10:22 PM

The Filipino community in California rallied behind a Fil-Am family assaulted by a man at a fast-food parking lot in North Hollywood last month. Read more »

Historical highway marker honors Fil-Am US Navy sailors

Monica Galozo | TFC News Virginia Beach, Virginia
Posted at Jun 18 10:46 AM

Officials in Virginia Beach unveiled a historical highway marker paying tribute to the contributions of Filipino Americans in the US Navy. Read more »

Bonta advances to November general election

Rommel Conclara | TFC News Hayward, California
Posted at Jun 10 08:57 AM

California Attorney General Rob Bonta advances to the November general election to retain his position. He expresses his readiness to tackle more issues that Californians are facing. Read more »

Filipinos in NYC celebrate PH Independence Day

Don Tagala | TFC News New York
Posted at Jun 10 08:50 AM

Filipinos took to the streets of New York City to celebrate the 124th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Read more »

Huge PH Independence Day event returns in-person to Carson

TJ Manotoc | TFC News California
Posted at Jun 04 04:02 PM

After going virtual for two years, one of the biggest Philippine Independence Day celebrations in the US is back in person. Read more »

Largest Fil-Am monument in U.S. unveiled

Steve Angeles | TFC News Los Angeles
Posted at May 14 08:33 AM

The City of Los Angeles honors the Filipino American community with what is believed to be the largest Fil-Am monument in the US. Read more »

Fil-Am kicks off historic bid for NY State Assembly

Don Tagala | TFC News New York
Posted at Apr 29 01:12 PM

For the first time, a Filipino American is vying for a seat at the New York State Assembly, and he has gotten ringing endorsements from some of the state’s most influential officials and community leaders. Read more »

Fil-Ams sworn into Biden's advisory commission on AANHPI

Don Tagala | TFC News USA
Posted at Feb 05 02:51 PM

Three Fil-Ams have been sworn into a commission tapped by US President Joe Biden to give advice on addressing concerns among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Read more »