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First Fil-Am New York State Assemblyman takes oath of office

Monette Rivera | TFC News Queens, New York
Posted at Jan 18 02:05 PM

Steven Raga, the first Filipino American assemblyman in New York state, took his oath of office before US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at the Queens Museum. Read more »

Blind Fil-Am lawyer sworn in as West Covina City councilmember

Steve Angeles | TFC News West Covina, California
Posted at Dec 23 08:22 PM

Ollie Cantos has taken his oath as a West Covina City councilmember but he won't be the only Filipino serving in the council. Read more »

Filipinos in Canada discuss ways to make community stronger

Christine Santos | TFC News Toronto
Posted at Nov 28 10:13 AM

Among the shared sentiments is the need for Filipinos to be more visible in politics for better community representation. Read more »

Disney show 'Firebuds' showcases Filipino talents on- and off-screen

Yong Chavez | TFC News Burbank, California
Updated as of Nov 15 09:42 AM

'Firebuds' is a Disney Junior series about heroic first responders. Read more »

First Filipina senator in Canada sworn into office

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Vancouver
Posted at Oct 22 07:36 PM

Aside from being Canada’s first Filipina senator, she is also the first woman surgeon and racialized woman to be elected as president of the Canadian Medical Association. Read more »

Mia Livas Porter aims to be first Filipina in CA State Assembly

Steve Angeles | TFC News Los Angeles
Posted at Oct 22 07:22 PM

A gun violence survivor and a mom, Mia Livas Porter hopes to represent California’s 52nd Assembly District and use her family’s experiences to spark change. Read more »

Lou Diamond Phillips returns to 'The Cleaning Lady' as a director

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Updated as of Oct 18 08:43 PM

The Fil-Am actor, who guest starred in the first season of 'The Cleaning Lady,' directed the show's episode titled 'The Brit'. Read more »

Jacob Batalon plays Filipino leading man in 'Reginald the Vampire'

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at Oct 06 08:16 PM

In 'Reginald the Vampire,' Jacob Batalon plays an unlikely hero who's navigating his newfound undead life while also dealing with a bully at his workplace and pining for the girl he loves. Read more »

Martha Millan on working with Princess Punzalan in 'The Cleaning Lady'

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at Sep 28 11:39 AM

Princess Punzalan appears in the Filipino-centric latest episode of the Fox series 'The Cleaning Lady.' Read more »

Another Filipino Canadian announces bid for Surrey council seat

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Canada
Posted at Sep 14 08:37 PM

"It’s about time a diverse team or group of elected leaders be there at city hall," Surrey councillor candidate Narima Dela Cruz stressed. Read more »

Two Filipino actors join Fox's The Cleaning Lady

TFC News Hollywood
Updated as of Aug 17 09:18 AM

Alberto Isaac and Princess Punzalan will guest star as in-laws of Thony, the central character played by French Cambodian actress Elodie Yung. Read more »

PH celebrities attend Easter Sunday's Hollywood premiere

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at Aug 09 09:11 AM

Even celebrities from the Philippines joined the historic Hollywood premiere of 'Easter Sunday.' Read more »

Fil-Ams proud to feel representation in Jo Koy's 'Easter Sunday'

Steve Angeles | TFC News Hollywood, California
Posted at Jul 27 04:16 PM

Filipino Americans and cast members flocked to the Gold House and CAPE preview of the highly anticipated film 'Easter Sunday,' starring acclaimed comedian Jo Koy. 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 »

San Diego celebrates naming of US Navy ship after Fil-Am sailor

Steve Angeles | TFC News San Diego
Posted at Jun 02 08:22 PM

San Diego’s Filipino community celebrated the US Navy’s move to approve the naming of a new destroyer ship after a Fil-Am sailor. Read more »

Filipinos star in new Netflix series 'The Lincoln Lawyer'

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Updated as of May 14 10:34 AM

The new Netflix series ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ features a diverse cast, reflecting the vibrant immigrant population of Los Angeles where the show is set in. Read more »

Alex Mallari Jr. highlights PH background in 'The Adam Project'

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at Mar 11 03:52 PM

Filipino Canadian actor Alex Mallari Jr. talks about his journey to the big screen and how he gave a nod to his Filipino heritage in his first big film, ‘The Adam Project.’ Read more »

Teo Briones on his Filipino character in 'Chucky' and why acting matters to him

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at Nov 16 05:41 PM

The infamous and murderous doll ‘Chucky’ has terrorized many but it has become a lucky thing for Filipino actor Teo Briones. Read more »