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All-Star Showcase celebrates AAPI month

Steve Angeles | TFC News California
Posted at May 25 11:09 PM

Amazn HQ began when Pranav Iyer, a former college football player-turned-journalist, wanted to highlight Asian-American athletes. Read more »

New Jersey governor honors AAPI community

Don Tagala | TFC News New York
Posted at May 25 10:54 PM

The Democratic governor says New Jersey recognizes the contributions of the AAPI community. Read more »

Laya DeLeon Hayes on pushing for representation

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at May 20 11:35 AM

The actress says representation on screen is vital not only for people of color, but also for the industry. Read more »

Sketch comedy show honors Filipino, Indian moms

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at May 16 09:31 PM

Haven Everly and Vinita Khilnani partner for the sketch comedy special where they play their Filipina and Indian moms, respectively. Read more »

Fil-Canadians eye seats in Alberta legislature

Marjorie Carmona Newman | TFC News Edmonton
Posted at May 16 09:30 PM

The candidates vow to address issues on immigration, education, and public safety if elected. Read more »

White House forum celebrates AANHPI heritage

Don Tagala | TFC News New York
Posted at May 12 09:16 PM

The White House forum was part of the celebration for the AANHPI Heritage Month in the U.S. Read more »

Loida Nicolas Lewis promotes new book in California

Steve Angeles | TFC News California
Posted at May 12 11:23 AM

The philanthropist renewed her push for more leadership roles for Filipino-Americans as she promoted her latest book in California. Read more »

Filipino filmmakers join LA Asian film fest

Steve Angeles | TFC News Los Angeles
Posted at May 10 09:22 PM

This year's festival comes as Asian representation continues to make an impact in Hollywood. Read more »

FilAm women leaders discuss representation, culture in Bay Area forum

Rommel Conclara | TFC News San Francisco
Posted at Mar 31 06:01 PM

Filipino-American women leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area led a forum on how they can represent their culture in public service. Read more »

Ginger Gonzaga advocates for more Filipino characters in Hollywood

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at Mar 04 09:49 AM

By starring in the TV series 'True Lies,' Ginger Gonzaga made her character Filipino, leading to more characters of the same nationality on the show. Read more »

Asian representation hits historic high at Academy Awards

Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood
Posted at Jan 28 03:24 PM

The current award season shows the range of Asian talents that are now being recognized, including at the Oscars. Read more »

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 »