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02/23/2025

[Community News] Filipino Young Leaders Program’s Tayo Joins Tiny News Collective

Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) ’s Tayo project has joined Tiny News Co llective , a collaborative ef fort to support new and early stage local news founders.

02/23/2025

[Community News] Opening of Exhibit on Indigenous Filipino Women at the PH Consulate

In celebration of National Women’s Month in the Philippines, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and Parangal invite everyone to the opening of an exhibition titled “Paraluman: A Tribute to the Indigenous Women of the Philippines”—to be held on 28 February 2025 (Friday), 3:30 p.m., at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, 447 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94018.

In celebration of National Women’s Month in the Philippines, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and Parangal invite everyone to the opening of an exhibition titled “ Paraluman: A Tribute to the Indigenous Women of the Philippines”—to be held on 28 February 2025 (Friday), 3:30 ...

02/22/2025

[Community News] SEARCH FOR FANHS NATIONAL DIRECTOR

The Filipino American National Historical Society’s (FANHS) mission is to gather, document and share Filipino American History with our Trustees, our 44 chapters across the nation, and all parties around the world. “Know History, Know Self” informs our sense of identity, community, and contrib...

02/22/2025

A BREEDER NOT A GAMBLER BE by Bella Bonner

Boy Jimenez or Boy J, whose real name is Hernani Jimenez or Nani, is not a gambler. He just breeds c***s that other breeders buy to propagate.

Boy Jimenez or Boy J, whose real name is Hernani Jimenez or Nani, is not a gambler. He just breeds c***s that other breeders buy to propagate.

02/21/2025

[Community News] BOOK LAUNCH: WALDEN BELLO'S "GLOBAL BATTLE FIELDS"

March 17 (Monday), 6-8 pm. Service Employees International Union (SEIU), 350 Rhode Island Ave. (Enter Kansas St.), San Francisco, CA 94103

02/21/2025

CRUISING TO SIX PORTS IN THREE COUNTRIES AND STILL FEELING QUITE AT HOME BY Ronald Salazar

Cruising while Filipino elicits extra hospitality from compatriots on the ship staff.

Cruising while Filipino elicits extra hospitality from compatriots on the ship staff.

02/20/2025

[Community News] YOULEAD SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR FILIPINO YOUTH

The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco shares with the Filipino Community that the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), under its Youth Leaders in the Diaspora (YouLeaD) Program , has opened the call for participants in the 2 025 YouLeaD Summer Program with the theme “Celebrating Fil

02/20/2025

LINAGPANG: A GRILLED SOUP by Francis Dave Lacson Selorio

What? A grilled fish soup? Meet linagpang nga isda.

What? A grilled fish soup? Meet linagpang nga isda.

02/19/2025

[Video of the Week] Reuniting With Mama — After 31 Years Apart

Jose Antonio Vargas talks about meeting with his mother after she was finally granted a green card.

https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/video-of-the-week-1

02/19/2025

This week's stories: Top Breeder Hernani Jimenez • Linagpang Nga Isda • Filipinos on Cruise Ships - https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/blog/tradition

02/16/2025

"Grammy Nod a Thrill for Trio of Fil-Am Artists" by Christina Luna

Jesse Barrera, Jeff Bernat and Tim Atlas at the Grammys were nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song for their contribution to Holy Hands, a track by contemporary gospel artist DOE.

Jesse Barrera, Jeff Bernat and Tim Atlas at the Grammys were nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song for their contribution to Holy Hands , a track by contemporary gospel artist DOE .

02/16/2025

"It’s Chess Grandma Learning a New Game" by Patria Cabatuando-Rivera

A grandmother plays online chess with her granddaughter who lives across the Atlantic and learns the game’s rules of conduct.

A grandmother plays online chess with her granddaughter who lives across the Atlantic and learns the game’s rules of conduct.

02/15/2025

TGIF! by Nanette Carreon-Ruhter
Remembering a girlhood crush and still being in love with young love.

Remembering a girlhood crush and still being in love with young love.

02/14/2025

Abi “Lumpia Queen” Marquez

That’s So Hollywood interviews food content creator Abigail Marquez, 2024 People’s Voice Webby Award winner and 2024 James Beard Media Award nominee.

https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/video-of-the-week-1

02/14/2025

THE STORY OF A LOVE POEM by MC Canlas

A recovered poem brings back memories of a generation’s way of love.

A recovered poem brings back memories of a generation’s way of love.

02/13/2025

MANILA'S NEW KING OF THE ROAD by Rene Astudillo

Commuters can now book motorcycle rides with a few taps on their phones, enjoying faster, door-to-door service compared with traditional jeepneys.

Commuters can now book motorcycle rides with a few taps on their phones, enjoying faster, door-to-door service compared with traditional jeepneys.

02/13/2025

[Global Briefs] FILIPINA NAMED AMONG TOP 33 GLOBAL LEADERS IN RESPONSIBLE AI

Anna Mae Lamentillo, founder of NightOwlGPT, was named one of the Top 33 global leaders in responsible AI by She Shapes AI, a prestigious global initiative recognizing women at the forefront of ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence (See Inquirer.net for story).

02/12/2025

[Global Briefs] RENOWNED CHEF MARGARITA FORES DIES

Renowned Filipino chef Margarita Fores, named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2016, has died in Hong Kong. She was 65. Fores was found unresponsive in her hotel room after missing a scheduled lunch meeting. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death (See Manila Standard for story).