Rabiya Mateo reconnects with her estranged father during a vacation in the U.S., gaining the closure she sought despite an unexpected outcome. Mateo, who was separated from her father since age five, also discovers she’s part of a larger family, learning about two half-siblings.
This past weekend, I was really excited to dive into Taste Addison, the vibrant annual festival right here in Addison, Texas. It…
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, injured over 30 people, damaged 800 buildings, and caused power outages. Emergency services reported 32 injuries and significant property damage, with efforts underway to assist affected residents and restore infrastructure.
Jimmy Butler’s injury in the NBA playoffs raises concerns for the Golden State Warriors as they prepare for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. Stephen Curry highlights the need for teamwork, while Coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful about Butler’s participation. Houston leads the series after a 109-94 victory in Game 2.
Lapu-Lapu Day celebrates Filipino heroism and culture, but the 2025 Vancouver event was marred by a devastating tragedy when a vehicle ploughed into the festival crowd, killing nine and injuring many others, prompting widespread shock and mourning within the community and from Canadian officials.
Pope Francis’ coffin was transported from the Vatican to St. Mary Major Basilica on Saturday following his funeral at St. Peter’s Square. Thousands lined the streets as the coffin made its way to its final resting place. The Pope passed away due to a stroke and heart failure after a recent battle with pneumonia.
Former world champion Marlon Tapales and Indonesian boxer Jon Jon Jet successfully made weight for their WBC super bantamweight silver title fight in General Santos City. Both fighters registered 121.2 pounds, confirming their readiness for the highly anticipated bout, which headlines a Sanman Boxing promoted event.
Actress Maris Racal turned emotional at the Italian premiere of her film “Sunshine” at the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy. Wearing a custom Filipiniana, she watched the film for the first time, accompanied by director Antoinette Jadaone.
Ruffa Gutierrez demonstrates dedication to her daughters Lorin and Venice’s education and encourages their relationship with their father, Yilmaz Bektas, following her 2012 divorce from him.
Long before she stood at the frontlines of Asian American advocacy in Texas, Nicolette Ardiente was just a young girl from the New York–New Jersey area, caught in the complex in-between of being Filipino and American. Like many children of immigrants, her upbringing was rooted in tradition, yet constantly navigating identity within two worlds.