Everyone has their favorite Filipino dish, and we all swear that the recipes cooked up by our family are the best ones on the planet. Our love for our food is a significant trademark of our culture — but what if I told you that our food isn’t just ours?
Read MoreCoronavirus has exposed multiple moments of racism against Asians, and it's not the only invisible killer that exists. From historically black and brown neighborhoods in Southern California to our fellow Filipinos in the Philippines, vulnerable communities don't have the privilege to ignore environmental impact, and when the destructive effects of COVID-19 arrive, they may be in even more danger.
Read MoreLounging in bed and scrolling through social media, a photo pops up on my feed of another family gathering - another cousin outing - that I wasn’t invited to. Now, you might expect me to describe a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach or a flash of heat over my face, but in this moment, I am neither mad nor jealous. I am not petty or upset. Instead, I feel happy. I smile slightly at the photo, tap “like” on the post, and wonder about how they’re doing these days. I miss them.
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This past Saturday, December 21, 2019, a team of dedicated individuals at Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), a Los Angeles non-profit organization, delivered toys to over 200 families in need during their annual Holiday Festival and Toy Distribution. Among them were special guests Saweetie, Eugene Cordero, Travis Atreo, the Filharmonic, and many more noteworthy stars that shared their time by distributing free toys to the children and providing a free show for the families.
Read MoreStreaming has globally changed the culture of music...but so have Filipino artists!
Read MoreHave you ever seen Filipino cultural dances like this!?
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