By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Read part 1 of this story here. Recently, while Michelle Tran rode the bus with her cousin, Tran’s cousin made a comment to a […]
Aug. 20: 2nd Annual Tagumpay Awards honors local Filipinos
The 2nd Annual Pinoy Reporter Tagumpay Awards took place at the SeaTac Hilton and honored Filipino Americans who are leaders in their respective communities, careers, and companies. Eighteen Filipinos […]
Feb. 10: U.S. Marines to have Korean American general
Marine Corps Col. Daniel Yoo will be sworn in as the first Korean American general in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Why are Filipinos better represented in theater than other API groups?
It was through singing the song “Alright, Okay, You Win” in high school that roused the performing bug in Filipino American actress Heather Apellanes.
1st API female doctor to three U.S. presidents speaks on honoring Filipino roots
Her memories of being a girl who could enter a vice admiral’s house only through the back door with her father, Angel Mariano, are still fresh.
Philippine church angered by president’s stance on contraception
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Just a few months into his tenure, President Benigno Aquino III has angered the powerful Catholic Church by expressing support for
Paz sings a new tune for Asian American actors
“I pretty much got my education in theater, on the road, on that tour in each city. … I kind of went to the University of [Miss] Saigon,” actress Jennifer Paz said laughingly.
Can you handle The Truth? Fil-Am UFC fighter Vera set for Aug. 29 rumble
Brandon Vera’s nickname says it all.
“The Truth” was a nickname given to him by his friend for how Vera tells it like it is. It also describes his ability as a skilled mixed martial artist.
Editorial: In memory of Corazon Aquino
On Aug. 1 this month, former President of the Philippines Corazon Aquino passed away at the age of 76. Since then, Filipinos all over the world, many of which call her “Tita Cory” or Aunt Cory, have been mourning her death — and celebrating her life.
Letter: Arcega-Dunn: Let me set the record straight
I read the story you ran about me. Though it was a good article overall, there were points in the story that were not factual …