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Medical Mission of Mercy Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Medical Mission of Mercy USA marked 25 years of humanitarian service with an anniversary celebration in McLean, Virginia, attended by Philippine Ambassador…
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FilAm Political Candidates Seek Election in Virginia, Maryland in 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
As Americans prepare to vote on November 3, Filipino American candidates in Virginia and Maryland are seeking to continue their public service or win new s…
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Filipino American Heritage Month: FilAms in the East Coast Are Breaking Barriers
This October, Filipino Americans celebrate their heritage, honor the generations who paved the way and recognize individuals whose achievements continue to…
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Filipino American Heritage Month: FilAms in the East Coast Are Breaking Barriers
This October, Filipino Americans celebrate their heritage, honor the generations who paved the way and recognize individuals whose achievements continue to…
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Philippine Embassy Explores Filipino Contributions to U.S. Naval History at Naval Academy Museum
A visit to the U.S. Naval Academy Museum offered Philippine Embassy personnel a closer look at a history that stretches from Filipino sailors in the Americ…
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Filipino American Cancer Care Debuts Charity Gala in Manassas, VA
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, fashion will take on a purpose far greater than style when Filipino American Cancer LL I’ll Care (FACC) presents its “Fashio…
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Filipina sensation alex eala makes history by winning DC mubadala open
‘Parang Nasa Pilipinas’: Washington’s Filipino-American Community Rallies Behind Alex Eala’s Historic DC Open Victory WASHINGTON, D.C. Long before Alex Eal…
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Filipina American Celebrates 110th Birthday, Recognized as Washington, D.C.’s Oldest Living Resident
Filipino American Evangeline “Vangie” Paredes, honored by DC Health as the oldest living resident of the nation’s capital, marked her 110th birthday surrou…
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D.C. Trained Filipina Chef Wins Bravo’s Top Chef
Long before she was crowned the newest champion of Bravo’s Top Chef, Rhoda Magbitang was quietly mastering her craft under the influence of the chef most r…
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Business
Two Filipino Dessert Entrepreneurs Open Shop in Rosslyn
A new dessert shop born from a partnership between two local food entrepreneurs has opened its doors in Rosslyn, bringing together fine chocolate work and …
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Filipino restaurant Kayu Launches Weekend Pop-Up Café Morena in Washington, DC
Morena marked a revival and evolution of Hiraya, the daytime café Dungca previously operated alongside Kayu’s original H Street location. After Kayu reloca…
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Amor Studio Salons Opens New Location in Tysons, Virginia
Amor Studio Salons, a luxury salon suite brand, is continuing its expansion across the Washington, D.C.–Maryland–Virginia region, strengthening its presenc…
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Sewing Lab Wins Fairfax County Evironmental Excellence Awards
When diplomatic mission meets academic ambition, the result can be transformative. On 29 September 2025, the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, D.C.…
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As One Chapter Ends, Another Begins: From Hiraya to Kayu
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just over a week after closing the doors of his celebrated Filipino restaurant Hiraya, Chef Paolo Dungca is ready to open a bold new cha…
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Fil-Am Earns Spot on Prestigious 40 Under 40 List for AAPI Public Affairs
Washington DC – This past May marked Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, honoring the cultures and values that they bring to the United Sta…
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Culture
Filipino American Heritage Month: FilAms in the East Coast Are Breaking Barriers
This October, Filipino Americans celebrate their heritage, honor the generations who paved the way and recognize individuals whose achievements continue to…
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Filipino American Cancer Care Debuts Charity Gala in Manassas, VA
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, fashion will take on a purpose far greater than style when Filipino American Cancer LL I’ll Care (FACC) presents its “Fashio…
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Smithsonian Museum Showcases Filipino American History
Filipino American Stories Take Center Stage at the Smithsonian WASHINGTON, D.C. — Filipino American history has taken a prominent place in the national spo…
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Remembering Filipino Health Care Workers Who Died on the Frontlines
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jollene Levid listened as her mother said goodbye to her friend, Rosary Castro-Olega. In her hospital room, loved o…
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FilAm Chefs Win People’s Choice Award at 2025 Embassy Chef Challenge in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The rich and comforting flavors of Filipino cuisine stole the spotlight at this year’s Embassy Chef Challenge, where Chefs Paolo Peñalos…
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Philippine Independence Day Festival 2025 in the Mosaic District Lights Up Fairfax, VA
FAIRFAX, VA – A wave of pride, color, and community spirit swept through the Mosaic District in Fairfax, Virginia, as the second annual Philippine Independ…
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