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Filipino American Evangeline “Vangie” Paredes, honored by DC Health as the oldest living resident of the nation’s capital, marked her 110…
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There’s a moment tennis fans keep replaying. A 21-year-old from Quezon City, standing on Centre Court, unable to finish a sentence through tears, tra…
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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 …
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Filipino American Evangeline “Vangie” Paredes, honored by DC Health as the oldest living resident of the nation’s capital, marked her 110…
Read story → 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 …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philippine Embassy brought together top officials from Manila and Washington on June 5 to celebrate two milestones at once: the 128t…
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The Fearless, Yet Persistent dragon boat team returned to the Washington, DC Dragon Boat Festival for its second year, proudly representing the Filipino Yo…
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UPMASA Baltimore–Washington Chapter Marks Ruby Anniversary with Successful Spring Gala
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A nonprofit organization born from a conversation over ice cream is bringing one of Northern Virginia’s most anticipated Filipino-American cultural e…
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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, a luxury salon suite brand, is continuing its expansion across the Washington, D.C.–Maryland–Virginia region, strengthening its presenc…
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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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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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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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June 11, 2025 – Filipino supermarkets across the United States are welcoming the return of popular condiments Mang Tomas, Jufran, and UFC after the U.S. Fo…
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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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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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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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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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Washington D.C. – On June 13, 2025, the Philippine Embassy held one of the most meaningful events of the year to celebrate the 127th anniversary of the pro…
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Washington D.C. – On May 19, 2025, the Filipino Author Butch Meily presented his memoir in front of a group of attendees at Willard Hotel in Washington D.C…
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