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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…
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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 110…
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FilAm Tennis Sensation Alex Eala Brings Her Wimbledon Breakthrough to the Mubadala DC Open
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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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…
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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 110…
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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 …
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Philippine Embassy in DC Celebrates Independence Day and 80 Years of U.S. Ties at Library of Congress
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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FYP DC Makes a Splash Again: Dragon Boat Team Returns for Year Two
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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UP Medical Baltimore-DC Chapter Marks Ruby Anniversary with Successful Spring Gala
UPMASA Baltimore–Washington Chapter Marks Ruby Anniversary with Successful Spring Gala
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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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DMV Filipino Supermarkets React to US FDA Lifting Ban on Mang Tomas, Jufran, UFC Sauces
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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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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The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC Celebrates the Philippines’ 127th Independence Day
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. Event Spotlights Filipino Author Butch Meily’s American Dream and Wall Street Triumphs
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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