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 Peñalosa and Maria Carmel Tabligan of Namit Filipino Barbecue proudly clinched the coveted People’s Choice Award on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The event, held at the historic Andrew Mellon Auditorium, is part […]
Juego Todo Showcases Filipino Martial Arts in the DMV
In the heart of the Philippines, where tradition meets grit, a retired U.S. Navy Chief named Ferdinand Munsayac—better known in the fight world as “Papa Goat”—is leading a quiet revolution. It’s not political, but cultural, martial, and deeply personal. “Papa Goat” is no ordinary moniker. It blends the Navy’s nickname for its Chiefs—“goats”—with the Filipino […]
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 proclamation of Philippine Independence. Importantly, this year also marks the 79th year of diplomatic friendship between the Philippines and the U.S. Filipino Americans, overseas Filipino workers, Filipino community […]
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., which is located on the bustling Massachusetts avenue. Born in Manila, the Philippines, Meily narrates a heartfelt journey of the pursuit of the American dream – from […]
Fil-Am Spring Fest 2025 Draws Big Crowds for a Day of Culture, Community, and Giving in Fairfax
FAIRFAX, VA – June 1, 2025 — The parking lot outside Macy’s Furniture at Fair Oaks Mall was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Filipino-American heritage on Saturday, May 31, as Fil-Am Spring Fest 2025 brought together families, food lovers, performers, and community organizations for a day filled with culture, connection, and charitable giving. […]