As the Asian country with one of the largest Christian populations, it comes as no surprise that Christmas, or “Pasko,” is one of the biggest holidays in the Philippines. […]
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Philippine President On Human Rights: Don’t Go There
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met Monday with America’s top diplomat, where he voiced solidarity with the U.S. amid global concerns over North Korea’s nuclear program and […]
Filipino president on US alliance: ‘Do you really think we need it?’
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he will not abrogate a defense treaty with the United States but questioned its importance and that of joint combat […]
Donald Trump faces scorn for Philippines ‘terrorist’ comment
Donald Trump is in hot water with the Asian community, both in the U.S. and in the Philippines, following his call for a ban on immigrants from “terrorist nations” that […]
China’s claims on South China Sea over Philippines rejected by court
An international tribunal in The Hague has ruled against China over claims in the South China Sea. The dispute over the South China Sea has been years in the making. […]
Inspiring Photos of Young Boy Studying by Streetlight Goes Viral, Changes His Life Forever
When Joyce Gilos Torrefranca posted two photos on Facebook of a young boy doing his homework in the dim streetlight of a McDonalds in the Philippines, she had no […]
[Video] 100 Years of Filipina Beauty In Under Two Minutes
Beauty standards have and will forever change and evolve. Every edge of the world holds different ideals of beauty, whether it be beautiful sun-kissed skin, milky complexions, or […]
Filipino Artist Uses Sun and Magnifying Glass to Create Detailed Portraits
As a child, I was left in awe after I discovered that the sun is the source of the earth’s heat and energy. I can still recall hunching […]
Filipino Actor Uses Makeup to Transform Into Female Celebs
Paolo Ballesteros, a Filipino host and actor, has suddenly been making headlines internationally. Surprisingly, it’s not his acting and hosting skills that’s given him viral attention. It’s actually his […]
Filipino Basketball Prodigy Kobe Paras Commits to UCLA, Gains Thousands of Fans
It looks like Los Angeles will soon have a new Kobe to cheer for. Kobe Paras, a 17-year-old basketball prodigy from the Philippines, first gained major attention for […]
Want to be Part of Ariel’s World? This Philippine Academy Shows You How
Some fifteen years ago, little girls all over the U.S., myself included, had our eyes glued to the television watching The Little Mermaid and praying that one day we would […]
Americans Taste Filipino Street Food and Are Pleasantly Surprised
Last month we all rolled our eyes at Americans overreacting to Asian food where, as you can guess from the title, a few taste testers made it seem like […]
You’ll Be Seeing Gowns From These Top Filipino Designers on the Red Carpet Soon
As we ooh and ahh over celebs in their gorgeous gowns on the red carpet, we often forget about the creative minds behind the spectacle – the ones who’ve designed these chic creations. Though Asian […]
Filipino Teen Creates Footwear That Can Charge Phones & Access Electricity
A fifteen-year-old Filipino teen named Angelo Casimiro has created a new way to charge a phone or flashlight with footwear that can generate electricity by walking. He recognizes that this concept may not seem […]
Three Koreans Found Dead at Family’s Restaurant in Philippines
by RUTH KIM Three Koreans—a married couple and their adult daughter—were found dead inside Han Ga Wi Restaurant in Barangay Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City in the Philippines on Thursday night. The […]
