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The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America–Philippines Chapter, Inc. (AFTA-PCI) are looking to expand their partnership to support literacy, teacher development, and educational opportunities for Filipino learners in the Philippines and abroad. During a courtesy visit to the CFO, AFTA-PCI officials shared plans to broaden their teacher-training and student-support programs following the successful 2026 Balik-Turo Caravan held

A total of 868 Filipino nurses preparing to work in the United States participated in a series of special pre-departure seminars organized by the Migrant Workers Office of the Philippine Embassy in 2026. The Migrant Workers Office concluded its Special Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (SPDOS) series on September 15, with 187 Filipino nurses bound for U.S. healthcare jobs joining the final virtual session of the year. The March 17 seminar drew 418 participants, while 263 nurs

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala quietly returned to the Philippines on the evening of September 13, arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 without the usual fanfare surrounding one of the country’s biggest sports stars. According to Abante News Online, Eala arrived shortly after 9 p.m. after traveling from Japan aboard a Nippon Air flight. She was seen leaving the airport quietly, with no major welcoming ceremony or public announcement of her arrival. Her ho

Filipino-Canadian political representation is taking center stage in several Canadian cities as candidates seek seats on city councils and school boards in the 2026 municipal elections, including races in British Columbia and Ontario. In Surrey, British Columbia, at least three Filipino-Canadian candidates are seeking seats on City Council: Noemi Victorino, Narima Dela Cruz and Dan B. Carlos. All three appear on Surrey’s official list of council candidates for the October 17

Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is taking her US Open momentum from the court to the fashion capital of the world, making a high-profile appearance at New York Fashion Week just as international attention surrounding the young star continues to grow. Eala attended the prestigious Tory Burch fashion show, adding a major fashion moment to what has already been a breakthrough period for the rising Filipino athlete. But behind the cameras and fashion headlines was a personal

American rising star Iva Jovic ended Alexandra “Alex” Eala’s US Open campaign after surviving a dramatic three-set battle, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The highly anticipated third-round showdown lived up to the hype as the two friends traded momentum before Jovic pulled off a late comeback to reach the fourth round. Eala refused to go quietly after dropping the opening set, storming back to take the second, 6-3, and force a deciding set. The Filipi

NEW YORK - The highly anticipated US Open showdown between Filipino tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala and American rising star Iva Jovic will be played on the sport’s biggest stage Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, September 5. The third-round match had been expected to draw another huge crowd following the massive fan support surrounding Eala at Flushing Meadows. Arthur Ashe Stadium, which seats more than 23,000 spectators, is the largest tennis stadium in the world. The move

A growing debate over court assignments at the 2026 US Open has sparked outrage among tennis fans, with questions being raised about whether popularity and commercial appeal are beginning to influence who receives the tournament’s biggest stages. At the center of the controversy is rising Filipina star Alexandra “Alex” Eala, who was scheduled to play on the major stage of Louis Armstrong Stadium, while World No. 2 Elena Rybakina, a Grand Slam champion and one of the leading c

NEW YORK - Filipino American tennis player Andre Ilagan is getting his shot at the US Open after receiving a wild card into the men’s qualifying tournament following the strongest stretch of his professional career. The 25-year-old Honolulu native, whose parents immigrated to Hawaii from the Philippines, will compete at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, as he attempts to earn a place in the main draw of one of tennis’ four Grand Slam tourna

Catarman Doctors Hospital, Inc. (CDHI) continues to strengthen its role as a trusted private healthcare provider in Northern Samar, delivering accessible medical services while investing in technology, facilities, and professional healthcare personnel to better serve patients and families in Catarman and nearby communities. Located along Diversion Road 2 in Barangay Bangkerohan, Catarman, CDHI is a 41-bed, PhilHealth-accredited Level 1 General Hospital offering a broad range

NEW YORK - The Philippines emerged as the leading Southeast Asian destination for travelers from the United States among countries with available January-to-May 2026 data, as tourism officials push to attract as many as 1.2 million U.S. visitors this year through expanded air connectivity, digital marketing and new tourism products. Maria Corazon Jorda Apo, director of the Philippine Department of Tourism’s New York Office, presented the figures during a Media Hour at the Phi

Rising tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala is rapidly proving that she is more than just a promising athlete, she is becoming one of the sport’s most marketable superstars and a true box office draw. With her recent performances, Eala has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to attract fans, fill stadiums, and generate excitement wherever she competes. Watching Alex Eala’s rise in the international tennis scene, it is clear that she embodies what marketers and organizers call

ANYBODY can win the Mubadala DC Open, a tennis tournament, which, in terms of prestige, sits below the four Grand Slam tournaments: Wimbledon, The US Open, The French Open, The Australian Open. But not all tennis players in the world can beat truly four world class Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) behemoths en route to capturing the Mubadala DC Open, recognized as the only combined ATP 500 and WTA 500 joint event globally, held annually at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis C

UAAP basketball player and model Aaron Beau Davis of Albay has been chosen to represent the Philippines at the Mister World 2026 pageant, which will be held later this year. Davis bested 17 other candidates from across the Philippines and Filipino communities abroad during the national competition held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on August 2. Despite inclement weather, families, friends and pageant enthusiasts flocked to the venue to support the contestants. Sean K

US Open Tennis Championships Photo via Facebook NEW YORK - What initially appeared to be another frustrating weather interruption may have become the turning point Alex Eala needed in the biggest match of her career. Eala struggled to find her best rhythm during the opening stages of the Mubadala DC Open women’s singles final against top-seeded American Jessica Pegula on Sunday. Pegula controlled the important points and captured the first set, 6-4. The match had already star

New York City – The Asia Society theatre was full, and the applause after the film was immense on the East Coast premiere of the movie Sisa, starring the enchanting Hilda Koronel and written and directed by Jun Robles Lana. ‍Sisa, an entry to the 49th Asian American Film Festival, started remarkably well. It’s a period piece set at in the early 1900s, where the waning resistance of Filipinos against the new colonialist America took place. ‍The movie is valuable for bringing

NEW YORK - The Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA), recognized as the oldest Filipino American teachers’ organization in the United States, played a leading role in teaching Filipino language, history and culture to young Filipino Americans through the Paaralan sa Konsulado summer program. Organized in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in New York, the program offered educational and cultural activities designed to strengthen students’ connection

The Philippines is aiming for a double triumph on the international pageant stage as Katrina Llegado and Felipe Marasigan officially depart for Poland to represent the country at the Miss and Mister Supranational 2026competitions. Llegado is seeking to bring home the Philippines' second Miss Supranational crown, following Mutya Datul's historic victory in 2013. She is also the final titleholder from the Miss Philippines 2025 batch to compete internationally, marking the culmi

“Maybe for someone like Iga who’s won so many slams, or someone like Serena or Venus, this achievement may seem small… but for someone who grew up in the Philippines.” These heartfelt words from Alex Eala resonated deeply not just with Filipinos, but with an entire nation that watched her journey with pride and emotion. It was a moment that brought many to tears, capturing the essence of what her success truly represents. Eala recalled her humble beginnings, saying, “I went t

NEW YORK - On Manhattan's Lower East Side, Kalye is redefining Filipino dining by bringing the bold flavors, vibrant traditions, and communal spirit of Philippine street food to one of the world's most competitive culinary capitals. Named after the Tagalog word for "street," Kalye draws inspiration from the bustling food stalls and neighborhood eateries found across the Philippines. Since opening in 2021, the restaurant has become a destination for diners seeking nostalgia-dr

Dr. Marivir Montebon Photo New York - Chef Anton Dayrit transported us all close to the Philippines, gastronomically that is, with a sumptuous array of Filipino coconut-infused dishes, in celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day here in the Big Apple. While anticipating the third game of the New York Knicks (who won by a miraculously perfect one point) that evening on June 10, we enjoyed a fine dining experience with coconut-centered cuisine. It was tendered by

NEW YORK — Several Filipino military officers and cadets brought pride to the Philippines after earning honors and completing training in prestigious military institutions in the United States. Three Philippine Army officers received top distinctions after completing the Public Affairs Course for International Students 010-2026 conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense at the Defense Information School in Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. The international training program wa

The Catholic faithful in the United States and the Philippines are offering prayers and gratitude after Pope Leo XIV officially accepted the retirement of Filipino Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Aclan of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The announcement was made by the Holy See on May 22, marking the end of Aclan’s active episcopal ministry after decades of dedicated service to the Church. Aclan, one of only six Filipino bishops serving in the United States, submitted his resignat

Members of the P-pop girl group BINI were honored at the Senate of the Philippines following their historic performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California last April. The group personally received Senate Resolution No. 46, formally recognizing their achievement as the first Filipino act to perform at Coachella one of the world’s most prestigious and influential music festivals that features internationally acclaimed artists and draws tho