Rappler's latest stories on Fil-am
Till their last breath, Fil-Am health care workers give all vs COVID-19
At least 60 Filipino health care workers have died from the novel coronavirus disease, as the United States continues to grapple with the pandemic
Frontliners, too: Meet some young Fil-Ams braving the coronavirus pandemic
Outside of the health care profession, these young Filipino-Americans work silently day in and out, putting their lives on the line to serve others
Fil-Am family figures in U.S. car crash; only mom survives
Mary Rose Ballocanag Trinidad, 53, is the sole survivor in her family after a car crash killed her husband and 4 daughters in Delaware
Daly City gets first Fil-Am mayor
Juslyn Manalo is chosen by the Daly City Council Board unopposed
Studying in the US alone and at 15
It was my vulnerability which forced me to be braver and more independent than I was
Why I speak only Filipino to my American baby
What I hope my daughter will get someday: an understanding of where I am from of where she too is from
Love in the time of Trump
The reasons I fought to stay in this country – its diversity its reproductive health rights its marriage equality its opening its doors to the poor huddled masses – all are put at risk
Filipino in Trump's America
The sad truth is that this is just another symptom of what has been going on in the rest of the world
U.S. Pinoys for Trump
It s myopic for Pinoy Republicans to believe there is a place for them in a Trump White House
US elections: Fil-Ams cross party lines, make hard choices
Why this race to the finish matters to Filipinos in America
Fil-Am Phillipe Nover loses at UFC Fight Night 95
Nover suffers a unanimous decision loss to former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao in their 3 round featherweight encounter
Fil-Am TJ Perkins wins WWE Cruiserweight Classic, becomes division’s new champ
Fil Am wrestler TJ Perkins outlasted 31 other men and made history as the winner of the first ever WWE Cruiserweight Classic
Duterte Fil-Am supporters see change for better
Duterte will guide the Philippines to a new era say his supporters in the United States
Fil-Am activist in New York eyes Democratic seat
Steven Raga talks about his bid for Committeeman in Queens County in New York City
IN PHOTOS: Jordan Clarkson visits tenement, snaps photo of Rizal statue
Check out how Jordan Clarkson spent his last day in Manila over the weekend
Fil-Am John Dodson battles Manny Gamburyan at UFC on FOX 19
Dodson returns to the 135 pound weight class following his second decision loss to UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson
Masterminding Fil-Am political empowerment
I was angered when I saw the 2010 Census and that San Mateo County s population was composed of 52 racial minorities and the members of the SMC Board of Supervisors were 100 white says Guy Guerrero
Fil-Am political history: A Metro Manila in California
Political visibility has long eluded Filipino Americans But that may change in San Mateo County California
Fil-Ams pursue political history in San Mateo, California
No Filipino invests in a costly run for a seat on the 5 member post which no American of Asian descent and only one known Latino has occupied in the past two decades
ONE FC fighter Mark Striegl promises to bounce back from submission loss
In a post on Instagram Mark Striegl promises he will bounce back strong from his loss to Reece McLaren at ONE Championship s Spirit of Champions
#PinoyPride: Fil-Am wins five medals in world karate
A Filipino American karate teacher from California won four gold medals and one silver medal in the WTKA WKA World Unified Championships in Spain
Seizing the moment: Preparing for Obama’s trip to Manila
For Aquino the remaining months of his administration offer a legacy opportunity to institutionalize defense and national security mechanisms to protect the sovereignty of the Philippines
Thirteen years a Fil-Am
It hasn t been easy and there have been times where it seemed that the only feasible option was to give up But I didn t
Fil-Am John Dodson moves back to bantamweight
Dodson s announcement came during the broadcast of UFC Tonight
Mayor De Blasio: TOFA-NY honorees showcase city’s ‘diversity, strength’
Every year we share their stories because they reveal the many facets of the Filipino American experience and what holds our community together
Fil-Ams mount event to promote education vs domestic abuse
Children who witness domestic violence are twice likely to become abusive or abused in adulthood
Victorious Fil-Am plaintiffs seek new win in coming election
Other people will always divide and rule Filipinos for their own agenda Do we want to progress politically or do we want to be puppets?
Filipino who enters Disneyland with loaded gun arrested
Agoncillo 44 from San Francisco says he heard voices inside his head telling him to kill as many people as possible
Student Canteen's Leila Benitez: Where is she now?
Leila for the Millennials who glimpse her from their parents’ stories was the Philippine Oprah
From Laoag to Fairbanks: A Fil-Am finds roots in Alaska
What I love about living in Alaska is that being different is OK
Child molestation charges reduced vs Fil-Am teacher
29 of 32 charges of molestation are dropped The plea agreement recommends that Mazo serve between 15 and 60 years in jail
US elections 2016: Meet Fil-Am Republican Ninio Fetalvo
As a publicist for the GOP Ninio makes sure the conservative message gets across – and is understood – by the Asian community
Fil-Am leader tapped for Los Angeles public works board
Joel Jacinto a non profit director and historic Filipinotown leader is named public works commissioner by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Fil-Am NYC human rights chief on fighting discrimination
I want to have impact and impact means being effective in anti discrimination education and enforcement areas It also means pushing the law further into other avenues says Carmelyn Malalis
The Filipino School of San Diego to offer online classes
The move online will not only make TFS more accessible but will also help the school tap into a greater audience – the Filipino diaspora
Donald Trump exposes fans' bigotry
They are people dear to me for their loyalty and sincerity What I don t love is their bigotry
Fil-Am judge accused of hiding fugitive boyfriend pleads 'not guilty'
She is accused of allegedly harboring her then live in boyfriend in her home for approximately an hour and ‘never making any attempt to contact law enforcement’
Fil-Am runs for SF board of supervisors
Marjan Philhour seeks a seat in the legislative body that helps govern the Californian city with a 6 billion annual budget
Maryland Fil-Am teacher accused of sex abuse out on bail
The Fil Am community and friends of Magnaye say he is ‘kindhearted selfless’
Same-sex marriage: #LoveWins when intolerance loses
The SCOTUS ruling doesn’t take away from our marriage; it strengthens it
Fourth of July: Red, white, blue and brown
Beyond the barbecue and after the fireworks he will cherish belonging to a nation bound not by race or religion but of shared values of freedom liberty and equality
Q&A with 'In the Country' author Mia Alvar
Rappler speaks with Filipino American author Mia Alvar about her new book In the Country
Ex-US lawmaker in PH gun smuggling pleads guilty
Leland Yee faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison with a fine of 250 000 and the possibility of supervised release after 3 years
How this Fil-Am appointee champions small businesses in NYC
Maria Torres Springer is appointed as head of the city s main agency for economic development
Enduring, legal love: A Filipino lesbian wedding
Award winning photographer Rick Rocamora captures a Fil Am lesbian couple s wedding in California
#MayForever: Wedding bells ring for Filipino HONY couple
Here s proof that long distance relationships can work
Kat Evasco: The woman who will make you laugh – and cry
Meet Kat Evasco at NextDayBetter San Francisco Saturday June 20th 2015
Friends shocked over arrest of NYC Fil-Am CEO
In 2009 federal authorities arrested 10 Con Edison supervisors in connection with contractor kickback schemes
Why driving feels like freedom
Despite the chaos I still feel the most clear alert and alive behind the wheel
Elderly Pinoys arraigned over black market sale of painkillers
Dr Lucas is charged with being one of the city s most prolific illegal prescribers of the black market s favorite pill – 30 mg oxycodone says special prosecutor for narcotics Bridget Brennan
