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Barrio Fiesta in London

Barrio Fiesta in London

An estimated crowd of not less 50,000 gathered in one of the largest green areas in west London. For 2 days, Lampton Park was a place of trading, recreation, meeting, relaxation and social and cultural hodgepodge for Pinoys. The 2-day celebration culminated...
The Filipino American Foundation of New Mexico

The Filipino American Foundation of New Mexico

THE Filipino-American Foundation of New Mexico’s (FAFNM) mission is to promote the recognition and maintenance of the distinctive values and historical heritage of Filipinos while striving to enhance the well-being of Filipinos through education, health,...
Filipino HR Professionals in UAE to Assist Kababayans

Filipino HR Professionals in UAE to Assist Kababayans

Filipinos in the UAE who are facing problems at work or seeking new jobs can now turn to a new group of human resources professionals for guidance. Alan Bacason, the president of the Filipino Human Resources Practitioners’ Association, which refers...
Filipinos in Kuwait Unimpressed by Aquino’s First State Address

Filipinos in Kuwait Unimpressed by Aquino’s First State Address

Filipinos in Kuwait were largely unimpressed by their country’s new president’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Philippines President Benigno Aquino III delivered his first, keenly anticipated address yesterday at the opening of...
Filipino Community Welcomes Judicial Selection of Tani Cantil-Sakauye

Filipino Community Welcomes Judicial Selection of Tani Cantil-Sakauye

Local leaders of the Filipino-American community hailed Tani Cantil-Sakauye as an inspiration and her nomination as a step forward for the community. “She represents what can happen in the next generation,” said Larry Asera, the first Filipino-American...
Australia to Cut Number of Immigrants

Australia to Cut Number of Immigrants

Australia’s main opposition party vowed Sunday to cut the number of immigrants allowed into the country if it wins in next month’s elections. Australia’s rapid population growth and increase in asylum seekers, mainly from Afghanistan and Sri Lanka,...
Filipina Maid in Singapore Inherits Over 4 Million Dollars

Filipina Maid in Singapore Inherits Over 4 Million Dollars

A devoted Filipina maid inherited six million Singapore dollars (more than four million US) from her late employer after more than 20 years of service, a newspaper report said Wednesday. “I am the luckiest maid in Singapore, with or without the...
Filipino Musicians Go Global

Filipino Musicians Go Global

Along with all the sounds of streetlife reverberating in the UAE – the horns, the call to prayer, the revving engines and snatches of song from across the world – a constant soundtrack is provided by one of the most thriving of expatriate communities....
Au Pairs Stay On in Denmark – As Nurses

Au Pairs Stay On in Denmark – As Nurses

For an increasing number of Filipino women, a term as au pair in a Danish host family has become the first step on the path to a longer stay in Denmark with a work and residency permit. In 2004, 48 Filipinos received a Danish work permit. By 2009, that...
Search for Outstanding Overseas Pinoys from BPI

Search for Outstanding Overseas Pinoys from BPI

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its BPInoy Awards, is looking for outstanding overseas Filipinos who have elevated the culture and pride of Filipinos with their exceptional contribution in the community. On its 5th year, the search for...
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