Pope Francis appoints Filipino priest as bishop in California

Adrian Parungao 04/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino priest in the United States of America was appointed by Pope Francis as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Sacramento, California on Saturday. In the announcement of the Holy See, Father…

Filipino virtual cashiers taking orders at New York restaurants

Mary Villegas 04/13/2024

Your next order of fried chicken at a New York City restaurant may come with a “hello” from the Philippines. Virtual assistants based in the Philippines have become a sought-after option for companies who want to do…

ICC hiring Filipino, Cebuano translators

Russel Loreto - @inquirerdotnet 03/19/2024

Translators of major Philippine languages are being sought to be hired by the International Criminal Court (ICC).  A move that lawyers of drug war victims believed could be a sign that its investigation of extrajudicial killings during…

Filipino cruise worker arrested in Florida for planting spy cameras in bathroom

Mary Villegas 03/12/2024

A 34-year-old Filipino cruise ship worker accused of hiding cameras to spy on guests was arrested at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale Florida over the weekend. According to federal documents, Arvin Joseph Mirasol, a stateroom attendant in…

More Filipino boxers gunning for world title in 2024

Glendale G. Rosal 02/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Passionate Filipino boxing fans were utterly disappointed with Jerwin Ancajas‘ ninth-round knockout loss in the hands of World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue in Tokyo, Japan, last Saturday. Many of…

79-year-old man kills wife, 2 adult children in murder-suicide

INQUIRER.net US Bureau 02/04/2024

LOS ANGELES – The Medical Examiner’s office has released the names of two men and two women who were shot to death in a Granada Hills home in a murder-suicide. Police said the older man was the…

Trendy Filipino slang every Fil-Am should know

Andrei Yuvallos 01/14/2024

Filipino slang is basically another language—well, almost. Here are some terms used words to get you started. Much like people, languages change over time. The introduction, evolution, and contexts of words change—which means we always have to…

What are the common New Year’s beliefs and traditions?

Pia Piquero 12/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The year 2024 is drawing near, and as the clock ticks closer to the day, Filipinos turn to age-old traditions and beliefs to attract good fortune for the New Year. From the loud noises…

Here’s what to expect at the first Coachella Valley Filipino Festival

Hans Carbonilla 09/24/2023

Experience a day brimming with Filipino culture and heritage in the Coachella Valley, featuring an array of culinary delights, artistic expressions, live music, and more exciting activities. The Coachella Valley Filipino Festival is scheduled on Oct. 8, 11 a.m.…

Taste lechon, join a balut-eating contest at the largest Filipino festival in Texas

Hans Carbonilla 09/23/2023

Traveling around the Philippines is like exploring a melting pot of cultural influences where each region has a unique flavor. But this isn’t just limited to the archipelago—it also encompasses the numerous places where the Filipino diaspora…

DOJ defers new travel rules after much flak

Melvin Gascon, Tina G. Santos 09/01/2023

The Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Inter-Agency Council Against Human Trafficking (Iacat), announced on Thursday that it was suspending the implementation of the revised departure guidelines for Filipino travelers amid concerns raised by senators and “to…

2 more Filipino casualties in Hawaii wildfires still being verified — DFA

Charie Abarca 08/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said they are verifying reports of two more Filipino casualties in the Hawaii wildfires. De Vega, in a message to INQUIRER.net, said the DFA uses official sources before confirming…

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