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FACF: Celebrating 45 years of God’s faithfulness
Members and supporters of Filipino American Christian Fellowship in Lynnwood, Wash. celebrated its 45th anniversary and inauguration of their new church building Aug. 1.
‘I could hardly believe that I won gold’: Hidilyn Diaz
Filipino Olympian recalls winning the country's first-ever gold medal
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U.S. Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines Delivered to the Philippines
The U.S. welcomes the successful arrival to the Philippines last month of 193,050 doses of the U.S. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, one of the safest and most effective vaccines in the world.
Seattle comedian Jo Koy developing Filipino-centric sitcom with ABC
Seattle comedian Jo Koy will bring his Filipino culture-centric humor from stand-up to sitcom with the ABC comedy Josep, Deadline Hollywood reports.
FIlipino-American boy shot and killed at his family’s home in Rainier Beach
A 16-year-old Filipino-American boy was shot and killed at his family’s home in Rainier Beach on April 23, Seattle Police said.
Auburn and Kent vaccination sites now offering a thousand daily slots with no appointment needed
Public Health’s sites in Kent and Auburn will begin offering up to a thousand walk-in vaccinations per day, with no appointment needed.
Seattle police chief vows fights against anti-Asian hate crime in Chinatown-International District
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has promised to pour resources to fight hate crimes in the Chinatown-International District.
GoFundMe for Filipino immigrant whose assault has gone viral raises $236,000
A GoFundMe page set up to raise money for a Filipino immigrant woman whose alleged racially motivated assault was caught on camera in midtown Manhattan has raised more than $236,000
Washington state launches Filipino-American Historic Survey
The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has launched a new effort to identify, document, and commemorate the rich contributions of Filipino Americans to Washington state’s history.
Temporary ban for U.S. travelers to Philippines due to COVID-19 variant
Foreign passengers coming from the United States would not be allowed entry into the country starting Jan. 3, the Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced.
cruise line hires raquel bono as chief health officer
Viking has announced that it has hired Raquel C. Bono, M.D. as the company's Chief Health Officer. Dr. Bono most recently led Washington State's medical and healthcare systems response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seattle launches $9 million financial aid program to help immigrant residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Seattle has launched the $9 million Seattle COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund for Immigrants to help vulnerable residents who have been both financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and purposely neglected by the federal government.
Fil-Am comedian Jo Koy honored with “Jo Koy Day”
Tacoma native Jo Koy was honored by the city of San Diego with “Jo Koy Day” on Oct. 16 in honor of Filipino American History Month.
FILIPINO AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISTRIBUTES OVER 4,000 BOXES OF GROCERies TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Filipino American Christian Church in Seattle distributed over 4,000 boxes of groceries to community members in need.
Inslee announces relief funds to help immigrants and agricultural workers
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced the creation of two funds to help immigrant and farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SURVEY: FILIPINOS TRUST of the united states plunges
Filipinos net trust fell from very good to good for the United States, down by 25 points, according to a survey of the Social Weather Station.
Bringing HOPE to children with cancer in Cebu
A non-profit ministry founded in Seattle needs your support to help children with cancer in the Philippines.
INSLEE NAMES MEMBERS OF PANEL ON POLICE USE OF FORCE
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced the names of members of a task force that will make recommendations for comprehensive legislation regarding police use of force.
UW Fil-Am students express support for Black community
University of Washington Filipino-American students are standing in solidarity with the Black community to oppose racism and to force members of the Filipino community to examine their own views on racism.
Washington, Oregon blueberries now welcome in Philippines
The Philippines will formally open its market to fresh blueberries -- among the biggest cash crops of Washington and Oregon.
Fil-Am retired U.S. Navy officer to lead Washington’s COVID-19 health care response
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono, a Filipino American, to lead the state’s health care response team against the novel coronavirus.
Port of Seattle goes to bat for PAL amidst United Airlines’ opposition to Manila-Seattle flights
The managing director of the Port of Seattle’s Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is urging federal transportation officials to set aside an appeal from United Airlines and let Philippine Airlines restart flights between Seattle and Manila.
Fil-Am Hollywood star issues special invite for Chronicle readers to join her on ‘Almost Paradise
Up-and-coming Fil-Am Hollywood actress Samantha Richelle guarantees Fil-Am television viewers that they will enjoy her new Dean Devlin-created TV show, “Almost Paradise,” which was shot on location in the Philippines.
Filipino Community Village breaks ground in Seattle
Ground has officially broken on a $30 million Filipino Community Village (FCV) that will see construction of a 95-unit housing complex that will incorporate affordable housing for seniors, expanded learning program for youth, and culturally specific social services for the Filipino community and other neighboring communities.
Fil-Am former Seahawk Doug Baldwin wants to put ‘Family First’
Fil-Am former Seattle Seahawk receiver Doug Baldwin is leading efforts to build a state-of-the-art community center in the Cascade/Benson neighborhood of Renton.