Tag Archives: Filipino American

The Filipino American City of Waipahu

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Jeff

Daly City in California is often cited as a center for Filipino American culture. Completely understandable with Filipino Americans comprising 35% of its population. On a recent vacation to Hawaii, I discovered a city that is an even bigger center … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History | Tagged Daly City, Filipino American, Filipino American History Month, hawaii, Hawaiian Plantation Village, sakada, Waipahu | Leave a comment

Heart Disease and Stroke Risks Vary significantly among Asian American Subgroups

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Jeff

Stroke is a medical hazard for Asian Americans. It can even strike Asian Americans as young as 33. Which Asian Americans are the most vulnerable? The American Heart Association reports that heart disease and stroke risks vary significantly among Asian … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | Tagged American Heart Association, disaggregation, Filipino American, heart disease, Pacific Islanders, PANACHE study, Stroke, Tell Me Everything You Don't Remember | Leave a comment

8Questions with AWW Film’s David Aure

Posted on September 4, 2024 by High School Voices

By Julie Shen David Aure, a rising Filipino American producer and director based in Anaheim, CA, brings a unique and captivating style to the scene. Known for his work with Erick Yung, Russ Cosón, and the five-member K-pop group Nomad, … Continue reading →

Posted in 8Questions, Entertainment, Movies, Music | Tagged Anaheim, David Aure, Director, Erick Yung, Filipino, Filipino American, Nomad, producer, Russ Cosón | Leave a comment

Feature: AWW Film’s David Aure

Posted on August 21, 2024 by High School Voices

By Julie Shen David Aure is a Filipino American film producer and director from Anaheim, California. He runs his own company, AWW Films, where he primarily creates music videos for artists, social media ad campaigns, and captivating TV shows. … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Music, The Arts, TV | Tagged AWW Films, David Aure, Diamond Bar High School, Director, Erick Yung, Filipino American, film producer, Golden Arch Cafe, Meraki Studio Space, music video, myx tv, Nomad, Russ Cosón, social media ad campaigns, STEAM Fair | Leave a comment

Averie Bishop: First Asian American Miss Texas and Candidate for Texas House District 112

Posted on April 15, 2024 by High School Voices

By Angelina Chiang I stumbled across Avery Bishop during my senior year of high school, and after reading about her interests and accomplishments, she quickly became a role model due to our similar interests. Averie Bishop grew up in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Politics | Tagged Asian-American, averie bishop, Filipino American, first asian american, first filipino american, miss texas, texas house district 112, young politician | 1 Comment

Filipina American Basketball Player Kayla Padilla makes it to the NCAA Elite 8

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Jeff

It seemed strange yet very cool to see an Asian American woman basketball player in a NCAA Division 1 game televised on national television. It was not just any game – USC guard Kayla Padilla was playing in a NCAA … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged basketball, Filipino American, Kayla Padilla, NCAA, NCAA Basketball Tournament, The Sideline Post, USC | Leave a comment

When Asian Americans are “too American”: Filipino Americans in the 1930’s

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Jeff

A recent poll suggests that many Americans think that Asian Americans are more loyal to their country of origins than to the United States. In contrast, a blog post from the JSTOR Daily describes a time when Asian Americans immigrants … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Health, History | Tagged Apl.de.ap, Filipino American, Manongs | Leave a comment