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First Day of LA County UbeFest 2026, A Phenomenal Success

Published on: 13/04/2026

CERRITOS, California — Day One of the Los Angeles County UbeFest 2026 was a blockbuster as thousands of Ube (Purple Yam) lovers and enthusiasts flocked at the front lots of Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) to take part in the massive two-day festival.

First Day of LA County UbeFest 2026, A Phenomenal Success

First Filipina American to sit as Mayor of City of Cerritos

Published on: 10/04/2026

CERRITOS, California — In a historic shift for one of Southern California’s most diverse cities, Lynda P. Johnson was sworn in as the Mayor of Cerritos on April 8, 2026, making her the first Filipina-American to hold the position since the city's inception in 1956.

First Filipina American to sit as Mayor of City of Cerritos

A Voice That Never Fades: Tokie Ayos’ Dream at 46

Published on: 09/04/2026

BRUSSELS, Belgium — At 46, when many have long set aside childhood dreams in favor of life’s practical demands, one Filipina continues to hold tightly to hers.

A Voice That Never Fades: Tokie Ayos’ Dream at 46

Filipino photo “Wedding in the Flood” among the winners at prestigious World Press Photo Contest

Published on: 09/04/2026

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — A collection of wedding photos featuring a stunning shot of a bride standing in front of the flooded Barasoian Church, is named as one of the winning photos at the prestigious World Press Photo (WPP) Contest.