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02/23/2026

Filipino American history is taking center stage in the nation’s capital 🇵🇭🇺🇸

A new exhibition, “How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories,” has opened at the National Museum of American History in Washington DC.

The exhibit highlights powerful stories of migration, memory, and resilience through personal artifacts and rediscovered steamer trunks from early Filipino migrants.

Read more about the exhibit here: https://thefilamnews.com/smithsonian-museum-showcases-filipino-american-history/

02/16/2026

Asian American young professional organizations across the DMV area are collaborating to host a unified Lunar New Year celebration.

are coming together under one event to create a shared space for cultural pride, community building, and cross-organizational connection.

The Western-themed Year of the Horse celebration will take place on February 27th from 8PM to Midnight at .

The program will feature music by and a special performance by .

Organizers say the effort reflects a broader goal of strengthening ties among Asian American young professionals in the area and building a more unified presence across communities.

01/26/2026

A major milestone for a FilAm-led, DC-based dragon boat team.

After securing the Club Crew National Championship and earning gold in the 200-meter race at the National Championships held October 17–19 in Sarasota, Florida, the team now sets its sights on the Club Crew World Championships in August 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Read the full article here: https://thefilamnews.com/filam-led-dc-based-dragon-boat-team-heads-to-world-championships/

12/25/2025

This season, we are grateful for the stories, voices, and community that continue to bring us together.

Thank you to our readers, partners, and supporters for being part of the FilAm News family.

Wishing everyone a Christmas filled with warmth, reflection, and joy. 🎄🤍

12/18/2025

The luxury salon studio has officially opened their new location in Tysons.

The expanded space mirrors their Bethesda location’s high-end design, features additional suites, and includes an on-site café (), marking a major step in their Northern Virginia expansion.

Read the full story here: https://thefilamnews.com/amor-studio-salons-tysons-opening/

12/10/2025

If you asked Janine Inselmann a year ago where the Sewing Lab would be today, she admits she probably would’ve laughed, and maybe even cried a little.

What began as a modest idea to teach people how to sew has transformed into one of Fairfax County’s most uplifting stories of sustainability, creativity, and Filipino-led community impact.

Read the full article here: https://thefilamnews.com/sewing-lab-wins-fairfax-county-evironmental-excellence-awards/

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from The Fil-Am News!

Thank you for being part of our stories and for staying involved in our Fil-Am
community. We’re grateful for your support every day. 🦃🍂

Gratitude ThankYou

11/17/2025

Filipino Americans shined bright at the 2025 Asian American Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Awards! ✨🇵🇭

The event honored outstanding young leaders shaping the future of the DMV.

Congratulations to FilAm awardees Matthew Veland, Jaclyn Marmol, Alex Baquilod, and Raiza Basilio—and a special shoutout to FilAm leaders in attendance Marielle Kabin and Joyce Puno, along with the event emcee, Matt Torres.

Read the full story here: https://thefilamnews.com/filam-leaders-recognized-in-40-under-40/

11/11/2025

A decade of dedication. For the past 10 years, has worked tirelessly to secure the recognition for Filipino WWII veterans.

Their efforts helped secure the Congressional Gold Medal in 2017 and continue today, ensuring all veterans and their families are acknowledged, including women who served as guerrillas, nurses, and volunteers.

Read the full article here: https://thefilamnews.com/filvetrep-celebrates-its-10th-year-anniversary-fighting-for-filipino-wwii-heroes/

11/06/2025

Filipina-American Artists (.art micboekelmann) Weave Identity, Memory, and Heritage in “Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina-American Textile & Fiber Artists” at American University’s .

Read the full article in the link in bio.

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