First it was Alex Eala—our kababayan tennis phenom—shaking up the sport. It’s not just her climb in the rankings; it’s the energy. If you’ve seen clips of her matches, you know: the crowd shows up loud, proud, and very Filipino.

Then came a proud Fil-Am moment on TV. Kristin Villanueva, Isa Briones, and Amielynn Abellera—all playing nurses on "The Pitt"—hit the stage together at the Screen Actors Guild Awards to accept Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Fil-Am nurses on-screen, winning as a team? Yeah, that hits different. [See "Princess and 'The Pitt'" by Anthony Maddela below.]

And then last weekend? History. Autumn Durald Arkapaw—with that unforgettable name—became the first woman, first woman of color, and first Fil-Am to win Best Cinematography at the Academy Awards for "Sinners." Bay Area–raised, shaped by her Filipina mom, her tita, and her Kapampangan lolo (a WWII guerrilla and Death March survivor—grabe that legacy). Her speech? One of the night’s realest moments, honoring the women who made space for her to even be there.

Also making waves: Zinzi Evans-Coogler, lead producer of Sinners, becoming the first Fil-Am nominated for Best Picture—alongside her husband, Ryan Coogler, and Sev Ohanian. Power couple, but make it groundbreaking.

This Women's History Month, Filipinas in sports and entertainment aren’t just having a moment—they’re building momentum. And honestly? It feels less like a blip and more like the start of something long overdue.

This week’s stories:

Princess and ‘The Pitt’ by Anthony Maddela

Ceramic Art Across the Seas by Brian delos Santos

Before Our Dream Came True by Joel Jong Clemente

[Read It Again]

Standing Room Only by Lotis Key

Pinky Valdes’ Winding Road to Healing by Mona Lisa Yuchengco

Warmth by Durin Chappe

[Video of the Week] Autumn Durald Arkapaw talks about Oscar nomination, Filipino roots

[Partner] Philippine International Aid’s U.S. Scholarship

In The Know

‘If I go home, we don’t have enough money’: the low-paid Filipino workers caught up in the war on Iran

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/iran-war-filipino-workers-israel

Fil-Am Autumn Arkapaw becomes 1st woman to win Oscars’ cinematography award

https://usa.inquirer.net/191904/fil-am-autumn-arkapaw-becomes-1st-woman-to-win-oscars-cinematography-award?

Sisa’s Hilda Koronel on Craft, Courage, and Women Empowerment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOMHNrHhIZA

Here in Hollywood: The story behind the Filipino lullaby that made it to 'The Pitt'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa0g66HXhf4

“We carry our flag together!” – Emotional Miami meet-up between Erik Spoelstra and Alex Eala sends Filipino fans into a proud frenzy

https://scorecardnews.com/ngoclambtv3/we-carry-our-flag-together-emotional-miami-meet-up-between-erik-spoelstra-and-alex-eala-sends-filipino-fans-into-a-proud-frenzy/?

It’s giving main character energy for Philippine history this week.

First up: the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolt is all over your feeds. Yes, that EDSA People Power Revolt — the 77-hour gamechanger our parents and titos/titas like to say, “I was there.”

So what’s with the sudden flood of throwback posts? Is it collective nostalgia for the time Filipinos actually united and said “tama na” to a dictator? Or is it lowkey political warning aimed at the current president, the son of that same dictator, who was literally on the plane to exile in Hawaii four decades ago? History isn’t just repeating — it’s reposting.

Meanwhile, history is unfolding in real time in The Hague. For the third straight day, the International Criminal Court is hearing the confirmation of charges against Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. He’s accused of overseeing thousands of killings during the so-called “war on drugs” and has been detained at the ICC for the past year. The big question: will the charges stick and move to full trial? We’ll find out soon. This is the kind of plot twist you can’t make up.

From current events to stories nearly a century old — there’s a powerful exhibit titled “How Can You Forget Me” now showing at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. It hits deep, especially for those of us navigating memory, migration, and identity in the diaspora. PF correspondent Titchie Carandang takes us inside.

Switching gears: with the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming this June, football (yes, football) is about to dominate global timelines — even in the Philippines, where basketball still reigns supreme. But shoutout to Reina Bonta, who represented the Philippines at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and is now leveling up women’s football through a soccer clinic she organized in Negros Oriental. Athlete, filmmaker, advocate — we love a multi-hyphenate queen.

And the FilAm excellence? Still undefeated. Publisher Mona Lisa Yuchengco has just released the 75th edition of her FilAm achievers list. That’s over 750 Filipino American names spotlighted — and counting. Diaspora dominance is real.

If you’re feeling reflective (or just want to deep dive into your parents’ revolutionary era), we’re reposting some of our stories on EDSA below. Consider it your history refresher — no pop quiz, promise.

Also, don’t sleep on this week’s In The Know links. Especially this myth-busting piece by our editor Rene Ciria Cruz unpacking the whole “MAGA Filipinos” narrative. It’s nuanced, necessary, and definitely worth the read: [Edgewise] The myth of the ‘MAGA Filipino’

History isn’t just something we inherit — it’s something we shape, repost, fact-check, and fight over. Stay informed. Stay critical. Stay connected.

[Read It Again]

77 Hours: The Behind-the-Scenes at the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution by Gemma Nemenzo

On the Eve of Insurrection by Prof. Ed Garcia

Opinion: Never mind EDSA: Remember the mini-EDSAs, the battles before the uprising by Benjamin Pimentel

[Video of the Week] Historic Filipinotown |Lost LA