House of Gongs, a cultural organization dedicated to honoring tradition while fostering innovation through music, dance, and other art forms, proudly participates in Dancing in the Diaspora: Currents, a contemporary folk and kulintang music production presented by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Center for Philippine Studies in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

The Philippines is facing a crisis following the back-to-back devastation of Typhoons Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan (Kalmaegi & Fung-wong). This unprecedented catastrophe has led to a national State of Calamity across Visayas and Luzon, displacing over a million people.

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has announced the launching of its newly redesigned website, which is now seamlessly integrated into the eGov PH Super App. This integration marks a significant milestone in the Philippine government’s effort to enhance digital accessibility and streamline public service delivery for Filipinos worldwide.

We appreciate thoughtful and creative works from those who identify as Filipina/o/x or having Filipino heritage.. We are accepting submissions for this reader now—due January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time.