Exorcism School in PH Draws Priests from All Over Asia

The Michael Centre for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism in Manila, Asia’s only dedicated exorcism center designed to train priests in exorcism is attracting priests and clergy from all over Asia (See South China Morning Post for story).

Jollibee Voted Best Fast-Food Fried Chicken for 3rd Time

(Source: Jollibee/Facebook)

Jollibee was voted the No. 1 spot in USA Today’s Best Fast-Food Fried Chicken ranking for the third consecutive year. The USA Today 10Best competition combines nominations from editors and food experts with votes from the public (See Filipinos in the Six1x for story).

Ukraine Guards Rescue Filipino Crewman in the Black Sea

A search-and-rescue operation in the Black Sea during the night of July 19 saved a Filipino electro-mechanical engineer, from the drone-struck cargo ship Venturo (See News Ukraine for story).

Filipino Artist Ranks Among World's Best Pastel Artists

Romeo Cortez (Source: Filipino Reporters)

Romeo Cortez was among only 125 artists selected from 1,043 entries submitted by painters from the United States and around the world for the exhibition, titled "Enduring Brilliance," held at the National Arts Club in New York City. (See Filipino Reports for story).

Arizona's Growing Filipino Community Spurs New Businesses

Arizona’s growing Filipino-American community is driving a surge in demand for Filipino restaurants, grocery stores, and cultural businesses (See Facebook for story).

Hawaii Erecting Monument to Mark Hanapepe Massacre

Hanapepe cemetery (Source: Kauai now news/ DAGS)

Hawaiʻi’s Department of Accounting and General Services is another step closer to erecting a monument remembering a battle that occurred just over a century ago, when 16 Filipino strikers and four police officers died in a violent clash over a labor strike in Hanapēpē (See Kauainownews.com for story),

Award-Winning Filipino Filmmaker invited into Oscars Academy

Award-winning filmmaker Arvin Belarmino has earned one of the film industry’s highest honors after being invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization behind the Academy Awards or the Oscars (See Facebook for story). 

Fil-Austrian Soccer Captain Takes to the Field at World Cup

David Alaba faced one of the greatest players in history–Lionel Messi. , Alaba is an Austrian captain, a Champions League winner, and one of the best defenders of his generation. He is also the son of a proud Filipina mother, Gina Alaba, is from Lupon, Davao Oriental (See Facebook for story).