Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Pato Gregorio revealed plans for the Manila or Philippine Open in January 2026, featuring Alex Eala. PSC and PHILTA are in talks with the WTA to upgrade the courts at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex for the 125-level tourney (See Philstar for story).
Dillon Gabriel will join the great Roman Gabriel as the only two Filipino American starting QBs in NFL history (See Instagram).
Wisconsin State Rep. Angelito Tenorio kicked off Filipino American History Month this week, honoring Fil-Ams’ contributions in education, healthcare, public service, business and the arts (See Inquirer for story).
Veejay Floresca (Source: Out Magazine/ Photo by Spencer Pazer Disney)
Filipino designer Veejay Floresca made history as the first trans woman to win the 21st season of 'Project Runway” (See Manila Times for story).
Jeron Velasco, a cultural exchange teacher from La Castallena, Negros Occidental, has been hailed as the 2025 Arizona History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (See ABS-CBN for story).
Jessica Sanchez
The milestone 20th season came to a close on Wednesday, Sept. 24, naming singer Jessica Sanchez as their winner. Sanchez beat out runner up, freestyle rapper Chris Turner, and walks away with the title of AGTchampion, as well as the $1 million grand prize (See People for story).
A representative from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called on Philippine policymakers to promote more diversified and healthier food systems, warning the country’s dependence on rice has overshadowed the nutritional and economic potential of other local crops (See Manila Standard for story).
The Love Bus, an iconic mode of transportation from the 1970s, is returning to Metro Manila roads to offer commuters free rides (See Philstar for story).
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