Filipina Geologist Discovers World’s Largest Caldera

Jenny Anne Barreto and a map of the Philippine Rise (Source: Vismin.ph)

Filipina geologist Jenny Anne Barretto achieved a “Filipino pride” moment when she discovered Apolaki, the world’s largest caldera (See Vismin.ph for story).

Meet First PH-Born Maj. General in Hawaii Army National Guard

Maj. Gen. Roy Macaraeg being sworn-in (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)

Hawaii Governor Josh Green recently hosted a promotion ceremony for Major General Roy Macaraeg, who may be the highest-ranking citizen-soldier of Filipino descent in the history of the National Guard (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Filipino Wine Business Hopes to Turn Filipinos Into Wine Drinkers

Nonoy Quimbo had a vision: he wanted to turn a beer-and-gin-loving populace into wine drinkers (See ABS-CBN News for story)

Fil-Am Warriors Hype Man Hosts Two NBA All-Star Contests

Franco Finn (Source: Inquirer.net)

Franco Finn, the Golden State Warriors’ Filipino American Hype Man, hosted Rising Stars Challenge on Friday, February 17, and then the big All Star Saturday night completion with the Dunk and 3 Point Competition, both nationally televised for the All-Star Weekend at the Vivint Arena, home of the Utah Jazz, in Salt Lake City, Utah (See INQUIRER.net for story).

First Fil-Am Councilor of Mountain View, CA Takes Office

Emily Ann Ramos (Source: Inquirer.net)

Emily Ann Ramos became the first person of Filipino descent to serve on the Mountain View City Council upon taking the oath of office Feb. 14 (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Ex-Temporary Worker Gets Alberta's QE II Platinum Jubilee Medal

Mike Bautista (Center) (Source: Inquirer.net)

Entrepreneur and Filipino community leader Mike Bautista was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal at a ceremony hosted by Fiesta Filipino on Jan. 29 in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Nevada Seats First Fil-Am in State Legislature

Assemblywoman Erica Mosca (SOurce: Inquirer.net)

An education advocate is first person of Filipino descent in the Nevada Legislature. Assemblywoman Erica Mosca, 36, represents the heavily Democratic east Las Vegas Assembly District 14 (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Filipina Johanne Siy Is Asia's Best Female Chef of the Year

Chef Johanne Siy (Source: Rappler)

Filipino chef Johanne Siy, who helms Singapore’s Lolla, is Asia’s Best Female Chef of the year, as awarded by the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy (See Rappler for story).