AURORA, Colorado — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) opened its 16th National Empowerment Conference on Friday at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, launching two days of programming focused on leadership, civic engagement, and community-building. The gathering brought Filipino American leaders, professionals, and advocates from across the country for sessions built around the theme “Harnessing the Power of Community: Starting

LAS VEGAS — Team Philippines is once again taking the global stage at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), known internationally as the “Talent Olympics,” bringing a slate of world‑class performers to Las Vegas and reaffirming the country’s reputation for excellence in the performing arts. The delegation, led by Philippine National Director Gerry Mercado and Creative Director Annie Mercado, features vocalists, dancers, actors, instrumentalists and multidiscipli

LAS VEGAS — July 7, 2026 — Philippine cacao heritage took the spotlight in Las Vegas as Raquel Toquero‑Choa, founder and chief executive officer of The Chocolate Chamber, led an immersive celebration of World Chocolate Day 2026 at the Otonomus Hotel. Known internationally as the Chocolate Queen of the Philippines and recognized as a Cacao Ambassador‑at‑Large, Toquero‑Choa showcased the country’s centuries‑old chocolate traditions through storytelling, artistry and live demons