AURORA, Colorado — Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) called on Filipino American leaders and community members to deepen their engagement with the global Filipino diaspora during Saturday night’s gala marking the conclusion of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations’ (NaFFAA) 2026 National Empowerment Conference. Speaking before delegates gathered at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, Ang underscored

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