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

Filipino-Americans, OFWs, and balikbayans flying home from the U.S. have a new “pasalubong flex” in their luggage — the now‑iconic Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote bag, a $3.99 grocery accessory that has exploded into a global status symbol. The craze began when Trader Joe’s released its mini totes in 2024, instantly causing buying frenzies, Reddit hunts, and resale markups reaching as high as $499 on eBay. The bags, originally priced at just $3.99. became so sought-after that t