LAS VEGAS — The 4th Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival has announced the 36 official finalists selected for screening during the 2026 event, scheduled for Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 at Galaxy Theatres in Boulevard Mall. The festival will showcase a diverse collection of films exploring culture, identity, family and the human experience while highlighting Filipino stories from a variety of perspectives. The 2026 official finalists are: A Boy Named Lodi; Lukso ng Dugo; Mimic; M

LAS VEGAS — Fil-Am Civic Action International, a Nevada-based nonprofit focused on education, cultural preservation, civic engagement, and humanitarian service, crowned this year’s Fil-Am Nevada USA Pageant winners Saturday night at Sam’s Town Live. Photo: FACAI The annual program, part of FACAI’s broader mission to uplift Filipino-American communities, highlights leadership, cultural pride, and community involvement across five divisions. This year’s titleholders are: • Ag

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