A love letter to a town that refused to sink under
In 2025, audiences across the North are invited to experience AKA Theatre Company’s exciting new folk musical The Flood. Based on true accounts of flooding
Fact or fiction? Disinformation surges online after Duterte’s arrest by the ICC
By Jacob Delos Santos The arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday has triggered a wave of online disinformation, with his supporters flooding
Dreaming big: A Filipino nurse’s journey to senior leadership in the UK healthcare system
By Jerome Babate For John Alex Maramba Melencio, nursing has never just been a profession — it is a calling, a journey of perseverance and
Filipino community leaders invited to Downing Street
“Thank you for being here, thank you for being part of Britain…This (referring to 10 Downing Street) is my home where I live and work.
From ICU to CNIO: Filipino nurse leads in digital nursing innovation
By Jerome Babate As a young nurse in ICU and haemodialysis at the Manila Doctors Hospital in the Philippines, Shella Sandoval never imagined she would
Filipino musical ‘This Is My Name’ takes the stage at Birmingham’s New Musical Theatre
A forgotten Filipino heroine is stepping into the spotlight once more—this time on stage. This Is My Name, an electrifying new musical in development by
A Love Letter to Lola
Second-generation Filipino British artist Chi Sandford explores her relationship with her mum, Barbara – who she calls Lola – in this intimate essay originally published
Reflections on celebrating Filipino Christmas in the UK
By Jacob Delos Santos Did you know that Filipinos celebrate the longest Christmas in the world? Once the first of September kicks in, radio stations
In pictures: Filipinos shine at London New Year’s Day Parade 2025
Filipinos braved heavy rains and cold weather in a show of unity and commitment, representing the Philippines for the first time in the London New
Philippines to join London New Year’s Day Parade for first time
The Philippines will be represented for the first time in the iconic London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) on 1st January 2025. At least 300 participants led by
A Philippine Christmas story: A prodigal daughter comes home
Christmas is a time for big, noisy family reunions in the Philippines. Our contributor Julienne Raboca rejoins her family and reflects on being a ‘rebellious’
King Charles grateful to Filipinos in healthcare
King Charles has expressed his gratitude towards Filipinos, especially those serving in the NHS, at an event in Waltham Forest, London. Speaking to Filipino community