Five must-read books by Filipino authors in the UK
By Maika Carrillo My love for reading and books started when I was young. My parents, especially my father, encouraged my siblings and me to
Lady San Pedro: A Filipina leader in innovation and design
By Julienne Raboca Ten years after arriving in the UK, Lady San Pedro shares how her upbringing in Manila prepared her to create innovations that
From ‘Change is coming’ to death threats: How Facebook became a political war zone in the Philippines
By Renee Karunungan-Edwards I vividly remember the morning I received my first death and rape threats from Duterte supporters back in 2016. It was a
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
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
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
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
Young Filipino-British kickboxer making an impact
An 11-year-old Filipino-British boy has been raising the Philippine flag in the world of kickboxing this year. Alister Morrell won gold in the Ken-do (point-fighting
Tony Vaughan: The UK’s first Filipino-British MP on politics and representation
Liezel Longboan When Tony Vaughan stepped into Parliament on 16th July, he became the first Labour member of parliament (MP) for Folkestone and Hythe, a
Filipino UK doctors to hold their first conference
Dr Kevin Beatson, BAFPS President We are excited to announce the inaugural conference of the British Association of Filipino Physicians and Surgeons (BAFPS). Filipinos are