Tag: Filipino-American
Filipino American Wesley So defends Fischer Random championship in Iceland
Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So is all set to defend his World Fischer Random Chess Championship title when the 2022 edition of one of the four world championship events officially recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) begins on October 25 in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Filipinos in world chess meet: Hall of Famer Eugene Torre, US Chess Champion Wesley...
Filipinos in world chess - Hall of Famer Eugene Torre and three-time United States Chess Champion Wesley So - patriotically traded praises on the occasion of the former’s induction into the World Chess Hall of Fame held during the opening of the 2022 U.S. Chess Championships where So is defending his title.
Filipino American character Bo Bayani stars in new Disney animation Firebuds
A Filipino American character named Bo Bayani is starring in the newly released Disney animation series, Firebuds, released today, September 21, 2022.
Filipino gaming streamer Valkyrae graces Times Square’s largest billboard
Filipina gaming streamer Valkyrae has graced the New York Times Square’s largest billboard as the newest global ambassador of British fitness brand, Gymshark.
First all-Filipino Hollywood film Easter Sunday hailed for Pinoy representation
The first all-Filipino Hollywood film “Easter Sunday” has been hailed for representing the Pinoy diaspora heritage and culture, breaking new ground in American films.
Wesley So rises to FIDE World No. 5 at Grand Chess Tour finale
Wesley So has risen to World No. 5 in the latest International Chess Federation (FIDE) Rating released amid the Filipino American Grandmaster’s steady performance at the Sinquefield Cup, the fifth and final event of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) where he is seeking to defend his championship title.
Wesley So defeats Hans Niemann, expands Sinquefield Cup lead in Grand Chess Tour
Wesley So has defeated hot wildcard Hans Niemann and expanded his Sinquefield Cup lead to give him a better position to win the event and defend his Grand Chess Tour (GCT) championship title in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
Wesley So quietly leads Sinquefield Cup amid chess drama at Grand Chess Tour
Wesley So is quietly continuing his lead at the Sinquefield Cup amid the chess drama that has ensued since the start of the week at the 2022 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
Wesley So grabs solo lead at Sinquefield Cup Round 4 in Grand Chess Tour...
Grandmaster Wesley So has grabbed the solo lead after Round 4 of the 2022 Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis, the fifth and final stop of the Filipino American’s title defense at the Grand Chess Tour (GCT).
Wesley So wins Round 3 at Sinquefield Cup in Grand Chess Tour title defense
Wesley So has won his Round 3 match at the Sinquefield Cup of the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) where the Filipino American Grandmaster is seeking to defend his championship title.
Filipina hate crime victim appointed to New York Asian Affairs Advisory Council
Filipina nurse Potri Ranka Manis who had experienced racial hate crime has been appointed to serve on the New York City government's newly formed Asian Affairs Advisory Council.
Hawaii’s Filipino Chamber of Commerce marks 68th year as US’ oldest, largest
Hawaii’s Filipino Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 68th year of serving the business community as the largest and oldest chamber in the United States.