Francis Magalona , also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, and The Man From Manila, was a prominent Filipino rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He is also credited as being the first Filipino rapper in the Philippines to successfully crossover to the mainstream. He was also popularly known as the “King of Pinoy Rap” and was considered one of the most idolized, celebrated and influential rappers within the genre.

“There are two races of beings. The masses teeming and happy — common clay, if you like — eating, breeding, working, counting their pennies; people who just live; ordinary people; xxx. And then there are the others — the noble ones, the heroes. The ones you can quite well imagine lying shot, pale and tragic; one minute triumphant with a guard of honor…

Carlos P. Romulo, the first Asian president of the United Nations General Assembly, was also the first Filipino to have received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize (Correspondence). He was awarded the coveted Journalism prize for a series of articles about World War II that appeared on the pages of Philippine Herald in 1941. Romulo wrote and published 18 books that included “I Walked with Heroes” (autobiography) and “Mother America”.

For more than eight years, a Filipino-American has made sure that the world’s most powerful person was physically fit to do his work. Her name is Eleanor “Connie” Mariano, a 47-year-old physician and a top-ranking officer of the US Navy. Mariano was the director of the White House medical unit attending to the health of former President Bill Clinton.

Ka Jovy was born a winner. In his political career, he lost only once, and that was in the 1992 presidential election. He could have been a president, had the Filipino electorate ignored rumors that his health was failing because of old age. Now at 81, Ka Jovy still exudes the vigor and wisdom of a young patriot. His soft voice commands respect; his judgment remains firm as ever. With the insights of a philosopher, he utters propositions that are of highest importance. At a time the country is plagued by corruption…

Alex Tizon is a victor in what America does best - exercising press freedom. As a journalist in the “Land of the Free”, Tizon has decided to follow the lead of Ernest [...]

The Maestro, Ryan Cayabyab (or Mr. C as he is affectionately called) does more than just churn out note after note on his piano. In fact, he never fails to leave an indelible mark in our lives. Who wouldn’t be moved by such classics as “Sometime, Somewhere” or “Iduyan Mo” rendered by the haunting voice [...]

A daughter of a Filipino couple living in Daly City, is a two-time Filipino Athlete of the Year awardee, for winning three world championships (as this was being written). Delasin [...]

The story of Rosalie Ellasus might have ended in undistinguished failure. Instead, this remarkable Filipino farmer battled against the odds to win the inaugural Dean Kleckner Trade & Technology Advancement Award, given by the Truth About Trade and Technology (TATT).
Rosalie may be a small lady, but she’s one of the most gutsy and innovative farmers [...]

Loida Nicolas-Lewis is probably the richest Filipino living outside her home country. She is the chairman and CEO of TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc., a two-billion-dollar corporation of 64 companies based [...]