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This year’s Barrio Fiesta sa London 2025 was a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture, unity, and pride—and among its brightest stars was Ms. Joeace Kristine Ang-Siao, proudly supported by Creative Hearts United and Neolife Health System Ltd. Organised by TFC Europe and the Philippine Centre, the Barrio Fiesta showcased the richness of Filipino heritage. Joeace

16 July 2025. The doors of Neolife’s Saladmaster Office opened to welcome a stream of vibrant energy and smiling faces, all for one remarkable woman: Ms Joeace Kristine Ang-Siao. As she steps boldly into an exciting new chapter, her community made sure the transition was filled with warmth, joy, and heart. The Good Luck Party

On 5 July 2025, the Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG) participated in a lively fundraising event at Temple Newsam Park in support of Hope Leeds Community Church’s building fund. Bringing joy and energy, YFG members led an entertaining mob dance that got the crowd moving and added to the festive atmosphere. Guests enjoyed a variety of

Independence Day in the Philippines is celebrated every 12 June to mark the country’s declaration of independence from Spanish rule in 1898. It’s a significant day in Filipino history, symbolising the nation’s sovereignty and resilience. On 12 June 1898, General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine independence in Kawit, Cavite, raising the national flag for the first

On 25 May 2025, the verdant expanse of Lister Park, Bradford buzzed with excitement as longtime members of NJr Drum & Lyre Corps reunited with seven enthusiastic new teens from the Yorkshire Filipino Group (YFG), hailing from Leeds. It was a beautiful merging of experience and youth—all convened in open-air rehearsal to prepare for their

Filipinos from Bradford and across Yorkshire proudly came together on 22 May to support the internationally acclaimed Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra at St George’s Hall. The concert was part of the PPO’s groundbreaking nine-city UK tour—its first ever in the country—which will conclude in Scotland later this month. The atmosphere in the hall was electric as

Leeds University Filipino Society (LuFilSoc) celebrates a vibrant new chapter as the 2025 handover party on 9 May 2025 brought together members to honour outgoing officers and welcome the incoming team. The event highlighted the dedication of past leaders and the fresh energy driving Filipino student life at the University of Leeds. Creative Hearts United

Planning for the upcoming Barrio Fiesta sa Cheshire East kicked off with a vibrant Picnic in the Park at Queens Park, Crewe, hosted by the Cheshire East Filipino Community and led by Mrs Pauline and Mr Garry Tinsley. The day brought the community together with food and laughter in true Filipino spirit. YFG and Creative

Labour Day in the Philippines, locally known as “Araw ng Manggagawa,” is a public holiday commemorated nationwide on 1 May. Initially observed in 1903 through a protest by the Unión Obrera Democrática Filipina in Manila during the American colonial era, it was officially recognised as a holiday in 1908, with the first official commemoration taking

Few experiences encapsulate the spirit of a people and their traditions as vividly as cultural dance. Creative Hearts United proudly invites you to immerse yourself in the Philippines’ rich heritage with the Pintados Cultural Dance Workshop, featuring the Yorkshire Filipino Group Cultural Dance Troupe. This extraordinary event is generously funded by Leeds City Council through