TFC’s NewsColored! features a month-long celebration of Philippine Independence Day with the Filipino Community across Asia Pacific

It’s a special time for Filipinos around the world as we celebrate the Philippine Independence Day every 12th of June. Clad in our Filipiniana attire, we commemorate our heritage through cultural performances, native delicacies, and festive gatherings. However, we know all too well that this year would be different.

That is why TFC is bringing the festivities into the homes of Filipinos across the Asia Pacific through “NewsColored! House Arrest presents #PPE – Pinoy Pride Extravaganza.” To celebrate 122 years of Philippine Independence, the month-long celebration will be featuring Filipino organizations from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea.

TFC Asia Pacific ensures the Filipino community in the region that public service as well as being ambassadors of Filipino entertainment, culture, and heritage remain at the forefront of its global mission.

JoKoy’s latest Netflix special, featuring Filipino American talents, premieres on June 12

JoKoy, one of today’s premier comedians, announced that his third Netflix special, “In His Elements,” starts streaming on June 12, which also marks the annual celebration Philippine Independence Day.

On his Instagram® account, JoKoy shared, “This is a very special moment for me. This is that one special where I said I need to go back home to the Philippines; I need to show people where my mom is from. I had this crazy idea of bringing a bunch of my friends that were Filipino that live in America that never have been back to the Philippines. Let us show them how beautiful the country is, let us show them how beautiful the people are.”

According to one of the top entertainment websites, Deadline Hollywood, “JoKoy’s new Netflix special will celebrate his heritage as he cracks wise about life as a Filipino-American while highlighting the culture of Manila. Koy uses this opportunity to shine a light on other Filipino-American performers by welcoming to the stage famed breakdancer Ronnie, Grammy-winning producer !llmind, singer/songwriter Inigo Pascual, and comedians Andrew Lopez, Joey Guila, and Andrew Orolfo.”