Alexandra Eala, of the Philippines, reacts during her match against Mary Stoiana, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in New York. (Adam Hunger/AP)
An aswang (a vampirelike creature in Filipino mythology) stalks a high school’s halls in the brand-new play “Blood/Sucker,” directed by Sophia Franzella, left, and right. The Washington Ensemble Theatre production opens Aug. 28 at 12th Avenue Arts. (Brett Love)▲ Gemma Wilson from The Seattle Times Updated10 mins ago
Filipino creatives lined the walls of a Barrio Logan pizzeria during Comic-Con with vendor booths selling trinkets, comics, hand-drawn art, and clothes inspired by Filipino culture.
Nicole Jalandoni stood in the staggered line that ran through Artists’ Alley on Thursday, patiently waiting to buy fan art created by illustrator artist Patrick Ballesteros.
