Reflect 🕊️

Hi, how was your week?

Can’t believe it’s already the weekend. Within just one week, we’ve been thrust into so many changes. Whatever they may be, it’s important to spend your weekend reflecting on yourself and your values. 

Dive into this newsletter to reflect and reconnect—with your values, and the stories shaping our week.

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WEEKLY FAVORITES ❤

In this series, AHN will share our top picks from last week—whether it’s music, a movie, or a random item. We hope they bring you fun and maybe even some new experiences!

📕 Patron Saints of Nothing (2019)

Author: Randy Ribay
Genre: Coming-of-age, Mystery

Growing up and realizing you're caught in this bubble of political crisis—and your cousin's death, over 8,000 miles away from where you are—and no one even told you anything. It’s the FOMO that gets the best of you, pushing you to book a flight from Michigan to the Philippines just to find out why. It’s like an episode of Narcos—but with the drama of a Filipino telenovela.

🎬 GomBurZa (2023)

Language: Spanish, Tagalog
Genre: Historical

Let's get to know the historic Catholic priest trio that had a profound impact on the Philippines’ independence. The film chronicles the events leading up to their execution in 1872. From this movie, the film not only honors their sacrifices, but also sparks a reflection on history and independence.

WORD OF THE WEEK 🗞️

MINIGAME 🎉

Welcome to this small minigame! The rules are simple. We share three Asian cultural facts—two true and one false. You will choose the lie. 

Continue reading to check the answer. 😁

Lolo Kiko: A Light in the Storm 🕊️

This week, the world has been shaken by the devastating news of Pope Francis’ passing. For a predominantly Catholic community like Filipinos, this news came to them as a shock and a storm after the Holy Easter joy. Lovingly known as the beloved grandfather “Lolo Kiko,” Pope Francis goes down as a beacon for Catholic values—compassion and support for the poor and marginalized. 

Millions recalled his historic 2015 visit to the Philippines, where his humanity and warmth left a deep impact on the locals. That visit was more than a ceremonial tour—it was a moment of healing for a nation still reeling from the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan. 

Robots Hit the Ground Running: China’s First Humanoid Half-Marathon 🤖

China hosted the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon in Beijing, where 6 out of 20 robots completed the 21-kilometer race alongside human runners. Tiangong Ultra, a 1.8-meter robot with long legs and a human-like running algorithm, won the race despite needing three battery swaps and a human helper to prevent falls. 

It marked a major step from lab demos to real-world applications in China’s robotics push.

With mass production targets by 2027, China aims to lead in affordable, advanced humanoid robotics.

List Your Event for Free With Asian Heritage Week 2025! 🇦🇺🔊

To mark Asian Heritage Week’s second year, we are excited to announce our return to Australia across two cities: Melbourne and Sydney.

Asian Heritage Week (AHW) is an annual celebration that amplifies your events through our network, embracing and honoring the cultural heritage of Asian communities.

To unfold the beauty and creativity of the Asian community, we would love for event hosts to join us on this journey through two beautiful cities:

• Melbourne | May 19 – May 25

• Sydney | May 26 – Jun 1

WEEKLY SNAPSHOTS 🧠

WHAT’S YOUR TAKE ❔

Would you prefer a job that suits your passion or as long as it pays well?

MYSTERY SOLVED 🔍

✅ True – East Timor celebrates Christmas with vibrant Catholic traditions, with hundreds of people lining up and kissing a small statue of baby Jesus, symbolizing reverence and devotion. ​

✅ True – Catholic processions in the Philippines often involve people walking barefoot as an act of devotion.

❌ Lie – There is no "St. Timor." The country’s Catholic traditions are tied to patron saints, including Our Lady of Fatima and St. John Paul II, but not to a saint named "St. Timor."

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