I just got a chance to see the new Apl.de.Ap’s music video “Mama Filipina” and I have to say it is Fil-Am Ako quality. This is the first Apl.de.Ap music video where he is not rapping about chicken adobo or showcasing Fil-Am adult actresses in his video like Bebot. I can see this song is [...]

On August 21, 2009,Make Ninoy and Cory’s spirit of sacrifice live within you.Sa Araw ng Dilaw,Wear something yellow.Light a yellow candleto remember Ninoy and Cory’s love for the Filipino. And if you’re on the road on that dayKeep the flame of Ninoy and Cory burning.Along with a thousand other cars, switch on your hazard lights [...]

With the recent death of President Cory Aquino (who was our last Philippine Historical Figure on Fil-Am Ako), it just felt right for me to have Senator Aquino as the Philippine Historical Figure on Fil-Am Ako. Benigno Servillano “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. (November 27, 1932 – August 21, 1983) was a Philippine Senator, Governor of Tarlac, [...]

I had the great opportunity of finding this Philippine cuisine blog called Basta Masarap! (Simply Good!) The blog is run by Chef Maria Celia and I just have to say wow is she talented. The first thing that came to mind when browsing Basta Masarap! was hunger and a serious craving for Filipino food. I [...]

Jeff from 8asians has been coming out with more posts on 8asians and everyone should check them out. Filipino Language Classes in High School and Asian American Influences in Real Estate: Silicon Valley and Beyond are both great posts and we all should take some time to think how both these topics have an impact [...]

I accidentally found out about this event after looking up one of the two Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Chicago. I was very pleased to find this upcoming event here in Chicago, the 2nd annual Adobo Fest! From Filipino American Network: Does your mouth water just thinking of adobo? Do you like it crispy? Maybe [...]

“The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire Jr.(R) defeats “El Torito” If you caught the fight on Saturday night you’ll know three things, Donaire failed to impress without a knockout, Bernabe Concepcion’s disqualification, and Mark Melligen puts power in Pinoy Power. Light welterweight prospect ‘Mighty’ Mark Melligen had a terrific coming out party on the televised undercard [...]

Recently, I was invited by Ernie, the creator of 8asians to provide a guest post. So please check out my guest post Case of Mistaken Identity: Fil-Am Activist Accused of Being a Rebel and support our friends at 8asians.

I found the following video to be rather entertaining for its sarcasm and shedding a little bit of truth of how Pinoys behave. It is very evident here in the US that Pinoys lack unity and often get into heated arguments. Here in Illinois, I’ve seen my share of Pinoys arguing about acknowledgments and leadership [...]

It’s time again for my posts on helping everyone to learn the basics of Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines. Like my previous post, I have included a video of Filipino Ka, Sabihin Mo (translated by the network as You are Filipino, Say It!). In addition, I have included a lesson relating to the [...]

Pacquiao has paved the way for many Pinoy boxers which is evident in the upcoming “Pinoy Power 2” –the world championship extravaganza taking place Saturday, August 15, in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. “Pinoy Power 2,” Top Rank’s newest boxing series, will also feature undefeated Cuban heavyweight [...]

Fil-Am, activist, a rebel? The Philippine government claims that Melissa Roxas is all three. In 2007, Melissa traveled back to the Philippines to conduct research for a writing project and to dedicate more of her time to community health work. On May 19th, 2009, while on a medical mission in Tarlac, Melissa Roxas became a [...]

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the attack on the North Valley Jewish Community Center on Rinaldi Street and the slaying of U.S. postal worker Joseph Ileto by Buford O. Furrow Jr., a white supremacist that occurred on August 10, 1999. 10th Annual Commemorative Event WHAT: The plan for this year’s event is to hold [...]

This is to notify everyone that this blog will be under construction for the next day or two. I am going to be applying a new layout that I feel best showcases this blog. So please mind the light posting and rearrangement that is going to take place in the next two days.Update: Blog update [...]

Being exposed to all the hype for the upcoming Pacquiao fight in November, it was good to know that Filipinos can succeed in other sports besides boxing. After learning that Coach Erik Spoelstra, coach of the Miami Heat was of Filipino descent it made me a little more curious and interested in basketball again (I [...]