This is a reminder for all of you who are going to be in California, don’t forget to come out and support Operation Save Manila. The concert will be held on October 22, 2009 at The Intramuros 101 Brentwood Dr. South San Francisco, CA from 7-10pm. All proceeds will go to help rebuilding what was [...]

First Cheryl Burke withdraw because of partner Tom DeLay now Filipina-American Olympic gold medalist Natalie Coughlin eliminated from the competition. All I can say is that at least Fil-Am martial artist Mark Dacascos is still a part of the competition and showing much improvement with a score of 26 out of 30 last night. From [...]

Articles on an interracial couple being denied their marriage license in New Orleans is something I’ve been seeing on every website, blog, or search. So I wanted to post my thoughts on this topic that is still a hot issue in the US. From AP: “I’m not a racist. I just don’t believe in mixing [...]

For those of you who are big movie-buffs, the 6th Annual Austin Asian American Film Festival will run from November 12th through the 15th at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. From the more than 300 films submitted from over 20 different countries, the best 50 have been chosen. Aside from the film screenings, this year [...]

This update is for many of you in the business world or those who plan on entering corporate America. At a time when the job market is not doing so well, Asians are united in the 4th Annual Asian Business and Career Fair. There will also be several expert-led workshops that will be conducted to [...]

I recently got in contact with Air Tabigue thanks to Kevin Nadal. Fil-Am comedian Air Tabigue is one of the 6 Fil-Am comedians who will be featured on Laughs for Literacy. The following is a blurb from Air Tabigue on why Laughs for Literacy is an important event and for those of you in New [...]

by Christian Cabuay I was having a conversation with Ray of MalayaDesigns.net about how we use Baybayin instead of our western signature. It got me thinking how one would go about “legally” changing your signature if needed. The list of signature major updates would be banks, credit cards, drivers license and passport. The tough part [...]

UPDATE: The image posted above is the correct cover for Michelle Martinez’s single. Shout-out to Tape Vault Records LLC. for the correction. Check out Fil-Am singer Michelle Martinez’s single “Euphoria” featuring Clyde Carson which is now available for download on AMAZON. Also, to check out updates on performances by Michelle Martinez please subscribe to her [...]

This update is courtesy of Tracy Laluma who is Co-President of Loyola University KAPWA. KAPWA is Loyola University Chicago’s Filipino American Student Association. KAPWA strives to educate its members through a wide variety of programming and group activities. KAPWA promotes a sense of camaraderie and multiculturalism, welcoming all those interested in experiencing Filipino traditions. Tracy [...]

For those of you who are not familiar with AAPI Momentum, it is a social network site or online hub for all Asian American & Pacific Islander Activists, Leaders & Volunteers. So for any of you interested please sign up and I’m also a member, so I can tell you firsthand that its a great [...]

Having been really busy with school and consulting on the side, I have not been up to date with postings from Jeff at 8Asians. However, his latest posts that I’ve read today are ones that all of you should take the time to read. The first is about a Pinay boxer. Yes, a Pinay boxer! [...]

If you are going to be in Florida more specifically near Tampa Bay then you are not going to want to miss their upcoming Halloween event. On October 30th, the Philippine Nurses Association of Tampa Bay, Inc. will be holding a Halloween Fund-raising Event & Induction Ball at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. This [...]

Received this news from Asian American Cultural Affairs and Columbia’s Asian Student Organizations (ASO) that hosted Kevin Nadal’s Stand Up Night last week. So if you are in Chicago, please come out and support some of these events that are focused on Filipino-American History Month. From Asian American Cultural Affairs & ASO: This Thursday we [...]

Thanks to the benefits of the internet and TFC, there is more awareness and concern for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy. It just goes to show that Pinoys are united and strong as ever even though we are all residing in different parts of the world. I got this update from Lorely Garrote Trinidad on [...]

The following post is from University of Illinois at Chicago’s Filipino In Alliance regarding an important event dedicated to helping Typhoon Ondoy victims. Please refer to the following for more information on the Clothing Drive. From Filipinos In Alliance (FIA): Filipinos In Alliance (FIA) is asking for your help! Please help uscollect as many clothes [...]