A recent article from CNN focuses on an issue that I like to discuss on Fil-Am Ako which is human trafficking and how it’s been a major problem in the Philippines. This past January was declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month by President Obama but I feel we should not stop there when [...]
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J.R. Celski’s Pinoy Pride Tattoo
February 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This belated update is of J.R. Celski’s tattoo which is a fusion of the Philippine flag’s sun & stars and the White Eagle of Poland. I’m sure all you ladies out there are probably searching up on this Fil-Am Olympian after taking one look at this photo. After his disqualification on Saturday night JR Celski took off [...]
Lt. Gov. Mona Pasquil FANHS Conference Speaker
February 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The Filipino American National Historical Society recently announced that California’s Lt. Governor Mona Pasquil will be making an appearance as the principal speaker at the FANHS 13th National Conference on July 24th in Seattle. Simeona (Mona) Viernes Pasquil is the first woman and Filipino-American to be appointed acting Lieutenant Governor of the State of California on November [...]
Vincent Who? Screening at DePaul University
February 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Vincent Who? is coming to Chicago and the event is going to take place at my alma mater DePaul University on Friday February 26th. DePaul’s Asian American Studies, Cultural Center and Diversity & Equity are co-sponsoring this week’s visit with Curtis Chin, producer and co-director of the documentary. DePaul will be premiering Vincent Who? which [...]
Air on Laughs for Lives & March Comedy Madness
February 21st, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Our friend, Fil-Am comedian Air Tabigue is back for more laughs in Laughs for Lives and wants your help for the March Comedy Madness Competition. In honor of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament, 64 comedians go one-on-one in this 4th annual comedy competition hosted and refereed by Bryan Kennedy and Josh Filipowski. In each round, [...]
Filipino Kami: We are Filipino
February 18th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
As you can see, Fil-Am Ako has a brand new banner featuring Filipinos who have been influential to this blog. The baybayin artwork is courtesy of Christian Cabuay from Baybayin.com and PinoyTattoos. The Baybayin characters are translated as “Filipino Kami” (We are Filipino). Christian Cabuay is also featured in the banner along with fellow baybayin [...]
JEEPNEY’S Thrilla from Manila Pride Edition
February 18th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Jeepney is a graphic tee, streetwear clothing line based in Seattle, Washington which gained inspiration from Hip hop to popculture and especially from Filipino culture. Jeepney recently brought back their limited edition tee, Thrilla from Manila which will only be available for a short time. The tee is back on their online store just in time for [...]
Remittances to the Philippines & their Impact
February 18th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Recently, the Immigration Policy Center released their report, Many Happy Returns: Remittances and Their Impact by Kristin Johnson, Ph.D. which analyzes remittances and their effect on the economies of both the U.S. and receiving countries. Remittance is the transfer of money by workers back to home countries. This can constitute one of the top financial inflows to many [...]
Evora inspired after competing at Vancouver
February 18th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
“It’s an inspiration for me to see that Olympic champions make a lifetime of sacrifice and a lifetime of hard work. To know I’m 25 and a late bloomer, there is hope for the future.” Evora said. It was great seeing more Filipino faces representing Team USA at the Winter Olympics this year. As everyone [...]
Heartthrobs and Friends Live in New York
February 16th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
If you are going to be in New York on Wednesday March 31st, then you don’t want to miss out on Heartthrobs and Friends in New York. This concert features some of the biggest names in Philippine entertainment. This event is brought to you by East Village Productions. It will be at the Hammerstein Ballroom, [...]
J.R. Celski, Team USA Olympic Speedskater
February 11th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
19 year old Fil-Am J.R. Celski is making every Filipino proud by representing Team USA in this year’s 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. J.R. is the youngest of 3 sons born to Bob and Sue Celski. Receiving his first pair of inline speed skates when he was 3 years old, J.R. had competed in inline [...]
BARRIORS: The First Year Now Available for Purchase
February 11th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Barriors creator, Tim Saguinsin recently informed me that you can now purchase a compilation of his comics in Barriors: The First Year. For those who do not know what Barriors is, it’s Saguinsin’s spin on growing up Fil-Am. Saguinsin states, “I haven’t seen many Filipino centric online comics, so I decided to do one myself. [...]
LABAN: FIND, Inc. 2010 Spring Conference
February 11th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
There is going to be a a conference hosted by The Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Inc. (FIND, Inc.). The conference aims to educate delegates on the issues facing Filipino-Americans, and the numerous outlets and sources available to combat these problems. FYI, online pre-registration is currently open and will officially close at 11:59 PM on Friday, [...]
May Bukas Pa
February 10th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I’ve had the May Bukas Pa (There Is Still Tomorrow) theme song stuck in my head, especially after watching the series finale on ABS-CBN last Friday. Set in the fictional town of Bagong Pag-asa (“New Hope”), the story revolves around Santino (Zaijan Jaranilla), an orphan raised by priests who finds a friend in “Bro” (Jesus [...]
ECAASU 2010 @ Penn
February 10th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) Annual Conference is coming to the University of Pennsylvania this Spring from March 4-6. What is ECAASU? ECAASU is the largest and oldest Asian American collegiate conference in the nation that offers a weekend-long series of events when over 1200 students from across the nation come together [...]