This for all you fight fans out there, Saturday February 13th is going to be Pinoy Power 3! It’s actually great to see other Filipino boxers in the ring other than Pacquiao who has definitely paved the way for his kababayans (countrymen) in the sport. Don’t forget to order the event on Pay-Per View as it promises [...]
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MHC Free Financial Clinics
February 10th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) is offering FREE Financial Clinics in February and March. These clinics are in cooperation with Charles Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity and are offered on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please refer to the following. The Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) in cooperation with Montgomery County’s Charles Gilchrist [...]
ImaginAsian Art Submissions end Feb. 28th
February 10th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This is just a REMINDER that the deadline for art submissions for ImaginAsian end February 28th! Kate Agathon, a grad school instructor at Purdue University and producer for photographer William L. Snyder, is spearheading this big art project and she wants all of you to help out. This art exhibition is intended to raise awareness [...]
CombinAsian Lounge Show
February 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
On Tuesday February 9th, Fil-Am comedian Air Tabigue is bringing another hilarious comedy linup in CombinAsian Lounge Show. The hilarious lineup will include a combination of Asian and Non-Asian comedians at New York’s Laugh Lounge. For more info on this event please refer to the following and don’t forget to check out CombinAsian Lounge [...]
Fil-Am Al Perez, San Francisco Entertainment Commissioner
February 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Filipino American community organizer Al Perez was recently appointed San Francisco Entertainment Commissioner by Mayor Gavin Newsom in December 2009. San Francisco’s Entertainment Commission oversees the development of The City’s vital and vibrant entertainment industry. Established in 2003, the Entertainment Commission’s mission is to regulate, promote and enhance the field of entertainment in San Francisco. [...]
6 Senses: An AKIRA Fashion Presentation
February 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Just got word from Jon Cotay, co-owner of Akira Chicago that they are having a fashion show presentation Friday February 5th in 6 Senses: An AKIRA Fashion Presentaiton. AKIRA invites you to join them in a sensory experience and the best fashion from AKIRA’s top footwear labels, featuring live presentations by FORD Models. The sensory [...]
Filipino American Psychology Book Tour 2010
February 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Here is an update on Dr. Kevin Nadal’s national book tour for Filipino American Psychology. Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice aims to promote visibility of this invisible group, so that 2.4 million Filipino Americans will have their voices heard. The following is a list of Dr. Nadal’s upcoming appearances. [...]
Harana: Courtship Filipino Style
February 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
We live in a world where the media pretty much tells you that love is dead, youth relying too much on text messaging, and people telling you that you should have as much sex as possible. For these reasons, I feel that everyone should know the beauty of harana. What is harana? Harana is a traditional form of [...]
Are Filipinos Offensive?
February 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Since it’s February and Valentine’s Day is approaching, I thought I would look into possible gift recommendations for everyone. This search has brought me to Filipinos, the brand name for a series of biscuit snacks made by Kraft Foods. Many Asian bloggers have already brought up the issue with Filipinos snacks but I would like to reintroduce [...]
Petition to Reform Labor Practices in Catholic Church
February 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I just received information on this online petition calling for reform on the labor practices of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the employment of priests, religious and church workers who must be provided coverage of Social Security, Medicare, Disability and other safety nets like reasonable job accommodation during period of disability. The call for reform [...]
More Filipino Stereotypes on the Internet
February 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
It’s 2010 and there is still crap like this floating around the Internet! This photo is from the hate site Encyclopedia Dramatica which has a ridiculous amount of hateful write-ups on Filipinos and the Philippines. I found out about this site over a year ago and I’m aware of the page they had on Filipinos. At [...]
Mark your calendars for PhilFest 2010
February 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Now on it’s 15th year, PhilFest 2010 will be held from Friday to Sunday, March 26-28, 2010. This event is brought to you by the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. in Tampa, Florida which is known for their extravagant events like the Sampaguita Ball and Barrio Fiesta. If you are in the area be sure to mark you [...]
REMINDER: Baybayin Gallery is NOW OPEN
February 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The much anticipated Baybayin Art Gallery is now open. For those who don’t know what baybayin is, its pre-Filipino writing system which has been making a come back with the emergence of Baybayin artists. This exhibit features work from Arlene Guerrero, Bernard Lompre, Christine Balza, Christian Cabuay, David Lazaro, Michelle Ruschman, and Norman de los Santos.
Haiti Relief Fundraiser in Chicago
February 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
If any of you are in Chicago this week, there will be a cocktail fundraiser for Haiti Relief. Haiti was devastated by a powerful earthquake that hit the small nation and this event this Thursday February 4th plans to encourage everyone to help in anyway they can in donations for relief to Haiti. Please [...]