I’ve been a fan of Fil-Am singer, Krystle Cruz after seeing a few of her covers on her YouTube channel and for the hard work that she puts in as a performer. I was excited to hear about her plans to release an album and she need everyone’s help. Cruz started writing and recording her [...]
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I Am Fil-Am t-shirts from Suku-Art
March 29th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Christine Balza over at Suku-Art just recently informed me that her “I Am Fil-Am” t-shirts are now on sale. This design is “HOT out of design,” says Christine Balza. The “I Am Fil-Am” t-shirts is now available and you can click here to order. Check it out and support the talented Filipina-American Baybayin artist!
Register for FANHS 13th National Conference
March 29th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This is a reminder for everyone to join the Filipino American National Historical Society for their 13 National Conference in Seattle, Washington from July 21-24. What can one get from this event? You will be able to join Filipino American scholars, historians, authors, filmmakers, educators, archivists, community researchers, student activists, and just plain folks eager to [...]
Support Domestic Worker and Caregiver Rights
March 29th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Back in July, 2008, Filipino Advocates for Justice began outreach to Filipino caregivers working in private and group homes in Union City. Often caring for patients in isolation in unmarked homes, Filipino caregivers regularly undergo abuse of their basic rights. These include conditions for akin to indentured servitude. Filipino Advocates for Justice is organizing caregivers [...]
REMINDER: PhilFest 2010 March 26-28
March 24th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Don’t forget that this Friday is the start of PhilFest 2010. 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. which is based in Tampa, Florida. This organization is known for their extravagant events like the Sampaguita [...]
No Filipino Left Behind: 2010 US Census
March 22nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
As many of you are probably rushing to meet the deadline for tax season in April (I have yet to fill out my forms), don’t forget to also submit your census forms. With Filipino appearing in the race category in the 2010 national census many Fil-Am organizations like FANHS are reminding Americans that ALL Filipinos [...]
DOL Will Certify U Visas For Trafficking Victims
March 22nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
As many of you know, I like to provide updates on issues regarding human trafficking. This past week, Dan Torres of the Immigration Legal Resource Center provided a fact sheet and information regarding the Department of Labor’s certification of U Visas for victims of human trafficking. What is U Visas? U Visas are for victims [...]
Miguel Syjuco’s Ilustrado U.S. Book Tour
March 22nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
April through May 2010 is your chance to meet Miguel Syjuco, author of Ilustrado. Macmillan recently released the Ilustrado US book tour schedule. Miguel will be in New York, LA, San Francisco, and Seattle. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this great Filipino author. Also, for those of you in Cebu, Miguel will at Powerbooks [...]
Asian American Heritage Celebration @ Columbia
March 22nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Columbia College Chicago is having their Asian American Heritage Celebration in April. Columbia’s calendar is packed with great events that you wouldn’t want to miss! For more details please refer to the following information from Laila Alchaar, Coordinator for the Asian American Cultural Affairs at Columbia. Bricks Thursday April 1st, 5-7pm, Multipurpose Studio (618 S. [...]
Heartthrobs and Friends Live in Chicago March 26th
March 22nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
For those interested in seeing Heartthrobs and Friends Live in Chicago, the date has changed to March 26th. This concert features some of the biggest names in Philippine entertainment which is going to take place at Copernicus Theater. Tickets are $65, 75, $100, $125, $150 and $200 limited seats so contact Biboy at 773.744.8804. (Thanks [...]
Meet Miguel Syjuco, Author of Ilustrado
March 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
It was my pleasure to interview Filipino writer, Miguel Syjuco whose debut novel is set to come out in North America on April 27. The novel, Ilustrado is very much about the Philippines and the Filipino experience. The manuscript of the book won the 2008 Palanca Award grand prize, as well as the Man Asian [...]
8: A Symposium
March 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
There is going to be an event presented by The Asian American Literary Review in 8: A Symposium. The event is going to be a day-long celebration of eight of today’s most accomplished and exciting Asian American writers. Come to any or all of the readings; stay for the Q&A sessions, and don’t forget to [...]
1st Annual BKO Hair & Fashion Show
March 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Our friends over at AiReal Apparel are joining with the Beautiful Kids Organization (BKO) in the 1st Annual BKO Hair & Fashion Show on Saturday March 20th from 6 pm – 9 pm at Phoebus High School in Hampton Virginia. AiReal Apparel will be one of the clothing lines featured in the show. The after [...]
Pinoy Superheroes: Captain Barbell
March 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Real Name: Enteng Identity/Class: Human transformed by magic Occupation: School boy Affiliations: Darna, Lastikman Enemies: Lagablab, Freezy, Dagampatay, Lobo Known Relatives: Belen (mother); Arnaldo (Lagablab, possible father) Aliases: Kaptain Barbell; Teng-Teng (nickname) Base of Operations: The Philippines First Appearance: Pinoy Komiks #5 (1963) Powers/Abilities: Superhuman strength and resistance to damage. He is also able to [...]
Tracy Espeleta on Dante’s Inferno
March 12th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I’m not a big fan of video games meaning they don’t appeal to me and I don’t really play them at all. What attracted me to Dante’s Inferno was the fact that it’s based on one of my favorite pieces of literature, Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy. This video game adaptation is a third person [...]