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 [...]