Krystle Cruz’s single Eternity is coming soon to ITunes and Amazon. This preview just shows how much talent this Fil-Am singer has. If you like what you hear, then help support Krystle Cruz by pledging to her debut album. If Krystle’s goal of $5,000 is not met by May 21st 11:59PM PST, then she will receive [...]
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Unjustified Racial Profiling on Natural Born Citizen of the United States
April 27th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
“Who the hell carries their birth certificate!” writes Jack Tomas from Guanabee. This update is not relating to Filipinos or the Asian American community, but on the recent injustice committed in Arizona with the recent anti-immigration law SB 1070. Unjustified racial profiling in Arizona officially kicked off with the detainment of a Mexican-American truck driver [...]
An Interview with Fil-Am Author Peter Bacho
April 27th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I was fortunate to meet award winning author Peter Bacho at the Asian American Literary Review’s 8: A Symposium. I had a great time having a conversation with Peter Bacho in Visaya and about his latest novel, Leaving Yesler. For those who don’t know Peter Bacho, he is an award winning Filipino-American author. Bacho is [...]
AALR Presents 8: A Symposium RECAP
April 27th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
On Saturday April 24th, I was able to attend the Asian American Literary Review’s 8: A Symposium at the University of Maryland. I was able to see all of editors Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis and Gerald Maa’s hard work after being featured on Fil-Am Ako. The first authors to be featured in the very first AALR symposium were [...]
REMINDER: Ilustrado US Book Tour
April 27th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This is a reminder that April through May 2010 is your chance to meet Miguel Syjuco, author of Ilustrado. You can check out Macmillan’s schedule of 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. For those of you in New [...]
36 Asians Working as Modern Day Slaves Rescued in Costa Rica
April 27th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Recently, 36 Asians rescued by the police in the Pacific port of Puntarenas on Apr. 10 were subjected to labour exploitation on two fishing boats. The 15 Vietnamese, 13 Indonesians, five Filipinos, two Taiwanese and one Chinese national said they were forced to work up to 20 hours a day, and were regularly flogged. They [...]
WTF: President Arroyo Appoints Manicurist and Gardner to High Gov’t Positions!
April 27th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Out of all the ridiculous things that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has done during her presidency, appointing her manicurist and gardner to high government positions takes the cake. Arroyo was previously criticized for having a lavish $20,000 dinner at an upscale French New York restaurant in August 2009. According to CBS News, barely three weeks before a [...]
Train with PBA Star Alex Cabagnot
April 26th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This is for all you basketball fans in the Philippines, there is going to be a basketball training camp in May where you will be able to train with PBA star Alex Cabagnot. Alex Cabagnot has played for Coca Cola Tigers, Burger King Whoppers and currently plays for the San Miguel Beermen. For more information on the [...]
MTV’s True Life Features a Filipina with B.D.D.
April 25th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I first saw this feature by Gephine on BakitWhy.com because it’s an awesome site for anyone interested in Pilipino American Lifestyle and I don’t watch MTV, I know I’m a square. The True Life episode entitled I Hate My Face features two young women, one of whom is a Filipina named Pamela. I was scratching [...]
Fil-Canadian Boy Wins Spoon and Fork Case
April 25th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Back in 2006, I read an article on a Filipino-Canadian boy by the name of Luc Cagadoc, who was reprimanded at his school for eating the Filipino way, using a spoon and fork. The article infuriated me back then and it was really gratifying for me to read the recent news on this case. A [...]
REMINDER: AALR Presents 8 A Symposium
April 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This is a reminder on 8: A Symposium presented by The Asian American Literary Review on April 24th, this Saturday. 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 [...]
Filipino Scientists: Alexis Belonio
April 20th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I’ve realized that the content on this site has been heavily filled with arts, literature, and entertainment. Not that there is anything wrong with that. I just felt that I was not fulfilling my goal to make everyone aware of how many accomplished Filipinos there are out there that are paving the way for many [...]
Call for Submissions to TAYO Literary Magazine
April 20th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently found out about TAYO Literary Magazine that is geared towards one purpose: bringing the Filipino-American community together through the arts. What does TAYO mean? The Tagalog word “TAYO” means We or Us, but it also means to Stand Up. This grassroots project in partnership with a nonprofit organization, the Filipino American Library (FAL), located in Historic Filipinotown [...]
ImaginAsian ebay Auctions
April 20th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
ImaginAsian ebay auctions have been going since April 15th until May 9. In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2010, ImaginAsian is a collection of cultural artifacts intended to raise awareness and understanding of the contemporary Asian Pacific American community as articulated through a variety of art including photography, visual and literary. The ImaginAsian [...]
CPL DC New Leaders Fellowship Application
April 20th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Are you someone who wants to make a difference and help out your community? The Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) DC New Leaders Fellowship helps talented young people of color, women and people who identify as LGBT who are looking for full-time employment jump-start their careers in the progressive movement. CPL’s Spring 2010 New DC Fellows [...]