For all you food buffs out there, I’m sure all of you know about Fr. Leo Patalinghug, the Fil-Am cooking priest. I just recently found out about Grace Before Meals, which is centered on one fundamental concept: the simple act of creating and sharing a meal can strengthen all kinds of relationships. Born in the [...]
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Meet Erick Esteban, Fil-Am Actor and Comedian
June 10th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I was very proud and honored to have interviewed Fil-Am actor and comedian, Erick Esteban, who is also a fellow Pinoy from Chicago. For those of you who don’t already know, Erick Esteban is the man behind the very popular character Minny Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao’s shortest biggest fan. In this interview, Erick Esteban discussed his [...]
SINGGALOT: Honoring Filipinos in America, from Colonial Subjects to Citizens
June 10th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Singgalot: The Ties That Bind explores the challenges and issues that confronted Filipinos in America. Singgalot captures the inspiring struggle of Filipino American This past week, I was able to visit the exhibit in Schaumburg, Illinois and came out with a newfound sense of passion in Filipino history in America. Unfortunately, I wasn’t allowed to bring [...]
San Francisco: Filipiniana @Union Square Philippine Independence Day Celebration
June 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Saturday June 12th is Philippine Independence Day, how will you celebrate? The San Francisco Filipino community in association with West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service and the Filipino Veterans Living Heritage Project present: Filipiniana at Union Square Philippine Independence Day Celebration. The afternoon event will start with an opening reception and unveiling of the Dewey Monument Plaque at 1:30 [...]
Coming Soon: Minny Pacquiao Cartoon
June 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
A Minny Pacquiao cartoon show, say what?! After hearing no news on the Fil-Am animated show The Nutshack, it was great to hear that Manny Pacquiao’s shortest biggest fan was getting his own cartoon show. For those who don’t know who Minny Pacquiao is, now is your chance to get up to speed. In a [...]
Steve Nguyen: Empowering Asian-Americans
June 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Many of you have probably heard or have visited channelAPA.com. Steve Nguyen is one of the Asian-Americans behind the site that promotes artist from the community as well as empower Asian Americans in the states. In his interview with MUSEUM, Steve Nguyen discusses the importance of the new wave of social media and how it [...]
Shay Mitchell is a Pretty Little Liar
June 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars was a hit with its premier last night. The new TV series is based on the bestselling teen novel series about four estranged friends whose darkest secrets are about to unravel. Did you know one of the cast members is a Filipina-Canadian? Shay Mitchell stars as Emily Fields, an athletic girl who [...]
Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin’ in Flip-Flops and the Philippines’ Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball
June 7th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I’ve been following the news on Rafe Bartholomew’s book Pacific Rims, on his blog Manila Vanilla this past year. The book is about his experience in the Philippines and the nature of basketball being a big part of the country’s culture. Rafe Bartholomew, the author of Pacific Rims, is an assistant editor at Harper’s Magazine [...]
It was a Landslide Victory for Noy Noy, But Why?
June 7th, 2010 by
by Daniel Escurel Occeño I wrote the article, Why Should I Vote for Noy Noy Aquino? the day before the election. I do not know for sure if the article itself had an impact on whether Senator Aquino won by a landslide. What I do know is most of the Sorsogon Province was not planning [...]
Currently Listening to Switchfoot
June 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I’ve always had a love for rock and alternative music thanks to the influence of my Kuya (older brother) ever since I was a teenager. When I found out about Switchfoot, I was excited to add a new band to my music collection. What made it even better was to find out that a Filipino-American [...]