Ang Pag-Ibig Mo: A Philippine Love Cycle is a concert featuring a collection of well-loved Filipino songs written by some of the most prolific Filipino composers. It will be making its debut at the Nichols Concert Hall of the Music Institute of Chicago this coming August 21, 2010. This concert is more akin to a [...]
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Now Available: Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives
July 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
In 2009, Kevin L. Nadal launched his first book, Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice. The book offers a comprehensive look at the psyche of Filipino Americans.This book is the first of its kind and aims to promote visibility of this invisible group, so that 2.4 million Filipino Americans will [...]
Judge Cantil-Sakauye Selected as Chief Justice of Calif. Supreme Court
July 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced on July 21st that the Honorable Tani Cantil-Sakauye was his choice for chief justice of the California Supreme Court. This makes her making her the first Asian American to lead the state’s judiciary and giving the California Supreme Court a female majority for the first time in its history. “Justice Tani [...]
Pacquiao’s P.O.P Toy at Comic-Con and Minny’s Message to Snoop Dog
July 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Earlier this month, it was announced that Manny Pacquiao’s vinyl action figure is part of MINDstyle’s P.O.P. – Pride Of the Philippines collection would be featured at he Comic-Con festivities at the San Diego Convention Center, July 22-25. The toy features artistic and cartoonized features of the Filipino boxing idol who is also widely considered [...]
Coming Soon: Baybayin Documentary
July 22nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I just got word on Christian Cabuay’s upcoming Babyain documentary which features some artists that have been featured on this blog like Norman De Los Santos and Christine Balza. Christian Cabuay is a Baybayin artist who is currently based in the San Francisco, California area. He was born in the Philippines and previously lived there [...]
Charice on Glee Controversy
July 22nd, 2010 by
by Mary June As 8Asians discuss the decision to hire a Filipino native as opposed to a Filipino-American actor for the hit series “Glee,” singer Charice now has a new controversy to deal with: Botox?! That’s right; according to the Associated Press, the 18-year-old actress received Botox and another anti-aging process to prepare for her role [...]
Amanda R. Wang on the Fight Within Us
July 13th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Amanda Rances Wang is a Filipina-American sharing her story and living her dream to become an amateur boxer. She is also helping spread the word about mental health awareness to the Filipino Community. Amanda’s battle to become a boxer, overcome her disability and confront public stigma will serve as the first documentary to delve inside [...]
Stephen Colbert Takes on Immigration Through “Take Our Jobs” Campaign
July 13th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently saw this update on America’s Voice and thought to myself, “finally!” I was getting sick and tired of hearing Americans saying that illegal immigrants are taking their jobs. Are illegal immigrants really taking our jobs and do Americans really want to take on these jobs that include farm work? In the video, Comedy [...]
Philippines Hopes to End Rice Imports
July 12th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Did you know that Philippines is currently the world’s largest rice importer? Philippine farmers will even receive nutrient management advice tailored specifically to their rice crops delivered to their mobile phones. Recently, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala announced that the country hopes to be self-sufficient in the staple in three years. “Ending reliance on rice imports is the biggest [...]
Stephen Dypiangco’s Home Unknown
July 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently got in contact with filmmaker Stephen Dypiangco and I was very interested in his documentary, Home Unknown. What is Home Unknown about and what is the Fil-Am filmmaker’s goal in this personal documentary? After years of ignoring his culture heritage and family history, Filipino-American Stephen Dypiangco attempts to reconnect with his roots by [...]
Notice: Please Mind the Light Postings
July 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This is a notice that there is going to be light postings on Fil-Am Ako now until the beginning of September. Why the light postings? Well because this blog is run by one person, me and right now I have a lot of things to take care of that will make or break my future. [...]
J.J. Racaza Dominates on Top Shot
July 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Have any of you been watching Top Shot on the History Channel? History Channel has been getting a lot more popular lately with its revamped programs that also include the popular Pawn Stars. I guess people could only take so much of the war reenactments on that network. Top Shot was recommended to me recently [...]
Welcome to McKinley High, Charice!
July 1st, 2010 by
by Mary June Fox’s hit television phenomenon Glee has a history of spreading the Filipino love. First, the club’s signature song “Don’t Stop Believing” was originally sang by Journey, which is now being led by Arnel Pineda. The second surprise was underlying in the background. During the much anticipated, Joss Whedon directed with Neil Patrick [...]