“Out of Cebu” is a book written by critically acclaimed U.S.-based writer Cecilia Manguerra-Brainard and published by USC Press. The book collects 28 essays about the author’s Cebuano ties, including colorful accounts about her mother’s family, the Cuencos, a prominent political family in Cebu. The book also includes writings about the author’s life and travels [...]
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Prison Dancer: The Interactive Web Musical
February 21st, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Here’s a preview of the upcoming web-series Prison Dancer brought to you by Romeo Candido & Carmen De Jesus set to be released this March. Prison Dancer is an original interactive musical web series inspired by the viral Youtube phenomenon, the “Dancing Inmates of Cebu.” Featuring a cast of Youtube stars and some of the most [...]
Vote for the 11 Finalists of “What’s Your Story” Video Challenge
February 21st, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
The Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders received over 200 unique and inspiring videos, each shining a light on the important work happening around the country. From these videos, 11 finalists have been chosen. Go to www.whitehouse.gov/whatsyourstory to watch the videos and vote for your favorites. Your votes will help us choose a group [...]
Enter the World of ANAK BATHALA
February 21st, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Move over World of Warcraft and Dungeons & Dragons, there’s a new game in town! Enter the world of Anak Bathala, which follows the epic adventure of Kalem that showcases rich Filipino mythology and culture. It exhibits native Filipino beliefs and folk work intertwined with values. The other books included in the series collection are: [...]
The Romance of Magno Rubio snags 5 Nominations in LA Theater Awards
February 20th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Congratulations to the cast and crew behind the revival of The Romance of Magno Rubio! I got word from cast member and Fil-Am Ako interviewee Erick Esteban that the revival earned 5 nominations in the LA Weekly Theater Awards. Magno Rubio is one of my favorite musical productions that I had the pleasure to see [...]
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra to Perform at Chicago Cultural Center on Feb. 24, 2012
February 20th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
This Friday, I won’t be watching Jo Koy in Chicago like the rest of the Filipinos in the city. By the way, if you need tickets just contact a kind and underappreciated DePaul graduate student who runs a Filipino-American blog to help you out. Anyways, I will be volunteering for my friends at the Chicago [...]
Catch Episodes of The DAMNED
February 20th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Anyone like scary movies or shows dealing with the supernatural? I know I do, especially when it features a Fil-Am Ako interviewee Cori Dioquino. The web-series is called The Damned with a backstory dealing with the battle in Heaven between God and Lucifer. So for those who know the story, you can tell what the [...]
Meet Patrick Epino – Writer, Director, and Co-Founder of the National Film Society
February 20th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
A while back, I interviewed Patrick Epino who is writer, director, and co-founder of the National Film Society along with Stephen Dypiangco. With this interview, I decided to go with a new format through a Skype video interview. In this interview, Patrick shares his journey in becoming a filmmaker and his views of being Filipino-American. An [...]
Upsurge 4: Through the Storm
February 20th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
A fundraiser for survivors of Typhoon Sendong and other natural disasters in the Philippines. Proceeds will go towards Bayanihan Alay sa Sambayanan or BALSA-Mindanao, a grassroots relief effort organized by different people’s organizations, institutions and churches in Mindanao. This benefit will be a showcase of a wide range of local talent including dance, spoken word, [...]
To ‘Linsanity’ and Beyond! Asians and Asian-Americans’ Prospects in the NBA
February 20th, 2012 by Kristine Tungol Cabagnot
While the play on the “Lin” word may have run its course, Jeremy Lin’s seemingly improbable story is timeless. It’s a classic, feel-good story of a hard-working, resilient, and God-fearing underdog who refuses to give up on his dream. It is about remaining focused and being mentally and physically ready at all times for that [...]