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 [...]
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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 [...]
Award-Winning Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe to Perform at Partnership Walk Chicago
September 16th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
Come watch Kapwa Cultural perform at Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park to help support the Aga Khan Foundation. The Aga Khan Foundation is an international organization that raises money for poverty alleviations in Asia and Africa. To learn more about AKF and are interested in being part of the walk, please visit partnershipsinaction.org. Kapwa Cultural is part [...]
Skateboarder Sean Malto Wins Street League Championship
September 8th, 2011 by Guest Writer
By Jean Ortiz-Luis Pro skateboarder Sean Malto was crowned the 2011 Street League champion earning $200,000, the biggest prize purse in skateboard contest history. Showcasing his smooth style and consistency, Malto beat out favorite Nyjah Huston in the final, winner-take-all championship. Sean Malto is a pro skateboarder currently residing in Kansas City. He was born [...]
“Final Destination 5″ Features Effects by Filipino-American FX Master
August 12th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
So this Friday, the latest installment of the Final Destination series arrives in the theaters. For me, Final Destination was the first horror film I took seriously, especially since it was recommended to me by an ex-girlfriend in high school. What came as a pleasant surprise for me was receiving this press release that Final Destination 5 features [...]
CA Senate Committee Approves Labor Rights for 200,000 Domestic Workers
July 9th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
Filipino Advocates for Justice announced that on Thursday July 6th, the California Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee voted 5-2 in favor of AB 889. The bill – also known as the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, extends basic, humane labor protections to thousands of nannies, caregivers, and housecleaners and improves the quality of care for [...]
How To Live Forever Opening at the Siskel Film Center in Chicago
June 16th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
I just got some great news from my friend Stephen Dypiangco, Oscar-winning producer of God of Love and director of Home Unknown. How To Live Forever (www.liveforevermovie.com), a film that Stephen is producing, will be opening at the Siskel Film Center in Chicago tomorrow and playing for one week. About How To Live Forever: Director [...]
Filipino Men are the most Narcissistic in Asia?
April 28th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
I usually surf the web on my free time to see what are the latest stereotypes and negative posts aimed at the Asian community. This week’s search lead me to CNN GO’s article on a list of Asia’s Most Sinful Cities. This article places Manila, Philippines at number three for pride behind Taipei (Gluttony) and [...]
Come Celebrate Parangal’s 3rd anniversary
April 27th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
Parangal Dance Company is a Filipino Folk Dance Group based in the San Francisco Bay Area that Aspires to Inspire. Parangal (puh-ruh-ngal) means tribute. Their mission is to give tribute to Philippine heritage by preserving and promoting ethnic attire, music, and dance through research, workshops, and performances. This May, the dance company celebrates its 3rd anniversary and invite you to join [...]
You don’t have to be Brown to be Filipino
April 12th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
This video has made its rounds on the web and I saw it earlier this month. I’ve seen Asians who were fluent in various languages due to growing up overseas, but have you ever seen a Caucasian act and talk like a typical Filipino kid in the PI? Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 premiered Saturday-February 26,2011 showed [...]