Ready to laugh and enjoy a night of fun and laughter? Then head on out to the launching of Sun and Stars Comedy Tour on May 26th at Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento, CA and support our Filipino comedians! Featuring some of the best and accomplished Filipino comedians, the show will be headlined by Joey Guila, [...]
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Meet Dr. E.J. R. David, Author of Filipino-/American Postcolonial Psychology: Oppression, Colonial Mentality, and Decolonization
February 15th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
E. J. R. David, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He has been an invited workshop facilitator, speaker, and presenter on colonial mentality and other Ethnic Minority, Asian American, and Filipino American psychological issues, and has published in scientific journals on such topics. His work on colonial mentality led to him being awarded [...]
The Environmental Cost Of The iPhone
September 16th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Admit it. You know you’re always on your iPhone, but did you know it comes with a price? In the latest BBN3 news feature from our friend Josuha Dela Cruz aka Jokway discusses the unhealthy discharges of iPhone 4 production, and what can be done to alleviate the issue. Not only does the iPhone 4 [...]
CombinAsian All-Star Comedy Show
September 9th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Everybody’s favorite Fil-Am comedian Air Tabigue is back in an all new comedy event featuring New York’s funniest APA Comics. The hilarious lineup will include a combination of Asian-American comedians at New York’s Laugh Lounge. For more info on this event please refer to the following: COMBINASIAN ALL-STAR COMEDY SHOW An All-Star Comedy Show featuring NY’S [...]
My Travel Philippines iPhone App
September 1st, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Just heard from Caloy Libosada from My Travel Philippines just released their iPhone application on the Philippines on travel. It showcases the destinations in all the provinces of the country. This can be a good way for everyone to know more about the country through their mobile devices. The best thing is that it’s a [...]
The Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippines Development (PCAFPD)
August 10th, 2010 by
by Sylvia The Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippines Development (PCAFPD) is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps in 2011 by collecting stories from Filipinos about Peace Corps Voluneers who served in the Philippines. If you have memories of a Peace Corps Volunteer who was your friend, colleague or neighbor when [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kinema Group: A Cinematic Movement
May 20th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Kinema Group LLC is a new Fil-Am owned business that is a part of the new media movement. Kinema, meaning “movement” or “motion,” is very fitting for this production team. What makes Kinema Group stand out from from other production teams? They offer more than product– Kinema Group brings an experience. They offer a visual experience [...]
FAHSC presents SINGGALOT
May 15th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Finally, I was happy to hear of the news on a chapter of the Filipino American Historical Society in Chicago! For everyone in Chicago, don’t miss out on the SINGGALOT (THE TIES THAT BIND) FREE exhibit which is running from May 15 to July 25th in Schaumburg, Illinois. SINGGALOT (THE TIES THAT BIND) Filipinos in [...]
Norman de los Santos’s I Am Fil-Am
May 15th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently got word from Baybayin artist, Norman de los Santos aka “Nordenx” on his online store where you can purchase his artwork. “I Am Fil-Am” is one of his many eye-catching art work that embodies honor and patriotism. Philippines and U.S. symbols are combined to represent the dual nature of a true American citizen. Also, Norman [...]
Meet Efren from 8asians
May 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I was very fortunate to get Jeff from 8asians to do an interview on Fil-Am Ako when this blog was still in its early stages. Recently, I got in contact with another Fil-Am blogger at 8asians.com for an interview. Efren from 8asians was very gracious to take time out of his busy schedule for an [...]
Kalayaan, a new breed of Pinoy Superhero
April 12th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I remembered how much of a huge comic book geek I was after getting my hands on the first issue of Kalayaan this weekend at a local Filipino store in Virginia. There was a public announcement last month that copies of the Pinoy Komik would be available in the DC area. Kalayaan is a Filipino [...]