Christine Balza over at Suku-Art just recently informed me that her “I Am Fil-Am” t-shirts are now on sale. This design is “HOT out of design,” says Christine Balza. The “I Am Fil-Am” t-shirts is now available and you can click here to order. Check it out and support the talented Filipina-American Baybayin artist!
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Support Domestic Worker and Caregiver Rights
March 29th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Back in July, 2008, Filipino Advocates for Justice began outreach to Filipino caregivers working in private and group homes in Union City. Often caring for patients in isolation in unmarked homes, Filipino caregivers regularly undergo abuse of their basic rights. These include conditions for akin to indentured servitude. Filipino Advocates for Justice is organizing caregivers [...]
REMINDER: PhilFest 2010 March 26-28
March 24th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Don’t forget that this Friday is the start of PhilFest 2010. Now on it’s 15th year, PhilFest 2010 will be held from Friday to Sunday, March 26-28, 2010. This event is brought to you by the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. which is based in Tampa, Florida. This organization is known for their extravagant events like the Sampaguita [...]
1st Annual BKO Hair & Fashion Show
March 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Our friends over at AiReal Apparel are joining with the Beautiful Kids Organization (BKO) in the 1st Annual BKO Hair & Fashion Show on Saturday March 20th from 6 pm – 9 pm at Phoebus High School in Hampton Virginia. AiReal Apparel will be one of the clothing lines featured in the show. The after [...]
Miguel Syjuco’s Ilustrado
March 5th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently got in contact with Miguel Syjuco, author of Ilustrado a novel that won him the Man Asian Literary Prize. To my surpirse, Miguel Syjuco is a fan of Fil-Am Ako and wanted me to inform everyone of the upcoming release of Ilustrado in the U.S. The Filipino writer’s debut novel is set to [...]
Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO)
March 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
It’s common knowledge that Filipinos are a talented group individuals when it comes to music and the establishment of the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra hopes to showcase these Fil-Am musicians. The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) is the very first symphony orchestra to be established outside the Philippines. Roger and Cora Oriel, the publishers of Asian [...]
JEEPNEY’S Thrilla from Manila Pride Edition
February 18th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Jeepney is a graphic tee, streetwear clothing line based in Seattle, Washington which gained inspiration from Hip hop to popculture and especially from Filipino culture. Jeepney recently brought back their limited edition tee, Thrilla from Manila which will only be available for a short time. The tee is back on their online store just in time for [...]
BARRIORS: The First Year Now Available for Purchase
February 11th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Barriors creator, Tim Saguinsin recently informed me that you can now purchase a compilation of his comics in Barriors: The First Year. For those who do not know what Barriors is, it’s Saguinsin’s spin on growing up Fil-Am. Saguinsin states, “I haven’t seen many Filipino centric online comics, so I decided to do one myself. [...]
Filipino American Psychology Book Tour 2010
February 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Here is an update on Dr. Kevin Nadal’s national book tour for Filipino American Psychology. Filipino American Psychology: A Handbook of Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice aims to promote visibility of this invisible group, so that 2.4 million Filipino Americans will have their voices heard. The following is a list of Dr. Nadal’s upcoming appearances. [...]
Mark your calendars for PhilFest 2010
February 3rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Now on it’s 15th year, PhilFest 2010 will be held from Friday to Sunday, March 26-28, 2010. This event is brought to you by the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. in Tampa, Florida which is known for their extravagant events like the Sampaguita Ball and Barrio Fiesta. If you are in the area be sure to mark you [...]
REMINDER: Baybayin Gallery is NOW OPEN
February 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The much anticipated Baybayin Art Gallery is now open. For those who don’t know what baybayin is, its pre-Filipino writing system which has been making a come back with the emergence of Baybayin artists. This exhibit features work from Arlene Guerrero, Bernard Lompre, Christine Balza, Christian Cabuay, David Lazaro, Michelle Ruschman, and Norman de los Santos.
Meet Norman de los Santos, Nordenx
January 28th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
We are fortunate to have Baybayin artist Norman de los Santos aka Nordenx share his story and love for the pre-Filipino script with us. Norman is also one of the artists in the upcoming Baybayin Art Gallery opening February 1st. So don’t forget to check that out! Please introduce yourself. I am a graphics design [...]
SendGrandpaHome!
January 28th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I just found out about this site called SendGrandpaHome.com from the Sini-Gang. This site is dedicated to Celso Selom and his last wish that his grandchildren in American hope will come true. Celso is currently living with small cell lung cancer, a fight he’s been battling since 2008. He’s fought through chemotherapy, radiation, and through [...]
CPAF: Alison De La Cruz’s personal account
January 20th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
The video posted above featuring a brave Pinay Alison De La Cruz on her personal account is very intense and really got to me. I hate to say it but domestic violence and sexual assault in the Filipino community is something I hear about all the time. I am very thankful that all the members [...]
Fil-Am online comic: BARRIORS
January 11th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently got in contact with BARRIORS creator Tim Saguinsin and I was very impressed with his artwork that I had to do a post on it here on Fil-Am Ako. What exactly does BARRIORS mean? BARRIORS is Saguinsin’s spin on growing up Fil-Am. Saguinsin states, “I haven’t seen many Filipino centric online comics, so [...]