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 [...]
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Judge Cantil-Sakauye Selected as Chief Justice of Calif. Supreme Court
July 23rd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
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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 [...]
This Month
June 30th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
There was a lot going on in June that I wasn’t able to cover due to personal issues. This post is a look back at this month as a lot happened in the Filipino-American community. President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s Inauguration Love him or hate him, Noynoy Aquino is officially the commander in chief of the Philippines. [...]
Tatay’s Day
June 21st, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
This is a belated Father’s Day post due to the fact that I was busy spending time with my dad. In the U.S., Asian father’s are usually perceived as strict, uncaring, and cold hearted people. This usually applies to Americans who don’t understand our culture or what is accepted as a proper upbringing for Asians. [...]
WTF: President Arroyo Appoints Manicurist and Gardner to High Gov’t Positions!
April 27th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Out of all the ridiculous things that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has done during her presidency, appointing her manicurist and gardner to high government positions takes the cake. Arroyo was previously criticized for having a lavish $20,000 dinner at an upscale French New York restaurant in August 2009. According to CBS News, barely three weeks before a [...]
Adam Carolla, the Face of Ignorance in America
April 2nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Looking at my messages and e-mails this morning, an article from the Examiner on Adam Carolla discriminating against Manny Pacquiao and Filipinos caught my eye. I guess a lot of people around the world still can’t take the fact that the best pound for pound boxer in the world is a little brown guy from [...]
No Filipino Left Behind: 2010 US Census
March 22nd, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
As many of you are probably rushing to meet the deadline for tax season in April (I have yet to fill out my forms), don’t forget to also submit your census forms. With Filipino appearing in the race category in the 2010 national census many Fil-Am organizations like FANHS are reminding Americans that ALL Filipinos [...]
The Asian American Literary Review
March 11th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I was recently informed about a new literary journal by Lawrence-Minh Davis, the editor of The Asian American Literary Review. The Asian American Literary Review (AALR) is a space for writers who consider the designation “Asian American” a fruitful starting point for artistic vision and community. In showcasing the work of established and emerging writers, the [...]
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 [...]