The #UniversityofthePhilippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. (UPAAA), with the UPAA-Nevada will hold its very first virtual global Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC) on October 22-24, 2021. With a theme entitled : “#ARISE: Pagbangon at Parangal”, UP Alumni In America aims to recognize their high achievers and long-serving members, connect with thousands of UP classmates …
Honor and Excellence from UP classroom to the U.S. Read More »
What’s in a sign? A lot of history and lessons. Filipino American actor and writer #GeorginaTolentino was struck by the picture of a sign that said, “#NoDogs Allowed, No Filipinos Allowed” — which was taken in California in the 1930s. That year, the Watsonville Anti-Filipino Riots led to the death of Fermin Tabera, a Filipino …
“No Dogs” – short film highlighting 1930 anti-Filipino riots Read More »
It’s #SoHappening! Two artists, two art forms collaborating for a theatrical online experience like no other. Filipino-American pride #LolitaValderramaSavage, whose paintings have brought her around the world is collaborating with #TeatroGrattacielo Artistic Director, Stefanos Koroneos for a masterful performance in September 2021. “Tableaux of Amico Fritz” is a beautiful marriage of opera and fine art …
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Did you know that about 20% of the City of Carson’s total population is Filipino? The community here is very active, proactive, involved and engaged. #MayorProTemJimDear recognizes Filipino-Americans as a stabilizing force in his city that’s why he initiated to set-up a yearly community day to celebrate #PhilippineAmericanFriendshipDay . This year, the Philippine American Friendship …
A Sneak Peek to the Philippine American Friendship Day, City of Carson Read More »
Feminism is a force to be reckoned with in today’s day and age, but equality still has a long way to go.
In this segment of So Happening, we look back on 2020 and celebrate huge Filipino moments in the industry of Film.
In this segment of So Happening, we recap the stories of 3 women of wonder whom we featured on our Spotlight on Giving that Happened last Dec. 12.
In this segment of So Happening we are joined by a stealth start up entrepreneur, Erin Pangilinan who founded FASTER – a #nonprofitorganization that focuses on building a community of Filipinx Americans in STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
In today’s segment we feature Filipino American film director #DianeParagas who directed #Yellow Rose – the first Filipino-led film to be released by a major Hollywood studio. We caught up with her a few days before the October 9 commercial release and she revealed that more than the box office, she was more anxious about …
First Filipino-led film to be released by a Hollywood studio Read More »
In today’s So Happening segment, we talk about an opportunity for Filipinos and even non-Filipinos to learn so speak the #Filipinolanguage from anywhere in the world. We meet Christine Santos who used to be host Jannelle’s school teacher.
