New Book about the History of Urdaneta City

New Book about the History of Urdaneta City

A UP Press publication, "Urdaneta Del Ilustre Misionero 1858 - 2008 Evolution and Transformation of a Philippine City" by Erwin S. Fernandez tells the story of Urdaneta from a small town to a city. From the founding of the town by the cabezas and tenientes del barrio to the first ten years of cityhood, Urdaneta evolved and transformed into one of the leading cities in Northern Luzon. Using primary and secondary sources, this documented history resolves that it is named after Fr. Andres de Urdaneta, the illustrious missionary who came with Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.

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Chicago's Sunda New Asian Offers Specials in October

Chicago's Sunda New Asian Offers Specials in October

Sunda New Asian and Billy Dec are excited to celebrate Filipino American History Month in October with a special screening of his documentary & Kamayan Feast on 10/9  + special menu items all month long.

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We Cook Books Culinary Panel Discussion at the Fil Am International Book Festival in SF

We Cook Books Culinary Panel Discussion at the Fil Am International Book Festival in SF

The 7th Filipino American International Book Festival is back on October 12 to 13, 2024 at the San Francisco Public Library. Every two years, the Philippine Artists and Writers Association (PAWA) brings together the largest gathering of Fil-Am authors from the USA and from abroad, in a book festival.

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Honoring a Community Activist, Chronicler and Creative Filmmaker

Honoring a Community Activist, Chronicler and  Creative Filmmaker

A founding member of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP), Izon was remembered lovingly by family members, friends and colleagues who gathered for a memorial mass on September 14 at the University of Maryland Chapel in College Park – the same chapel where the couple exchanged vows 51 years ago.

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Food Event & T-shirt Contest!

Food Event & T-shirt Contest!

Join us for FAHM with a healing & wellness event that honors our cultural stories through food. Food brings us together and heals our community, so we invite YOU to share your own food story!

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Flourishing In Community To Distribute $40 Million For Environmental Justice Projects To Empower Communities

Flourishing In Community To Distribute $40 Million For Environmental Justice Projects To Empower Communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Fordham University’s Flourishing in Community a three-year grant through the Inflation Reduction Act to uplift communities disproportionately affected by climate change, pollution, and other environmental stressors.

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PhilDev Foundation Announces 2024 Awardees

PhilDev Foundation Announces 2024 Awardees

The Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 PhilDev Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

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Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) Announces 2024 Immersion Delegates

Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) Announces 2024 Immersion Delegates

The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), in partnership with the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, D.C., the Philippine Consulates General in the United States, the United States Embassy in the Philippines, and the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI), is proud to announce the twelve delegates selected for the 2024 FYLPRO Immersion Program.

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