Global Filipino Leaders Gather at UC Berkeley for #PHTimeIsNow2024 Building Bridges and Connecting Communities through Science, Art, and Innovation

Global Filipino Leaders Gather at UC Berkeley for #PHTimeIsNow2024  Building Bridges and Connecting Communities through Science, Art, and Innovation

The #PHTimeIsNow2024 summit, celebrating Filipino culture, innovation, and community, took place at the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute, University of California, Berkeley, marking the event's fifth year and its first appearance on the West Coast. 

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LALÒ: New Filipino-American Choral Ensemble Debuts in the Bay Area with Advent Concert and VR Choral Experience

LALÒ: New Filipino-American Choral Ensemble Debuts in the Bay Area with Advent Concert and VR Choral Experience

LALÒ, a newly-formed Filipino-American choral ensemble based in the Bay Area, is set to make its highly anticipated debut this December under the artistic direction of conductor Dr. Raoul Carlo “Miggi” Angangco. The ensemble unites seasoned choral artists, including alumni from some of the Philippines’ most renowned choirs, such as the Philippine Madrigal Singers, UP Concert Chorus, Ateneo Chamber Singers, and more. Named after the Tagalog word for “more” or “greater,” LALÒ seeks to celebrate and expand cultural diversity through music, sharing the unique narratives of Filipino heritage with audiences worldwide.

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The Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice (NJFSJ)

The Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice (NJFSJ)

The Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice awards $50,000 in unrestricted funds to leaders advancing racial equity and social justice in San Diego County. The Fund seeks to shine a light on community based leaders who are working tirelessly to make the San Diego region a place of opportunity for all.

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Don't Miss AGOS Holiday Festival—Support & Celebrate!

Don't Miss AGOS Holiday Festival—Support & Celebrate!

Sunday, December 15th, 2024, 2:30pm - 5:00pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Free Event

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2025 IMPACT! Internship Program for Filipino Americans

2025 IMPACT! Internship Program for Filipino Americans

The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is pleased to inform the Filipino American Community under its jurisdiction that the U.S.-Asia Institute (USAI) has begun accepting applications for the 2025 IMPACT! Program for Filipino Americans. The latter, which will run from 2 June to 1 August 2025, is a nine-week development program created by USAI and the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C.

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Take These 10 Precautions Before Trump Takes Office

Take These 10 Precautions Before Trump Takes Office

There are a number of measures that LGBTQ people, Asian Americans and South Asians, people of color and immigrants should do to protect themselves and their families under a Trump Administration.

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A Trailblazer’s New Chapter: NaFFAA Celebrates Co-Founder Loida Lewis’ Historic Nomination to Millennium Challenge Corporation

A Trailblazer’s New Chapter: NaFFAA Celebrates Co-Founder Loida Lewis’ Historic Nomination to Millennium Challenge Corporation

The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) proudly celebrates its co-founder and former National Chair, Loida Lewis, on her nomination by President Joe Biden to the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors. This prestigious nomination highlights her lifelong dedication to transformative leadership, advocacy, and global impact.

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EDD Simplifies California’s Online Unemployment Application

EDD Simplifies California’s Online Unemployment Application

The Employment Development Department launched a more customer-friendly online unemployment application with fewer questions, less jargon, and simpler questions and instructions.

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