Following a successful two years as Co-Membership Director, we are excited for Gio Duaqui to transition to Director of Diverse Segments as part of the NaFFAA National Chairman’s Council. Utilizing his extensive experience and passion, Gio will lead the national…
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to conduct a fair and swift hearing in the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. The letter, addressed…
WASHINGTON D.C., February 3, 2022 – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) proudly announces that three of our own organizational leaders are recipients of the 2021 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO). President Rodrigo Roa…
Villacorta transitions to new role in New York, Ilagan Coldiron to continue through August January 31, 2022 (Washington, DC) – After nearly three years of tireless work to further NaFFAA’s mission and values, Carissa Villacorta will be departing from her role as…
The Honorable Congressman Raúl GrijalvaCongressman, Third District of ArizonaChairman of the House Natural Resources Committee1511 Longworth HOBWashington, DC 20515 Dear Committee Chairman Raúl Grijalva, On behalf of the Filipino American community, we pledge our full support and solidarity to Congresswoman…
WHIAANHPI’s co-chair, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is a long-time ally of our community, having been a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). He continues to build trust and engagement with our community…
NaFFAA is pleased that after months of advocacy and in time for Thanksgiving, Biden is fulfilling his pledge to appoint a diverse group of key White House personnel. If confirmed, Coloretti, whose mother is Filipino, would be the first Asian…
NaFFAA Supports the Signing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; appeals for Senate to pass Build Back Better ActBoth historic legislations will uplift minorities including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Washington, DC (November 19, 2021) – The National Federation of…
(San Diego, California) November 12, 2021 – Jose Serra, a 71-year-old Filipino elder, was gruesomely attacked by a random man with a knife on November 3, 2021 in El Cajon near the city of San Diego. While Mr. Serra miraculously survived the…
New York, NY (October 11, 2021) — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) grieves with the family of Maria Ambrocio, our kababayan from Bayonne, New Jersey. She died after suffering head trauma from being struck by a deranged…
