First Generation Immigrant
Coming to the United States as a nine-year-old, I did not expect what challenges I had to face being in this great land of opportunity. Of course, as I was told countless times by my parents that the main reason…
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EPYC Blog by Louis Medel
My experience as a Filipino American is a very atypical one. You see I am half Filipino. My dad is Filipino and my mom is Italian and Indigenous American. I lived in Manila for 5 years of my life and…
To All The Generations That Have Immigrated Before
Every story begins with a love story, but like in every plot there is some tension that is bound to arise. Ever since immigrating to the United States since I was 7, I had this constant conflict in my mind.…
Farther Away From my Far Away Home: Empowerment Through Representation and Celebrating Small Victories
One of the biggest exports that the Philippines has is its people. So, it was not an uncommon thing for me and my family to leave all of our familiarities behind in search of better opportunities abroad. At just five…
It’s Okay to Be Filipino
“Alyssa, you’re so Filipino.” With the Filipino flag in my Instagram bio and my weekly stories about TUPAC (Temple University Philippine American Council), I knew my friend was right; I am really Filipino. But is that really so bad? ‘Being Filipino’ may…
San Diego Civic Leadership Forum
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019Forum: 2:00PM-5:00PMReception: 5:00PM-7:00PMLocation: Jacobs Center – Celebration HallAddress: 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is organizing a forum focused on civic leadership and empowerment within the Asian American…
Northern California Civic Leadership Forum: SPARK, CONNECT, EMPOWER
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018Forum: 9:00AM — 5:00PMReception: 6:00PM — 9:00PMLocation: Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Consulate in San FranciscoAddress: 447 Sutter St; San Francisco, CA 94108 A livestream of the forum from 9:30AM-5:00PM PT will be available on NaFFAA’s Facebook page. The…
NaFFAA Issues Statement on the Passing of Daniel K. Akaka
Washington, DC — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) mourns the passing of former Senator Daniel K. Akaka. Sen. Akaka, the longtime senator from the state of Hawaii, was committed to fighting for educational issues, Native Hawaiian recognition, and veterans…
NaFFAA Salutes Women Making History
Every March, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), joins the country in celebrating Women’s History Month. This celebration allows us the perfect opportunity to highlight the accomplishments and contributions of inspiring and influential Filipino American women. From executive…
NaFFAA Responds to FCC’s Wireless Infrastructure Streamlining Order
Washington, DC — In response to the FCC’s Wireless Infrastructure Streamlining Order proposal, NaFFAA National Chairman Brendan Flores issued the following statement: “The lives of people across the country and around the world are brought together and enhanced by the Internet. Today,…
