Washington, DC — Recently, the White House released its Framework on Immigration Reform & Border Security, which contains a provision limiting family sponsorships to “spouses and minor children only,” thereby supporting the elimination of sponsorships for parents, adult children, and siblings. According to the…
Washington, DC — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) joins all Americans in mourning the senseless loss of life at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. NaFFAA National Chairman Brendan Flores issued the following statement: “As a…
Washington, DC — Today, October 21, 2017, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) convenes its 20th Anniversary Gala at the Wardman Park Marriott in Washington, DC. The historic gala brings together NaFFAA’s national and regional network of leaders with Filipino…
Washington, DC — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) issued the following statement after the shooting at the Route 91 Music Festival in Las Vegas: “In the strongest terms, NaFFAA condemns the senseless attack that took over 50 lives and…
Washington, DC — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is proud to celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM). This and every October, the observance of FAHM is a time to honor the remarkable history, proud heritage, and innumerable contributions…
Virginia Beach, VA — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is proud to announce its new Virginia Civic Engagement Co-Coordinators, Jackie Estaris Dunson and E. Fortunato “JoJo” Orencia, Jr. Both leaders will help coordinate NaFFAA’s signature civic engagement program, FilAm…
Washington, DC — Speaker of the House Rep. Paul Ryan announced yesterday that Congress will bestow the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino American Veterans of World War II, in a ceremony to take place on October 25. Coinciding with the observance…
Washington, DC — “Our 20th anniversary is a testimonial to our steady and strong commitment to community empowerment,” says NaFFAA National Vice Chair Emeritus Gloria T. Caoile. “From our founding to the present, we have given voice to our community’s aspirations through…
National Chairman’s Corner Dear friends, It’s only been one year, but I am still in awe at the honor of being selected as the youngest-ever National Chairman of NaFFAA, an organization I hold very dear. Service to the greater good has…
Washington, DC — Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump Administration is ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, but with a 6-month delay. Created under the Obama Administration in 2012, DACA has allowed nearly 5,000 young…
