After three years since the last convening, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations’ highly anticipated 14th National Empowerment Conference (NEC) was finally held on August 4th – 6th in Harrah’s In Las Vegas, Nevada. The three-day conference was considered…
By day I am a real estate broker, but my real passion is in my volunteer work as a board member for 2 organizations:One is a 51-year-old senior center called, International Drop-In Center in Seattle. I have the great good…
Transcript of the Speech delivered by Brendan Flores at the NaFFAA 14th National Empowerment Conference | August 4, 2022 | Las Vegas, Nevada I am so elated to stand in front of all of you today and discuss where we…
Washington D.C.,– Today, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) celebrates the recent passage of legislation by unanimous consent in both the House and the Senate, and signing by President Biden, that authorizes the creation of the Commission to…
Washington D.C.,– Today, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations NAFFAA is saddened by the loss of Mayor Pro Tem Tzeitel Paras-Caracci, the first Filipino-American to be elected to the Duarte City Council. She died on June 25th at age…
Washington D.C.,– In the wake of recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, NaFFAA-the nation’s largest Filipino civic engagement and advocacy organization-stands in firm solidarity with the African-American and Latino communities who have been greatly affected by…
Washington D.C.,– The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) will celebrate and recognize the thoughts, stories and accomplishments of its LGBTQI+ leaders in honor of Pride Month. Through the “National Advocacy” pillar of empowerment, NaFFAA calls for a more…
Washington D.C.,– The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is proud to announce the Administration’s commitment to name the first US Navy Warship after a sailor of Filipino descent, Fireman Second Class Telesforo Trinidad. On May 19, 2022, the…
The PresidentThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Re: Request to Name a US Navy Warship after Fireman Second Class Telesforo Trinidad, Medal of Honor Recipient, 1915 Dear Mr. President, As a born and raised American of Filipino…
WASHINGTON D.C. (May 9th, 2022) – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has launched the first bi-annual Filipino American Survey conducted by NaFFAA’s research team in conjunction with the Empowering Pilipino Youth through Collaboration (EPYC) Ambassadors. The Filipino…
