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…
As important as internet access is, too many Americans face significant barriers to obtaining reliable, high-speed internet. In fact, millions of households throughout the United States still lack internet access – according to a recent New York Times report, densely populated…
Access to data and other information is essential to understanding the widespread impact of anti-Asian hate crimes. By supporting state and local governments in funding for tracking programs and the creation of hate crime hotlines, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act…
Experts will Discuss the Effects of COVID-19 and Anti-Asian Hate and How To Cope May 6, 2021 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) celebrates the diversity…
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) formally congratulates Gina Ortiz Jones on President Biden’s intent to nominate her to serve as Under Secretary of the Air Force. She is an Air Force veteran who served…
It is with immense pride that I announce that Kelly Ilagan will be rejoining our National Executive Board as our Chief Strategy Officer. As many of you know, Kelly previously served as National Operations Officer and was a member of the Board…
NaFFAA CONDEMNS ATTACK ON FILIPINA IN TIMES SQUARE AND BYSTANDERS WHO DID NOTHING TO HELP Inaction and Ignorance Have No Place Where the Innocent are Attacked New York, NY (March 30, 2021) – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations…
Rob Bonta to be the first Filipino American to serve as California’s Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 25, 2021) – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) extends our warmest congratulations to Hon. Assemblymember Rob Bonta for being appointed by Gov. Gavin…
March 9, 2021 (Washington, DC) – As the rapid attacks on the Asian American community continue to surge amidst the pandemic, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) seeks to address the most recent attacks on the community. 74…
NAFFAA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH BUILDING BRIDGES AMONG WOMEN LEADERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND THE MOTHERLAND WASHINGTON, DC (March 8, 2021) – On International Women’s Day, NaFFAA prepares to celebrate Filipina public officials, pioneers and changemakers at Women Building Bridges,…
