The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) wishes a very Happy Philippine Independence Day to all our friends and kababayans. This holiday commemorates one of the most important events in the Philippines since it signifies the country’s freedom from…
WASHINGTON, DC – After more than a year of tireless work to further NaFFAA’s mission and values as executive director, Kelly Ilagan Coldiron will depart from her executive director role to focus more on assisting NaFFAA in strategic planning, an…
NaFFAA Supports Bill to Increase the Amount of Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Provided to an Eligible Individual Pursuing a Program of Education at an Institution in the Philippines Washington, DC — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations fully…
As an established non-partisan association, National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) holds the fundamental rights to the Freedoms of Speech and Assembly, as well as the equal application of law, as the bedrock of our democracy and society. Therefore,…
Washington, DC – NaFFAA is saddened by the passing of one of the Fil Am community’s most remarkable leaders, Jesse Vizcocho. Born in the Philippines, Jesse immigrated to Kodiak, Alaska, in 1991 and later moved to Anchorage in 2003. In 1997,…
New York, NY (October 30, 2022) — The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, will be filled again with cheering Filipino fans during the National Federation of Filipino American Association’s (NaFFAA) 2nd Annual Filipino American Heritage Night this coming…
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.,– 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…
