April 30, 2026 The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) mourns the tragic loss of life in the recent armed clash in Negros Occidental, where 19 people were killed, including two Filipino Americans: Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem.…
April 11, 2026 The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) expresses our deepest concern over the escalating war with Iran. This moment is not about choosing sides. It is about choosing humanity. We must remember that behind every headline,…
Rooted in our values of kapwa (shared identity) and respect, NaFFAA considers any comments or imagery that dehumanize others, especially those invoking racist tropes, as deeply harmful. Regardless of politics, language matters, and depicting Black leaders as apes, particularly a…
NaFFAA is alarmed by another shooting and loss of life involving ICE in Minnesota. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Alex Pretti, a registered nurse who worked at the VA for over a decade.…
Washington, D.C. — January 10, 2026 — In 2025, more than 30 people died while in immigration detainment centers, including at least 5 Asian Americans. Guided by the Filipino value of kapwa (our shared humanity and mutual respect) NaFFAA affirms…
December 18, 2025, Washington, DC — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) proudly announces the appointment of Joshua Ang Price as its new Executive Director and the election of Maddie Vines as a National Trustee, marking an exciting…
Uniting Filipino Americans for rapid, verified disaster response, #FilAmAlerts raises nearly half a million pesos in a few weeks since relaunch Program Relaunch In response to recent typhoons and earthquakes affecting communities across the Philippines, the National Federation of Filipino…
Washington, D.C. — December 5, 2025 — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) expresses its deepest condolences to the families affected by the tragic shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, California, where four lives were lost,…
A Renewed Commitment to Unity, Transparency, and Coordinated Humanitarian Action WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the recent typhoons and earthquakes affecting communities across the Philippines, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) proudly announces the relaunch of the…
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) acknowledges the challenges that the current government shutdown brings to Filipino American families, especially those facing furloughs and delayed pay. Across the nation, Filipino Americans serve in government, the military, and essential…
