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.,– 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…
Washington D.C.,– NaFFAA mourns the passing of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta. He was the first Asian-American mayor of a major city and cabinet official in the United States. In 1971, Norman Mineta broke racial barriers by becoming the mayor in…
Following a successful two years as Co-Membership Director, we are excited for Gio Duaqui to transition to Director of Diverse Segments as part of the NaFFAA National Chairman’s Council. Utilizing his extensive experience and passion, Gio will lead the national…
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to conduct a fair and swift hearing in the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. The letter, addressed…
WASHINGTON D.C., February 3, 2022 – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) proudly announces that three of our own organizational leaders are recipients of the 2021 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO). President Rodrigo Roa…
