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,…
Las Vegas, NV – To kick off Women’s History Month, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations – Nevada (NaFFAA-NV) is planning to honor women in the community. “The celebration will spotlight on Filipino Women Achievers of NV and their…
February 22, 2021 (Washington, DC) – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) issues the following Statement following the death of 30-year-old Angelo Quinto in Antioch, California. “We are saddened and outraged to hear of the killing of fellow…
WASHINGTON, DC (February 11, 2021) – The frequent use of anti-Asian rhetoric throughout the pandemic has led to harmful stereotypes, discrimination, and even violence against Asian American people in the United States. Recently, there has been a rapid increase in…
We remember fellow Filipino-American Jing Espiritu and his legacy WASHINGTON, DC (February 2, 2021) – NaFFAA condoles with the family of former region chair of Desert Mountain, Wilfredo “Jing” Espiritu, who passed away last January 31st in Las Vegas, Nevada.…
