Washington, DC (February 6, 2026) — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) proudly announces the award of $1 million in federal Community Project Funding to support the continued development of a Filipino American Community Center in New York…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) expresses deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent sentencing of Christian Lentz, the perpetrator in the 2023 violent assault of 75-year-old Filipino American Amadeo Quindara of Las Vegas. Despite…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is closely monitoring recent reports of Filipino cruise ship workers being deported from U.S. ports, including Norfolk, Virginia, despite reportedly holding valid C1/D seafarer visas. According to credible press…
