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Millennials reflect on race and what it means to be ‘more white than brown’
By Cristina DC Pastor They’re called ‘white Filipinos’ teasingly, sometimes pejoratively, Filipino Americans born to parents where one is Filipino, the other Caucasian. They respond to labels, such as biracial, mixed-race, or ‘halfies.’ Labels don’t bother them. What does is when society uses race to adjust its attitude toward people, and stereotyping becomes its ugly […]
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2 emerging leaders from D.C. are FYLPRO fellows
Two Washington D.C.-based young professionals are taking part in this year’s Filipino-American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPRO) from July 2 to 9. Jessica Caloza, a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education, and Mark Jimenez, a Legislative Aide for California Rep. Ami Bera, are currently in the Philippines with eight other delegates to experience and […]
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Matthew Alonsozana: ‘I never felt being Filipino made me an outsider’ (Part 2)
In the following series, The FilAm Metro D.C. is featuring two young Filipino Americans in the Republican Party. They are Ninio Joseph Fetalvo, Press Assistant for the Republican National Committee (RNC), and Matthew Alonsozana, a Research Analyst also with the RNC. They are the rising leaders in a party they believe to be closely aligned […]
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Ninio Fetalvo: ‘Our Filipino beliefs match well with what the GOP is trying to accomplish’ (Part 1)
In the following series, The FilAm Metro D.C. is featuring two young Filipino Americans in the Republican Party. They are Ninio Joseph Fetalvo, Press Assistant for the Republican National Committee (RNC), and Matthew Alonsozana, a Research Analyst also with the RNC. They are the rising leaders in a party they believe to be closely aligned […]
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Obama government offers federal boost to young men of color
By Elton Lugay African American and Hispanic men and boys filled the White House State Dining Room to listen to President Obama unveil his latest initiative to assist young men of color who are “willing to do the hard work to get ahead.” I thought these young boys are finally getting the boost they need […]
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More FilAm students today want to work in PHL than 2 years ago: Cuisia
A growing number of Filipino American students are interested in exploring employment opportunities in the Philippines, according to Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. The economic transformation taking place in the homeland their parents left years ago is what’s prompting this job surge, he said “Most of the Filipino American youths I have talked to see […]
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Second-generation D.C. youth ready to become next-gen leaders
By Maricar CP Hampton Second-generation FilAms met recently at the first ever-Filipino American Community Fair to explore whether they are ready to take on leadership roles in the community. The fair, organized by the Filipino Young Professionals-DC (FYP-DC) in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy, brought together more than 65 student leaders from colleges and universities […]
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Walk to give needy children an education
ANCOP Foundation USA, a Christian-based organization founded by the Couples for Christ in the Philippines, is sponsoring the ANCOP Walk on August 24 at 8 a.m. Your participation and generosity in the ANCOP Walk will help provide quality education to children in poor communities, the organization said in a statement. “We serve the poor from […]
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Despite gains in PHL economy, ex-Maryland student says ‘more needs to be done’
By Justin Garrido As a Filipino American, I moved back to the Philippines to pursue this venture with my former MBA classmate, who is Filipino Australian. Yes, I live in Manila now. I’m in the U.S. for a couple of months promoting our projects as well as building partnerships with like-minded groups with a heart […]