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‘Bistro Filipino’ book makes Bay Area debut
The Philippine American Writers and Artists, Inc. (PAWA), in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate General, held the first international launch of “Bistro Filipino,” a coffee table and recipe book by Yola Johnson, at the Philippine Center last October 22. The book compiles Filipino recipes re-imagined by Chef Rolando Laudico, fusing together tradition and innovation, with ...
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Own an original Filipino street art!
On October 2nd, two filmmakers will be launching a unique crowdfunding campaign, bringing seldom seen artworks from the streets of Manila to an international audience. The Filipino Street Art Project Kickstarter campaign will be the first opportunity for art enthusiasts worldwide to own original works from over 30 participating Filipino street artists, including stickers, art ...
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On Grandparents Day, remembering the heart of the family
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. The tenth of September was observed as Grandparents Day in the United States. In our homeland, there is a similar observation, but the celebration period is longer: March 11-18, each year; hence, it is named Grandparents’ Week. Reportedly, recognition of the much-anticipated event was made official a few years back ...
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A day in the life of an octogenarian
By Tony Joaquin Moving away from the Bay Area in 2008 to live in Sacramento was a very good decision. First off, we are both retired and the cost of living in Daly City is high as in most Bay Area places for it is close to San Francisco, a major tourist destination, once the ...
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Fatima Angeles named VP of Programs at California Wellness Foundation
The California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness) announced August 1 the appointment of Fatima Angeles as vice president of programs, effective immediately. Fatima has served as interim vice president of programs since August 2013, and previously was director of evaluation and organizational learning. The foundation’s press office confirmed she is Filipino American. Fatima is responsible for ...
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Descendants document the contributions of ‘Manongs’ to Filipino America (Part 2)
By Carlene Bonnivier “Because countless Filipinos worked in, passed through, and settled here (Stockton), it became the crossroads of Filipino America. Yet immigrants were greeted with signs that read “Positively No Filipinos Allowed” and were segregated to a four-block area centered on Lafayette and El Dorado Streets, which they called “Little Manila.” In the 1970s, ...
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Stories out of Stockton from sons of ‘Manongs’ (Part 1)
By Carlene Bonnivier The national conference held July 31 – August 3 by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) in San Diego brought together testimonies of the largest Asian immigrant population in the U.S. about their collective achievements and history outside of their homeland. Writer Carlene Bonnivier met descendants of the early Filipino workers ...
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Unsolved Maguindanao Massacre inspires novel by Sacramento nurse
In November of 2009 in the province of Maguindanao, 58 people, including more than 30 journalists covering a political campaign, were slaughtered by armed men. It’s been five years and justice has yet to be meted out to the perpetrators of this horrific incident condemned by the Committee to Protect Journalists as the “single deadliest ...
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Soon to rise at SOMA, a Filipino Cultural Center
The San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center (SFFCC) will soon open its doors in the downtown area, near the Yerba Buena Center arts community where SFFCC co-founder Don Marcos said a significant Filipino presence is lacking. This Filipino sanctuary at 814 Mission Street will honor its long-time enclave of significant Filipino influence even as new developments ...