Events for Pinoys across America

To say that we Filipinos have conquered the world is an understatement. The Filipino diaspora is as real as the Israelite's diaspora. There are more than 100 million Filipinos of us on Earth, some are living a king's life, some a pauper's life and most are serving the country they live in.


In the United States, we have Pinoys in the White House and other government agencies. we have Pinoys in Hollywood, in the healthcare and in the Education Department. There's no stopping the Brown race from moving forward and claiming the rightful spot in history. It's our time and the time is now.


For those of you based in the States, here are events that might interest you:

February 15 

Project Renew

Project Renew will help you restore your credit and help you become a sustainable homeowner!


Join us for our bimonthly workshop, Wednesday, February 15th.  


If you are in the Bay Area, attend at 1535 Landess Avenue in Milpitas.  
If you are in Southern California, come to 9580 Black Mountain Road, Suite A in San Diego.
We will have housing counselors available for Foreclosure Prevention Counseling/Loss Mitigation Assistance and Homebuyer Education/Credit Counseling.


February 18 

Filipinos in Alliance Presents: Battle of the Bamboo 2012 

It's that time of year again! UIC's Filipinos in Alliance Presents: Battle of the Bamboo 2012. Battle of the Bamboo is an annual cultural dance competition that brings dance troupes from all over the Midwest area into one venue to compete for the coveted first place title. Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 5:pm-8:pm, UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL.


February 24 

Kababayan Hoops Youth Basketball 

Kababayan Hoops Youth Basketball invites all Fil-Am organizations to participate in our inaugural Mabuhay Invitational Youth Basketball Tournament, February 24-26, 2012 at Downey High School, Downey, CA. We welcome boys and girls teams of Filipino-Asian descent, from 3rd grade thru 8th grade (Youth Division), 9th grade thru 12th grade(High School) and 22 &under (College). Portion of fees to benefit, SIPA youth programs, www.esipa.com More information: kabahoops@gmail.com, George Quitoriano, 949-872-9492


February 26 

Mapa High Class '57 Reunion

Officers and members of the Mapa High School '57 Alumni Association of the US and Canada are gearing up for the 55th year anniversary of their graduation and are calling on all 1957 alumni to join in the forthcoming reunion in the Philippines. A whole-day picnic has been scheduled for the class of 1957 on March 3, 2012 at the M&N Hot Spring Resort in Calamba, Laguna. This will be preceded by the general yearly reunion for all alumni on Feb. 26, 2012 at the Le Pavillon in Pasay City. A presentation of the Blue Falcon Awards honoring the outstanding alumni for 2012 will highlight the general reunion. Some '57 MHS alumni are candidates for the awards. Alumni of the 1957 class wishing to attend the emerald jubilee may contact in Los Angeles, Ronaldo A. Almero at 714-307-6045; Jovita Agbong Chotiwatnanond at 818-919-3314; Carmelita Velasquez Cabangon at 818-731-8221; in New York, Dr. Herminio C. Valenzuela at 718-444-9244; in Florida, Cora Mangahas Angeles at 904-786-5687; in Toronto, Canada, Roger Sta. Mina at 416-867-7414. Contact E-mails:MapaHS57@yahoo.com, RAAlmero@missiongeo.com, jchotiwat@yahoo.com,hermvalenzuela@aol.com.


March 3 

Singgalot - The Ties that Bind Filipinos In American Community 

Celebrate this rich heritage at the Charles B. Wang Center is delighted with Singgalot - The Ties that Bind: Filipinos in America from Colonial Subjects to Citizens, on view from February 12 through April 22, 2012. Exhibit hours are from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and weekends from 12 pm to 5 pm. Admission is free. For more information, please contact Joey Tabaco (631) 428-3574; Ramon Villongco (631) 742-3479 and Jennifer Iacona (631) 632-1944.


March 17 

Filipino Children's Fund Benefit Dinner Dance 

The Filipino Children's Fund, Inc is cordially inviting the public to its annual benefit dinner dance to benefit the indigents in the Philippines at the Astoria World Manor located at 2252 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11102 from 1-6 pm. Cocktail starts at 1 PM. Donation $75. For ticket information and directions, please call Dely Go (973) 754-9035; Lisa Gaviola (631) 943-9707 and Evangeline Manjares( 631) 948-0269 or you can visit our website at www.filipinochildrensfundinc.org.


March 24 

PIDCI Grand Marshal Gala 

PIDCI will honor Dr. Prospero Lim with the annual Grand Marshal Gala at the Grand Ballroom of the Astoria World Manor in Queens, New York on Saturday, March 24. For information on the Gala, interested parties may call the gala chairmen PIDCI Vice President Art Diongon at (917) 822-9225, Vilma Filoteo at (646) 344-9709 or Eleanor Parico, MD at (908) 265-1293.