Couture, Culture ... Change A Benefit Gala and New York Fashion Show Featuring Francis Libiran, Jaki Penalosa and Albert Andrada

Couture, Culture ... Change A Benefit Gala and New York Fashion Show Featuring Francis Libiran, Jaki Penalosa and Albert Andrada

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce and the US-Philippines Society cordially invite you to "Couture, Culture ... Change," a fashion event that showcases world class Filipino talent and workmanship. It aims to create opportunities for trade, as well as promote change through cultural exchange, education and promotion of equal opportunities in New York. Fashion show features the work of the following designers: FRANCIS LIBIRAN, ALBERT ANDRADA, JAKI PENALOSA.

Get tickets at www.13dnorth.com

Songs For Women Living With War/ Bahay ni Lola at PRO ARTS Gallery

Songs For Women Living With War/ Bahay ni Lola at PRO ARTS Gallery

Exhibiting Artists: Johanna Poethig and VPA (Visual and Public Art Dept) CSU, Monterey Bay, Eliza Barrios, Binh Danh, Lola Remedios Felias, Kija Lucas, Dionicio Mendoza,  Angelica Muro, Anne Perez, Delfina Piretti and Jenifer Wofford. Opening reception including performances from M. Evelina Galang, Jadelynn Stahl with Lydia Greer, Van-Anh Vo, Speakers from the Comfort Women Justice Coalition. 

Global Pinay Power Launch & DISRUPTing Los Angeles

Global Pinay Power Launch & DISRUPTing Los Angeles

Be part of our history! Join your Filipina Sisters for the official inauguration of the Face of Global Pinay Power. Inspired by the female empowerment image of “Rosie the Riveter” the Filipina Women’s Network is proud to announce the selection of Francine Maigue (Global FWN100™ ’15) of Chula Vista, California as the Face of Global Pinay Power! We’re taking Francine on a Roadshow - so join us in Los Angeles, our first stop. Meet our very own Filipina Rosa.

Catch us in Los Angeles for our official inauguration - LIMITED SEATING RSVP before June 14th: http://www.ffwn.org/event-2251509

New Filipino Cinema Presents 11 Screenings of Filipino films at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

New Filipino Cinema Presents 11 Screenings of Filipino films at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' New Filipino Cinema series is now in its fifth year! Each edition captures a diverse and compelling snapshot of the best films coming out of this unique nation of islands. Through continued investment in this series, YBCA helps amplify creative voices seldom heard outside the Philippines. New Filipino Cinema runs from June 9th to July 3rd. Check out the Filipino films on view here: http://ybca.org/new-filipino-cinema-2016

 

OpenHouse Training Sessions: Improving Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults

OpenHouse Training Sessions: Improving Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults

Over 20,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults age 60+ live in San Francisco. Learn how you can help create a safe and welcoming community for LGBT older adults you serve and those who may need your services with these upcoming sessions from OpenHouse LGBT Aging Cultural Humility Training for Senior Service Providers.

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May 31 Deadline: Call for Nominations: Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Year 2016 Presidential Awards

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May 31 Deadline: Call for Nominations: Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Year 2016 Presidential Awards

The Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas is a biennial awards system which was institutionalized through Executive Order No. 498 as a permanent system of recognizing achievements and significant contributions of Filipino individuals and organizations overseas to Filipino communities here and abroad.  

Nominations are now open for the Year 2016 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. Nomination deadline is 31 May 2016. 
 

May 23: Supporting My Sister's House 15th Anniversary Gala: Making Dreams Come True

May 23: Supporting My Sister's House 15th Anniversary Gala: Making Dreams Come True

Come and celebrate 15 years of My Sister’s House serving the Sacramento area. Enjoy an evening of dance, music and comedy by local artists and celebrities. My Sister's House seeks to eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the API community.

Seats are limited so purchase your tickets today!