10 Books by Filipina Authors

10 Books by Filipina Authors

Delve and savor literature by Pinay writers in time for this year's Third Filipino American International Book Festival in San Francisco (October 2nd-4th). Afterall, women have been writing amazing books about Filipino life and culture for as long as we can remember, and it makes no sense that our attentions be skewed so heavily in favor of the men’s. For the sake of those who need a greater push into spotlight, FilipiKNOW.net features 10 Filipino women writers whose works you definitely have to read.

News story courtesy of FilipiKNOW.net

Filipina Expat in Dubai Lands Dream Photography Gig

Filipina Expat in Dubai Lands Dream Photography Gig

Dubai-based Filipino expat Debbie Fortes says she is now chasing her dream after a picture that she clicked with her iPhone 6 was selected by Apple for its global ad campaign.

Apple launched the global #ShotOniPhone6 campaign in March this year. “People take incredible photos and videos on iPhone 6 every day,” Apple says, sharing the images of 77 photographers from 70 cities and 24 countries.

Debbie is one of them, and her breath-taking shot of the Liwa desert is now being to be featured in magazines, newspapers, billboards, transit posters and more.

News story courtesy of 24/7 Emirates

It's Time for a Woman to be on the $20 Bill - Sign the Petition

It's Time for a Woman to be on the $20 Bill - Sign the Petition

Months ago, a national campaign was launched to get a woman's portrait on the $20.  The goal of this historic campaign was to honor American women.  2020 is the 100th anniversary of women in the United States winning the right to vote.  Having a woman on the $20 would be part of this important historic celebration. 

We need 100,000 signature to get the attention of the White House. Please add your name to the petition asking the White House and the Treasury to properly respond to the Women on 20s petition and put a woman's portrait on the $20 bill!

From the The National Women's History Project


 

Art Exhibit Featuring 14 Bay Area Filipino/a American artists

Art Exhibit Featuring 14 Bay Area Filipino/a American artists

Epekto Art Projects in coordination with the Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents Now Is It, an art exhibit featuring 14 Bay Area Filipino/a American artists for Filipino American History month in October. Appetizers and drinks will be provided at the reception. 

Opening Reception Friday, October 9, 6-8 pm
Showing October 1 - October 29th

AT&T To Host Retail Priority Hiring Events in the Bay Area

AT&T To Host Retail Priority Hiring Events in the Bay Area

AT&T is hosting a series of Retail Priority Hiring Events throughout the Bay Area. Find out what it's like to work in an industry that's not about to slow down- with a company that has a legacy of successful innovation and be considered for one of our Retail Sales Career Opportunities.

Walk-ins are welcomed, but candidates interested in early interview consideration should apply prior to September 29th. Interviews will be conducted for those that qualify for the position. You may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus!

Apply online and register for the event: htto.  Click ‘RETAIL’.

2015 Statewide Filipino American Educators Association of California Conference

2015 Statewide Filipino American Educators Association of California Conference

The Filipino American Educators Association of California is proud to announce the 2015 FAEAC Conference at the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento California.  Bringing together educators and supporters to share vital knowledge and create the vehicle for collaboration, as we work together to empower our students and shape the future. 
 
The Conference will feature workshops being conducted by scholars in the forefront of the research and documentation of the history of the Filipino labor movement, as well as experienced organizers who have been promoting the teaching of Filipino American history for over a decade. This conference will be the perfect way to culminate Filipino American Heritage Month and to celebrate the establishment of Larry Itliong Day and the first school named after Filipino labor organizers, Philip Vera Cruz and Lary Itliong. 

Register here.

Colonel Shirley S. Raguindin, U.S. FWN100 '07 and GLOBAL FWN100 '13, Keynotes 2015 Filipina Leadership Global Summit

Colonel Shirley S. Raguindin, U.S. FWN100 '07 and GLOBAL FWN100 '13, Keynotes 2015 Filipina Leadership Global Summit

Can your destiny be ever pre-determined?

“We are all born with a purpose to leave a legacy and I honor those who have worked hard and sacrificed everything to allow us to live a better life for our families, our communities and for generations to come”

Colonel Shirley S. Raguindin shares her guiding philosophy. She keynotes FWN 2.0 Legacy: Next Generation Leaders "Mothers & Daughters, Mothers & Sons" Together- the theme of the 2015 Filipina Leadership Global Summit on October 29-31 in San Francisco.

Shirley grew up poor in Hawaii’s plantations. An honors student, she was hoping to receive a car for a graduation gift just like her brother's when he graduated from high school. Instead her gift was a 24-year old engineer arriving from the Philippines who was going to be her husband. Her parents explained that the agreement for the arranged marriage was made with the young man's parents on the day she was born. She was told that she would be "a good wife, a great mom and marriage would complete her life."

Register for the Summit today!

SIGN UP: Pinay Speed Femtoring at the Filipina Leadership Summit in San Francisco

SIGN UP: Pinay Speed Femtoring at the Filipina Leadership Summit in San Francisco

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Pinay Speed Femtoring

October 31st, 2015, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Marines' Memorial Club Hotel San Francisco
609 Sutter Street (at Mason Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102

FWN Board Members will facilitate this awesome and popular panel - one of the highlights of the Summit - femtoring next generation leaders.

FWN Board Members will facilitate the awesome and popular Speed FEMtoring panel - one of the highlights of the Summit. This year's focus will be on femtoring next generation leaders.

FWN's 6th year of building the pipeline next generation of Pinay leaders. Pinay Speed Femtoring is a learning event at which femtees / protégés can ask the Global FWN100™ Awardees (AKA Femtors) the "everything-you've-always-wanted-to-know-but-didn't-know-whom-to-ask" questions. Femtees will have the opportunity to interact with Femtors during the course of the session by moving to different topic tables every 15 minutes.

Sign up or refer an amazing Filipina with leadership potential to sign up for Pinay Speed FEMtoring.

You can also register for the summit.