REPORT: Shifting Demographics of Filipino Americans in the Bay Area

REPORT: Shifting Demographics of Filipino Americans in the Bay Area

Opportunities for organizing for northern California Filipinos are increasing. Yet Filipinos aren't registered at the levels they can be. 

Approximately 50% of Filipinos eligible to register are not registered to vote. In only two counties - San Francisco and Kings Counties - are more than 50% of Filipinos eligible to register, taking advantage of this right. 

Let's change that.

Filipino Leaders Roundtable Converge at Wells Fargo for Filipino American History Month

Filipino Leaders Roundtable Converge at Wells Fargo for Filipino American History Month

Mark T. Ng of Wells Fargo called a Filipino Leaders Roundtable last week to explore better ways to serve and connect with the Bay Area's Filipino community. The roundtable consisted of Marily Mondejar (Founder & CEO, Filipina Women's Network), Al Perez (Principal, Filipino American Arts Exposition, Commissioner, San Francisco Entertainment Commission) and Lillian Galedo (Executive Director, Filipino Advocates for Justice) among other key influential Filipino American leaders in the Bay Area.

Compositions: A Filipino American Experience Photography Exhibition by The Alvarado Project

Compositions: A Filipino American Experience Photography Exhibition by The Alvarado Project

In honor of Filipino American History Month, The Alvarado Project welcomes you to Compositions: A Filipino American Experience exhibit at the Hiram Johnson State Building in The Great Hall, located at 455 Golden Gate Ave. 

Photographic works on exhibit by the Alvarado Project until November.

Elmo's House Holds Inaugural Artist Residency in Batan, Aklan, Philippines

Elmo's House Holds Inaugural Artist Residency in Batan, Aklan, Philippines

Founded by Filipina-Canadian artist Kuh Del Rosario, Elmo's House Artist Residency follows a long tradition of artist spaces dedicated for the purpose of creating work, conducting research and networking with other artists from all over the world. 

Nestled in a small seaside town of Batan, Aklan, Philippines artists in residence will have the opportunity to live/work in a unique environment free from city life distractions. Within walking distance to secluded destinations and with the regions' rich cultural history, artists in residence have plenty of inspiration to draw from.

Learn more or support the campaign now.

FILAM HISTORY MONTH RECAP: We cried. We laughed. We disrupted. With California Filipina Women Influentials: Daring to Lead

FILAM HISTORY MONTH RECAP: We cried. We laughed. We disrupted. With California Filipina Women Influentials: Daring to Lead

Jocelyn Ding (Global FWN100™ '13) keynoted the successful launch of DISRUPT 2.0: Filipina Women Daring to Lead to kick off Filipino American History Month in San Francisco this past Thursday.

Jocelyn shared her key career principles with FWN: Know your stuff. Know what you want. before the book reading by DISRUPT 2.0 member-authors. More photos from the launch after the jump. 

OCTOBER 9 IN SAN FRANCISCO: Sites Uns_en to Unveil First Permanent Public Art Installation

OCTOBER 9 IN SAN FRANCISCO: Sites Uns_en to Unveil First Permanent Public Art Installation

Sites Unseen will present its first large scale public art installation Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 3PM–6PM at a free all-ages event in Yerba Buena neighborhood. The event is open to all and will celebrate the public installation of "Moscone Contemporary Art Centre & Garage," artist Barry McGee’s multi-colored painted artwork.

Filipino Voters Data. Happy Filipino American History Month! BE the Filipino Voice and Vote.

Filipino Voters Data. Happy Filipino American History Month! BE the Filipino Voice and Vote.

Filipino Electorate Data in California shows that Filipinos can make a difference especially in San Mateo and Alameda County. Sadly, Filipinos aren't registered at the levels they can be and young Filipino people are not registering to vote at the rate they could be. Learn more about the data and get registered to vote online thru Turbovote after the jump!

FWN Converges in New York: DISRUPTing New York in the Works (MARK YOUR CALENDAR: March 30, 2017)

FWN Converges in New York: DISRUPTing New York in the Works (MARK YOUR CALENDAR: March 30, 2017)

FWN CEO & Founder Marily Mondejar met with New York and East Coast FWN members Dr. Lirio Covey (Global FWN100™ '13), Dr. Bambi Lorica (U.S. FWN100™ '07) , Judy Arteche-Carr (Global FWN100™ '14) and Dr. Mutya San Agustin (U.S. FWN100™ '07) at Harvard Club to catch up about FWN: the successful 2016 Filipina Leadership Global Summit in Cebu, the 2nd book on Filipina Leadership, DISRUPT 2.0: Filipina Women: Daring to Lead, and the upcoming 2017 Filipina Leadership Global Summit in Toronto as we've invited Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The East Coast cohort is excited to host DISRUPTing New York slated for March 30, 2017.  More details to follow.