us philippine relations

End of the year poem

[This is dedicated to all the OFWs and other wandering souls searching for their place in the world. May you find your way back home safely this holiday season. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!] . Once again we reach the end of yet another year of life pursued of dreams caressed that finding home is near; Each … Continue reading »

Practical way to help out with SAVE Act campaign

Hello Friends. . Appreciate if you would advise as many of our kababayans as we know to ask their Senators and Congress Representatives to support SAVE Act (S. 2387 / H.R. 1244) by going to www.saveourindustriesact.org . and clicking on the “Write Your Representatives” tab to access the automated petition letter. . Estimated time to … Continue reading »

Someone Else’s War: Filipino migrant workers in the Iraqi war zone

“Someone Else’s War”    www.someoneelseswar.com Future Airs: 10/21/10, Thursday,  10:30 pm KVCR-DC Digital 24.3  (Channel 18 Palm Springs); 10/22/10, Friday,  3:30 am KVCR-DC Digital 24.3 (Channel 18 Palm Springs) Someone Else’s War investigates the conditions which draw thousands of Filipino migrant workers to work in the volatile Iraqi war zone. Show length: 30 minutes* “Someone Else’s War” is making its … Continue reading »

Filipino Americans and the psychology of a middle child

When I am older, I will be stronger, They’ll call me Freedom, just like a wavin’ flag. (To hear the song, click Wavin\’ Flag ) These lyrics by the artist K’Naan are worth thinking deeply about, and for Filipino Americans, worth considering a life lesson. Freedom is a relative pursuit: we are never completely free; we are … Continue reading »

Filipino History Video project #3: Philippines, the nation

Filipino History Video project #2: Philippine-American War

Filipino History Video Project #1: Emilio Aguinaldo and the Philippine-American War of 1898

This project will use youtube videos posted by other Filipinos and Filipino Americans. This project is dedicated to centralizing their showcase. Any help or suggestion from you is welcome.