Seeking Real Solutions and Welcoming Refugees NOVEMBER 25, 2015 AT 2:24 PM ET BY DOUA THOR White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) Executive Director Doua Thor tells her story of coming to the US as a young refugee...
Why OFWs Take Off From Abu Dhabi By Carol Tanjutco Filipino chef tends to the hot buffet meals and dessert bar at Etihad Lounge, one of the several lounges operated by Abu Dhabi’s carrier. Smaller lounges are also accessible near the...
“RIGHT FOOTED” wins PAAFF Best Documentary Award November 22, 2015 Right Footed is about Jessica Cox, a 32 year old Filipino American born without arms as a result of a severe birth defect. She however never allowed herself to believe she could not accomplish her dreams. ...
Shipwreck Diving at its best in Coron By Carol Tanjutco and Porsha Seechung A private sanctuary, Sangat.Ph is teeming with wildlife. It is host to divers from all over the globe who seek expertly guided wreck diving of the sunken World War...
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) Nov 12-22, 2015 Largest Asian American Film Festival on the East Coast (November 12-22, 2015) will present films exploring Asian identity via a contemporary lens PHILADELPHIA, PA – The 2015 Philadelphia Asian American...
WHIAAPI launches anti-bullying campaign on 10-15-2015 "It's okay to be weird, but it's not okay to be bullied." –Maulik Pancholy Today, during National Bullying Prevention Month, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders WHIAAPI),...
Kirk, Hirono Lead Bipartisan Resolution To Recognize Filipino American History Month October 08, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danielle Varallo (Danielle_Varallo@kirk.senate.gov) Kirk, Hirono Lead Bipartisan Resolution To Recognize Filipino...
Filipino American History Month at the White House The White House Initiative on AAPIs and the White House Office of Public Engagement hosted the first-ever White House Celebration of Filipino American History Month on October 2, 2015 Since their...
ASIAAMERICANA officially launched August 15, 2015 ASIAAMERICANA, a major sponsor of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations – Region One (NaFFAA R1) E2A – Engage/Educate/Advocate Conference, was officially launched at a...
Archbishop Auza speaks of mediation by the Holy See By Carol Tanjutco, J.D. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bernardito Auza, Titular Archbishop of Suacia, Apostolic Nuncio, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations and Permanent...
