Adding My Link To The American Chain

By Chris Rivera   For those of you who have visited America’s birthplace on July 4th, Philadelphia boasts a wonderful lineup of events filling Independence Week, culminating in a fun-filled day of...

Philippine Gold, Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms

By Carol Tanjutco, J.D. Pieces of the Philippine Gold exhibit that once belonged to the forgotten kingdoms of the Philippines.   Exquisite pieces of gold unearthed from the pre-colonial...

Paaralan Sa Konsulado 2015

Paaralan Sa Konsulado (School at the Consulate) 2015 Opens; Renée Salud Talks About Pambansang Kasuotan By Carol Tanjutco, J.D. “Let’s Celebrate our Filipino Culture” is this year’s theme of...

#LoveWins: A Historic Moment for LGBT Rights

Posted by Jason Tengco on June 30, 2015 at 06:01 PM EDT As the son of immigrants from the Philippines, an oftentimes traditional and predominantly Catholic nation, it wasn’t always easy being fully open...

A Date That Will Live In Consequence

By Chris Rivera Today is June 12. It’s a very simple, direct statement. It holds more relevance amongst Filipinos and Filipino-Americans, and even more so within my family. 117 years ago, the Philippines,...

Storied Cruiser Highlights Filipino Festivities

By Chris Rivera   On Saturday, local Filipino-Americans began their week-long celebration in honor of the Philippine independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. Festivities annually kick-off with a...

President Obama’s Remarks with YSEALI

For Immediate Release June 1, 2015   REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT IN TOWN HALL WITH YOUNG SOUTHEAST ASIAN LEADERS INITIATIVE FELLOWS   East Room   2:26 P.M....