Podcasts about Filipino American History Month

  A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Hosts Miko Lee & Guest Host Mia Nakano celebrate Bayanihan in Ballhalla. Bayanihan is a core Filipino cultural value of community unity, and Balhalla is the home arena of the Golden State Valkyries. Apex Express was invited to join Filipino Heritage Night at the Valkyries game. We speak with the community behind this cultural celebration. That includes Al Perez, artists Venazir Martinez and Kristian Kabuay, and coach Carolyn Sideco about the history of Philippines and basketball. Links for more information: More information on our guests: Golden State Valkyries Al Perez, President of the Filipino American Arts Exposition Artist Venazir Martinez DJ P-LO Cultural Practitioner Kristian Kabuay Carolyn Sideco Coaching Kapwa Raquel Redondiez SOMA Pilpinas     Show Transcript: [00:00:00] Opening: Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices, coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view. It's time to get on board the Apex Express. [00:01:13] Miko Lee: Welcome to Apex Express. I'm your host, Miko Lee, and tonight is Bayanihan in Ballhalla. Bayanihan is a core Filipino cultural value of community unity, and Balhalla is the home arena of the Golden State Valkyries. Apex Express was invited to join Filipino Heritage Night at the Valkyries game. Tonight, please join me and my guest host, Mia Nakano, as we speak with the community behind this cultural celebration. That includes Al Perez, artists Venazir Martinez and Kristian Kabuay, and coach Carolyn Sideco about the history of Philippines and basketball. Join us. Today I have the honor of having my bestie with me who's gonna co-host Welcome to Apex, Mia Nakano.  [00:01:59] Mia Nakano: Hi, Miko. Thank you for having me.  [00:02:01] Miko Lee: I was invited to a Valkyries game, and I said, “Oh, my gosh, I need somebody with me that can speak basketball.” And so I thought of you.  [00:02:10] Mia Nakano: And here we are. And the Valkyries do put on a show. That's one of the things that makes them so great.  [00:02:15] Miko Lee: Yeah, it was super fun. It was Filipino Heritage Night, and so we got a chance to talk with the different artists that are there, what is the night about, what's the cultural celebration. What were some of the things that stood out to you?  [00:02:28] Mia Nakano: I think that it really got to the roots of, one, what a great sports city San Francisco and then just the broader Bay Area is, and two, the deep connections to the Filipino community that exists within the Bay Area. When you look at how historically the Warriors really came up and the fan shots from when they were at Oracle Arena, the huge fan base that was there initially was the Filipino community. To see that translate in a very different way as the Valkyries are coming up in the WNBA as this incredible team, second year, on their way to probably making the playoffs for the second year in a row, bringing that community back, particularly with all the connections of the artists, the activations, and even the food that they have in Chase Arena brings it full circle. [00:03:26] Miko Lee: Having Natalie Nakase as the coach there is so powerful and important representation for Asian Americans as well. The other thing that stood out to me was I did not know there was this history of basketball in the Philippines, and then to talk to the different guests on our show tonight about what that history represents, where it comes from, the connection to colonization, and then also how it's really developed into its own cultural phenomena in the Philippines. [00:03:55] Mia Nakano: I played basketball- All throughout junior high and high school and was very immersed in it in Southern California, but I had no idea that basketball was the national sport of the Philippines. After we came back from the game, I did a little a bit of a deep dive, and it was really wonderful to see that it actually started in the Philippines as a women's sport? And it was making sports more accessible to folks, and also very clearly connected to,, roots of colonization and religion. But to still have that anchor and connection there, and then this interesting juxtaposition where right now there has still never been a Filipina player in the WNBA. There are folks who people really thought were almost gonna make it. So there's still that one last phase that they need to break into this sport that is their national sport, but in the United States they're not quite there yet in terms of representation.  [00:04:55] Miko Lee: And talking with Coach Caroline, which people can hear later in the episode, about that history and how it was intended to be this women's sport in the Philippines because it was easier. They thought they'd give it to the women to play. But the men were watching going like, “Oh, this looks fun. This looks more fun than baseball. So it really just took off. I love that transition for that it went and across the country. A few of our guests talked about tenement basketball courts. It's just so wildly different from this country.  [00:05:25] Mia Nakano: I think that that is contextually just how sports are played in a lot of different countries in the world where they don't have access. When you think about people playing football, right, like soccer, in different areas where they are playing barefoot. They are playing in dirt or, like, fields that are not necessarily fields. I think that in the context of playing basketball differently in the Philippines versus the United States or even in European leagues, when the United States goes to play in the Olympics, even though you have the USA women's team, USA men's teams who are supposed to be the best of the best in the world, the way that the game is played at that particular level and arena is quite different. And so they all have to adjust to the physicality, to how calls are called just slightly differently. With smaller players in the WNBA what I find really incredible, and this is what Carolyn talks about a little bit, is like the layup packages? When you get close to the rim, you don't have a Filipino who just goes up and makes a regular layup. They do it with flair, right? There's a part of that maybe is a little bit of showmanship, but also it's a part of trying to sneak your way around bigger players so that you can get the basket. And anybody that you play against, even in a league that is familiar to you, you're gonna have to change your game up, and play to your strength, and also just know what you can't do in the game, and go to another person who has more of those strengths  [00:07:03] Miko Lee: One of the other things that stood out to me in talking with one of the artists, Christian, who was there in the outside, in the cultural area, and he was doing, pre-Filipino writing with folks, and we'll interview him later in the episode. He was saying how he does this activity at a lot of different games, but it was very different. That was the first time at the Valkyries, and he said the crowd was so different, that it felt like back in the day. It felt like community. There weren't tech bros. You feel like it, The audience was way more women, As someone that goes to Warriors' and Valkyries' games, do you notice a difference in the audience?    [00:07:41] Mia Nakano: The first Valkyries game that I had the opportunity to go to last year was their Pride Night, and that is the game that my wife and I always go to for the Warriors. It's a special feeling there. I noticed there was a whole parking lot area for strollers on different levels. There was such great energy, and people just talking about the game, people cheering or rooting for players on the other team. There was not a lot of negative energy going around. When Christian mentions, the tech bro energy, the people rolling around with Patagonia shirts, and sweatshirts, that is so true. You truly feel this family environment that's also very queer friendly. There's so many folks of color, and they're not just there because the team's winning, because last year we didn't know if the team was gonna win or not. They were just showing up. The Valkyries have really created such a strong culture that is team based. That's what you see with the Valkyries, but I also think that that's a testament to the coach, to the players, who really trust in one another, and to the community that we have in the Bay Area. I think even the players did not understand when they came here what they were stepping into, and they talk about talking to other players on opposing teams who are like, “Is it always like this? Is it every night?” They're like, “Every single night, this is how our fans are, and we love it.”  [00:09:14] Miko Lee: So it's in different WNBA hometowns it's not like that? [00:09:18] Mia Nakano: Absolutely not. The Valkyries have sold out every single game from day one. They are the first WNBA team, and I think the first women's professional sports team, to reach $100 billion in valuation. then you see other teams, like the Atlantic Dream, who are playing in arenas of 3,500, or the Dallas Wings, who are playing in much smaller arenas, even though they have all these franchise players like Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers and AZ Fudd. The Dallas Wings are actually moving to the same arena that the Mavericks are gonna play in next year. It's an interesting juxtaposition given where the context of our world is at, who's in office right now, the battles that we're having to fight to keep women's rights, queer rights, trans rights in the forefront and not have them stripped away. Yet on the other side of this, we have this huge, meteoric rise of women's sports, and it's not just basketball. It's baseball. It's hockey. It's all these different leagues that are starting to emerge and have huge fan bases where you can watch women's professional sports all year round. They're nationally televised games. [00:10:31] Miko Lee: Thank you for the history lesson and current events of women's sports. I love it. One of the other things that was really special for this Filipino heritage night was the halftime show where they had DJ P-Lo playing. And then they brought onto the court, the director of SOMA Pilipinas, Raquel Redondiez, and she runs San Francisco's Filipino Cultural Heritage District. She got her name on a Valkyries jersey, and was announced in the halftime moment as a big show. [00:11:05] Mia Nakano: I had a conversation with her said, ” the work that you are doing, particularly in this moment, bringing together the artists, the culture of Filipinos and Filipino history is so critical right now because so many of our communities, cultures, and stories are getting erased, that we are the culture bearers and culture keepers, and so thank you for doing that work.” [00:11:31] Miko Lee: SOMA Pilipinas, for those that don't know, was established as a Filipino cultural heritage district in 2016 and was one of the first in the state designated as an arts district by California Arts Council in 2017. So they do so much great work, they host great things from the, United States of Asian America Festival every year. Self-defense workshops for women. I've taken those in Kapwa Gardens that were amazing. They do mental health services for Filipino folks and provided groceries and COVID education and, Filipino language training, and then artists, as you were saying. They pulled together all these different folks, for this wonderful night to introduce a sense of heritage and a sense of pride that was really powerful. [00:12:19] Mia Nakano: , It's a really lovely connection back to the Filipinos banding together with Chinese American folks in Chinatown that really helped create the broader Asian American movement and what that word and power even means. [00:12:38] Miko Lee: From the I-Hotel to today [00:12:40] Mia Nakano: exactly, and all of that being really anchored and rooted in San Francisco, as well as everything that Larry Itliong did with union organizing that I think has just recently started to get recognized in the broader social justice movement.  [00:12:58] Miko Lee: I'll put links to past shows that we've done on the I-Hotel, on Larry Itliong, because folks, if they don't know about either of those movement le- leaders and huge moments in our Asian American history, they should. It's powerful part of our labor and housing rights history. Were there other things that stood out to you at this Valkyries game? [00:13:20] Mia Nakano: I know that this is probably not gonna be a surprise to you, but the fact that we honestly just got to go behind the scenes and see the inner workings of what the Valkyries, the tunnels and getting lost and trying to figure out where we're going. [00:13:34] Miko Lee: It was a maze down there, by the way. It was like, which direction? Go to this press room. No, this press room. This place. It was very much kind of, in theater-wise, it's like going backstage and seeing how the tech is done.  [00:13:46] Mia Nakano: The thing that was the most exciting about this unique experience was being able to see Natalie Nakase talk after the game, and the snippet in here is really incredible because it shed light into not just who she is as a coach and how she approached the game, but her investment in people, and the importance of seeing people for their full selves, and the importance of the whole WNBA as a league, as a business. They have a lot of money and power, so who are we gonna lift up? It's a always a very intentional choice of what is happening at Chase Arena, at the Valkyries nights, these heritage nights that really uplift so many wonderful communities that are doing incredible work.  [00:14:36] Miko Lee: We're gonna get a chance to do an interview with Coach Natalie in a different episode, so stay tuned for that. Is there anything else that you would like to share with our audience?  [00:14:45] Mia Nakano: Go see a Valkyries game. Go to Balhalla. It will change your life.  [00:14:50] Miko Lee: Experience Balhalla. Okay. Thank you for joining me, and hopefully you'll join me back when we do an interview with Coach Natalie too.  [00:14:59] Mia Nakano: Oh, absolutely.  [00:15:00] Miko Lee: To frame the conversation, we start with Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase, the first Asian American woman to coach a WNBA team. Last year, she was named WNBA Coach of the Year, and at the post-game presser, a reporter asked her, “Tonight is Filipino National Heritage Night, so can you talk a little bit about what it means for fans to be seen around the league?” This is her response. [00:15:25] Natalie Nakase: Yeah. It's huge. I love the fact that we can celebrate and acknowledge different cultures. I'm really big on that. I think it gives people almost like a superpower or a confidence for, you know, the day to be recognized like that and to be celebrated for everything that their, their culture brings. it also, I think, educates people about different cultures. And so I love the fact that we're super intentional about that because I think we have to do that more than not. And, it's exciting. I think this world needs more celebration. I think this world needs more love, more care, especially when some people are not seen as much. [00:16:01] Miko Lee: In the very loud outdoor Chase Arena area, we spoke with several of the folks involved in Filipino Heritage Night at the Valkyries. Please note that the sound quality is due to the nature of being outside a really excited fan base at the game. First off, listen in as we hear from Al Perez, who helped to curate this community celebration. [00:16:23] Al Perez: Hello, my name is Al Perez. I am a community organizer. I'm serving as president of a nonprofit called the Filipino American Arts Exposition, and we partnered with the Valkyries to help curate their cultural activation for Filipino Heritage Night tonight. [00:16:41] Miko Lee: Since the Valkyries are named after women warriors, is there a Filipina version of a woman warrior? [00:16:48] Al Perez: Absolutely. We have one that's local. Her name is Victoria Manalo Draves. She was the first American woman to win two Olympic golds in the Olympics in nine- 1928. She happens to be Filipina-American. So yeah, she was born and raised here in, in San Francisco Bay Area, so we're very proud of her to be, to represent us and be the warrior and an inspiration for all of us.  [00:17:11] Miko Lee: Excellent. And since Valhalla or Valhalla is the space that we want to get to, what is the Filipino version of that place you want to see? [00:17:19] Al Perez: Wow. [00:17:20] Miko Lee: That perfect world you wanna get to. [00:17:21] Al Perez: I think for us, we have this tradition called bayanihan. That's when we help each other towards a common goal. Yes. No matter how Herculean that task is, it's just coming together to help each other. So it's not necessarily a destination. It's more like an attitude of, coming together as a community towards a common goal, towards a cultural pride and community empowerment. [00:17:46] Miko Lee: Great. And tell us what you're doing here today with all these groups. [00:17:47] Al Perez: So we have an outreach table here because we're part of the organizing committee to curate tonight's event. So we actually have an event next weekend called the Pistahan Parade and Festival. It's the largest Filipino cultural celebration in the country, happening August 8th and 9th at the Yerba Buena Gardens, so please come check us out. There's a big parade down Market Street on Saturday to kick off the festival weekend, and then the festival's at the Yerba Buena Gardens, 11 to 5. We're here to promote that event as well as all our other upcoming events in the fall. We're also curating the Filipino Heritage Night with the Golden State Warriors, with the Giants, San Jose Sharks, and San Jose Earthquakes. And then one more. October is Filipino American History Month in the country. So we also produce official celebration proclamation by the mayor at City Hall. So we have a reception, we have entertainment, and we light the City Hall building with Philippine flag colors.  [00:18:42] Miko Lee: And when folks are coming out to these Filipino nights, what should they expect? What's happening?  [00:18:47] Al Perez: Our goal is to be here to be in community, to help showcase our beautiful culture, our traditions. So when these events happen, we usually have, cultural performances, either a pre-game or a halftime. Tonight you're gonna see, P-Lo, a Filipino rapper and a hip hop singer. Here in the plaza we have some basketball hoops, because basketball is a big thing in the Philippines, our national sport. There's also, Sarap Shop is a concession inside. They have Filipino food there. Our goal is to get people a little taste of our Filipino culture, so hopefully they'll be inspired to, to learn more about our community and our culture. [00:19:29] Miko Lee: And what's your dream for the game tonight?  [00:19:31] Al Perez: Of course, to win, right? Number, yeah, number one, Valkyries to win. And also, I hope that people will come and learn about our culture, and to appreciate it more. Maybe it will inspire them to try some Filipino food, or even come to our Pistahan Festival next weekend. Also Señor Sisig is right here in the plaza. They also do fusion Filipino food. I'm hoping that, by being here, people can get to be a little bit more familiar and curious about Filipino culture and community. We have such a, vibrant and diverse culture, we love to be in community. Our food's delicious, and entertainment's fantastic. So come check us out wherever and whenever you can.  [00:20:14] Mia Nakano: I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about the artists who are here and the community organizations that are here tonight.  [00:20:19] Al Perez: So there's several of us nonprofit organizations here. Our group's the Filipino American Arts Exposition, our mission is more about broadening awareness and deepening understanding of Filipino culture and traditions by doing these cultural events. There's another group here called Young Filipino Professionals Association, or YFPA. They're more about, , uplifting young entrepreneurs, young career-minded, individuals to help them on their path to being more successful. There's also SoMa Pilipinas Cultural District is here. That's a new, relatively new, neighborhood in San Francisco. You know, there's Chinatown, there's Japantown, there's North Beach, so now we also have a Filipino community. It's called SoMa Pilipinas, they're also celebrating their 10th anniversary this year as being, designated as a cultural district. There's also Venazir is a visual artist. She's doing live art mural here inspired by Filipino culture and the intersection of culture and basketball. So it's a great way for people to kind of learn about our fine arts, our visual arts, and our he- heritage. Kristian Cabuay is doing script writing of traditional pre-colonial Philippine script. You know, Chinese and Japanese have their own script writing. The Phi- Filipino community also did before we were colonized by Spain. It's kind of almost forgotten and almost wiped out, so there's a few people now that's trying to revive that, that old tradition of writing .. It's called Baybayin.    [00:21:42] Mia Nakano: Can you talk a little bit about the history or why basketball is the national sport of the Philippines?   [00:21:48] Al Perez: Yeah. It's interesting. Yeah, why is basketball the national sport? I'm not sure exactly, but I think it has to do when after the Philippines was colonized by Spain, and then it, the country became, a commonwealth of the United States, right? And during that time, a lot of Americans came to the Philippines, to establish educational institutions, and one of them is sports. It just got introduced to us, and somehow it clicked. Everybody loves basketball. No matter where you are in the Philippines, in every little barrio, every little town, there's always a game happening [00:22:21] Miko Lee: So are people playing in school, like they start in elementary school, or is it more community based?  [00:22:26] Al Perez: I think it's both. It's just kinda grow, ingrown when you're just a kid growing up in your community. There's always basketball around you, surrounded by basketball. And then of course in more, elementary, high school, it became more teams dynamic, and you got competitions , intramural games. Even between little neighborhoods and little towns, they also have competitions. It's really a big deal. In fact, they love NBA. All the American basketball players are so popular. Everybody knows who they are. [00:22:54] Miko Lee: Al mentioned artist Venazir Martinez, and we pulled her away from the beautiful mural she was creating to talk with us. Again, this is outside, so the sound is quite loud. Venazir is a muralist and a visual anthropreneur. She weaves a tapestry of narratives that explore the connections between human traditions and the ever-changing landscapes that shape them. Listen as she tells us about her work and how she utilizes a symbolic red thread [00:23:25] Venazir Martinez: I'm Venazir Martinez. I am a muralist and a visual entrepreneur, and I am invited to create a live painting for the Golden State Valkyries. [00:23:36] Miko Lee: What has inspired you to create this work of art? [00:23:39] Venazir Martinez: So first and foremost, of course, women empowerment, and we have a lot of very talented Filipino Americans who play basketball. In the Philippines, because I grew up in the Philippines, basketball is such a huge deal. Everywhere in the most promote areas in the Philippines, basketball is their way of enjoying themselves and just pretty much having a time of their life. Basketball tenements are everywhere in the most remote areas in the Philippines. There's this concept of Filipino resiliency that I wanted to incorporate in my work, there are basketball hoops that is made out of wood scraps and like discarded metals. I wanted to highlight that part of Philippine ingenuity. That's why I'm here is to just shed light on that beautiful concept of Filipino ingenuity that we have.  [00:24:40] Miko Lee: I love that. Thank you for sharing. Can you break down what a basketball tenement is?  [00:24:44] Venazir Martinez: Oh, basketball tenement. So tenement courts, these are,.. How do I say this? In America, there's basketball courts that is, like, roofed. Okay. With a roof, and-  [00:24:54] Miko Lee: Like in a gymnasium.  [00:24:56] Venazir Martinez: In a gymnasium, yes. But in the Philippines, anywhere can be a basketball tenement court. They'll just put up a basketball hoop in a pole, like an electricity pole, and they can already play basketball in that area. [00:25:12] Miko Lee: So their court's just made up anywhere. Yeah. Anywhere in the community.  [00:25:14] Venazir Martinez: Anywhere in the community, in the most remote areas in the Philippines, they do that all the time. I grew up in the Philippines, so, it's that really is an immersive experience of having to see basketball really change lives for young people in our community. [00:25:32] Miko Lee: So we're at a WNBA game, and I'm wondering if there was a woman basketball player that you looked up to when you were growing up.  [00:25:39] Venazir Martinez: Growing up, my dad plays basketball. That's the only experience I know that, remembering what basketball is like. ‘Cause I'm mostly in martial arts. But here I am trying to experience a different, like, more empowering way of sports. And it's when I came to America that I experienced this kind of really, it's kind of empowering.  [00:26:01] Miko Lee: And since the Valkyries are women warriors, is there a Filipina equivalent of the woman warrior? Is there a Filipina equivalent of a woman warrior? [00:26:01] Venazir Martinez: There's a lot. There's a lot of very empowering Filipina. First and foremost, it's the Filipina community leaders that I know of in the Bay Area. They are my women warriors. They helped me from the ground up. They created a home for me. They, you know, so they welcomed me. The filipina community in the Bay Area welcomed me. They're all women.  [00:26:31] Miko Lee: Who would you say are some of those folks, some of those women?  [00:26:34] Venazir Martinez: Sonia Villarin, she wears so many hats. She's president of Filipina Food Movement, founder of summer camp in the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in San Francisco. She was the, senior vice president for Bank of America Global Leasing, and she welcomed her home to me and, pretty much, helped me establish my life here as an artist. So those are my women warriors. [00:27:00] Miko Lee: And when people see your beautiful work, what do you want them to walk away with feeling? [00:27:05] Venazir Martinez: I want them to take a second look again in my work, because these, my work pretty much talks about Filipino immigrants, and immigration at large, and pretty much our contributions and the harvested hopes that we have contributed in this cultural landscape,  [00:27:28] Miko Lee: this show is a pop-up tonight, so where can folks find out more about your work or see your work in the community? [00:27:34] Venazir Martinez: I have a huge, huge mural, 2,500 square feet mural in 5th and Folsom in San Francisco, downtown San Francisco in SoMa. It's called Ani, meaning to harvest. There's one in downtown Santa Cruz. There is one in Yuba City. There are multiple murals in Michigan, in New York, mostly in Queens. It's pretty much everywhere, but if you follow the red thread, which is my signature, my artist signature, you'll know that it's my work.  [00:28:08] Miko Lee: Thank you so much. Thank you so very much. Appreciate you taking the time. Another artist presenting their work was Kristian Kabuay working on pre-Philippines calligraphy. His line was so long that we ended up interviewing him separately. Christian is an artist, entrepreneur, futurist who specializes in endangered writing systems and tattoos from the Philippines. Hello, and welcome to Apex Express. Can you tell me your name, your background and what you were doing at the Valkyries Filipino Heritage Night? [00:28:40] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah. My name is Kristian Kabuay. I'm a cultural practitioner specializing in our old, uh, pre-colonial, I say pre-Philippine, writing system and tattooing traditions. I was at the Valkyries, Filipino Heritage Night to interact with the community. I've done a lot of work with the Warriors, you know, going back to Oracle for these cultural nights, the Giants, as well. So most of the teams in the Bay Area, but it was my first time with the Valkyries, and it was quite different. [00:29:16] Miko Lee: How was it different?  [00:29:17] Kristian Kabuay: The vibe was, um… I'm telling everybody that it was my first Valkyries game, too. So the vibe was different. It reminds me of the old Oracle, it wasn't full of, like, tech money that are, you know, Patagonia vests watching the game. It felt very homegrown and it just brought me back to those days in old Oakland A's and when the Warriors were in Oracle. [00:29:42] Miko Lee: What does that evoke for you? What is that feeling like?  [00:29:46] Kristian Kabuay: It gives me a stronger sense of community and the audience is different. The demographics is different. There isn't that toxic male energy. I don't have to worry about someone being drunk and going off and, it was very homey and welcoming. It brings back, as a kid, when I used to watch A's games in the bleachers, watching at Oracle, the community, and not everyone was there to be seen. They were really there for the team.  [00:30:15] Miko Lee: Oh, I love that. I actually do feel like it is, it's such a we're together community vibe. [00:30:20] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah. They even had the wave. I know some snooty teams, they don't have the wave, so-  [00:30:26] Miko Lee: That wave went on for a long time, too.  [00:30:29] Kristian Kabuay: Exactly. I've been to a lot of games. They're, “Oh, I don't wanna look stupid,” or whatever? So that's a big part of my childhood.  [00:30:36] Miko Lee: So I was gonna try and talk with you at the game like I did the other artists, but you had a huge line waiting to see you and talk to you. Talk with me a little bit more about your art form and this pre-clo colonization form of writing.  [00:30:52] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah. Most civilizations had a writing system. It was prior to the land alphabet when the Spanish came and colonized the Philippines in the 1500s. We have this writing. There's only one ethnolinguistic group left in the Philippines that writes it. I come from a background of calligraphy, graffiti and abstract art. When I started to practice it, I incorporated those things. Later I found that I had to become an educator. Then starting to do the cultural festivals. Then you make your parents proud. It wasn't until I started to interact with the community that, there was this responsibility. I didn't come from a highly academic background, but I was being invited to Stanford and Berkeley to give talks about this. So, you know, that imposter syndrome kicked in. Because of the efforts that I've started in, 2010s, the idea of education around this specific writing system, my service isn't really needed. It's out there. Wikipedia, even AI can do it now, and there's a lot of influencers on TikTok that are, building on the stuff that I did 10 years ago. It goes in line with my idea of putting myself out of business. ‘Cause if it's a cultural practice, then you shouldn't be this gatekeeper, this apex of this this knowledge or this practice. It needs to be spread  [00:32:15] Miko Lee: What is the writing system called?  [00:32:17] Kristian Kabuay: A couple names. One of the popular names is Baybayin, and that literally means to spell. It's an adverb, but then it became a noun. So there's many different names depending on the languages in the Philippines.  [00:32:30] Miko Lee: And you said that there's a village of folks that still utilize it. Have you been there?  [00:32:34] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah, I was there in 2016 with a research trip. I stayed with them for a few days to learn, a bit about more about the culture and to donate some time and volunteer, 'cause there's the Mangyan Heritage Foundation. I did some technology work with them. But then also meet with the elders that were there. The village elder did an interview for a film project that I'm doing, but also met the heirs, the daughters in the family that ultimately inherited this practice. [00:33:02] Miko Lee: And so they know that you're teaching this cultural practice around the world, and what is their opinion of that? What do they think?  [00:33:09] Kristian Kabuay: They like it, because it's a different perspective, and a lot of questions. When I go home they go, “Oh, why are you interested in this?” It's a totally different perspective. ‘Cause out here, we have our identity, and the diaspora issues. But back home, because of circumstances, colonization, et cetera, then, the priority is to eat, to live, not to preserve these cultural practices. I've had some indigenous elders tell me that when People come over there, to do their dissertation and they need to figure out their paper to get their PhD. They ask them, “What are you doing to preserve this?” It's kind of extractive or, like, information gathering. Honestly, it really is you strip it down, it is, survival: food, clothing, and shelter.  [00:33:52] Miko Lee: When people were standing in line for you at the actual Valkyrie's game, what were they asking you to write? Were they asking you to write notes or their name, or what was the request?  [00:34:03] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah. Yeah, the line… I was telling people I've never had a line that long when I've done the Warriors. So- … you know, it's kind of different.  [00:34:10] Miko Lee: That's interesting. Just saying [00:34:11] Kristian Kabuay: Yes. I was writing mainly people's names- Mm um, and some words. Maybe a, a good third were non-Filipino, some were there just curious and asking and cultural sharing. Someone knows a Filipino and they go, “Oh, can you write mahal kita?” Like, I love you. And so, we pick up things, just here in the Bay Area. I have conversations with people wanna hear a family name that I never heard about. I say, “Whoa, where's your family from?” Kids learn the stories on how they combine names and some of the origins. It's always interesting when I do this with folks. [00:34:44] Miko Lee: I love that. And you're also a tattoo artist. Do you use some of this writing in your tattoo artistry?  [00:34:51] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah, I do. And that's where the separation between the art and the cultural practice is. Where the writing wasn't tattooed traditionally, but that's where I kind of balance the art. And I separate those two where art is my expression, my personal expression on paper or maybe even on a body, but a cultural practice is more about them and their lineage. So I have to be clear to make those two distinctions.  [00:35:20] Miko Lee: So a question I've asked all the different people that have been involved in this night is that the Valkyries are based on women warriors, and I wonder if there's a Filipina woman warrior that comes to mind to you? [00:35:32] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah, there is. There's one that, part of the lore. Where my dad's from, in his area called Pangasinan, the land of the salt. There's a princess warrior named Princess Urduja that was thought of as a great warrior. This specific Princess Urduja has that Valkyrie's spirit. All the artwork that you see and Academics will say, “Oh, it's you're romanticizing,” and things like that. But you know what? We need a little romance in our lives, right? And romance leads to action.  [00:36:03] Miko Lee: Ah, we certainly do. I'm wondering, with all those people, the long line that stood waiting for you, and you're having these conversations, what would you like them to walk away with after interacting with you?  [00:36:14] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah. That's why there was a sign, and I took a picture of it. It doesn't say, Philippine writing. So it says pre-Philippine calligraphy. I made that term up in 2007 as a way to jolt someone's idea of what pre-Hispanic, pre-colonial is. ‘Cause those things kinda just fly overhead. But if I said pre-Philippines, people, they take a step back and they, “What's that mean?” Or they try to have a smart comeback, “Well, what were we before then?” And my question's always then, “Well, I don't know. Let's talk about it.” That gray area, that being uncomfortable, leads to more curiosity, and ultimately, that's what I want folks to go ahead and, you know… oh, I have this banana leaf. I ran out of index cards. I brought 100 of them. I had these banana leaves that I just meant to decorate the table. I said, “You know what? Let me write on these banana leaves like how our ancestors did.” People are asking, “Oh, what, we wrote on banana leaves?” I'm all, “Yeah, we wrote on, organic materials.” So this thing is probably gonna wilt away in a few weeks or a month or so, but that's how it is. So it's a metaphor for our physical selves, but then also, the message. Maybe they can go ahead and learn how to write it themselves or until we reconnect again. [00:37:31] Miko Lee: Hmm. That's beautiful. And how can our audience find out more about you and your work?  [00:37:36] Kristian Kabuay: Yeah, you can just search for me online. My last name's K-A-B-U-A-Y. First name's Kristian, both with a K. All over the internets and the socials, pretty easy to find.  [00:37:46] Miko Lee: Thank you. And we'll put links to your website in our show notes, so thank you so much for chatting with me today. [00:37:52] Kristian Kabuay: Thanks, Miko [00:37:54] Miko Lee: I honestly didn't know that basketball was such a revered sport in the Philippines. So wanting to find out more, I reached out to a bunch of community folks, and multiple people said, “Reach out to Coach Carolyn Sudeco. She's the one. She's in the know.” So talking to me from her vacation spot halfway around the world is Coaching Kapwa's Carolyn Sudeco. Welcome, Carolyn Sideco, to Apex Express. I'm so happy to have you here.  [00:38:19] Carolyn Sideco: Thank you for having me.  [00:38:21] Miko Lee: Can you first start by telling me who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you? [00:38:27] Carolyn Sideco: Oh my gosh, my people are, collectively, folks who identify as, Philippinics, Filipina, Filipino, and American, and, migratory, and those who claim blood relation and those who I'm still looking for. I live in San Francisco, California, Ohlone land, and also in the land of Choctaw Bulbancha, which is New Orleans, Louisiana. Those are the two places I reside.  [00:39:04] Miko Lee: Can you share about your work with Coaching Kapwa?  [00:39:08] Carolyn Sideco: Coaching Kapwa is what I love to do, and my background professionally is as a certified athletic administrator. I'm a physical educator at the high school level by profession, by certification, by training. But really what I love to do, and so what I do in my consultancy, is I explore and I examine and I think about and learn about everything related to sports cultures and how the culture of sports in all its various ways affect our societies. Specifically, I geek out over learning about my own Filipino American histories and other peoples. Learning that through the concept or the constructs of culture and how sports really is, for me, the funnest way to investigate who I am and who we are to each other. I call myself a sports relationship coach. I am a sports cultures consultant. I also like to identify as a sports liberator. [00:40:16] Miko Lee: Ooh, can you break down what a sports liberator is? [00:40:20] Carolyn Sideco: Miko, I took that from a friend of mine, Danya Cabello, also from the East Bay. Played at Cal, played professionally, and when I first met her years ago, she identified as such, and I said, “That is exactly the kind of person that I wanna be, like, in sports.” I wanted sports to be a way that I could share with people who we are to one another. I wanted to teach young people that they can express themselves in a way that helps make them feel free. With my background in sports administration, I was feeling like the sports industrial complex was really the antithesis of that. And what a lot of people in my profession were striving for was this success that was not defined in the same way that I was defining what my liberation was, and what I felt through sports. So I adopted that. I asked Dania, “Can I call myself a sports liberator too?” And she said, “Girl, you call yourself whatever you want.” So that's what I go by.  [00:41:37] Miko Lee: Ooh, thank you for sharing. That's so interesting in the midst of our kind of capitalization of sports, how corporate it has become. Interesting. Thanks. I also wanted to thank you for sharing with me, Rafe Bartholomew's Hoop Nation and Cassidy Hubbard's, Hoop's Paradise. So those, along with your YouTubes, really gave me a grounding in the connection to between basketball and the Philippines. I'll put a link to those in the show notes for other people that like to do deep dives like me. But can you just give our audience a sense of why basketball is so popular in the Philippines?  [00:42:10] Carolyn Sideco: I learned about the history of basketball and Filipino culture in the Philippines through various people, Rafe Bartholomew one of them, and his book Pacific Rims. A friend of mine here in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kevin Santos, was doing his master's thesis on the history of basketball in the Philippines, and putting an ethnic studies frame on it, so he was the one who actually, practiced his thesis and presentation with me, and I learned a lot through him, and through other people as I was learning about this myself, and how basketball when it was initially, or as we, the modern game of basketball was invented, by Dr. Naismith in Massachusetts with the peach tree basket. Most of us are familiar with that history, but also that was around the time of the Philippine-American War, and US colonization was at its beginning. And so what did the United States export, was its culture, and a lot of that was through sports, mainly baseball, 'cause baseball was already the national pastime. Basketball was relatively new, and basketball was taught in the Philippines also, like in conjunction with the American education system by teachers, by the Thomasites, and by others who were using that form of colonization. They gave basketball to the women and the girls, because it was the lesser sport. It was the newer sport, so it was the lesser sport. They gave it to the women. The men were supposed to play baseball. The Philippines is a collective society- Baseball is a spread out sport, and people aren't close to one another. You're out on a field, it's hella hot, and it's boring. [00:44:17] Miko Lee: Agree. Totally agree …  [00:44:19] Carolyn Sideco: it's easy, to make this assumption that these people playing baseball were watching the girls and women play basketball, and it's faster. Close to one another. It's easy to make a space. So they started playing basketball.  [00:44:39] Miko Lee: Also, you don't need all the things. You need a ball. [00:44:41] Carolyn Sideco: Exactly. In the early days, you didn't even need shoes. Yeah. So it took off in that way because basketball already itself was an activity that Filipino people, kinda took hold of already, and they made it their own. Trained teams started forming and the Philippines had national teams that were already very successful in Asian context, so Asian tournaments they were dominating. In 1975, the Philippine Basketball Association became the first men's, basketball league in Asia, and the first after the NBA in America. So the Philippines has had a long history of relationship with the sport of basketball, but because it's been so long, the sport itself was formed in response to all the cultural aspects that were already existing, right? a lot of town squares had basketball courts 'cause it was so easy to put there. So the same plazas, meeting spaces where people would have their town gatherings, social places, were also courts  [00:45:56] Miko Lee: And why do you think or just surmise that basketball has taken off more than, football or American term soccer, which is developed so much in other countries, which is also a little bit more communal? [00:46:08] Carolyn Sideco: My opinion is that American colonization, in the United States dictated, much more the United States cannot dictate because football or soccer is a more global sport, and the US didn't have as much stake in guiding that as a colonization tool as they did basketball. [00:46:29] Miko Lee: Hmm. Interesting. Speaking of the colonization and politics, I'm wondering about the connection between basketball and politics. In, Cassidy's podcast, they were talking about a politician who released their own basketball shoe, which is wild to me. Yes. So I wonder if there's other connections between basketball or politics, and if that's generally somebody who's more on the colonizer's viewpoint or more conservative viewpoint. Hmm.  [00:46:58] Carolyn Sideco: Hmm. Interesting. I, hmm, I go back and forth with this a lot, Miko, the colonizing tool that is sports, especially the capitalistic sort of, extraction, of sports, right? Of its players, who I like to think of as workers. They're also workers, right? The professional, Philippine Basketball Association is not much different than even professional sports in America with the way they're set up, right? You have owning groups or companies, and so you have these ways that exploitation and that workers' rights are… how do I say it? Because it's at the professional level, these concepts are very much at play, excuse the pun. The Philippines also has a governmental arm related to sports. So sports in and of itself is recognized, right? It doesn't have as much of this sort of altruistic thing as, as we say in the United States, like the sports is like the good of mankind, like that sort of thing. Like, I think, you know-  [00:48:08] Miko Lee: The kind of Olympic idea of unity, it brings us all together. [00:48:11] Carolyn Sideco: Right, like that, those conceptual sorts of virtues.  [00:48:15] Miko Lee: Mm-hmm.  [00:48:15] Carolyn Sideco: Yeah. So in the Philippines, I think it's so much more practical because it's fun, and you could get in a game anywhere, and it's accessible. Mm-hmm. It's accessible to all strata, economic strata, right? You see basketball courts everywhere, in rural areas in cities. Everywhere you'll see basketball courts. The Philippines itself as a country- I think that relationship to sports is something different than the American relationship to professional sports, where dominance and, winning and, beating others and making as much money as possible in that is at the forefront. In the United States even with youth sports now. I do some consulting work, especially in youth sports spaces, and the privatization and the extraction of the youth sports space is, is… We could go on all day about that. I think, this is obviously from a Filipino American perspective. For sure. I've never lived in the Philippines. I was born in the Philippines, but my relationship to the Philippines is also, being mitigated by how I experience American sports, right? So when I think about how I've experienced basketball when I've gone to the Philippines, , and it's the same as any aspect of that culture, right? It's warm, it's welcoming, it's friendly, and those are the cultural aspects that kind of, , supersede the fact that basketball… Basketball has its place, but it's in service to the cultural needs, right? To the need to be social, to participate in a town gathering. It's so sociopolitical.- And because it is, it's still a colonizing tool, right? But it's still mitigated in a way that I think just like Filipino basketball players are so, like, quick. They're known for quickness, agility, and finesse, and, like, drama, right? I used to joke around, like, you can always tell where a Filipino basketball player is in the United States 'cause no Filipino who has Filipino blood in them can do a regular layup. Like they have to make it all fancy. I think that, those sorts of aspects that are not tangible, that bring to light, the way a culture of people affect the sport. it enables a culture to push out through the boundaries of that sport what was given to them. What was given to them is, “This is how you play. These are the rules,” and all that kinda stuff, and that's great, but Filipino history of basketball is always, like, how do you integrate all the really cool things about your culture? It's something that's very different, and it emerges as something that's not quite American. [00:51:36] Miko Lee: Thank you so much. I'm wondering how our audience can find out more about you and your work.  [00:51:43] Carolyn Sideco: They can, follow me on Instagram at coachingkapwa, K-A-P-W-A. Kapwa is the Filipino word for the concept of interrelationship, interconnectedness. And so everything I learned about being, being a person really is through being a good teammate, and sports is the funnest way, like I've said before to practice being a good teammate  [00:52:12] Miko Lee: Thank you so much, Coach, for sharing with me about Sports Liberation and your work, and I'll put links to all that in our show notes. And I thank you so much for joining us on Apex Express.  [00:52:23] Carolyn Sideco: Thank you, Miko [00:52:25] Miko Lee: Please check out our website, kpfa.org/program/apexexpress to find out more about our show and our guests tonight. We thank all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating, and sharing your visions with the world because your voices are important. Apex Express is produced by Ayame Keane-Lee, Anuj Vaidya, Cheryl Truong, Isabel Li, Jalena Keane-Lee, Miko Lee, Miata Tan, Preti Mangala-Shekar and Swati Rayasam. Tonight's show was produced by me Miko Lee, and edited by Ayame Keane-Lee. Have a great night.    The post APEX Express – 8.13.26 – Bayanihan in Ballhalla appeared first on KPFA.

What the month of October means to Filipino-American students and staff.This episode was This episode was produced by Elsa Dietz, and interviews were conducted by Amela Amego, Olivia Dillon, and Taylor Reynaud. The editing was done by Manushi Shah. 

In a departure from their usual historical musings, Carmina and Patch talk about two modern Filipino-American women who share a last name but are from different decades, backgrounds, and musical genres. Yet they share a singular love for their heritage and history undeniably reflected in their art. In this Filipino-American History Month, Carmina and Patch are proud to feature two Fil-Ams who are sure to contribute to our storied legacy for years to come.Learn more: Vaccine scientist by day, rapper by night: How Ruby Ibarra is defying stereotypes, Ruby Ibarra - Bakunawa ft. Ouida, Han Han & June Millington (Live) Tiny Desk 2025 Winner, Ruby Ibarra - (Official Music Video), Ruby Ibarra Official Website, Rolling Stone: RUBY IBARRA IGNITES NPR'S ‘TINY DESK' CONCERT: ‘THIS IMMIGRANT IS HERE', Ruby Ibarra, 2025 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Tiny Desk Concert, June Millington, [HIGHLIGHTS] Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: World Premiere, 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music: Sky Islands by Composer/Percussionist Susie Ibarra, Susie Ibarra's "Nest Box" performed in Ojai by the composer and Wu Wei, and Susie Ibarra Official Website.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

We're back with a brand new episode. This week, the boys discuss Filipino American History Month, and the progress of the integration of Filipinos in to Pop Culture. We talk Final Destination: Bloodlines, Wednesday and of course our favorite Purple Dessert: Drank. Also, apologies to Manny Jacinto. We had a special section just for you, but we got amiss in the patis. Lost in the fish sauce. 

In this inspiring episode of Develop This!, host Joi Cuartero Austin sits down with her sister, Christine Cuartero, Co-Director of the Filipino School of Chicago, to explore how cultural heritage can shape stronger communities and local economies.  October marks Filipino American History Month, a time to honor the resilience, creativity, and contributions of Filipino Americans across generations. Joi and Christine discuss how celebrating heritage is more than preserving tradition; it's an act of community-building, identity, and empowerment.  From the diverse neighborhood of Albany Park in Chicago, Christine shares the story of how a group of Pinay mothers in education came together to found a school rooted in bayanihan (collective spirit), kapwa (shared humanity), and cultural pride.  Together, they discuss how cultural education fosters belonging, how immigrant stories shape the economic and social fabric of neighborhoods, and how investing in heritage is a powerful strategy for local revitalization.  In this episode:  The significance of Filipino American History Month and why representation matters.  The story behind the Filipino School of Chicago, founded by a group of Pinay educators to preserve culture, language, and pride for the next generation.  How Albany Park's diversity is both a cultural and economic asset.  How cultural spaces foster belonging and retention, key factors in economic development.  The role of heritage-based entrepreneurship and cultural businesses in driving local vitality.  Why bayanihan, the Filipino spirit of collective effort, mirrors the principles of successful community and economic development.  Practical ways economic developers can partner with immigrant-led and cultural organizations to strengthen inclusivity and representation in local economies. Daughter of immigrants from Orani, Bataan and Quezon City, Christine C is an educator and community organizer with over a decade of service across public school settings and neighborhoods in Chicago and New York City. Committed to equity and civic engagement, she's worked with organizations like El Puente (NYC) and the National Center for Urban Education of Illinois State University (Chicago) to connect community based organizations with schools, lead service-learning initiatives, and mentor future educators. Christine is a Chicago Public Schools leader and parent, and co-founder of the Filipino School of Chicago. She currently works as a case manager at a CPS elementary school.          

October is Filipino American History Month.Monday on Midday Edition, we dive into Filipino American activism and how local community organizers are applying lessons from the past to meet the current political moment.Then, we sit down with a local arts leader with strong ties in San Diego to learn about the thriving Philippine performing arts scene and its rich history.Guests:Amanda Solomon Amorao, director of Dimensions of Culture Program at Thurgood Marshall College, director of Asian American Pacific Islander studies program, UC San DiegoSoul Salas, organizer, Anakbayan San DiegoIan M. Seruelo, attorney and activistAnamaria Labao Cabato, executive director, PASACAT

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In this quick catch-up episode, we're talking all things Christmas (yes, already!)—from our new holiday music to what's coming next. AJ shares details about performing at a charity basketball game and Alyssa laces up for her first-ever game

Today, Thursday, October 16 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Congressman Robert (Bobby) Cortez Scott (D) VA-03, Ranking Member, House Education and Workforce Development Committee is the first person of Filipino ancestry to serve as a Voting Member of the US Congress, his grandfather was Filipino. He comments on the government shutdown and indicates that Democrats are in DC ready to work on this perplexing issue.*Former Washington State Representative Velma Veloria was the first Filipino to be elected to the Washington State Legislature. She comments on the significance of Filipino American History Month.*Burien City Councilman Jimmy Matta talks about the anxiety that's being perpetuated by the war on immigrants across the country and what he and others are doing with the anticipation that federal ICE agents and possibly National Guard troops coming to his city.* John Yasutake, Talk Show Host for Rainier Avenue Radio comments on the documented racism that was exposed by several reporters that infiltrated young Republican organizations in several states. Racist statements like "if I want to see Blacks play basketball I will go to the zoo and watch monkeys play basketball".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, October 16 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Robert (Bobby) Cortez Scott (D) VA-03, Ranking Member, House Education and Workforce Development Committee is the first person of Filipino ancestry to serve as a Voting Member of the US Congress, his grandfather was Filipino. He comments on the government shutdown and indicates that Democrats are in DC ready to work on this perplexing issue. *Former Washington State Representative Velma Veloria was the first Filipino to be elected to the Washington State Legislature. She comments on the significance of Filipino American History Month. *Burien City Councilman Jimmy Matta talks about the anxiety that's being perpetuated by the war on immigrants across the country and what he and others are doing with the anticipation that federal ICE agents and possibly National Guard troops coming to his city. * John Yasutake, Talk Show Host for Rainier Avenue Radio comments on the documented racism that was exposed by several reporters that infiltrated young Republican organizations in several states. Racist statements like "if I want to see Blacks play basketball I will go to the zoo and watch monkeys play basketball".

Send us a textAnge is on location at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to celebrate Filipino American History Month at the first-ever SOMA Pilipinas Pride: Makibeki. Raquel Redondiez is the director of SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco's Filipino Cultural Heritage District; a "celebration of the love, pride and people power of generations of Filipinos in San Francisco and beyond". They sit down to discuss the significance of celebrating SF's first SOMA Pilipinas Pride in the face of queer and trans hate, the deep history of activism in Filipino culture, monumental legislation that SOMA Pilipinas is getting passed, and why now is the time to step up and be brave.Makibaka - A Living Legacy is on display until 1/4/26, for more information click here!Follow director of SOMA Pilipinas Raquel Redondiez on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

If you could reflect on one thing, it's this:How are you contributing to Filipino American History today?This letter is for anyone who has ever felt lost in the search for cultural belonging—especially during Filipino American History Month.Jen begins with a candid reading of her letter, as if she's speaking directly to our First Readers. She contemplates the difference between longing for lost history and honoring the living history already around us. Whether acknowledging passive observation, caretakers we take for granted, or having empathy for the movers and shakers of our Filipino community today, this letter offers an invitation to get involved.If you've ever romanticized your search for identity, overlooked those already preserving our stories, or waited too long to show appreciation, this one's for you.If you're searching for resources on Filipino American history, then you are invited to join our FAHM Challenge!

October is a busy month: We honor Pink October, Hispanic Heritage and Filipino American History Month. In order to give myself a bit of a mental health break, I am going to be sharing some episodes that you might have missed. This interview was recorded 5 years ago in celebration of my mom's 70th birthday. We discuss her experience with breast cancer and her healing process. My mom did not opt for chemotherapy, but instead healed with her strong spirit and practiced the ancient art form of tai chi chuan. We of course do not recommend this for everyone, but listen on to hear survival story. The post 433. ICYMI Suzy Chan on breast cancer, tai chi and music first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

“The Philippines isn't the president, it isn't the government. The Philippines is the people. Our role as Filipino Americans living in the diaspora is to stand with them. Tama na. Enough.” Politics is divided, institutions are fragile, and truth feels up for sale. Sounds familiar? Here's the twist — we're not talking about America, we're talking about the Philippines. With over 110 million people, it's one of the largest democracies on Earth — a nation with deep ties to the U.S. that most of us are not taught in school. If recent decades have taught us anything - it mirrors the challenges we face at home in the U.S. today: corruption, disinformation, and the erosion of trust in power. One might say it's a canary in the coal mine, which many Filipinos, and Filipino-Americans have been calling attention to those who will listen.  And since October is Filipino American History Month, FrieMMd of the Pod Lisa Angulo Reid, co-founder of Dear Flor stopped by for a chat. Lisa recently penned a Substack post “Fighting for a Home That Isn't Mine” - we continued a longer conversation we've been having - ranging from her essay, corruption, diaspora identity, her calling, the economic potential on both sides of the ocean. and what it means to fight for a home you no longer live in but still carry inside... ABOUT LISA: dearflor.com // dearflor.substack.com MENTIONS Maria Ressa (Nobel Prize winning journalist): wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Ressa Maria Ressa on the Daily Show (9/18/2025) :  youtube.com/watch?v=Tsb1I7hqaJ4 HISTORY  First landing of Filipinos in the USA (1587): wikipedia.org/wiki/First_landing_of_Filipinos_in_the_United_States Philippine-American War - wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine%E2%80%93American_War Independence Seaport Museum (Philadelphia) / USS Olympia exhibit newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/2024/10/11/philippine-american-war-1899-1902-complex-symbols-conflicting-relationships-exhibit-unveiled-aboard-olympia/ India: British business / colonial rule (~1600 - 1757 - 1947): wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_India British East India Company - wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Company Duterte drug killings (WARNING - graphic) - nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/07/world/asia/rodrigo-duterte-philippines-drugs-killings.html BOOK:  Patron Saints of Nothing (Randy Ribay): goodreads.com/book/show/41941681-patron-saints-of-nothing BOOK (Poems): Antiemetic for Homesickness (Romalyn Ante): goodreads.com/book/show/53095607-antiemetic-for-homesickness FOOD: Ginataang Tilapia  panlasangpinoy.com/ginataang-tilapia/ PLACES Visayas: Southern island region, rich in beaches and culture. Ilocos: Northern coastal region known for heritage towns. Baguio: Mountain city with cool climate and tribal roots. Batangas: Cultural heart of the Tagalog people. Taal: Volcano within a lake within a crater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The Philippines isn't the president, it isn't the government. The Philippines is the people. Our role as Filipino Americans living in the diaspora is to stand with them. Tama na. Enough.” Politics is divided, institutions are fragile, and truth feels up for sale. Sounds familiar? Here's the twist — we're not talking about America, we're talking about the Philippines. With over 110 million people, it's one of the largest democracies on Earth — a nation with deep ties to the U.S. that most of us are not taught in school. If recent decades have taught us anything - it mirrors the challenges we face at home in the U.S. today: corruption, disinformation, and the erosion of trust in power. One might say it's a canary in the coal mine, which many Filipinos, and Filipino-Americans have been calling attention to those who will listen.  And since October is Filipino American History Month, FrieMMd of the Pod Lisa Angulo Reid, co-founder of Dear Flor stopped by for a chat. Lisa recently penned a Substack post “Fighting for a Home That Isn't Mine” - we continued a longer conversation we've been having - ranging from her essay, corruption, diaspora identity, her calling, the economic potential on both sides of the ocean. and what it means to fight for a home you no longer live in but still carry inside... ABOUT LISA: dearflor.com // dearflor.substack.com MENTIONS Maria Ressa (Nobel Prize winning journalist): wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Ressa Maria Ressa on the Daily Show (9/18/2025) :  youtube.com/watch?v=Tsb1I7hqaJ4 HISTORY  First landing of Filipinos in the USA (1587): wikipedia.org/wiki/First_landing_of_Filipinos_in_the_United_States Philippine-American War - wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine%E2%80%93American_War Independence Seaport Museum (Philadelphia) / USS Olympia exhibit newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/2024/10/11/philippine-american-war-1899-1902-complex-symbols-conflicting-relationships-exhibit-unveiled-aboard-olympia/ India: British business / colonial rule (~1600 - 1757 - 1947): wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_India British East India Company - wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Company Duterte drug killings (WARNING - graphic) - nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/07/world/asia/rodrigo-duterte-philippines-drugs-killings.html BOOK:  Patron Saints of Nothing (Randy Ribay): goodreads.com/book/show/41941681-patron-saints-of-nothing BOOK (Poems): Antiemetic for Homesickness (Romalyn Ante): goodreads.com/book/show/53095607-antiemetic-for-homesickness FOOD: Ginataang Tilapia  panlasangpinoy.com/ginataang-tilapia/ PLACES Visayas: Southern island region, rich in beaches and culture. Ilocos: Northern coastal region known for heritage towns. Baguio: Mountain city with cool climate and tribal roots. Batangas: Cultural heart of the Tagalog people. Taal: Volcano within a lake within a crater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to TFAW Letters — the Filipino American History Month edition by the Filipino American Woman Project

We could not be more delighted to kick off Filipino American History Month with Shelby Rabara and Harry Shum Jr talking about their book Martee Dares to Dance. This brilliantly illustrated kids book (by Bianca Austria) about gaining confidence through dance has nods to both their backgrounds, from dance to food, and an aspirational hip-hop lola. We talk about Shelby's fond food memories in the Phillipines, Harry's (soon-to-be) relationship to fishing, and come up with a new tamale restaurant concept. Plus fancifying dumplings, and artichokes as the new metaphor for life. Catch Harry and Shelby at the Asian Art Museum on Oct 5th for Free First Sunday AND get a copy of Martee Dares to Dance courtesy of the museum. Or order your copy directly from our friends at Gloo Books.

If you could reflect on one thing, it's this:What do the clothes you wear and conversations you have today say about the community you've built — or hope to build?This letter is for anyone who's ever tried to blend in—only to realize how it only makes you feel lonelier.To wrap up the Summer Series, Jen reflects on her evolving identity as a Filipino American woman—tracing her journey from childhood birthdays filled with vibrant love, to the muted grief of losing a built-in community, to rediscovering color, voice, and belonging on her own terms.If you've ever wondered what you had to change to be accepted, tried on different versions of yourself to fit in, or walked away from a place where you felt “othered”… This one's for you.This concludes our Summer Series. ☀️Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for Filipino American History Month!

Send us a textIn this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson sits down with Melissa Fuller Flores to chat about celebrating Filipino American History Month in the elementary music classroom. Melissa opens up about her personal ties to the Filipino community and how music plays such a special role in Filipino culture. Together, they dive into fun, hands-on ideas you can bring to your classroom, think clapping games, folk songs, and partner-picking activities, all while keeping cultural respect front and center. Melissa also gives a sneak peek of her upcoming masterclass inside Elementary Music EDGE™, featuring Filipino folk dances and a timeline of important Filipino American musicians. This episode is all about making your classroom more inclusive and showing how music can be a powerful tool for connection and understanding.Episode Chapters:0:00 Introduction8:26 Celebrating cultural months with intention16:16 Hands-on ideas for Filipino-American History Month  29:22 What to expect in Melissa's upcoming masterclass34:22 TakeawaysLinks and Resources: Melissa's ResourcesThe Elementary Music Summit®Elementary Newbie GuideDisabilities GuideSteady Beat Survival GuideJoin Elementary Music EDGE™Have questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at hello@thatmusicteacher.com - we'd love to hear from you!

162: A Look Inside Filipino American History Through Filipino PoetryAlso available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N-qcmYStaO8To celebrate Filipino American History Month 2024, The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project explores what intergenerational family therapy looks like through Filipino American poetry. Cohosts Jen and Nani welcome past guest, Caitilin Damacion, back to the stage for a deep dive into her Master's thesis project, For Those I've Saved Names For.For Those I've Saved Names For is a traveling exhibit of Damacion's late father's poetry, who passed away in 2013. Kenneth Damacion was a farm worker from the Philippines who grew up in Fairfield, California during the Civil Rights Era. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Master's degree in poetry, but experienced many barriers and roadblocks in getting his work published. Caitilin, his daughter, obtained her Master's degree from San Francisco State University in 2023. She uses the body of work her father left to illustrate her own thesis project, which covers a broader narrative about the history of Asian American scholar activism.Love our show? Leave us a message and show us your support! Visit https://tfawproject.com/supportMonthly Book Club -- Every 3rd Friday of the month @ Noon (PT) / 3 PM (ET), members of the Tsismis with Jen and Nani Book Club get together to discuss their latest readings. The best part?? No reading is required! Whether you're an avid reader or just want to soak in what our readers have to share, we'd love to have you. First-timers are welcome to attend for FREE! Join us at THENEWFILIPINA.COM to RSVP today.Upcoming FREE Events (Online)5-Day Reflection SeriesOpen Mic NightsVision Board PlanningFor specific dates and times, join our FREE app today at THENEWFILIPINA.COM--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cO0bifABOUT US: Welcome to The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project, a podcast that strengthens Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture and personal development. Hosted by Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez-Smith. This show is brought to you by our family at THENEWFILIPINA.COM. Join the conversation today!UPCOMING BOOK: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also

October is a busy month: We honor Pink October, Hispanic Heritage and Filipino American History Month. In order to give myself a bit of a mental health break, I am going to be sharing some episodes that you might have missed. The post Best of: Suzy Chan on breast cancer, tai chi and music first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

In honor of Filipino-American History Month, Joanna Pineda invites Kenneth Mendez, President & CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, on to the Associations Thrive podcast. Kenny discusses:How his family's struggles with asthma and severe food allergies influenced his career transition into healthcare and his eventual role at AAFA.How climate change has worsened allergy seasons, leading to longer and more intense pollen seasons, causing an increase in allergies and asthma cases.How he uses business skills developed from corporate roles at Disney and Wall Street to run a mission-driven organization.His Filipino heritage and the values his parents instilled in him, such as a focus on education, family, and loyalty. Why Filipino Americans should consider careers in nonprofits. The culture of giving and service in Filipino communities aligns well with the mission-driven work of nonprofits.How Black Americans are disproportionately affected by asthma mortality and emergency room visits. Despite advances in asthma treatments, these disparities have remained unchanged.How AAFA's “Asthma Capitals” research shows that cities in the Northeast and Midwest are particularly affected by poor air quality, making asthma more prevalent.AAFA's HEAL program, which involves partnering with community-based asthma programs to improve asthma outcomes.How AAFA advocates for federal and state-level policies, such as funding for the CDC's National Asthma Control Program, and legislation to improve asthma and allergy care in schools and communities.AAFA's role in getting sesame recognized as a major allergen in the U.S.AAFA's free online community, which offers support, medical advice, and access to a network of individuals managing asthma and allergies.References:AAFA WebsiteGet SupportAsthma Capitals

In honor of Filipino American History Month, the TFAL crew goes to Canada!!!  A couple of weeks ago, we had the wonderful opportunity of visiting our neighbors FAR north, Toronto!!! It’s been a while since we’ve traveled to another city, so we made the most of it! During our short trip, we got to meet...

Unsung hero, forgotten, overlooked – these are common descriptors of Larry Itliong and his significant contributions to the American Farm Labor Revolution. Carmina and Patch join the growing voices seeking to remedy this tragic oversight by honoring Larry in this episode. Learn why, during every Filipino American History Month, we must commemorate our ancestors' contributions to the fabric of this great nation. Finally, learn why it is important to call it Filipino-American HISTORY (and not “Heritage”) Month.    Learn more: Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong, PBS News Hour: The story of Filipino-American labor organizer Larry Itliong, Filipino American Farmworkers | Asian Americans, Forgotten Hero of Labor Fight; His Son's Lonely Quest, Filipino American National Historical Society, History of Filipino Labor Leader Resides in Shadows, Larry Itliong Day in the Philippines 2024, YouTube: Our Trip to Delano, Larry the Musical – Know History, Know Self, Who Is Larry Itliong, The life and legacy of Filipino American labor rights leader Larry Itliong, Filipinos in the UFW Movement: Agustín Lira & Patricia Wells Solórzano on Larry Itliong, If only he knew: The legacy of labor leader Larry Itlion – The Yappie, San Francisco Chronicle-Life and legacy of Filipino American labor rights leader Larry Itliong, and Little Manila Rising-Donate to our capital campaign! To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Sigrid Barrett, the first Filipino-American Dean at UNLV School of Nursing discusses her background and culture with UNLV nursing alumnus and Ph.D student Joseph Cadiz in celebration of Filipino American History Month. Dean Barrett shares her journey from immigrant to leader, reflecting on her passion for mentorship and representation in nursing. The conversation dives into the importance of diverse leadership, the challenges of stepping into roles of authority, and the vital role mentorship plays in shaping future nurse leaders. Dr. Barrett explores how her Filipino heritage influences her leadership style and commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices in the profession. This episode features: Dr. Sigrid Barrett, Dean of UNLV School of NursingJoseph Cadiz, UNLV alumnus and Ph.D student

For October, Filipino American History Month, the Asian American / Asian Research Institute is excited to uplift the voices of student researchers and activists. During this interactive workshop, attendees will hear from Gabriela Sagun, a Ph.D. Student at Duke University studying Security, Peace, and Conflict, with a focus on conflict-related violence against women in the Philippines. Gabriela will speak on the entanglements of U.S. Empire in the Philippines and Filipino-American nurses. We will then hear from Mariah Iris Ramo, Marissa Halagao and Brix Kozuki from the Filipino Curriculum Project, a youth driven activist project in Hawaii. Their course, "Filipino History Culture," is now approved by the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) and will be taught in schools in Fall 2024. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and engage with the speakers' works, and will get a chance to look through the student curriculum.

It's Filipino American History Month, so we're learning about how kamayan, the communal style of eating with hands, preserves Filipino culture. Plus, we discuss places in Chicago to sit down to a table covered in banana leaves and delicious Filipino dishes like lechon, longganisa and fish. Reset checks in with local restaurateurs Christine Ledesma, owner and co-founder of Kubo Chicago and Billy Dec, the CEO and founder of Sunda New Asian. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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Episode 812 (39 mins 50 secs) What is the Disney Wish cruise like? Does Druski deserve an apology from Rubi Rose? Are you prepared to Vote? Have you had Simpler Wines via Trader Joe's? Do you know what Project 2025 is? Albert, Ruthy, and Jiaming talk about all that, plus October is Filipino American History Month. Updates, Notes, and Contact Info can be found at... https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/10/2/812

159: Returning for Filipino American History Month - Season 5 TrailerThe Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project is returning for Filipino American History Month! For Season 5, we're focused on strengthening Filipina voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture and personal development!Hosted by Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez-Smith. This show is brought to you by our family at THENEWFILIPINA.COM. Join the conversation today!Trailer also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K2HkzMTUJi0 ---Love our show? Yes, we do take tips - thank you! Visit https://tfawproject.com/supportMonthly Book Club -- Every 3rd Friday of the month @ Noon (PT) / 3 PM (ET), members of the Tsismis with Jen and Nani Book Club get together to discuss their latest readings. The best part?? No reading is required! Whether you're an avid reader or just want to soak in what our readers have to share, we'd love to have you. First-timers are welcome to attend for FREE! Join us at THENEWFILIPINA.COM to RSVP today.Upcoming FREE Events (Online)5-Day Reflection SeriesOpen Mic NightsVision Board PlanningFor specific dates and times, join our FREE app today at THENEWFILIPINA.COM--NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cO0bifABOUT US: Welcome to The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project, a podcast that strengthens Filipino voices one conversation at a time through all things life, culture and personal development. Hosted by Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez-Smith. This show is brought to you by our family at THENEWFILIPINA.COM. Join the conversation today!UPCOMING BOOK: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at: https://linktr.ee/tfawproject.featured CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Facebook @thefilipinoamericanwoman, Twitter...

AirTalk is off this week, so we'll be supplying our podcast listeners with reruns of our Southern California history segments. Today's episode is on the SoCal's Filipino population. If you'd like to suggest a topic for a future SoCal history segment, email it to atcomments@laist.com.  Back in October was Filipino American History Month, and we dedicated an episode of our SoCal history segment to the tremendous contributions that Filipino communities have made here in Southern California. From when Filipino sailors landed in Morro Bay in 1587 to “Little Manila” in downtown LA in the first half of the 20th century to the rapidly gentrifying Historic Filipinotown, California has long felt the impact of the Filipino community. Today on AirTalk, we'll dig into why migrants from the Philippines ended up in Southern California and the histories of the communities they formed. Joining us to discuss is Joy Sales, assistant professor of Asian American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, Joseph Bernardo, adjunct professor in the Asian and Asian Pacific American Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University and board member for the Filipino Workers Center, and James Zarsadiaz, associate professor of history and director of the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program at the University of San Francisco. Author of ​​Resisting Change in Suburbia: Asian Immigrants and Frontier Nostalgia in L.A.

Specially decorated cable cars climb the hills of San Francisco throughout the year in honor of different communities and cultures. It's one of the ways the SFMTA celebrates the diversity of its staff and of the city. In this episode of Taken with Transportation, host Melissa Culross rides the cars decorated in honor of Filipino American History Month and Native American Heritage Month and talks with Cable Car Division Manager Fred Butler, SFMTA Board of Directors member Lydia So and various agency staffers about the heritage cable car program.

October is both Filipino American History Month and LGBT(QIA) History Month. On today's episode of MESEARCH, we're getting to know Ron Blakely, a queer, non-binary, Southern California-based singer, actor, and recording artist of Black and Filipino heritage. Ron gets vulnerable and shares how growing up queer and Brown/Black as well as processing the grief of losing both parents affects his artistry as a singer and songwriter. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of grief, loss, and the death of loved ones. Connect with Ron: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronblakely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_ronblakely Website: ⁠⁠https://www.ronblakely.com/ Stay connected with us at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mesearchpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠ and via social media (@mesearchpodcast): X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MeSearchPodcast  ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/MeSearchPodcast  ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mesearchpodcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mesearchpodcast/message

157: "Education is only good if you feel liberated because of it." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 2 of 2Happy Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! Jen, Nani, and Stacey return for part 2 of their FAHM special to discuss the importance of mindfulness and meditation when discussing heavy topics related to Filipino American history. Stacey shares the story of Clemencia López, an early Filipina feminist leader, and how bringing these historical figures to light can help process complex emotions. The group continues to discuss ongoing issues in Philippine politics, which includes a message from their podcast editor, Dennis. In closing, Stacey leads the group in a guided mindfulness exercise.This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JLW8u13CC6kMonthly Events - Subject to change. Confirm dates at THENEWFILIPINA.COMJen & Nani Unfiltered Instagram Live Show - Every 1st Friday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST) via http://thenewfilipina.com/Tsismis with Jen and Nani Book Club - Every 3rd Friday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST). First-time members can join today at https://bit.ly/tnf-book-clubRead our latest newsletter, published Wednesday, October 4th, 2023: https://mailchi.mp/9e77ed902b52/tfaw-project--WANT MORE FROM OUR SHOW? Join our *NEW* online community that offers daily conversation, book club sessions, and the Tsismis with Jen and Nani Private Podcast at http://thenewfilipina.com/WHEN WILL TFAW PROJECT RETURN??? Receive the latest stories, updates (including when Season 5 will air), and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cO0bifABOUT US: Welcome to the Filipino American Woman Project - A Podcast Show that shares stories and life lessons told by American women of Filipino descent. For Season 4, Jen and Nani pivot the show to focus on their journey as podcasters, content creators, and entrepreneurs -- with a focus on advocating for Filipino American women storytellers and authors. UPCOMING BOOK: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San...

In honor of Filipino American History Month our guests are two professors from the University of Alaska Anchorage: Drs. EJR David and Gabriel Garcia. This past session House Bill 23 sponsored by Representative Genevieve Mina passed the Alaska legislature unanimously and was signed into law by Governor Dunleavy. This bill makes October officially Filipino American History Month. So today we will be talking about Filipinos in Alaska; our guests are both PhDs, both born in the Philippines, and both immigrated to Alaska as children. Dr. Gabriel Garcia is a professor of Public Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage and is the coordinator of UAA's Master of Public Health Program. His research highlighted health disparities in Filipino fish processing plant workers in Dutch Harbor. We will also be discussing his current research about the potential resiliency that can be gained from ethnic studies programs.  Dr. E.J. R. David is a professor of psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His primary duties are with the PhD program in clinical community psychology with a rural, cultural, and indigenous emphasis. He has published four books. The first three are academic works about internalized oppression and the colonial mentality.  His fourth is a memoir titled, We Have Not Stopped Trembling Yet: Letters to my Filipino Athabaskan Family.Rep. Genevieve Mina is the second Filipino woman elected to the Alaska House of Representatives. She represents East Anchorage (Airport Heights, Mountain View, and Russian Jack neighborhoods). 

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from one of Jimmy's fellow Filipinos on this here Filipino American History Month. Arielle Jovellanos returns to the podcast to talk about her recent hit book GIRL TAKING OVER: A LOIS LANE STORY, her new self-published comic JUST A SPELL, musical theater, favorite characters and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from some of Jimmy's fellow Filipinos on this here Filipino American History Month. First, Jimmy follows up with his Kwento Comics interviews from SDCC and chats with Meriden Angeles about the new Kickstarter, new publisher and Meriden's acting career. He also talked to Rev Valdez about his adorable children's book BUNSO MEETS A MUMU, Filipino myths and fave foods. Thanks to both! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

In this episode we look at Filipino Identity in light of Filipino American History Month.  Our guests Dr. Susan Protacio, MD along with Angela Albay-Yenney and myself join in conversation of our similar and at times different experiences of being a Filipino American in the United States.  Remember to like, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. This Connected Podcast is a personal Lay Apostolate whose mission is to connect generations and situations about faith, life and whatever comes along the way - to not necessarily agree but be listened to.  The statements shared on this podcast are the opinions of the host and the guests.For question or comments, contact us at catholic.dad50@gmail.com.  If you would like to help our podcast, you can become a patron on our Patreon page, or you may make a donation on our paypal or venmo @CatholicDotDad.Support the show - http://www.patreon.com/ThisConnectedFOLLOW on Instagram:@catholic.dadTheme Song by - The Parousia BandREMEMBER:Live a life of holiness,B Blessed & B3rdBook your stay at the cabin, Running Springs, CAInstagram: @thecabin2021Support the showYour blessing of support is needed and appreciated: https://www.patreon.com/ThisConnected

156: "You're Filipina first." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 1 of 2Happy Filipino American History Month! Jen, Nani, and special guest Dr. Stacey Anne Baterina Salinas return for a two-part special for Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! Together, they discuss FAHM's 2023 theme, according to the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), which recognizes 125 years of Philippine-American history since 1898. They also share general updates on their personal and professional lives, the importance of making Filipino American history more accessible, current events in the Philippines, and tease at Season 5 of TFAW Project.This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ip5Z6ETYSr0Monthly Events - Subject to change. Confirm dates at THENEWFILIPINA.COMJen & Nani Unfiltered Instagram Live Show - Every 1st Friday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST) via http://thenewfilipina.com/Tsismis with Jen and Nani Book Club - Every 3rd Friday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST). First-time members can join today at https://bit.ly/tnf-book-clubRead our latest newsletter, published Wednesday, October 4th, 2023: https://mailchi.mp/9e77ed902b52/tfaw-project--WANT MORE FROM OUR SHOW? Join our *NEW* online community that offers daily conversation, book club sessions, and the Tsismis with Jen and Nani Private Podcast at http://thenewfilipina.com/WHEN WILL TFAW PROJECT RETURN??? Receive the latest stories, updates (including when Season 5 will air), and media coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cO0bifABOUT US: Welcome to the Filipino American Woman Project - A Podcast Show that shares stories and life lessons told by American women of Filipino descent. For Season 4, Jen and Nani pivot the show to focus on their journey as podcasters, content creators, and entrepreneurs -- with a focus on advocating for Filipino American women storytellers and authors. UPCOMING BOOK: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week. May 2020, we were recognized as “Amplifying Asian Women Voices” on Spotify during AAPI Heritage Month.We've also been featured in Realtime Community Oakland, Mochi Magazine, Ossa Collective, SUPERBANDS, Chopsticks Alley, FoundHer by Entrepinayship, Spotify, PodFest Expo, Philippine American Foundation for Charities, When In Manila, You Are Collect;ve, San Diego Union Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego, and much more! Read more at:

To celebrate the launch of Season 4 and Halloween in one fell swoop, we're joined by paranormal historian and expert Sapphire Sandalo. You might recognize her as a co-host on the Travel Channel TV shows like ‘Ghost Town Terror' or ‘Paranormal Caught On Camera.' She also has her own award-winning spooky podcast, 'Stories With Sapphire.' Additionally, October is Filipino American History Month, and as a Filipino-American, Sapphire shares her thoughts on the cultural pressures of being childfree as an Asian American.You can find Sapphire on TikTok and Instagram. Become a monthly subscriber to help support the show Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5953015/advertisement

October marks Filipino-American History Month, and I can't think of a better way to honor the legacy of Filipinos in the United States and the Philippines than by welcoming my friend Elizabeth Ann Besa-Quirino in this episode. Betty Ann is an award-winning journalist, food writer, correspondent, cookbook author, artist, and the voice behind the food site The Quirino Kitchen, where she shares Filipino home cooking. She is a multi-award winner of the_ Plaridel Writing Awards_ for excellence in journalism, given by the Philippine-American Press Club, and is the recipient of a Doreen Gamboa Fernandez Food Writing Award for her essay, “A Hundred Mangoes in A Bottle.” She was named one of the Filipina Women's Network's 100 Most Influential Women of the World. In this episode, we discuss her recently published memoir, Every Ounce of Courage, where she chronicles an untold story of one of the unsung heroes of World War II — her mother, Lulu Reyes, during a frightening period of Filipino - and worldwide - history.  Learn more about Elizabeth Ann at https://thequirinokitchen.com Follow Elizabeth Ann on Instagram: @bettyannquirino Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/every-ounce-of-courage-with-elizabeth-ann-besa-quirino

Carmina & Patch commemorate Filipino-American History Month by recapping the season and celebrating Fil-Am creative achievements. Topping the episode is a shoutout to the rom-com Asian Persuasion, which won the Audience Award at the Soho International Film Festival. They invite listeners to PH Time Is Now virtually or in-person on Oct. 28 to meet Fil-Am trailblazers. Finally, hear about Patch's Broadway debut and listen to their in-depth review of Here Lies Love! Asian Persuasion will be released in the Philippines on Nov. 29, 2023. Track @asianpersuasionfilm on Instagram for festival and theater drops.Register here for PH Time Is Now by Oct. 15 to join Pinoy trailblazers virtually or in person at the Harvard Club of New York on Oct. 28.Visit Here Lies Love's official website for show details and ticketing information. The complete Voltes V Blu Ray disc collection can be found here. To support FilTrip, go to the Patreon page here and PayPal page here.Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy. 

It's Filipino American History Month and we're back! Season 4 of MeSearch returns with your hosts, Dustin Domingo and Krystle Tugadi. In this episode we reflect on the past three seasons, who we are today, and what we hope to learn, relearn, and/or unlearn in this new season. Stay connected with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mesearchpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ and via social media (@mesearchpodcast): Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/MeSearchPodcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/MeSearchPodcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mesearchpodcast ⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mesearchpodcast/message

Filipinos have been living in the Windy City since at least the early 1900s. From the first wave of men coming from the Philippines to the U.S. to forming a community in Chicago to the second wave of Filipino women arriving, there's a rich history of Filipinos in the Windy City. Reset celebrates Filipino American History Month by talking about the history of Filipinos in the city and learning about an upcoming exhibit featuring the archived photos of the community from the mid 1900s with Ruben Salazar and Ashley Dequilla of the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago. Check out more conversations like this at wbez.org/reset.

October is Filipino American History Month. It's a time to reflect on the experiences of people that came before, connect with others in the community and build a stronger sense of identity being Filipino American. Starting October 6, an exhibition called “More Than Lumpia” will be held at the Catacombs Gallery at the Epiphany Center for the Arts until November 17. It aims to challenge stereotypes and narratives about Filipino Americans and shed light on the work of Filipino artists who are often underrepresented in the art space. We spoke with Cesar Conde, an artist and curator of the exhibition, to learn more about it and discussed with artists Abby Mendoza and Jimmy Bulosan about exploring their identity through art. For more conversations like this, check out our entire catalog of interviews at wbez.org/reset.

Help keep Filipina on the Rise going! Support our Crowdfund coming up on Oct. 11 (get updates here) YOU'RE INVITED to our Virtual Crowdfund Launch Party on Wednesday Oct. 11, with all day free fun activities on IG live.We have back on, Gabes Torres, regarding her latest post that has us a bit more awakened"This Filipino-American History Month,can we stop romanticizingthe decolonization process?I've seen ‘decolonization' done in such uncritical ways: idealizing pre-colonial cultures and present governmental structures, to the point of overlooking the issues that existed before colonization (hyper-masculinity, social disunity and hierarchy, etc.) and after (f*scism, class struggle, hyper-militarism, etc.).Pre-colonial period was nota utopia, untouched by tyranny.Another potential issue is found in diasporic Filipinos' choice to reconnect with their roots by visiting the homeland.This is not a problem per se, but diasporic folks must know how they implicate themselves in the horrors of the tourism industry and climate catastrophes in the colonized nation state.Most people would rather focus on the fact that the Philippines is a paradise than assess how an international visit will maintain labor and land exploitation.After living in the States for 10 years,I have ideas on what it's like to navigatein-between spaces, holding discussions on de/colonization and the increasing tension between diasporic and homeland folks.And honestly, I've seen the issues andthe point from both sides..I've seen the prideful rigidity, lack of curiosity, and gatekeeping by most homeland folks I've also seen most of diasporic folks' sugarcoated and sanitized versions of Philippine colonial history, as well as the IG posts/reels that showcase their Philippine island vacations spots, while the other side of town will likely havepoor neighborhoods, where most hospitality workers (who serve them) live."

155: "I see that you're trying to show up, and I want to remind you that we don't have to do this today. We can shift gears." Wrapping up Season 4 with Jen and NaniThis episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gh8JOBVBQ1UAnd that's a wrap for season 4 of TFAW Project! Jen and Nani close out by previewing what season 5 may look like via video, reflecting back to when season 4 started at the beginning of Filipino American History Month 2022, how they'll be getting their ‘house in order' in the off-season, and most of all, how to stay in touch!For daily conversations with fellow podcast listeners, monthly book clubs, and/or another podcast to listen to in the off-season, join Jen and Nani on THENEWFILIPINA.COM Big changes are coming for our email subscribers! Sign up for the insider scoop for FREE at http://eepurl.com/cO0bifMonthly Events - Subject to change. Confirm dates at THENEWFILIPINA.COMJen & Nani Unfiltered Instagram Live Show - Every 1st Friday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST) via Instagram Live @thefilipinoamericanwomanLet's talk ASSERTIVENESS with Dr. Abby - Every 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST) via Instagram Live @thefilipinoamericanwomanTsismis with Jen and Nani Book Club - Every 3rd Friday of the month @ 12 PM (PST) / 1 PM (MST) / 2 PM (CST) / 3 PM (EST). First-Time Members can join today at https://bit.ly/tnf-book-clubRead our latest newsletter, published Friday, March 24th, 2023: https://mailchi.mp/09b58ced15ec/tfawproject--LOVE OUR SHOW? Show your support and get exclusive access to the "Tsismis with Jen & Nani" podcast by visiting http://www.buyusboba.com/FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY: Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/2hSaHK9CpsNEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories and life lessons from our community by subscribing to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cO0bifABOUT US: Welcome to the Filipino American Woman Project - A Podcast Show that shares stories and life lessons told by individuals living (or have lived) in America, that are of Filipino descent and identify as female or non-binary. UPCOMING BOOK: Special thanks to the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at UC Davis for the opportunity to present our academic paper, Pinay Podcasters: Building a Self-Sustaining Community Through Storytelling, Collective Healing & Learning, and Collaboration. The initial draft is now available! Read more at http://pinaypodcasters.com/RECOGNITION: In December 2020 and December 2021, we received an Honorable Mention at the Asian American Podcaster's Golden Crane Podcast Awards. August 2020, Jen Amos participated as a speaker on behalf of TFAW Project for PodFest Global, which now holds the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for...

We're joined by Michael Higham today to help celebrate Filipino American History Month! Today we gush about Marvel Snap, Gotham Knights, and Bakalar shares his God of War Ragnarok impressions. Grubb also guides us through today's video game news and we geThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5928697/advertisement

We're joined by Michael Higham today to help celebrate Filipino American History Month! Today we gush about Marvel Snap, Gotham Knights, and Bakalar shares his God of War Ragnarok impressions. Grubb also guides us through today's video game news and we ge