[PARTNER] San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's VIP Reception at the 10th Filipina Leadership Summit (Oct 24-26)

[PARTNER] San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's VIP Reception at the 10th Filipina Leadership Summit (Oct 24-26)

Join us for the Mayor's Reception Honoring the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World and to formally kick off the 10th Filipina Leadership Summit with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Bay Area Filipino Mayors, elected and appointed officials, and the FWN Board of Directors at the beautiful City Hall, the People's House.

Sumptuous Filipino Food will be served, sponsored by Susie Quesada (FWN100 '07), Executive Vice President, Ramar Foods International and President, Filipina Women's Network. Filipino cuisine prepared by awesome Pinay Chef Jessette Kalsi of Napa, CA.

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Celestino’s Crusades

Celestino’s Crusades

Filipinos who own property in California owe a lot to pioneer Celestino T. Alfafara.

    

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The Writer As Disruptor

The Writer As Disruptor

In which the journalist Ben Pimentel traces his journey as a writer.

    

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[PARTNER] Top Filipino American Authors, Chefs, Documentary Films and a Balagtasan Headline Book Festival

[PARTNER] Top Filipino American Authors, Chefs, Documentary Films and a Balagtasan Headline Book Festival

 It's the hottest ticket in town and it's FREE!

The 2nd Filipino American International Book Festival (Filbookfest) is taking place starting Friday, Oct. 18 until Sunday, Oct. 20 at the San Francisco Main Library on 100 Larkin St. at the Civic Center (take BART or Muni to the Civic Center station).

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A Poem a Day Keeps Writer’s Block Away

A Poem a Day Keeps Writer’s Block Away

The poet Luisa A. Igloria reveals how she keeps the literary fire burning in her gut.

    

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[PARTNER] Show ‘Em What Weave Got

[PARTNER] Show ‘Em What Weave Got

Rome fashion shows will introduce native Philippine fibers to the European textile and fashion industries this month.

    

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ALLICE Lives Here Now

ALLICE Lives Here Now

Nonprofit helps in healing victims of domestic violence.

    

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Pork Barrel Special

Pork Barrel Special

In the Philippines, be it a political investigation, celebrity sex scandal or typhoon calamity, Filipinos have been very creative in making commentaries.

    

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Clamoring for Charmaine

Clamoring for Charmaine

For Charmaine Clamor, “Jazzipino” is an extension of identity.

    

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The Immigrant Way of Death–Part 2: Immigrants rely on God, family, home in making end-of-life care decisions

The Immigrant Way of Death–Part 2:  Immigrants rely on God, family, home in making end-of-life care decisions

More Filipino Americans will need palliative care in the coming years.

    

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