Filipino World War II Veterans Decry Termination of Family Reunification Program

Filipino World War II Veterans Decry Termination of Family Reunification Program

“This is not right,” says 91-year-old Rey Cabacar of Ft, Washington, Md, one of the few remaining Filipino World War II veterans living in the Washington, D.C. area. “We waited long for recognition, and it came only after many of our comrades have already died. We waited long for family reunification, and now many of them will die without their families on their side. This makes me very sad.”

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MAM Awards 2019 Submission of Entries Extended Until September 15, 2019

MAM Awards 2019 Submission of Entries Extended Until September 15, 2019

Due to public demand, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is again extending the deadline of submission of entries to the biennial Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards until September 15, 2019. 

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Liwanag: A Journey Through the Philippines Way of Life

Liwanag: A Journey Through the Philippines Way of Life

The Philippine Center in New York, 556 5th Ave. New York City 10036, September 23- October 11, 2019

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The Center for Babaylan Studies Celebrates 10 Years as a Pioneer of Ancestral Indigenous Study and Practice at International Conference

The Center for Babaylan Studies Celebrates 10 Years as a Pioneer of Ancestral Indigenous Study and Practice at International Conference

Community Leaders from Across the Globe Come Together to Explore How Filipinos Do “Indgenous” Work Outside of Homelands

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World War II in the Philippines Conference

World War II in the Philippines Conference

September 28, 2019, 10 am to 4 pm, Fromm Conference Center
2130 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA 94117

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CFO Launches the 2020 Presidential Awards for Overseas Filipinos

CFO Launches the 2020 Presidential Awards for Overseas Filipinos

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas is pleased to inform the public that nominations are now open for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. 

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Hibla ng Lahing Filipino

Hibla ng Lahing Filipino

The exhibition, which highlights the piña-seda (pineapple and silk cloths) as a traditional and unique source of Philippine fiber cloth, will run from August 5 to 30, 2019, and will include lecture series, weaving demonstrations and embroidery workshops.

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Largest Federation of Filipino American Organizations To Hold National Empowerment Conference in Greater Los Angeles

Largest Federation of Filipino American Organizations To Hold National Empowerment Conference in Greater Los Angeles

From Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August 18, 2019, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) will host the 13th National Empowerment Conference (NEC).

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