This blog participated in the "Stop SOPA" protest on January 18, 2012.

Internet goes on strike — blackout everywhere. On Wed Jan 18, many of your favorites sites will be unavailable to you to stop web censorship. Call your congressperson today.  http://sopastrike.com/strike   Hoping that everyone will be vigilant about fighting for internet freedom. Block SOPA and PIPA!

Happy New Year! SAVE THE DATE - FANHS National Conference: June 28-30, 2012

FANHS Rio Grande Chapter will host the 2012 FANHS National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico - June 28-30.  Please save the date!  More info here:  http://riograndefanhs.org/

NEWS: DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 15 for Call for Papers. 
DOWNLOAD THE FANHS National Conference Call for Papers here!
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/78600785?access_key=key-im03alaox04fu18sjth


Thanks to Evelio Sabay for creating the preview video on the FANHS Rio Grande Chapter website.


FANHS 14th Biennial National Conference from Evelio Sabay on Vimeo.

UPDATE from Lorna Lardizabal Dietz:   Many thanks to Lorna who created a Storify blog on the FANHS National Conference that includes many relevant videos!
http://bit.ly/wiCZh8    Follow Lorna's blog as well as Lorna on Twitter @RadiantView

For Holiday Giving: Filipina/o books!

One highlight of FANHS national conferences is its Authors' Reception that draws Filipina/o writers from throughout the USA and beyond.   This holiday season, we hope you'll give lasting gifts of Filipina/o books to friends and family!

Long-time FANHS supporter Linda Nietes writes: "Here is short list of what we suggest to friends
and clients as Christmas Gifts because we still have a large stock on hand.
(Softcover unless otherwise indicated.)


Angelica's Daughters, a Dugtungan novel. By Cecilia Manguerra Brainard et al. Written by five Filipino and Filipino women whose thoughts intertwined
to create this novel. 2010. $18.95
Drive-By Vigils. By R. Zamora Linmark. 2011. His latest collection of poems. Autographed copies available. $18.00
Filipino American Psychology: A Collection of Personal Narratives. Edited by Kevin K, Nadal, PH.D. 2010.  $28.00
Filipino Ghost Stories: Spine-Tingling Tales of Supernatural Encounters and Hauntings. By Alex G. Paman. 2010. Autographed copies available. $13.95
Filipinos in Hawaii. Part of the Series, Images of America. By Theodore S. Gonzalves and Roderick N. Labrador. 2011. 21.99
For the Sake of Louise. A Mother's Triumph over Domestic Abuse. By Lilia Lopez-Rahman. 2010. $16.95
Growing Up Filipino ll. More Stories for Young Adults. Edited by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. 2010. Autographed copies available. $21.95
Let's Cook Adobo. Written by Carina Monica Montoya. Illustrations by Eliseo Art Silva. A storybook cum recipe book for children.
Hardbound $13.95. Softcover $9.95
Pinoy in America: The Stateside life in the time of Barack Obama, Facebook and Pacquiao-mania. By Lorenzo Paran lll. Experiences that any
transplanted Fil Am will be able to relate to. 2011. Autographed copies available. $12.99
The Decolonized Eye: Filipino AmericanArt and Performance. By Sarita Echavez See. 2009 $25.00
The Filipino Cookbook. 85 Homestyle Recipes to Delight your Family and Friends. By Miki Garcia. Hardbound. 2011. $18.95
The Third Wave: Quo Vadis? Pinay & Pinoy, 1961-2001. By Caridad C. Vallangca. Biographical data of experiences. 2010,  $30.00
Toxicology: A Novel. By Jessica Hagedorn. Her best and most daring novel so far. Hardbound. 2011. Autographed copies available. $25.95
Vigan and Other Stories. By Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. 2011. Autographed copies available. $21.00
When the de la Cruz Family Danced. By Donna Miscolta. A debut novel that presents a clarifying vision of post-immigration America. 2011. $16.95


Philippine Expressions Bookshop
The Mail Order Bookshop dedicated to
Filipino Americans in search of their roots.

PO Box 4201, Main Post Office
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274, USA Tel (310) 514-9139 www.philippineexpressionsbookshop.com orders@philippineexpressionsbookshop.com

There are many more books.  Please also contact all FANHS Chapters for more  http://fanhs.net 
Happy Holidays!!

Holiday Greetings from FANHS Pennsylvania & friends!

While all FANHS chapters send holiday greetings throughout the globe, FANHS PA created this photo collage to greet and thank all those who promote Filipino American history.  Happy Holidays to all!

FANHS Santa Clara Chapter celebrates Filipino American History Month

FANHS Santa Clara Chapter Administrator Ron Muriera and Clarence Madrilejos representing the Filipino American National Historica...l Society (FANHS) Santa Clara Valley Chapter receive the Filipino American History Month 2011 Proclamation from San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed (left) and San Jose Councilmember Kansen Chu at the October 25th San Jose City Council meeting.  Cheers to FANHS Santa Clara Chapter and the city of San Jose, CA!

FANHS Sacramento Chapter to Honor First Filipina American Chief Justice: Tani Cantil-Sakauye

 Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye is a native Sacramentan and second generation Filipina American.  Please join FANHS Sacramento/Delta Chapter & American Legion Magellan Post 604 on October 22!

FANHS New Jersey sponsors Filipino American Film Series!

October is Filipino American History Month! Celebrate with FANHS throughout the USA

After decades of advocacy led by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) and friends, the U.S. Congress and Senate passed resolutions making October Filipino American History Month in 2009.   http://fanhsis25.blogspot.com/2009/11/h-res-780-passes-on-110209-filipino.html
http://fanhsis25.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html   See additional links to FANHS Chapter activities via http://fanhs.net/
NEWS FLASH for October 2011

On October 5, 2011 The Senate adopted the following by unanimous consent:

·         A resolution designating October 2011 as “Filipino American History Month”. (S.Res. 287)
Link to full text S. Res. 287: Filipino American History Month

FANHS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
Happy Filipino American History Month to all of you!

Oct 1 Fil-Am Fest -Paradise Hills

Oct 4 San Diego City College @ 11:10 - "Filipinos in San Diego" Presentation

Oct 8 FANHS SD Chapter Meets 11AM in I-110 & Potluck with FILAMEDA, 12:30 in I-105 Miramar

Oct 15 FANHS Four Waves Presentation, 1PM- House of Philippines- Balboa Park - FREE

Oct 23 FANHS SD co-presents, San Diego Asian Film Festival - "Left by the Ship" @ 5PM

Oct 28 Filipino American Authors Panel, 6:30PM - Miramar College Room I-101
For questions or additinal information, contact: Judy Patacsil jpatacsi@sdccd.edu  fanhs18@yahoo.com

FANHS WISCONSIN CHAPTER
Filipino American History Month Celebration: cultural exhibits, Filipino martial arts, Milwaukee Got Talent + much more on Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11am to 5pm / The Philippine Center, Zablocki Park Pavilion
3717 W. Howard Avenue / Greenfield, WI 53221

FANHS STOCKTON (CA) CHAPTER
October 15 – Saturday -- 12th Annual Community Recognition Awards Luncheon–China Palace Restaurant, 5052 West Lane, Stockton – 11AM to 3PM -- $30/person ($15 for children 8yrs to 12yrs, 7yrs & under free) Honorees: Anita Bautista, Ted Lapuz, Marina Ladesma, and Dr. Elvira Lao (posthumously) -- Awards ceremony, door and raffle prizes – for tickets and more information call 209-463-3613, 209-956-1728 or 209-462-3489

FANHS PA news flash:

FANHS PA announces that honored elder from Hawaii, Mr. Domingo Los Banos, age 86, former FANHS Trustee, educator, WWII veteran, and project manager of the film "Untold Triumph" about Filipino veterans of World War II will be a guest speaker at our October 14th Filipino American History Month Celebration! 

As a guest of Philadelphia's National Constitution Center http://constitutioncenter.org/ Manong Domingo is also featured in the National Constitution Center's upcoming exhibit Fighting for Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We the People”?  http://constitutioncenter.org/ncc_press_Fighting_for_Democracy.aspx  from the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.  He'll be part of the exhibit's opening ceremonies on October 14.

Many local students and friends will recognize Manong Domingo as one of the moving speakers in the film, "Untold Triumph" that FANHS PA screened at Drexel University in 2008.  We're honored to welcome Manong Domingo to Philadelphia!!  Please join us on October 14!  OCEAN CITY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 234 N. 9th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
@ 5 pm   FOR tickets, contact domingo.marife@gmail.com   $50.00 per person

October 14, 2011: NEWS UPDATE on "Fighting for Democracy" opening, National Constitution Center
Domingo Los Banos on CBS news
WWII Veteran Cuts Ribbon for National Constitution Center

Official Opening of "Fighting for Democracy" - National Constitution Center, Philadelphia. Clement Hanami of Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles with Domingo Los Banos of Hawai'i.  -Photo from CBS News
CLICK to National Constitution Center photos by Joan May Cordova

We thank everyone for promoting our histories!  We're making history, too! Link to FANHS PA's celebration photos on Facebook: CLICK TO PHOTOS

FANHS Pennsylvania's 4th annual Filipino American History Month celebration - A film, banquet, & dancing!

FANHS Pennsylvania 2011 event