Bay Area
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SF’s Filipino community celebrates cultural achievements, Fil-Am History Month
Oct 6, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — Members of the Filipino community gathered to look back and appreciate how far they have come in establishing San Francisco’s first Filipino cultural district, while also looking forward to the goals they still wish... -
Neo Soul artist Tracy Cruz infuses her music with Filipino roots
Oct 5, 2018For Filipina-American singer, songwriter Tracy Cruz performing music has been her entire life. The independent artist has two full-length albums and four EP’s and has been on tour all over the US. Rommel Conclara got the... -
New banners honor Filipino community in San Francisco cultural heritage district
Oct 3, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — Just in time to celebrate Filipino American History Month, banners featuring the Filipino community are flying over San Francisco. 250 banners are spread throughout the Filipino cultural heritage district, which is located in the... -
Preserving the Bay Area’s historic Gran Oriente hotel
Oct 2, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London Breed cuts the ribbon to signify the preservation of a building historically known as the Gran Oriente Filipino hotel. Through a partnership with Filipino community organizations and the Mission Housing Development Corporation,... -
Ancajas fight at Oracle Arena ends in draw
Oct 1, 2018LAS VEGAS — Dubbed as Manny Pacquiao’s protege, boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas co-headlined the main event Friday night in front of the Filipino boxing fans of the San Francisco Bay Area. Jerwin Ancajas and his Mexican challenger,... -
Jerwin Ancajas faces Alejandro Santiago in Oakland
Sep 27, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — IBF Junior Bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas comes face to face with his opponent, Alejandro Santiago of Mexico. The two are scheduled for 12 rounds for the title at the Oracle Arena in Oakland this Friday.... -
College students remember the Bataan Death March, Filipino involvement in WWII
Sep 25, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — These students of California State University, Chico’s Filipino American Student Organization made the drive to USF for the fourth conference on World War II in the Philippines. “Just being exposed to our culture, learning... -
Friday Night Markets bring Filipino culture to Vallejo
Sep 21, 2018VALLEJO, CA — Pinoys of Vallejo enjoyed their first Filipino night market. The idea of night markets are not new to the Bay Area. However, the more popular ones take place in San Francisco — which is... -
Filipino family charged with allegedly running a human trafficking ring out of Bay Area daycare center
Sep 11, 2018DALY CITY — Four Filipino family members from the Bay Area are accused of human rights violations, worker rights, and possession of illegal weapons. As owners and operators of care facilities, authorities say this family-targeted the Filipino... -
Preserving tradition, keeping a legacy: San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center opens
Sep 7, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — In the Bay Area, after over 18 years of planning and organizing — the San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center has opened its doors to the city’s residents and tourists. Located at the mezzanine level...
