Fil-Ams
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Fil-Ams dive into 2017 at chilly Polar Bear Plunge
Jan 3, 2017New Yorkers rang in the New Year with a chilly and wet annual tradition — the Polar Bear Plunge. Don Tagala caught up with some Fil-Ams who were at the event to dive right into 2017... -
Fil-Ams share experiences with racism following Trump victory
Nov 11, 2016Some kababayans have come forward to share their experiences with being targeted for the color of their skin — following the victory of President-elect Donald Trump. They say this culture of hate that they believe Trump... -
SF Fil-Ams take support for school funding measure to the streets
Oct 11, 2016Filipino American teachers, students, and parents in San Francisco took to the streets to advocate for Prop 55, a measure that would bring more funding to schools and medical services. Rommel Conlara has this story. ...Read More -
Fil-Am Dems agree Clinton won 2nd debate, Trump improved performance
Oct 10, 2016We go to Union, N.J. where Filipino Americans, mostly registered Democrats, gathered at a debate watching party. Don Tagala was there to get their reactions to Sunday night’s presidential debate. ...Read More -
Some Fil-Ams in Hurricane Matthew’s path stayed put despite danger
Oct 7, 2016We bring you more stories from Filipinos living along Hurricane Matthew’s path. Some kababayans evacuated ahead of the storm while other stayed put as Matthew slammed parts of Florida, killing one woman and leaving hundreds of thousands... -
Pinay with scoliosis gets free surgery with help from Tampa Fil-Ams
Oct 6, 2016Kababayans in Tampa, Fla. celebrated the establishment of their Filipino community center, complete with venues for the performing arts and their annual fiesta. But as Don Tagala tells us, their determination to serve the community has... -
Florida Fil-Ams brace for the worst as Hurricane Matthew approaches
Oct 6, 2016Filipinos in Florida joined a mass exodus all the way to South Carolina, seeking refuge from Hurricane Matthew. The storm is said to be the most powerful hurricane to threaten the Atlantic Coast in more than... -
No laughs from Fil-Ams over NBC’s “Mail Order Family” sitcom
Sep 30, 2016Backlash from Filipino Americans over NBC’s plan to develop a new sitcom featuring a mail order bride from the Philippines. Anti-human trafficking advocates are taking to social media to protest the comedy show, demanding that NBC... -
Newly formed Fil-Ams for Trump group gaining traction
Sep 26, 2016Buying into Donald Trump’s promise to make America great again, a group of conservative Filipino Americans have now officially launched the Republican candidate’s Filipino American support group. As Steve Angeles tells us, this group has only just... -
Fil-Ams shine and represent at ASAP Live in NY
Sep 8, 2016The saying about New York goes: If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. From Broadway to Miss Universe, ASAP Live in New York showcased inspiring Filipino Americans who made it in the Big...
