SOMA Pilipinas

SAN FRANCISCO — At the cross streets of Lapu Lapu and Rizal is San Lorenzo Ruiz Center for Filipino Senior Living. And on every Thursday, since the shelter in place order due to the coronavirus pandemic...

The American Institute of Architects San Francisco recently celebrated their annual community alliance awards, where Filipinos and Filipino organizations were honored for their ongoing work and proposed projects in various communities. “The Community Alliance awards with...

SAN FRANCISCO — Since 2009, the Mabuhay Health Center has been working with the underserved Filipino residents in San Francisco, by providing free health services. Together with the community members, students from the University of California,...

SAN FRANCISCO —  For 17 years now, San Franciscans have gotten a glimpse of Christmas the way it’s done in the Philippines, as custom-made Philippine lanterns light up the south of market during the annual Parol...

SAN FRANCISCO — This was the cast of “Tagalog 2019,” as they got ready for another performance recently at the Bindlestiff Studio in the heart of South of Market in San Francisco. Tagalog 2019 is a...

The Pistahan Parade and Festival is San Francisco’s biggest annual celebration of Filipino culture and heritage — through food, arts, and entertainment every second weekend of August. The man leading the team behind Pistahan is Filipino...

SAN FRANCISCO — Here at the SoMA Streat Food park, hungry people lined up, ready to see what’s delicious and piping hot at this Filipino food festival called “Lumpia Palooza.” This two-day festival featured over 20...

SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of people were in attendance for the opening of the San Francisco’s Filipino night market, Undiscovered SF, for the third year. The team of Undiscovered continues to cultivate an experience of Filipino...

SAN FRANCISCO — The executive director of the oldest non-profit corporation in Northern California just became the first Filipina to be recognized for an award by the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission. “For us, the organization,...

SAN FRANCISCO — This is Consul General Henry Bensurto‘s third annual report to the community. He says that this report is essential to maintain accountability with the consulate’s goal to build and strengthen the Filipino community in...