SOMA. south of market

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,...

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...

Fil-Ams are demanding for equitable changes to the current transit system, saying their demands will result in better fares and better riding experiences for all. These pictures were on the February 4th rally for transit justice...

Tim Figueras, a Filipino-American champion of youth sports in San Francisco, was honored over the weekend for his countless years of dedication of encouraging youth to participate in sports, as an alternative to negative influences. Figueras...

SAN 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,...

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a recent $100,000 grant for the city’s Filipino cultural heritage district, evicted families continue to wonder if there will be any Filipinos left in San Francisco. Chants like these are becoming more...

SAN FRANCISCO — After decades of fighting for a pedestrian crossing path, kababayans in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood finally got what they wanted. A new crosswalk has been installed to help the Filipino elderly and...

DALY CITY, CA — Tenants rights organizations took the rally from outside the home of recently evicted elderly Filipino couple, Melinda and Alex Cortez, all the way to the Saxe Mortgage building in Daly City. The Cortezes...

SAN FRANCISCO —  The past, present, and future of Filipinos in San Francisco is on full display as a new exhibit at the City College of San Francisco. Featured are three artistic collaborations that reflect the historically...