Marily Mondejar, FWN Founder and CEO, Re-appointed by SF Mayor Edwin Lee

Marily Mondejar, FWN Founder and CEO, Re-appointed by SF Mayor Edwin Lee

Marily's re-appointment by Mayor Edwin Lee to the (CCII) Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure (successor Agency to the SF Redevelopment Commission) was unanimously approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on recommendation by the Rules Committee.

A.P.I. Webinar: Suicide and Domestic Violence - Where Science and Practice Meet

A.P.I. Webinar: Suicide and Domestic Violence - Where Science and Practice Meet

Asian Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence will review the research demonstrating the links between experiencing domestic violence with increased risk for suicide and suicidality (attempts and ideation) among women in the US and globally as well as addressing the increased risk for homicide of battered women followed by suicide of a male partner. 

Did you know? Planting Myths in Tarlac, Philippines

Did you know? Planting Myths in Tarlac, Philippines

Tarlac, a province created in 1874 from a piece of Pampanga and Pangasinan, has no native inhabitants.  It's northern towns are populated by Ilokanos but partly by Pangasinense and its southern towns are inhabited by Pampangueños and Tagalogs from Bulakan.  Tarlac sits in the center of Central Luzon making it the crossroads from any direction.

Filipino-Minnesotans Puts On "Debutante's Ball" At History Theatre

The Debutante's Ball

Swedish-Americans have Santa Lucia, Mexicans the quinceañera and in Minnesota, the Filipino-American community celebrates its young leaders with a cotillion on Valentine’s Day. 

Debutante's Ball, a new play, by playwright Eric "pogi" Sumangil uses these coming of age moments.  "The Debutante's Ball" gave a charming look at one of our Filipino traditions. In partnership with Mu Performing Arts, Sumangil's play focuses on the young people who feel the obligations and the honors of participating in the an event that memorializes their culture.  

  • The Debutante’s Ball

    Who: By Eric “Pogi” Sumangil. Directed by Randy Reyes.

    Where: History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul.

    When: 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Thu., 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends April 12.

    Tickets: www.historytheatre.com

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