Category Archives: Event

Celebrating ‘National Siblings Day’ (April 10, 2023)

Celebrating ‘National Siblings Day’ (April 10, 2023) By Jerick Alegarbes Not everyone who grew up in a household had experienced living with a sibling. But for those who do or did, having a sibling can be either annoying or enjoyable among other things. Today we celebrate “National Siblings Day“. A sibling can be described asContinue reading “Celebrating ‘National Siblings Day’ (April 10, 2023)”

Remembering the Bataan Death March (April 9, 2023)

Remembering the Bataan Death March(April 9, 2023) By Jerick Alegarbes Bataan Peninsula, Philippines – U.S. Army National Guard and Filipino soldiers shown at the outset of the Bataan Death March. Allied forces were forced to surrender to the Japanese on April 9, 1942, the largest surrender in U.S. history. – http://www.nationalguard.mil In the face ofContinue reading “Remembering the Bataan Death March (April 9, 2023)”

Versatility and Deliciousness: Celebrating National Lumpia Day (March 16, 2023)

Versatility and Deliciousness: Celebrating National Lumpia Day (March 16, 2023) By Jerick Alegarbes Shanghai Lumpia, one of the most common and savory Filipino snacks. It is no surprise that Filipino food has been increasing in popularity in the United States in recent years. With the rise of social media, people are becoming more aware ofContinue reading “Versatility and Deliciousness: Celebrating National Lumpia Day (March 16, 2023)”

Event: Health(CARE) Heroes: Filipino Women in Houston’s Medical Community

Health(CARE) Heroes: Filipino Women in Houston’s Medical Community Women’s History Month is an annual celebration observed every March to honor the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. It is a time to recognize the women who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations. The origins of Women’s History Month can beContinue reading “Event: Health(CARE) Heroes: Filipino Women in Houston’s Medical Community”

2022 Filipino American HISTORY Month is in October!

Welcome to Filipino American History Month where we educate, meditate, and reflect on how FAHM affects those in the diaspora and the Fil-Am community. In October 1992 was the first time that Filipino American History Month (FAHM) was celebrated in the United States – a year after FANHS passed a proclamation (spearheaded by Fred Cordova). Since then,Continue reading “2022 Filipino American HISTORY Month is in October!”

FANHS 7th Anniversary Picnic

Join FANHS-HTX as we celebrate our 7th Anniversary during AAPI Heritage Month 2022! There will be food, fun, flash mobs AND MORE! We will do a celebratory FANHS-HTX Flash Mob Dance and we need YOU to make it memorable! A choreography tutorial video will be sent to participants to learn at home, and we willContinue reading “FANHS 7th Anniversary Picnic”

FANHS-HTX Travel Scholarship

FANHS-HTX Travel Scholarship 2022 Scholarship Awards: Ranging between the cost of the Conference Registration to $300Scholarship Opens: March 1, 2022Submission Deadline: March 31, 2022 11:59 p.m. CSTScholarship Recipient’s Announced: end of April 2022 If you are interested in a Travel Scholarship for FANHS-National Conference in Seattle during August 11-13, 2022, please complete this FANHS-HTX TravelContinue reading “FANHS-HTX Travel Scholarship”

FANHS-HTX 2021 Holiday Party

❄️☃️🎄🔔❄️ Happy Holidays! Maligayang Pasko! ❄️🎅🤶🦌❄️ Thank you for an incredible year. As a BIG SALAMAT (THANK YOU) to our members and our supporters, we would like to gather one last time in 2021 to celebrate together. Please join us at our end-of-the-year FANHS-HTX Holiday Party!_____________________ DETAILSFriday, December 17, 20216:30pm-9:30pmArchway Gallery2305 Dunlavy St., Houston, TXContinue reading “FANHS-HTX 2021 Holiday Party”