History by the Numbers
Pop Culture
Food Translations
Fil-Am Entrepreneurs
200
Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) began recognizing Filipino American History Month in this decade.
1990s
200
Benny Agbayani played for this NY baseball team from 1998-2001.
New York Mets
200
This dessert directly translates to "mix mix".
Halo halo
200
This NY-based restaurateur is known to be the founder and creative director of Maharlika and Jeepney.
Nicole Ponseca
400
Filipino American History Month was officially recognized nationwide during this year.
2009
400
This Filipino American rapper/scientist had their breakthrough with their single called “Us” in 2008.
Ruby Ibarra
400
This dish commonly known as "chocolate meat" is made from pig's blood.
Dinuguan
400
At age 23, this person became the youngest ever elected Filipino American as they won a seat on Mahwah, New Jersey’s Town Council in 2013.
Jon Wong
600
In 2018, there were this many Filipinos residing in the US.
4.1 million
600
She became the first Filipino American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater in 2015.
Stella Abrera
600
This comes from the Spanish word meaning roasted baby piglet.
Lechon
600
This beauty influencer is currently the Beauty Director of Women’s Health. In her previous role as ELLE Magazine’s Senior Beauty Editor, she hosted the millions-viewed video series "Beauty Haul," which featured celebrities like actress Jessica Alba and Fil-Am model Kelsey Merritt.
Kristina Rodulfo
800
Filipino World War II veterans received the Congressional Gold Medal in this year.
2017
800
This 1990s Cartoon Network animated series whose title character was loosely based on Elvis Presley was created by a Filipino American.
Johnny Bravo
800
According to probably many of our parents, there is no meal without this present.
Kanin
800
This online community seeks to connect Filipina entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers with mentors, community, and resources to launch, nurture, and grow an impactful business or passion project.
Entrepinayship
1000
After the Spanish-American War, the Philippines was sold to the United States for this much money in 1898. Eventually, the Philippines officially became independent from foreign powers after World War II.
$20 million
1000
This classic toy was popularized by Filipino American inventor Pedro Flores in 1928.
Yo-yo
1000
This floral green dessert is made with young coconut.
Buko Pandan
1000
This Fil-Am entrepreneur is the co-founder of Snapchat and was named as one of "100 Most Influential People" by Time Magazine in 2014.
Bobby Murphy