History
Global Fil-Ams
Food
Fil-Am Organizations
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This state was home to the first permanent Filipino settlement in the US.
Louisiana
100
This Filipino American singer won a Grammy for best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2011.
Bruno Mars
100
This iconic street food is a developing duck embryo.
Balut
100
This organization is a network of high-performing, next-generation leaders who have a passion for advancing the Philippines and the Filipino people.
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)
200
He was the famous Filipino American labor rights organizer who worked with Cesar Chavez during the 1960s. His efforts led to the creation of the United Farm Workers of America.
Larry Itliong
200
This popular Filipino American acapella group was featured in the Universal Pictures hit movie, Pitch Perfect 2.
The Filharmonic
200
This plant is often used in Filipino desserts and has a very popular ice cream flavor at Trader Joe's!
Ube
200
This Filipino American non-profit grassroots organization was founded in 2009 with a mission to “engage Pilipino Americans through collaboration, advocacy and education.” (Hint: One of its co-founders is also a co-founder of PFAY!)
Pilipino American Unity for Progress, Inc. (UNIPRO)
300
In 1939, this state became the first to have a Filipino American as governor.
Hawaii
300
This famous Filipino American actor held roles in Hook, The Debut, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Dante Basco
300
We're sure that you all would be disappointed if trays of these were missing at a party.
Lumpia
300
This show, known as the first Filipino American TV Talk Show, highlights community leaders, innovators, advocates and emerging artists in the New York tri-state area.
MakilalaTV
400
This month was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos who landed in California in 1857.
October
400
J.R. Celski was a famous Filipino American three-time Olympic medalist in the Winter Olympics for this sport.
Speed skating
400
This dish usually consists of noodles cooked with soy sauce, some variation of meats and chopped vegetables.
Pancit
400
This is the largest national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, umbrella organizations and individuals.
National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA)
500
This Fil-Am organization was the first to pass a resolution to commemorate Filipino American History Month.
Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS)
500
Jacob Batalon is a Filipino American actor who had his breakout role in this Marvel blockbuster movie.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
500
This dish is meat braised in vinegar and soy sauce with lots of garlic (and is commonly known as the national dish).
Adobo
500
Founded in 2008, this organization helps its students from New York and New Jersey learn about the languages and rich cultural arts and heritage of the Philippines through programs, workshops, special events and other educational activities.
The Filipino School of NY & NJ