PAPC USA

10/10/2026

Why are there so many Filipinos working on cruise ships? The culture of Filipinos as seafarers has been around for many centuries.

Why Are There So Many Filipinos on Cruise Ships? — The Story Behind...

10/08/2026

Anthony Schlander is an awesome event organizer. As one of our Filipino Americans in San Francisco’s Entertainment Commission, he knows how to combine community + culture + fun! Here’s the latest!

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Everybody Eats is this Sat! Bring your fam, come hungry and make a day of it. Grab your tix for 50% off

A Bay Area celebration of music, food, fashion, and community. October 10, 2026.

10/03/2026

Good news! The Mint Mall in SoMa (South of Market) in San Francisco, CA has been designated a HISTORIC LANDMARK, recognizing its deep ties to the Filipino American community in the district. This was approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in July 2026.

Congratulations!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdgwnX3h7NA/?stkn=MWVqOXkxOWU0ZHZpcQ==

10/02/2026

CULTURAL EMPOWERMENT: Here’s a private Facebook group you can ask me to invite you to.

Join the Kundiman Collective — created by Chicago-based artist and composer, Fred DeAsis, aka Arte Libre.

https://youtu.be/9DcpGKrE5T0?is=G2UgcxCGyXxjwcyB

✅ About This Group

Welcome to Kundiman Collective! A modern sanctuary for the timeless, velvety aching of the Philippines' most romantic art genre.

We are a cultural movement and creative home bridging generations by gathering musicians, songwriters, historians, and enthusiasts under one shared mission: breathing vibrant life into an immortal musical legacy.

➡️ What We Do Here
Share & Showcase: Post your original compositions, modern interpretations, and newly created songs.

➡️ Nostalgia & History: Explore and discuss vintage recordings, historical items, and the golden eras of nostalgic 50s, 60s, and 70s Kundimans.

✅ Learn & Collaborate: Exchange songwriting tips, poetry techniques, and musical arrangements.

➡️ Connect: Celebrate the rich tradition of Filipino courtship, serenade motifs, and soulful storytelling.

✅ Whether you're a seasoned composer or simply a lover of classic Filipino romance, pull up a chair. Let's keep the art alive.

Kundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino ballads defined by roma...