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SoCal Filipinos Connecting the Filipino/Filipino American community in Southern California.
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08/22/2026

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🎉 THIS WEEKEND IN SOCAL! 🇵🇭There’s plenty happening across Southern California this weekend! From Asian American theater...
08/22/2026

🎉 THIS WEEKEND IN SOCAL! 🇵🇭

There’s plenty happening across Southern California this weekend! From Asian American theater to Filipino cultural festivals and folk dance workshops, here are a few events to add to your calendar. 🇵🇭✨

🎭 Crazy Talented Asians
Catch an incredible lineup of Asian American talent, including Alex Aiono, Alyssa Rafael, Andy Lowe, Joan Almedilla, Kenton Chen, Leah Lewis, Zandi de Jesus, Jasmine Trias and more!
🗓️ Friday, Aug. 21 & Saturday, Aug. 22 | 7:30 PM
📍 David Henry Hwang Theater, Little Tokyo

🌺 Sama Fest 2026
Celebrate Filipino culture, arts and community at the 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival in San Diego!
🗓️ Saturday, Aug. 22 | 11 AM–6 PM
🗓️ Sunday, Aug. 23 | 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Balboa Park, San Diego
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

🇵🇭 Kayamanan ng Lahi: Philippine Folk Arts Free Intensives
Interested in learning Philippine folk dance? Kayamanan ng Lahi is offering a free preview of its trimester workshop. All adults are welcome, and no dance experience is required!
🗓️ Sunday, Aug. 23 | 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Glendale Civic Auditorium Dance Department
1401 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale
🎟️ FREE

Save this post, tag your weekend crew, and support Filipino and Asian American arts, culture and community! ❤️💙💛

08/21/2026

Karaoke but you put your own spin on it.

Comment if you recognize this song.

🎤 Frenz Charles Cu

08/20/2026

Go checkout Babayin.com

The newly redesigned Baybayin.com translator is officially live. This is more than just a simple conversion tool; it is a bridge between our ancestral roots and the future of language technology. It’s the most complex system of it’s kind. I built a custom transliteration engine based on my years of experience.

Here is a breakdown of what is new under the hood:

⚡Smart Context - The translation engine is now context-aware, easily distinguishing between proper names and vocabulary words. It even has a pronunciation engine. The old version required you to enter as pronounced.

⚡Deep Etymology - Dive deeper into the language by exploring the historical roots and meanings behind the words you translate.

⚡Multilingual Support - Break down barriers and translate across multiple languages.

⚡Dual Modes - Toggle seamlessly between traditional and modern writing methods to fit your specific needs.

⚡Shareable Graphics - Instantly generate a custom, high-quality graphic of your translation to download and share directly with your community.

Culture survives when we actively use it, adapt it, and build upon it. Value plus action equals preservation.

Go try it out, test the engine, and share your results and tag Kristian ᜃ Kabuay

Who’s from the San Fernando Valley? 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️🇵🇭From Panorama City to Van Nuys, North Hollywood to Pacoima, Reseda to Ch...
08/18/2026

Who’s from the San Fernando Valley? 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️🇵🇭

From Panorama City to Van Nuys, North Hollywood to Pacoima, Reseda to Chatsworth, we know the Valley is home to a vibrant Filipino community! ❤️💙💛

Sound off in the comments! What part of the San Fernando Valley are you from? 👇🏽

🎬🇵🇭 THE FIRST WAVE OF MIFF 2026 IS HERE!The Manila International Film Festival has announced its first wave of films, br...
08/18/2026

🎬🇵🇭 THE FIRST WAVE OF MIFF 2026 IS HERE!

The Manila International Film Festival has announced its first wave of films, bringing an exciting lineup of Filipino and Filipino American stories to Los Angeles.

From the highly anticipated animated feature Forgotten Island, featuring H.E.R., Liza Soberano, and Lea Salonga, to world premieres, Hollywood premieres, and Los Angeles premieres, this year’s festival celebrates Filipino cinema across generations, genres, and experiences.

🎥 FIRST WAVE HIGHLIGHTS
✨ Forgotten Island
✨ 58th
✨ Eddie Romero Remastered: A Century of Filipino Cinema
✨ Kappa-Tiran
✨ Pinay
✨ Quezon
✨ Veterano
✨ Manila’s Finest
✨ The Road to Sydney
✨ Bebot: Generation One, The Black Eyed Peas
…and more!

And this is only the FIRST WAVE. 👀

🇵🇭 BECOME PART OF MIFF 2026

MIFF is more than a film festival. It is a celebration of Filipino creativity, culture, history, and representation, bringing Filipino stories and talent to the heart of Hollywood.

We are inviting businesses and organizations to sponsor MIFF 2026 and help support a festival that amplifies Filipino filmmakers and connects brands with the Filipino American community.

✨ Support Filipino cinema
✨ Connect with the Filipino American community
✨ Showcase your brand at MIFF
✨ Help elevate Filipino stories on the world stage

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Message us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.



Forgotten Island | writers/directors Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado | USA

MIFF will present Forgotten Island three weeks ahead of its Sept. 25 theatrical release. From the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, the DreamWorks Animation original follows lifelong best friends Jo, voiced by H.E.R., and Raissa, voiced by Liza Soberano, who stumble upon a portal that transports them to the island of Nakalimutan and the magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing about from their Filipino families. But when Jo and Raissa discover that their memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, they will race to find a way to leave the

08/18/2026

🎭 CLOSING PERFORMANCE OF FLOWER DRUM SONG x FILIPINO COMMUNITY DAY 🏮

Pamilya! Don’t miss the CLOSING PERFORMANCE of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song! 🌸✨

We are coming together to fill the theater with love, pride, and community! 🇵🇭🇺🇸

With a fresh, modern book by Tony Award-winner David Henry Hwang, this production dives deep into the real Asian American experience. The “new layers of meaning” are so important, and we want to experience them with YOU!

Socal Filipinos + Filam Arts are hosting an EXCLUSIVE TALKBACK immediately after the show!

Meet the incredible Filipino cast members and creative team who are bringing this story to life.

📅 THE DETAILS 📅

🗓️ WHEN: Sunday, May 31, 2026 (Closing Performance!)
📍 WHERE: Aratani Theatre, Little Tokyo 🇯🇵
HOSTS: SoCal Filipinos x FilAm Arts 🤝

READY TO SECURE YOUR SEATS? 💺✨
Comment Flower to have the ticket request form sent to you.

Don’t wait until the fans stop fluttering, grab your tickets before May 20th ( deadline)! 🪭💃🏻 Let’s make this closing night unforgettable! 🥂🎆

The Los Angeles City Council has adopted Councilmember Ysabel Jurado’s proposal to recognize two Civic Center intersecti...
08/18/2026

The Los Angeles City Council has adopted Councilmember Ysabel Jurado’s proposal to recognize two Civic Center intersections as former locations of Little Manila:

📍 1st Street & Los Angeles Street
📍 Temple Street & Figueroa Street

These locations honor the Filipino community that once thrived in Downtown LA and recognize the generations of Filipinos whose contributions helped shape the history and culture of Los Angeles.

From the original Little Manila to today’s thriving Filipino American community, our history matters. Our stories deserve to be remembered. And our presence deserves to be seen.

Thank you, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, for helping preserve and recognize this important chapter of Filipino American history. 🇵🇭

08/17/2026

SB19 is bringing an exclusive pop-up experience to Los Angeles for one day only! Join fellow fans as they celebrate Filipino music and culture with exclusive merch, Filipino food, and a chance to connect with the community.

📍 100 Thieves Compound
6050 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Here’s what you can expect:
✨ Exclusive SB19 merchandise including jerseys, muscle tees, towels, trading cards, photocards, and the Elesbi Light (Dusk & White)
🍴 Filipino food trucks on-site
🎁 The first 50 fans who make a purchase will receive a special gift

Presented by 1Z Entertainment in collaboration with 100 Thieves, Baryo, and Lunari Global.

Who’s planning to be there? 🇵🇭💙

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