YAMANnyc

11/02/2025

✨ What a remarkable weekend at — filled with inspiring stories, brilliant artistry, and the vibrant spirit of our Filipino community coming together in Times Square. 🇵🇭💫

We’re closing out this incredible celebration today with an epic finale — Sofronio Vasquez III, the first Filipino winner of NBC’s The Voice (Season 26), performing live at YAMAN NYC! 🎤🔥

Coached by Michael Bublé and mentored by David Foster, Sofronio’s soulful, powerhouse vocals have inspired millions — and now he’s taking the YAMAN stage for one unforgettable show.

🎵 Concert Details:
TODAY Sunday, Nov 2
3–5 PM
📍 New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY AT $100 each.

With special performances by:
🎭 Allan Palacios Chan
🎤 Angel Ram
🎶 Angelo Soriano (Disney’s Aladdin, Here Lies Love Broadway)
🎸 Wyn Avillas & Mangrove Red Band

🛍️ The Marketplace opens at 8AM — shop local, discover Filipino brands, and stay for our grand finale concert!
🎟️ Access included with your ticket.

Let’s end YAMAN 2025 with music, pride, and unity. See you there, mga kababayan! 🇵🇭✨

11/02/2025

Heritage truly lives on through women like Estrellita Marcelo Godwino and the generations of Tboli artisans who continue to weave their dreams into every creation. ✨

We are deeply honored to have shared space with The Dreamweaver Collective and the Godwino family at YAMAN NYC — a celebration of artistry, heritage, and identity that reminds us why Filipino craftsmanship deserves the world stage. 🇵🇭💛

🌾 Visit the Dreamweaver Collective’s booth at YAMAN — today’s the last day!
Register for free here: https://bit.ly/YAMAN2025

11/02/2025

Thank you, Kristine Johnson of CBS New York for sharing your YAMAN with us! 💛✨

Your Fireside Chat — “Her Story, Her Power: A Filipina American in Media” — reminded us of the strength, grace, and impact of representation in journalism.

We’re grateful to you and Lee Hower for bringing this powerful conversation to life and shining a light on the stories that connect and inspire our Filipino community. ✨

🇵🇭 Friends of the Philippines Society USA are thankful and honored for your support!



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Yaman NYC, a three-day cultural festival of all things Filipino, kicked off Friday. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson shared her story at a fireside chat about Filipino Americans in the media.

11/02/2025

✨ What an incredible weekend it’s been at — from inspiring talks to vibrant exhibits, our community came together to celebrate Filipino talent, heritage, and heart. 🇵🇭❤️

Tomorrow marks our final day, and we’re closing out with an unforgettable concert featuring the first Filipino winner of The Voice (Season 26) — Sofronio Vasquez! 🎤🔥

Opening performances by:
🎭 Allan Palacios Chan
🎶 Angel Ram
🤩Angelo Soriano (Disney’s Aladdin, Here Lies Love Broadway)
🎸 Wyn Avillas & Mangrove Red Band — a fusion of Filipino roots, jazz, and soul

Come join us for a powerful finale that celebrates music, identity, and community. Don’t miss it — Sunday, Nov 2 | 3–5PM | Marriott Marquis Times Square.

The marketplace opens at 8am and our program ends at 5pm! Kita-kits!🫶🇵🇭

Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/YAMAN2025

🎥:

11/01/2025

𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 🍍🗽🇵🇭

We all have stories to tell, here’s one woven by our ancestors — and one of our treasures is Raquel’s Piña Cloth.

From Aklan to NYC, Raquel brings the artistry of Piña weaving, “The Queen of Philippine Textiles,” alive with every thread.

Come experience the art of hand weaving, explore exquisite fabrics, and the beauty of Filipino craftsmanship. ✨

📍 NY Marriott Marquis, Level 9
🗓️ Nov 1 – Nov 2 | FREE Admission

10/31/2025

Tomorrow at 9 AM, join us at Yaman for a powerful conversation on Generations of Grit: Bayanihan & the Everyday Economy.

Hear from Lee Hower — Co-founder of LinkedIn, early team at PayPal, and Partner at NextView Ventures — as he shares lessons from building companies that shape the future.

In conversation with Arnold Lopez, Filipino American innovator and Senior Director of Workforce Innovation at First Gen Scholars, whose work bridges education, technology, and equity.

Don’t miss this Powertalk on how grit, community, and innovation drive lasting impact. 💡

📍 Yaman
🗓️ November 1 | ⏰ 9:00 AM

Tickets available: https://bit.ly/YAMAN2025

10/31/2025

Meet the two Filipina American Trailblazers at YAMANnyc! Grab your tickets to hear their powerful talk on “The World Needs Our YAMAN: The Power of Global Filipinas.”

Hurry! Seats are limited: https://bit.ly/YAMAN2025

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10/31/2025

We cannot wait Raquel's Piña Cloth Products🫶🍍

𝐑𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥’𝐬 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞! 🍍🍎🇺🇸🇵🇭

This 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨-𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, we celebrate our 𝙔𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣 — our rich cultural heritage and unique Filipino identity — through the artistry of 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚, the Queen of Philippine Textiles.

Experience the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 as we bring a piece of home and Philippine history to the heart of New York City. For the first time ever in New York, 𝐑𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥’𝐬 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡, in collaboration with 𝐘𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐧𝐲𝐜, proudly showcases the exquisite art of 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, sharing this treasured Filipino heritage with the world.

Witness a live Aklan Piña weaving demonstration by Raquel Eliserio, Aklan Piña Cultural Master, and hear the inspiring stories behind this centuries-old tradition in Piña Talk with Carlo Eliserio, 5th-generation Piña artisan and master weaver. A rare opportunity to experience the artistry, heritage, and soul of the Filipino spirit through the world of Piña.

𝙄𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩. 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙔𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨. 🍍✨

📍 New York Marriott Marquis Times Square (LVL 9)

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 (𝐑𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨, 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫) & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞:
🗓️ October 31, 2025 | 4 PM – 9 PM
🗓️ November 1, 2025 | 9 AM – 9 PM
🗓️ November 2, 2025 | 8 AM – 5 PM
🎟️ ADMISSION IS FREE 🎟️

𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 (𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧/𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫):
🗓️ November 1, 2025 | 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙬𝙬.𝙮𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙮𝙘.𝙤𝙧𝙜 🎟️

YAMANnyc is founded and organized by Friends of the Philippines Society Inc. USA in partnership with New York Marriott Marquis and Philippine Airlines. Aklan Piña Foot-loom is made by Filipinos for Filipinos in New York City through Yaman, designed by Architect Jerry Sibal and crafted by skilled Filipino carpenters led by John “Bam” Duran.

Kita kita tayo! Mabuhay! 🍍🗽🇺🇸🇵🇭

10/31/2025

A heartfelt thank you to The Honorable Steven Raga for joining us tonight at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square! Your presence means so much to our community and our mission to celebrate Filipino American History Month. 🇵🇭

🎃👻 Wear your Halloween costume with a touch of Filipino flair and enjoy community, Filipino craftsmanship, and cultural pride!

Keep the weekend spirit alive—register now at yamannyc.org and sign up for free workshops and access to the marketplace. Kita-kits!

10/31/2025

PIX11 Thanks for shining a light on YAMANnyc’s mission! Sign up for a free educational and inspirational workshop or stop by the Marketplace and find yourself a Filipino-made product!

We hope to see you all there! Tickets are still available: https://bit.ly/YAMAN2025

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As Filipino Heritage Month comes to a close, a new celebration begins — YAMAN, a three-day cultural festival honoring the richness of Filipino identity, from...