FILAMEDA

10/12/2026

Let’s congratulate the road scholars students from Mira Mesa high school who presented to the Magkaisa conference last Saturday, October 10 at southwestern College.

Let’s all all be proud of them who are working with us to promote our culture and heritage. Congratulations too, to their advisers. Jackie Magat, Anthony Pascua, and JoAnn Fields, who are all members of SD FILAMEDA family. Thank you for what you do in guiding our youth.

10/12/2026

Join us for a community gathering of educators, parents, students, and community leaders. Let’s talk about our wellness.

We hope you’ll join us. For event sponsorship please email [email protected]. See you all!!

10/12/2026

I am happy and proud to share to you that SD FILAMEDA has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the United Pilipino International (UPI) at Sycuan Casino Anniversary celebration. Grace, our P.R.O. And I, together with our husbands received the awards on behalf of FILAMEDA. We also. Received a certificate of Commendation from the office of District 3 Councilwoman, Ditas Yamane.

Congratulations to all of us. Thank you for your active participation and suppprt to keep SD FILAMEDA continue doing its mission to the community.

Thank you to UPI and Councilwoman Ditas Yamaha for the Award

Mabuhay!

10/06/2026

Let’s come together as a community!

We warmly invite educators, parents, students, families, and community members to join us for a meaningful gathering focused on wellness, connection, and community. Together, we can learn from one another, build meaningful connections, and inspire positive change for ourselves, our families, and our community.

Interested in being a vendor? Vendor tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We welcome local organizations, small businesses, and community partners to join us and share their resources with our community.
Please email [email protected] for details.

Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies. Strong Community.
We hope you’ll join us!

09/22/2026

REMINDER: Scholarships are open! Apply for fall 2026 SWC scholarships. Applications open September 1, 2026, and close September 30, 2026. One month. One opportunity to invest in your future.

Mark your calendars, apply now, or attend one of our workshops: swccd.edu/scholarships

08/17/2026

Let’s talk Filipino! Join us this Saturday. Email: [email protected] to join.

08/09/2026

Dear SD FILAMEDA members, families, and friends. Join us for a fun and relaxed Filipino Language Practice Meet & Greet—a chance to meet fellow Filipino Americans, practice simple Filipino conversations, and enjoy using the language together!
No pressure, No perfect Filipino required. Just come, listen, try, and have fun! Magpraktis tayo kahit paunti-unti.
Because sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to start speaking. RSVP - email: [email protected].

Sige na! Tara na. Mag Filipino na!

08/06/2026

I’m booking visits for the ‘26-27 school year! I’d love to come say hi and chat all things books and writing at your school, library, book club, org, conference, or cultural celebration!

As a reminder, I write middle grade (ages 8-12) and young adult (teens+) books, and I’ve spoken to audiences of all ages at comic cons, writing & literacy programs, heritage month kickoffs, and professional development conferences.

Check out the Visits tab on my website (www.tracybadua.com/visits) for info 🗓️❤️📚

**and to commemorate these final days of vacation, I’m giving away a signed copy of GHOUL SUMMER over on Instagram! Follow me there, I’m

07/15/2026

Thank you Melissa Mecija, Anchor, 10News – ABC San Diego for your feature story on the 6th Annual Filipino-American Friendship Festival San Diego - F3SD!

Let’s go San Diego!

Let’s commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Manila this Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11am-6pm at NTC Park Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106.

Melissa Mecija has more details on this weekend's Filipino American...