"Ka-mmunity Ka-llective" also known as Community Conference to all of our members, which will be addressing topics such as: Injustice through the system, awareness of our voting rights, and performances from Spoken Word artists. Ka-mmnity Ka-llective is tailored towards College students and is meant to be an educational process to motivate everyone to take an active part in the community! There will also be a panel of distinguished guest speakers reviewing issues like: activism, social and communal affairs, and further discussion questions.
We highly encourage everyone to attend this event. Nowadays amidst our chaotic college and work schedules we barely have time to turn on the news let alone read the newspapers! Ka-mmunity Ka-llective can allow you to get in touch with the community at large and the many issues that will soon affect everyone. Tell all of your friends too, this is a great opportunity you don't want to miss!
Come out to Akbayan’s First General Meeting of the Spring Semester! We will be going over all our EXCITING events for these next few months such as our highly anticipated Pilipino-Cultural Night (PCN), Dating Auctions, Birthday Fundraisers, various Socials, Dancing with the Seniors, Karaoke nights, and a million activities more!
When: Tuesday, February 5th Where: The Student Union: Umuhnum Room Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Come out to PCN! Practices start Monday, January 21 at Lower Wellman!
We are still looking for dancers in: Gaway Gaway, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Binasuan, TFC Medley, Aray,. Cariñosa, Ragragsakan & Gab-bong!! Get involved and have hella fun!
PASA MEETING TONIGHT 12/5/07!! 6:30pm-9:30pm MEET IN FRONT OF THE LIBRARY!!
We will be discussing The Forbidden Book, which is a book of political propaganda and how Filipinos were portrayed during the colonization of the PI. THE TRUTH ABOUT WORLD WAR II!!!!!!!!!! Abe Ignacio will be there to discuss it and have a forum afterwards.
THEN we'll be talking to Eli Africa, a local Filipino video, graphic artist who will even show up a couple screenings of his videos!!!! Afterwards he will answer any questions you'll have!!
Come prepared to LEARN more about the Filipino history while still have FUN!!!!! Don't hesitate to ask any questions either, something you know you can teach someone else and something that someone else knows can be taught to you!! It's a whole big learning cycle!!
Looking for a way to celebrate Filipino History Month? Want to attend a mini-concert for only 7 dollars?
...then come to our annual Ma"boo"hay Talent Showcase!
Many performances from artists such as Gabe Bondoc and other local artists await you for only 7 dollars, and part of the proceeds go to the Second Harvest Food Bank. See you there!
**Reserve your Ma “Boo” Hay tickets at the Akbayan table in the Student Union Monday-Thursday from 10-4pm
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Filipino Americans SPEAK OUT - Joining the Military
The Filipino Channel is bringing you more, SPEAK OUT!
SPEAK OUT is the ONLY Filipino American TV talk show on air, which seeks to provide a forum for Filipino – Americans to freely express their ideas, opinions, and concerns on hot topics.
We are looking for six panelists who have a passion for our topics. Three panelists support and three that oppose the topic moderated by two of our hosts. We strive for a balanced televised dicussion and hope you can refer someone that may be able to “Speak Out".
CHECK OUT THE NEW TOPICS NOTE: TAPE DATES PENDING Filmed at ABS-CBN Studios in Redwood City, CA
October 6 *Joining the Military – 9:00 AM *Passion vs. Parents – Choosing your Collegiate Path 12:30 PM
If you have a strong opinion on any of these topics and would like to “Speak Out” as a panelist, let us know.
Or would you like to sit back, relax, watch the show and maybe ask a question or two? You could be a Speak Out audience guest:. Those under 18 would need a guardian to sign their release forms.
Email all the episode topic and attendees first and last name(s) to: speakout@abs-cbni.com
Speak Out is looking for bands! Are you or someone you know a part of a FRESH FIL-AM BAND? Speak Out is providing a platform to showcase your music on The Filipino Channel.
Please send your band’s bio as well as an album with minimum 6 ORIGINAL songs to:
Bernadette Desuasido SPEAK OUT BAND 150 Shoreline Drive Redwood City, CA 94065
If we like what we hear, you've got yourself a TELEVISED GIG!
The show airs worldwide on The Filipino Channel (TFC) through cable and satellite, in North America Sundays at 7:10 PM & replays at 11:20 PM on Wednesday. Speak Out also airs in Milan, Middle East, Australia, Asia Pacific, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Check out Speak Out highlights on YouTube: www.youtube.com/speakoutabscbn
Speak Out on MySpace: www.myspace.com/speakoutontfc
PASA!!! Thank you for talking to us at the TriForce picnic and giving us feedback. Carina from SJ was right, it doesn't always have to be business. Show us around EAST BAY and we'll show you around SF! =] Anyway, we hope to see you all in full force this Saturday...you guys like GABE? lol hes like in high demand right now LOL! TRIFORCE <3
