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2023
Articles from 2023
Thankful for you, FACS
‘Tis the season to reflect on what we are grateful for amidst this tumultuous time of world and local events and I’d like to share my gratitude for the Filipino American Community at Stanford!
Franco Finn and the great Conversation
Franco shares his journey from navigating a career shift to becoming a trailblazing figure as the first and only Filipino MC in the NBA, all the way to his heartwarming return to the Philippines for the Federation International Basketball Association (FIBA) event. Join us as we gain insights into Franco Finn's personal journey and his aspirations to inspire the younger generations of Filipino and AAPI communities to strive for their dreams while making a lasting impact in the world.
Franco Finn, FAHM, and a Filipino Feast
October is Filipino-American History Month (FAHM). To celebrate this meaningful event, FACS invited Golden State Warriors Hype Man Franco Finn to discuss his Filipino heritage and work with the basketball team world champion in mid-October.
Join the Type 2 Diabetes Weight Loss Research Study!
Help our friends at Stanford Med conduct a study about Diabetes.
Professional Development Resources
Throughout this Fall quarter, there are many new and longstanding courses to choose from, and all are STAP-eligible.
SALU-SALO at Kuwentuhan Get Together & Storytelling
Join us as we celebrate Filipino-American History Month with Golden State Warriors’ hype man and proud Filipino-American Franco Finn.
A Conversation with Grace Li
Join ASF and Grace Li to discuss Portrait of a Thief for a 1 hour guided Q&A session about her book and for a chance to receive a copy of the book! Please note that we will be handling a book raffle for ASF members only.
FACS Members on 2023 IDEAL Honor Roll
FACS members were included in the inaugural IDEAL Honor Roll.
This Magical Place
Rich in history, Stanford University provides an idyllic environment to elevate your lifelong learning. As a student, you now hold the key to learn from the past, enjoy the present and shape the future.
Here Lie My Feelings on Here Lies Love
Days after the show, I continued to relive my Here Lies Love experience. So, here goes my thoughts post-performance.
Pistahan Parade 2023
Hundreds joined the 30th annual Pistahan parade which took place last August 12 and 13 in San Francisco.
Call for FACS Leaders
You’re never too busy to be involved in FACS!
By Special Invitation: Janet Alvarado of The Alvarado Project SF
By special invitation and request of Daly City Vice Mayor Juslyn Manalo and council members, this July 13, 2023 we offered a private tour of the Alvarado exhibit and the rare Ricardo Ocreto Alvarado Photography archive collection now housed at Stanford.
Focus on Community: The Ricardo Alvarado Photography Archive at Stanford
The following article was prepared by the Stanford Libraries for the exhibition Focus on Community: The Ricardo Alvarado Photography Archive at Stanford in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Cecil H. Green Library, Bing Wing. The Stanford Libraries are honored to hold Ricardo Ocreto Alvarado’s archive.
Pistahan 2023
FACS members are invited to join the Pistahan parade on the morning of August 12 in San Francisco. Show your Filipino pride and celebrate your heritage!
Janet Alvarado: Filipino Narratives and Authentic Storytelling
We had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Janet Alvarado, curator of The Ricardo Ocreto Alvarado Archive at Stanford, wherein we gained insights into the reasons underpinning her prioritization of promoting Filipino American literacy.
Learning Philippine culture through dance
This 90-minute cultural show featured the international dance troupe of the Leyte Dance Theater of Jess de Paz Foundation, Inc. on July 8 at the College of San Mateo Theater. It was the final stop of their U. S. 2023 tour and a fundraiser for Tacloban’s Leyte Dance Theater.
Filipino Chefs on the Rise! Masarap!
I’ve always loved Filipino food as it reminds me so much of my childhood home, family, and community. Being a food lover, I was so excited to read about multiple Filipino chefs recognized this year for the James Beard Award including the first Michelin Star Filipino Restaurant, Kasama.
Pinoy Pop-up Pops in NOLA
To illustrate the uniqueness and culinary joys of Filipino cookery, FACS Leader Ernesto Moya writes about a recent Filipino “pop-up” restaurant discovery in New Orleans.
Never Have I Ever Celebrated AAPI Heritage Month Like This
Never have I ever been so serious about meeting a wonderful colleague and talented actor. For those who have not yet watched the popular Netflix series, Never Have I Ever, meet Nirmala Vishwakumar, affectionately called Pati (grandmother) who is played by our Stanford colleague, Ranjita Chakravarty.
ADRC Supportive Care Study
We’re looking for Filipino Americans, or Filipinos residing in the US, are 30 years old and above and non-healthcare workers to join a 1 hour zoom meeting for a discussion to talk about the very limited involvement or participation of our Filipino Community in Research Studies conducted in the US or lack thereof. Participants will receive a $30 gift card as a token of your time and participation.
FACS Members at GSB Emerge
FACS members Imee Diego DuBose, Herschell Taghap, and Mary Beth Cebedo Lefebvre participated in the inaugural GSB Emerge program on June 6, 2023. Many in attendance were Stanford staff as well as participants from municipalities, Fortune 100 companies, and non-profit organizations.
Chef Raul follows his Passion: Potato-peeling to Culinary Prestige
Epic things indeed start with humble beginnings. From a working student struggling to put food on the table to an award-winning chef, Raul Lacara is an example of hard work, determination, and perseverance.
Exploring the Role of Social Media in Philippine Politics
Pia Ranada is senior political reporter at Rappler, a news website and social news network based in Metro Manila. She is best known for her probing coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte, which prompted him to ban her from the presidential palace during his final term in office, which ended in June 2022.
Colonial History, Noli Me Tangere, and Jody Blanco on the Farm
The Race and Gender in the Iberian World Research Group, a Stanford Research Unit under the Division Literatures, Cultures, and Languages recently hosted a talk at Pigott Hall, Building 260, featuring Professor John (Jody) D. Blanco, associate professor of Comparative Literature, Spanish and Cultural Studies at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Welcome Home Dr. Jerald L. Adamos
I write to you to share my experience as a 2nd-Generation, Pilipinx American who had the opportunity to travel back to the motherland for the first time. Before I share that, I wanted to share some context as to why it has taken so long for me to make this trip.