2025 Articles

A family's quiet courage: Our journey as caregivers
In the ebb and flow of our everyday lives, our family has found a rhythm shaped by love, resilience and faith.
Bayanihan in Action: PNA Bay Area Brings Filipino Traditions to Life at Stanford Hospital
October was a month full of heart, culture, and community as the Philippine Nurses Association Bay Area (PNA BA) hosted their Filipino-American History Month (FAHM) Fair at Stanford Hospital.
Luminaries of Care: A Gala for Filipino American Nursing Excellence
You’re invited to “Empowering Care: Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Filipino American Nurses in the Bay Area,” an inspiring evening honoring the remarkable contributions and bright future of Filipino American nurses across the region.
Keynote Address for Bridging Filipino Founders and Funders: From Brain Drain to Brain Gain
PhilDev empowers Filipino students and professionals through scholarships, mentorship, and training. Dream Bigger connects Filipino-led startups with investors and mentors to grow impactful, sustainable businesses.
Dr. Christine Catipon named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World for extraordinary merit.
Dr. Christine Catipon, selected to receive the prestigious “Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World” award from the Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) based on quantifiable achievements and demonstrated leadership excellence.
Global Bayanihan: Filipino Americans Dreaming Bigger and Building, Together
What if your success could transform millions of lives back in the Philippines?
Lead Filipino Meet and Greet
The gathering was a chance to connect across organizations, share values, and explore ways to build stronger community ties among Filipino Americans at Stanford and beyond.
FACS Builds Connections Through AI and Community Collaboration
This past summer, the first-ever U.S.–Philippines Artificial Intelligence Summit was held at Stanford University, hosted by Stanford’s U.S.-Asia Technology Management Center, the PhilDev Foundation, and PAIR (Partnerships for AI Research).
Building Community at the Halo-Halo Huddle: FACS gathers to connect, plan, and grow leaders.
This August at Kingscote Gardens, the Filipino American Community at Stanford (FACS) hosted its Halo-Halo Huddle—a gathering to reconnect over the summer and plan for the year ahead.
Mabuhay, SLAC! A Joyful Taste of Filipino Culture
On July 1, the Filipino Community at SLAC brought the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of the Philippines to campus with a joyful cultural celebration held in the Trinity Conference Room at Building B53.
Boba, Bingo, and Belonging
On a sunny afternoon this past June, staff gathered in the historic campus for Boba and Bingo, a delightful midday break filled with laughter, connection, and cultural celebration.
“Kumusta Ka Talaga?" with FACS: Breaking Stigmas, Building Community Support
On May 29, 2025, FACS hosted Kumusta Ka Talaga? (How Are You, Really?): Exploring Mental Health and Well-Being Across Cultures — a meaningful and well-attended event held at Kingscote Gardens.
Flavors of Heritage: AANHPI Potluck Picnic Brings Stanford Staff Together
Potlucks are cherished for many reasons — the delicious variety of dishes, the chance to showcase culinary talents, and the joy of gathering with others.
Pacita Abad’s Artistic Legacy Comes Home to Stanford
Filipina American artist Pacita Abad—who created over 5,000 works across 60+ countries before her passing in 2004—has had her extensive personal archives donated to Stanford University.
Banig Drawing Workshop
The Stanford Department of Pediatrics celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Banig Drawing Workshop led by Kenneth Tan from the Lola x Kenneth Collaboration.
Rodrigo Galindo: SVBJ's inaugural AAPI Business Leadership Awards honoree
Rodrigo Galindo, honored as one of the Silicon Valley Business Journal's 2025 AAPI Business Leadership Awards recipients, serves as the Simulation Manager at Stanford Medicine's Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE).
Stanford 2025 Asian American Awards Staff Award: Ernesto Moya
Here’s the speech I gave at the Stanford 2025 Asian American Awards to celebrate the amazing Ernesto Moya!
A Balancing Act: The Filipino American Story - Research participants needed for a study on second-generation
This study aims to examine the unique bicultural and mental health experiences of second-generation Filipino Americans navigating the Filipino and American culture.
Rodrigo Galindo: Honoring Excellence at the AAPI Leadership Awards
This event aims to honor ten outstanding individuals and three companies that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leadership in the workplace and the broader community.
Dr. Leo Lopez Takes the Stage in Foothill Music Theatre’s ‘The Prom’"
Dr. Leo Lopez, a Menlo Park resident, exemplifies a dynamic balance between his medical career and passion for theater.
Stanford Basketball Game with FACS
Thank you so much for inviting The Filipino American Community at Stanford (FACS) to partner with you for the first-ever Filipino Heritage Day basketball game at Maples Pavilion!
Papalolo
In September of 1995, my lolo, whom we affectionately called “Papalolo,” passed away after enduring the effects of a debilitating stroke five years earlier.