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5.3.22 – 2022 Awareness in Action Program (AAP) Registration Open!
Known simply as AAP, we have proudly offered our Awareness in Action Program to the larger San Jose/Silicon Valley region since 2016. A 10-week multidisciplinary course that covers aspects of pre-colonial Philippines society and history while centering the unique experiences…
4.24.22 – AB 1608 Update
We are delighted to share that AB 1608 has passed through both Assembly Committees on Local Government and Public Safety! The bill will now proceed to the Assembly Floor for a full vote and upon this passage, will move on…
That’s Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to you!
Today marks a truly momentous and historic occasion for all Americans. The students, families, and members of LEAD Filipino stand together in congratulating Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as she is confirmed to the Supreme Court. Justice Jackson will be the…
Halalan 2022: Philippines Presidential Election Rundown with CNN Philippines Correspondent Gerg Cahiles
Join us for a conversation about who will LEAD the Philippines for the next 6 years!
3.23 – FIERCE Coalition Policy Launch Talk on Sunday, 4/3

FIERCE COALITION POLICY SYMPOSIUM LAUNCH TALK FIERCE Coalition Policy Symposium Launch TalkSunday, April 31-3PM (PST) The Filipinx Igniting Engagement and Reimagining Collective Em(power)ment (FIERCE) Coalition invites you to join the virtual Policy Symposium Launch Talk on Sunday, April 3 from 1-3PM…
3.10.22 – Delano Manongs Park (DMP) Committee Continues Planning for Grand Opening
April 2021 made state and national headlines not just for San Jose’s Filipina/x/o American (FilAm) community but our national and transnational diaspora. Almost a year ago, the City of San Jose – America’s 10th largest city – celebrated the historic…
3.8.22 – Happy International Women’s Day!
Q1 Board Meeting – Salamat
Our Board of Directors spend a lot of time behind the scenes. This is just an appreciation post for the love, support, and commitment our Board has shown the organization since our founding almost 7 years ago. The role our…
Happy Black History Month!
Happy Black History Month! During the month of February, we honor and celebrate both the past and present contributions of our Black community. With this year’s theme being ‘Black Health and Wellness’, we acknowledge the legacy of not only Black…
Announcing Partnership with Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) to Embark on a Major Action Study in Santa Clara County

January 26, 2022 We are ecstatic to announce our partnership with Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) in a major year-long community action study focused on Cancer awareness and prevention with Filipina/x/o communities in Santa Clara County. In a process that began…