Networking, identity and culture for Second Generation Filipinos in the UK
Welcome
This website is for second-generation Filipinos living in the UK. It is where we explore our culture, identity and how we fit into British and Filipino society.
It is also where a group of us tell people about our projects for change.
We believe that young Filipinos in the UK do not have a voice in society. This is causing us to lose our culture and our identity. It also means that we can't play an active role in shaping our community. Our aim is to enable Filipinos to be a positive and visible influence to Britain's cultural diversity. We will do this by promoting awareness and pride in our culture; by bringing together young Filipinos with projects for change; and by creating partnerships with people who share our views.
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Do you have something to say about being a second-generation Filipino living in the UK? Maybe you simply want to swap website links. Just drop us a note.
Latest News
Manila in the 1930s
Posted June 26th, 2008 by anthonyIt's fascinating.
Vote for the New 7 Wonders of Nature candidates
Posted June 9th, 2008 by anthonyGraeme, a reader and new member of Phil-UK Network, wants us to spread the word about the Philippines' entries in the New 7 Wonders of the World.
Philippine Generations lecture on Filipino cuisine
Posted June 3rd, 2008 by anthonyPhilippine Generations has organised a lecture on Filipino cuisine.
Philippine Generations in partnership with Asia House is proud to present the first lecture on Filipino Cuisine in London. Discover the difference between Chow Mein and Pancit, Lumpia and Spring rolls, and how the food has changed over the years to the present day.
Philippine Generations, created by a small number of young volunteers to raise awareness of the Philippines, its people and culture has teamed up with Asia House, a charity for the promotion of Asia by bringing the owner of the no.1 Filipino Restaurant in America, Cendrillion, Amy Besa, the author of the award winning cook book, ‘Memories of a Philippine Kitchen’ to give a lecture on the History of Philippine Cuisine.
Celebrate the culture and food that raised the Pearl of the Orient on the 19th June, Asia House, New Cavendish Street.
Work experience for a TV production company
Posted May 28th, 2008 by anthonyA London-based TV production company wants two fluent Filipino speakers to transcribe footage filmed in the Philippines. The position is available immediately until mid June. This is an unpaid work experience placement but they'll cover travel expenses.
You'll see the editing process within a small production company and get the chance to explore other departments. This should be great for your CV if you'd like to break into the industry.
Get in touch ASAP if you're interested and I'll send you more information.
Watch 'Between Two Cultures' online
Posted May 17th, 2008 by anthonyThe BBC's 'Meet the Immigrants' episode featuring Filipino domestic workers seemed to generate lots if interest. I thought it would be a good time to follow it up buy uploading 'Between Two Cultures', a short video documentary filmed by two members of Phil-UK back in 2000.
It's a 12 minute video documentary about two Filipinas: a student who grew up in the UK, and a nanny working to support her family in the Philippines.
For more information, and to watch the video, head to the Between Two Cultures page.
Meet the Immigrants
Posted May 13th, 2008 by anthonyDid you catch the episode of BBC's 'Meet the Immigrants' that featured Filipino domestic workers? If not, there's another chance to watch it through the BBC iPlayer.
filmefilms video update 3
Posted May 8th, 2008 by anthonyTake a look at the filmefilms website for more videos.
Rice shortage
Posted May 2nd, 2008 by anthonyDoes our food make us barbaric?
Posted May 1st, 2008 by anthonyA visitor recently objected to my post that asked for people interested in helping with some background research about balut.
Here's the message:
Perhaps this human interest story regarding the balut, is merely another way to make the Filipino appear less civilized and more barbaric. I hope you reconsider encouraging anyone of our people to go on television and allowing others to make us look foolish.
Changing 'The System' to improve the country
Posted April 19th, 2008 by anthonyTalk to a TV production company about balut
Posted April 11th, 2008 by anthonyAre any UK-based Filipinos out there interested in being interviewed by a TV production company?
We just been contacted by a producer who's looking for Filipinos willing to take part in some background research. The company is thinking about creating a program about unusual international delicacies. Of course, when it comes to the Philippines, the most obvious choice is to feature something about balut. They'd like to chat with people to get an idea of balut's culinary properties and cultural significance.
If you'd like to be interviewed, please let me know and I'll pass on your contact details. Should the project go ahead, they expect filming to take place over the next month or so. Time is tight so drop me a note as soon as possible.
Filipino Children’s Fund
Posted April 6th, 2008 by anthony"Created in September 2007, the Filipino Children’s Fund (UK) is a Charitable Organisation, which has applied for registration with the Charity Commission and is recognised by the Philippines Embassy in London.
Our objectives are very specific:
• To make sure that every destitute child in 14 villages in the provinces of Laguna, Cavite, Batangas and Quezon has all he/she needs to attend school and to benefit from his/her attendance. These children need clothing, uniforms, footwear, school materials, books, etc., so that, despite their difficult beginnings in life, they can develop their innate capabilities.
Filipinos in football
Posted March 8th, 2008 by anthonyUrduja, a Filipino animated film
Posted February 18th, 2008 by anthonyWhat happens when Pocahontas goes to the Philippines? She becomes Urduja. Seriously though, other than the weird similarity to the Disney character, this animated film doesn't look bad at all.
It's about Princess Urduja a 14th century warrior of legendary Tawalisi, said to be in Pangasinan, northern Philippines. We can't be sure that Urduja really existed. Philippine written history only started during the time of Spanish rule. However, the odds are that most British-born Filipinos like myself have only heard of Lapu-Lapu, Dr Jose Rizal and The Katipunan bunch. Discovering something new about our past is refreshing.
