Networking, identity and culture for Second Generation Filipinos in the UK

A new documentary showing how Filipinas around the world respond to negative stereotypes. The full length premiere will show on 27th March, Godolphin Ballroom, Emirates Towers, Dubai.

On 3 March 2010 at 6:00 pm, four international and UK-based organisations will be holding a free event at the Human Rights Action Centre of Amnesty International UK, to commemorate the 100 days anniversary of the Philippines’ Maguindanao massacre.

The incident demonstrates the impunity with which government officials and their private armies commit human rights violations in the Philippines, particularly in the run-up to the election season. The 23 November 2009 massacre was also the world’s largest ever single attack on working journalists. It is not a Philippine issue alone, but something that resonates both with the Filipino diaspora worldwide and the international community.

Here Lies Love, an extended concept album about Imelda Marcos. Read more at pitchfork.

Is your Tagalog a little rusty? You can impress your family during the New Year celebrations by picking up some phrases at http://tagaloglang.com

Asia House Pan-Asia Film Festival begins on 27 November and ends on 11 December

Featuring:

• Bakal Boys
• feature debut of award-winning Filipino screen writer Ralston Jover

Bakal Boys will be shown on 3 December at Apollo Cinemas, Piccadilly Circus. For more information, please contact Erin Fabrizius at public.programmeintern@asiahouse.co.uk or call 020 7307 5454.

Philippine Generations is holding a 'Lantern and Green Christmas Decoration Workshop'.

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This message just reached my inbox and I thought I'd share it with you. The film looks like it's worth watching. Trailer below...

Dear Phil-UK,

I'm a UK-based Filipina writer/journalist and just wanted to alert you to an exciting new movie which may be of interest to the Filipino community. It's called Surviving Evil and was written & directed by my husband Terence Daw.

There are two lead Filipino characters among the cast and the story revolves around a TV crew who land a remote island in the Philippines to film a survival special, but are soon fighting for their lives against creatures from Philippine folklore - the Aswang! The film has a strong storyline with believable characters, and among the cast is Hollywood actor Billy Zane, plus our very own Joel Torre from the Philippines! The film also stars beautiful UK actress Natalie Mendoza, who is herself half-Filipina.

Guanabana Restaurant Charity Gig For Typhoon Victims in the Philipiines
brought to you by Philippine Generations. Featuring Mark Villarosa, The Shaydz and other special guests including
Trucolorz.

Live Music! Buffet dinner!
Tickets from £15
6pm - 11pm Tuesday 10th November 2009
85 Kentist Town Road, Camden, London NW1
Contact:
janette.r@philippinegenerations.org
Malcolm 07862006175
Guanabana 02074851166

Someone told me about a new social network site for students in the UK. Take a look: http://www.studentuk.com

I've added it to our Student Resources section. If you find it useful, add your comments below.

Tom Tañada, who says he's the resident pianist at the Walt Disney World, would like help organising a fund-raising concert. Please see his message below and contact him directly if you're interested.

My name is Tom Tañada, the resident pianist at the Walt Disney World
Dolphin Hotel, a Starwood Resorts and Hotel in Orlando, Florida for more
than 20 years. I do concerts around the USA and Canada and have performed
around the world. Last year, I did a concert in Vienna, Austria, before
that was at the Hilton Hotel on the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt.

I would like to do a fund-raising concert for the Filipino Community in
Uk. I play selections from the broadway musical, popular classic, movie
themes, old and new songs, hometown favorites in a pop-musical approach,
music for the people.

Please visit my website for further info. at : www.tominconcert.com

Regards to our kababayan,
Tom Tañada
tom@tominconcert.com
Tel. 407-361-5573

The Filipino-British Society wants to let you all know about their Summer Festival, 15th & 16th August 2009, 8am to 6pm. It will be held in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes.

[Filipino-British Society poster removed due to copyright claim]

Most people think that students spend huge amounts of money on going out. Honestly, partying is the furthest thing from my mind after a long day at university and part-time job. When I get home, all I want to do is wrap my hands around a calming mug of tea and read through my favourite websites.

In these difficult times people are starting to enjoy staying in rather than going out. And why not? It's fun doing things in the comfort of home. I've invited friends over for movie nights with popcorn and games, or for quiet dinners with home-cooked food. The other night it was a pot-luck dinner party, so everyone bragged about each of the dishes they brought, whether it was a fudgy chocolate cake or creamy macaroni salad.

I recently received an email from a Filipina living in Madrid. She would like advice for her disabled sister who's thinking about moving to London. Please read the message below, and if you have any helpful information, please post a comment.

Thanks!

Dear Filipino Comunity in UK,

I'm 32 years and I've been living in Madrid for almost 17 years now. I am a spanish citizens as I feel comfortable in Spain. However my sister have never had adjusted with the spanish way of living and am thinking of going to London for her as I believe it is a more cosmopolitan city and there were more filipinos there to get together. Well its what Ive heard around. When I saw your website today, I am delighted to hear how you guys manage to help people in a crucial situation. I admire your concern with the filipino comunity in UK. Frankly, I dont use of going to any filipino events in Madrid but Im sure there such no helpful organisation as yours.

World Champion Ermar Alexander is looking to form a demo team to help him in the promotion of the Filipino martial arts.

If you're interested, try-outs are on August 2, 10am in Stratford.
Please visit http://www.eadocepares.co.uk/sugbo for more info.

Doce Pares classes:
London: Leyton, Covent Garden, Shepherd's Bush
Kent: Chatham (Medway)

Please visit http://www.eadocepares.co.uk for more details about the classes.

Wondering when the next London Barrio Fiesta will be held? The Philippine Centre, organisers of the event, announced that it's set for Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2009. As usual, it will be held in Lampton Park, Hounslow, TW3 4DN.

Let's hope we don't have a repeat of last year's confusions after Hounslow council temporarily shut it down.