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Despite controversy, Filipino Community of Seattle Village project marches on

January 22, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When Seattle’s Filipino Community Center (FCC) re-opened after a $3 million<!–more–> renovation in 2008, then-governor Chris Gregoire said, “This center, and others like it, are at the heart of our ethnic communities. They provide a physical, social, and cultural venue for learning, recreation, networking, and social change.” Located between […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2008, 2010, 2015, Bob Hale, Brian Myers, Catholic Community Services, FCC, FCS, Filipino American Bulletin, Filipino Community Center, Innovation Learning Center, Philippine Revolution, Philippines, Seattle-based Rolluda Architects, Sluggo Rigor, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, letter

COMMENTARY: RE: The Filipino Community Center

January 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Alma Kern For Northwest Asian Weekly We are at a pivotal juncture in the history of our beloved Filipino Community of Seattle. Whatever happens this year will determine the future of the organization. Our manongs and manangs, and all the past leaders

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, 2015, Alma Kern, FCS, Filipino Americans, Filipino Community Center, Seattle, Vol 34 No 4 | January 17 - January 23, culture, parking

LETTER: RE: ‘Delano Manongs’ elevates Filipino Americans as civil rights heroes

December 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

I was with a group of Filipino teenagers, who worked in a farm picking grapes in Delano in the summer of 1965.

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2014, Abraham Pagtama, Air Force, Filipino Americans, Filipino Community Center, Germany, Leoncio Agustin, Leopoldo Roy Barrit, Mariano Tolentino, Rene Soriano, Santa Monica City College, Tony Alagao, Vietnam, Vol 33 No 51 | December 13 - December 19

Ethnic police honored at awards banquet

December 9, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

About 200 people showed up to honor local police at the 2013 Ethnic Community Awards Banquet on Nov. 12 at the Filipino Community Center. The “Community Achievement Award” was given to Sergeant Jay Shin, and also to Mayor Mike McGinn for all he did for the ethnic community over the years.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Ethnic Community Awards Banquet, Filipino Community Center, Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, King County Sheriff John Urquhart, Seattle Police Department, Sergeant Jay Shin, Vol 32 No 50 | December 7 - December 13

Join Filipino community’s typhoon relief effort

November 14, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Filipino Community of Seattle is coordinating with the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco, as well as Washington State government officials and national media outlets to disseminate information on missing loved ones in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). The Philippines Red Cross RFL (Restoring Family Links) and Tracing Services is online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16aq0AH-OnEE_bM53iL5qInqHPZ28lntEXPs-rS01a88/viewform

Filed Under: Features, Community News, World News Tagged With: FCS, Filipino Community Center, Join Filipino, Martin Luther King Jr., Memo Typhoon, Philippine Consulate, Philippines, RTN, San Francisco, Seattle, Sheila Burrus, Typhoon Haiyan, Washington State, Wells Fargo Bank

Filipino Community of Seattle to host 78th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser

September 30, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Nov. 2, the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) will be holding its 78th Anniversary Gala and Fundraising Event. Over 350 guests are expected to attend, including elected officials, community leaders and members, nonprofit agencies, and veterans.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Anniversary Gala, Brad Owen, Fanny Sumaong, Filipino Community Center, Former Rep, Gloria Adams, Puget Sound Area, Seattle, Velma Veloria, Vol 32 No 40 | September 28 - October 4, culture

Mayor McGinn kicks off campaign in South Seattle

February 11, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Mayor McGinn kicked off his re-election campaign on January 9 at an event hosted at the Filipino Community Center in South Seattle.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Arlene Oki, Debabutta Dash, El Centro, Filipino Community Center, Frank Irigon, Kip Tokuda, Maria Batayola, Sharon Maeda, South Seattle, State Rep, Tony Lee, Vol 32 No 7 | February 9 - February 15

Filipino Community Center hosts “An Evening with Arnaldo! and Friends”

August 10, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Filipino Community of Seattle presents a dinner and cabaret show featuring cabaret artist Arnaldo! on Sept. 7 titled, “An Evening with Arnaldo! and Friends.” Arnaldo! is based in the Seattle area and has won many awards, including the 2008 New York Bistro Award and top 10 cabarets selected by the San Francisco Bay Times’ […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2012, Filipino American, Filipino Community Center, Floradora Reimagined, New York Bistro Award, Philippines, Seattle, Vol 31 No 33 | August 11 - August 17

Filipino Community of Seattle hosts first annual benefit

July 6, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) is hosting its First Annual Benefit “Luau Fiesta” from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 22  at the Filipino Community Center. This is FCS’ first annual benefit.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2012, FCS, Filipino Community Center, First Annual Benefit Luau Fiesta, OK, Seattle, Vol 31 No 28 | July 7 - July 13

World Dance Party held at Filipino Community Center

March 26, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Filipino Community of Seattle held a multicultural night and celebration called World Dance Party at the Filipino Community Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Feb. 24.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Filipino Community Center, Line Dance, Martin Luther King Jr., Seattle, Soca Reggae, Vol 31 No 13 | March 24 - March 30, West African

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