Her Campus at USFSP
Moments I Miss In the Philippines Â
As a Filipino American, there are parts of home that I miss. I discuss the Filipino culture. Read my article to find out what Taho and Jeepneys are!
Her Campus at UCLA
Celebrating Filipino American History Month: Reflecting On What Being Filipino Means To Me
This October, let's appreciate Filipino Americans and the rich culture they have.
Her Campus at UC Berkeley
FILIPINO? AMERICAN? OR FILIPINO AMERICAN?
It’s a story of in between In between the roots of the homeland And the promise of the dreamland Stretched impossibly thin By the dangerous pull of conformity To...
Her Campus at UCD
Learning to Love Being Filipina
Being mixed race, I’ve often felt split. Split between the two sides of my family: my mother’s Filipino side and my father’s white side. Looking back at my childhood,...
Her Campus at UC Riverside
The Grammys Were A Win For Filipino-American Representation
The 64th annual Grammy Awards were aired on Apr 3, 2022. Many artists celebrated their nominations and wins, such as Doja Cat and SZA, who won Best Pop Duo...
Her Campus at UC Irvine
The Painful Loss of Grandparents
On Sunday, December 21, 2021, at approximately 12-1 PM PST, my maternal grandma passed away. She passed away in the Philippines so it was on December 22, 2021 at...
Her Campus at American
4 Filipino Restaurants to Try in DC
Decades before pilgrims sailed to what is now the United States, Filipinos landed on the continent. They traveled by Spanish ship and docked in current day Morro Bay, California...
Her Campus at UC Riverside
Filipino American History Month: What You Should Know
As a Filipino American, I never knew that there was a month solely devoted to understanding the historical significance of the first Filipinos who came to this country. Looking...
Her Campus at Adelphi
The Filipino Debut: Another Coming of Age Party
In the United States, you have the Sweet Sixteen. In many Hispanic cultures, you have the Quinceañera. There’s another, lesser-known,...
Her Campus at SLU
Kasayahan: How My Filipino-American Family Celebrates Asian Joy
Some days, I just want to stay hidden under my bed covers. It can be so difficult to stay afloat sometimes, but deep down, I know that...