Barangay LA

Two years ago a couple of my friends introduced me to Barangay LA, a community organization that has made a huge impact in representing the Filipino LGBTQ community. Working closely with the organization and its members, I've gained experiences which I don't think I would have encountered on my own. In addition, I was also able to meet some pretty amazing people.

Here are those amazing people I speak of. Barangay LA's Board of Directors.

For more information about Barangay LA, you can visit their website or their facebook page.
They have plenty of events lined up this year thats definitely worth checking out. One of those events is the KAPWA Awards which will be on May 5th. You can learn more about this event here.

Malaya Project x Diane Abapo

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Malaya Project x Nico De Castro

Check Malaya Project featuring Nico De Castro for more!

LA Pride 2012 - Barangay LA Sagala

Last weekend was LA Pride. Amado and I marched with Barangay LA 

and this year's Sagala theme was way bigger than I anticipated.

It's was still overwhelming to have the LGBTQ community welcome Barangay LA.

But I think having the Filipino community embrace and support us was even bigger.

Ongina with Barangay LA's "Media Man" Jeremiah.

I'm going to quote Pedro on this one. 

"I wonder what these Queens are KiKi-ing about... Oh the SHADE of it all... lol"

Amado was one of Ongina's arch bearers. Pretty much very happy with his task.

Love this girl's reaction as we passed by.

Last year Barangay LA has there queens march with theme.

I think they took a huge leap this year.

Goofing off with Gee Gaga and Ongina while we were waiting to get in the festival.

And what seems to be becoming the signature pose for board members photo. 

Either this or the legs pose. I think I'll go for this one.

Very proud of Barangay LA. You pulled off another memorable event.

Can't wait for the next one!

Malaya Project : Making Waves Art Exhibit

Malaya Project : Making Waves Art Exhibit

The Malaya Project is excited to announce it's participation in the Making Waves Art Exhibit : Celebrating the Asian Pacific American Experience, on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley.  

We will be exhibiting the complete photo series of Allison Santos.

Here's a little peek.

Please join us at the Opening Reception and say hi!


Multicultural Community Center 

200 MLK Jr. Student Union, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. 2nd floor.

OPENING RECEPTION (April 26, 2012 8pm-10pm) to celebrate APA history and experiences. Reception will include FREE FOOD and PERFORMANCES.

EXHIBIT OPEN FROM APRIL 26 - MAY 7

ABOUT MAKING WAVES:

Inspired by the different waves of Asian Pacific Americans throughout history, Making Waves celebrates the diverse experience and histories of the APA community. Making Waves is an opportunity to challenge the category and identity of ‘APA’. We remember and acknowledge the ongoing APA struggles and movements while examining closer what it means to be APA. Identity categories such as APA can not only lead to affirmation of identity and coalition building, but also erasure of different cultures, ethnicities, and languages. With this exhibit we acknowledge and resist against this erasure, and strive for a more complex understanding of Asian Pacific American communities. Through the Making Waves exhibit, we hope to not only swim through the rich histories and experiences of the APA community, but also celebrate the way we, as APA individuals and communities, make our own waves in the forms of new ideas, understandings, and activisms.

FEATURING ART by:

The Malaya Project

Rick Kitagawa

Khushboo

M.A. Ka`upenamana

Julie Thi Underhill

For more information: Facebook

Malaya Project : Genevieve and Michelle

Genevieve and Michelle's feature on Malaya Project is up.

Check out the site for more!

Malaya Project - Sneak Peek

Malaya Project - Genevieve and Michelle's Wedding

FPAC with Barangay LA

Amado and I volunteered for Barangay LA last weekend at FPAC.

I'm really proud of this community organization, its board members and volunteers. 

They've definitely made a huge impact representing the Filipino LGBT community in every event they've held

 and participated in.

Manny hosted a workshop at FPAC

Barangay LA President, Greg Pacificar

"Media Man" Jeremiah celebrating after winning the top spot for 

Parol ng Pinoy Competition.

Kang working the crowd.

Vice President Rob taking a break with the volunteers.

Yes, we had tons of dogs at our booth.

Consul General Aragon stopped by the Barangay LA booth.

Sadly I was running late and missed Lea Salonga check out the booth.

But thanks Makoy for letting me know. I'll never delete your text message from my phone, ever!

April, if you're reading this, I love how you two made me feel like I was at Coachella.

A few friends of Barangay LA also visited us.

Wrap up meeting.

If you are interested in helping or joining Barangay LA, please visit their website.