FYI Shirts

Let us know what size shirt you want by this coming Wednesday (Dec. 3rd). The color of the "kuwak you" shirt is bright green with black print, for some reason blogger keeps inverting the colors every time I post the picture.... -_-

"Tinikling es pun....diba?"
(bright blue w/ black print)

From filipino.youth.initiative

"kuwak you"
(bright green w/ black print)

From filipino.youth.initiative

(if you only want ONE of the shirts, please let us know....if not, then we will assume you want BOTH, but remember, the less shirts we order, the more they will cost)

because there's no greater symbol of the Filipino Christmas spirit....

So why are we devoting a whole FYI session to making parols? Well, like the Christmas tree here in the US, the parol has become an iconic symbol of Christmas in the Philippines. It was adapted from the Chinese lantern and the Mexican pinata to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem. It also symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and the FIlipinos' hope during Christmas. Traditionally, parols were made in the shape of a star using bamboo sticks and Japanese paper. Nowadays, the materials can vary (drinking straws, wood, metal, shells, feathers, etc.) and the designs have become more elaborate.

Parols are typically hung on houses around September to signal the coming of the season. They are typically associated with the Simbang Gabi, a series of dawn masses that lasts for nine days. The parols usually remain until January 6th to honor the Three Kings and their visit to baby Jesus.

links:
MyParol
Philippine Christmas
Paskong Pilipino

Make Your Own Parol!

Supplies:

10 Flat Sticks
5 Short Posts
Rubber bands
Tissue Paper
Scissors
Glue Gun
Glue
String/Ribbon

Step 1: Make V-shapes with sticks. Place the ends of 2 sticks together making a V-shape then tie the ends together with a rubber band. Make 2 V-shapes.
Step 2: Hold the V-shapes next to each other. Weave the inside sticks together so that they are under/over both sticks of the opposite V and that the ends of the outside sticks come together. Tie the ends together with a rubber band. You should now have 3 points of your star complete.

Step 3: Weave in one stick and joining end-to-end to make the other two points of the star. Tie the points with a rubber band. Readjust the sticks until you are happy with your star shape.

Step 4: Glue the points of the star. Remove the rubber band from one point and hot glue the ends together. Hold the ends together until the glue dries (you can also re-tie the rubber band instead of holding the ends since the ends will be hot). Do this with each point.

Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4.

Step 6: Tie the ends of both stars together with a rubber band. Hot glue one post inbetween both stars at each vertex of the pentagon.

Step 7: Complete the parol frame by removing the rubber band and hot gluing the ends one by one.

Step 8: Decorate your parol! Cut the tissue paper and glue it onto the frame. You can either glue the tissue paper on top of or on the underside of the frame. Tie string on the top point of the parol. Optional: use string or ribbon to make tassels for your parol.

Pinoys in Politics

Ben Cayetano
Hawaii
Governor (1994 – 2002)
first and only person of Filipino descent to become a governor of a state


Eduardo E. Malapit
Kauai, HI
Mayor
first elected mayor in the United States (1975)


Peter Aduja
Hawaii
State Rep
first Filipino American elected to public office in the United States (1966)


Melodie Aduja
Hawaii
State Senator


Benjamin Menor
Hawaii
Justice of State Supreme Court
first Filipino American in a state's highest judiciary office (1974)


David Mercado Valderrama
Maryland
House of Delegates (1991 - 2003)
first Filipino American elected to a state legislature in the continental US (1990)


Velma Veloria
Washigton State
State Rep
first Filipino American and first Asian American elected to the Washington State Legislature, first Filipina elected to a state legislature in the continental United States (1992)


Maria Luisa Mabilangan Haley
Clinton Administration
Board Member of Export Import Bank
highest Filipino American official in the Clinton administration, considered by Filipino Americans as the "key" to the White House (1994)


Rey Pagtakhan
Canada
First Filipino-Canadian Member of Parliament (1988-2004), First Filipino-Canadian Cabinet Minister (2001-2004)


Christopher L. Cabaldon
Mayor of West Sacramento, CA


Jose Esteves
Mayor of Milpitas, CA


Rida T.R. Cabanilla
Hawaii State Rep


Bobby Scott
U.S. Congressman (Virginia State Rep)


Flor Marcelino
Member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba


Mike Pagtakhan
Winnipeg City Councillor


Arturo Viola
former mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Currently Councillor


Owen Diaz
former mayor of Milan, Mi
Currently running for Washtenaw County Commisioner


Andrew Luzod
former mayor and councilman of Melvindale, MI


Raymond Tell
Councilman in Dexter, MI

Presidents of the Philippines

Emilio F.
Aguinaldo - 1st President

Term
of Office: June 12, 1898 - April 1, 1901
Vice President:
None
Birth: March 22, 1869
Place: Kawit, Cavite
Death:
February 6, 1964

Manuel L. Quezon - 2nd
President

Term
of Office: November 15, 1935 - August 1, 1944
Vice President:
Sergio Osmena
Birth: August 19, 1878
Place: Baler,
Tayabas
Death: August 1, 1944

Jose P. Laurel - 3rd
President

Term
of Office: October 14, 1943 - August 17, 1945
Vice President:
None
Birth: March 9, 1891
Place: Tanauan, Batangas
Death:
November 6, 1959

Sergio S. Osmena - 4th
President

Term
of Office: August 1, 1944 - May 28, 1946
Vice President:
None
Birth: September 9, 1878
Place: Cebu City, Cebu
Death:
October 19, 1961

Manuel A. Roxas - 5th
President

Term
of Office: May 28, 1946 - April 15, 1948
Vice President: Elpidio
Quirino
Birth: January 1, 1892
Place: Roxas City, Capiz
Death:
April 15, 1948

Elpidio R. Quirino - 6th
President

Term
of Office: April 18, 1948 - December 30, 1953
Vice President:
Fernando Lopez
Birth: November 16, 1890
Place: Vigan, Ilocos
Sur
Death: February 29, 1956

Ramon F. Magsaysay - 7th
President

Term
of Office: December 30, 1953 - March 17, 1957
Vice President:
Carlos Garcia
Birth: August 31, 1907
Place: Iba,
Zambales
Death: March 17, 1957

Carlos P. Garcia - 8th
President

Term
of Office: March 23, 1957 - December 30, 1961
Vice President:
Diosdado Macapagal
Birth: November 4, 1896
Place: Talibon,
Bohol
Death: June 14, 1971

Diosdado P. Macapagal - 9th
President

Term
of Office: December 30, 1961 - December 30, 1965
Vice President:
Emmanuel Pelaez
Birth: September 28, 1910
Place: Lubao,
Pampanga
Death: April 21, 1997

Ferdinand E. Marcos - 10th
President

Term
of Office: December 30, 1965 - February 25, 1986
Vice President:
Fernando Lopez (1965-1972), Arturo Tolentino (1986)
Birth:
September 11, 1917
Place: Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Death: September
28, 1989

Corazon C. Aquino - 11th
President

Term
of Office: February 25, 1986 - June 30, 1992
Vice President:
Salvador Laurel
Birth: January 25, 1933
Place: Manila
Death:
Still Living

Fidel V. Ramos - 12th
President

Term
of Office: June 30, 1992 - June 30, 1998
Vice President: Joseph
Estrada
Birth: March 18, 1928
Place: Lingayen,
Pangasinan
Death: Still Living

Joseph E. Estrada - 13th
President

Term
of Office: June 30, 1998 - January 20, 2001
Vice President: Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo
Birth: April 19, 1937
Place: Tondo,
Manila
Death: Still Living

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - 14th
President

Term
of Office: January 20, 2001 - Present
Vice President: Teofisto
Guingona (2001-2004), Noli de Castro (2004-Present)
Birth: April
5, 1947
Place: San Juan, Metro Manila
Death: Still Living

Pin@y Jeopardy!

Wonderful dancing to those who went to PCN, as well as those in class for the FASA workshop! The excitement continues next week with an all-paaralan gameshow! Your homework assignment is to post a Jeopardy! question. Get creative; I don't want to see "What is the capital of the Philippines?" or something simple like that. Anything Philippine, Filipino American, or PACCM related.

Dance it, drop it, work it.

Above is the music with the instructions for the traditional...and then the modern (no instructions because i dont know all the steps, but those of you that are dancing it do!). By the way, it takes awhile to buffer and load...so be patient, okay?

SEE YOU ON FRIDAY! MAGANDANG SUWERTE!

Philippine Culture Night this Friday

Date:	Friday, November 7, 2008
Time:	6:30pm - 10:30pm
Location:	East Hall Math Atrium
Street:	530 Church Street
City/Town:	Ann Arbor, MI

"The 5th annual Philippine Culture Night is FASA's signature event of the year that tops off October's Filipino American History Month. This year's theme is "Ilawmination", where ~*Ilaw = Light*~ in Tagalog. It showcases a variety of performances including modern and traditional dances, spoken word, musical performances, Noraysa Kulintang Ensemble, special guests Roxas Brothers and Ashlee Barrera, and more!

If that's not enough to get you to go, there will also be authentic Filipino food served for dinner!


Pre-sale prices:
$8 FASA Members, $10 Students, $12 Adults
At the door prices:
$10 FASA Members, $12 Students, $15 Adults

Proceeds will go to the Lingap Center charity.
www.lingapcenter.org

Please email us at fasa-off@umich.edu if you have any questions."

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