The Filipino American Arts & Culture Festival in the heart of San Diego's District 4 is a one day street festival on Paradise Valley Road between Woodman Street and Gilmartin Ave. The 2012 FilAmFest is on Saturday October 6, 2012. 11am-6pm.

11th April 2012

Photoset reblogged from Pinoy Tumblr. with 1,241 notes

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Aerial Photographs | Philippines
It’s more fun in the Philippines!
Bakit pa lalayo?
Sobrang swerte kaya ng tsinelas mo!
Nakatapak ka sa paraiso!

Photos:
1. Bongao (by Farl)
2. Ambil Island and Lubang (by Storm Crypt)
3. Moving Back a Bit over Legaspi (by Storm Crypt)
4. donut, hole (by Farl)
5. Philippine Islands Aerial Shots 1.jpg (by novellsteel)
6. Mt. Halcon (by Storm Crypt)
7. Last Look at Honda Bay (by Storm Crypt)
8. Muelle Bay and Puerto Galera (by Storm Crypt)
9. Secluded Beaches Somewhere Between Siargao and Cebu (by Zanstra)
10. Glittering Islands (by Storm Crypt)

Tagged: philippinesislands

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10th April 2012

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vivalagianne:

sodas in a bag. i know its weird, but its classic. 

vivalagianne:

sodas in a bag. i know its weird, but its classic. 

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10th April 2012

Chat reblogged from Pinoy Hot Sands with 2 notes

Balikbayan Box 101

  • The Bureau of Customs outlined a useful question-and-answer list concerning sending balikbayan boxes to the Philippines.
  • For Overseas Filipino Workers [OFWs] deployed across the vast Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sending a balikbayan box is not extraordinary, and has depicted, in fact, the OFWs' image of sending goods, gifts, and love to their respective families back home.
  • Q: WHAT ARE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES”?
  • A: Balikbayan Boxes are packages of personal effects and/or “pasalubongs” sent by Filipinos residing or working abroad to their families or relatives in the Philippines to enhance Philippine tradition and culture for the promotion and preservation of strong family ties through love and caring expressed in gift-giving.
  • Q: WHAT ARE ALLOWED IN “BALIKBAYAN BOXES”?
  • A: Non-commercial goods or goods not in commercial quantity strictly for personal use only, such as: wearing apparel, clothing, foodstuffs/grocery items/canned goods; the value of which must not exceed US$500.00.
  • Q: HOW OFTEN CAN FILIPINOS RESIDING OR WORKING ABROAD SEND A “BALIKBAYAN BOX” TO THEIR FAMILIES AND RELATIVES IN THE PHILIPPINES?
  • A: One consignor/sender is allowed to send one (1) box during a six (6) -month period.
  • Q: WHAT IS A CONSOLIDATED DOOR-TO-DOOR SHIPMENT?
  • A: Two (2) or more balikbayan boxes from two (2) or more individual consignors/senders abroad, assembled and consolidated at one point of origin/exportation and shipped together under a single master ocean bill of lading or master airway bill by a freight forwarder/consolidator to its breakbulk/consolidator agent in the Philippines.
  • Q: WHO IS ALLOWED TO CONSOLIDATE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES” ABROAD?
  • A: A foreign freight forwarding entity/ consolidator duly licensed and registered with the Philippine consular office.
  • Q: WHO IS ALLOWED TO RELEASE A CONSOLIDATED DOOR-TO-DOOR SHIPMENTS FROM THE PHILIPPINE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS?
  • A: The Philippine agent/representative of a freight forwarder/consolidator named in a master bill of lading or master airway bill as consignee of a consolidated shipment duly licensed by the Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
  • Q: ARE THE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES OPENED BY THE PHILIPPINE CUSTOMS?
  • A: Yes, a 100% examination of the consolidated shipment is required by law:
  • To protect the legitimate interests of consignors/senders and their consignees, in particular, and the transacting public, in general;
  • To protect the interest of the government;
  • To prevent and suppress smuggling and other fraud upon customs.
  • Q: WHERE CAN WE CHECK AND VERIFY THE LIST OF LEGITIMATE AND PHILIPPINE SHIPPERS’ BUREAU-ACCREDITED FREIGHT FORWARDERS/BROKERS?
  • A: Verification can be made with the Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) under the Department of Trade and Industry on their website: www.dti.gov.ph/consumerwelfare/accreditationoffreightforwarders/listofaccredited or by calling these numbers during office hours: (632) 7513304 or (632) 7513307, contact person: Mr. Jun Bernal.
  • Q: WHO DELIVERS THE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES” TO THE ULTIMATE CONSIGNEES/RECIPIENTS?
  • A: The Philippine agent/representative of a freight forwarder/consolidator named in a master bill of lading or master airway bill as consignee of a consolidated shipment duly licensed by the Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and/or a local delivery company hired by the Philippine agent.
  • Q: WHAT CAUSES THE DELAY/NON-DELIVERY OF THE BOXES TO THEIR ULTIMATE CONSIGNEES?
  • A: Any of the following can cause delays/non-delivery of “balikbayan boxes” to their ultimate consignees:
  • Unforseen circumstances and/or natural calamity like typhoon that sets back the arrival of cargo carrying vessels;
  • Consolidated shipments are tainted by:
  • Undeclared and/or misdeclared goods;
  • Banned or regulated cargoes like firearms and ammunitions, prohibited drugs, pornographic materials, gambling materials/apparatus;
  • Goods in commercial quantity;
  • Consolidated shipments that are abandoned by the Philippine agent/ representative/ broker for reasons of non-remittance of funds by the foreign freight forwarding entity/ consolidator.
  • Q: ARE COMPLETELY-KNOCKED DOWN (CKD) MOTORCYCLES OR PART OF MOTOR VEHICLES (ALSO KNOWN AS CHOP-CHOP MOTORCYCLES OR VEHICLES) THAT ARE FOR PERSONAL USE, ALLOWED IN “BALIKBAYAN” BOXES?
  • A: No, these are not allowed in “Balikbayan” Boxes. These are not considered personal effects or household good and are thus treated differently; other documentary requirements are needed for these to be brought into the Philippines without which these vehicles cannot be registered with the land Transportation Office (LTO).
  • Source: http://customs.gov.ph/faqs/balikbayan-boxes/#7.2

Tagged: balikbayanbox

Source: customs.gov.ph

9th April 2012

Photo reblogged from CALL ME FENRIS. with 8 notes

I didn’t know “Pikachu” in Tagalog means “Batman”. I need to brush up on my tagalog.

I didn’t know “Pikachu” in Tagalog means “Batman”. I need to brush up on my tagalog.

Tagged: TagalogFilipinopikachugoogle translatebatman

Source: quaffledust

9th April 2012

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Help us plan FilAmFest 2012! →

Would you like to help be a part of one of San Diego’s biggest growing street festivals?  Do you have a passion for being Pinoy &/or Pinay? Would you like to get your foot in the door for community organizing and networking?

JOIN OUR TEAM! with your help we can make FilAmFest 2012 a great one.

Tagged: FilAmFestFilAmFest20122012pinaypinoyfilipinofilipinafil-amfilam

2nd April 2012

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The American Comedy Co. Opens in Downtown San Diego
Featuring Rex Navarrete April 5-7!
Locally owned and operated comedy club and restaurant features the best of
nationally touring stand-up comedians in the business
San Diego, CA: April 5-7–The American Comedy Co. will feature Rex Navarrete in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on April 5-7 2012.  The American Comedy Co. comedy club and restaurant is designed to give the highest quality entertainment in the Downtown area.
About Rex Navarrete:
As a major follow-up to the three CDs and touring like crazy in Asia and North America, he produced, directed and released “Hella Pinoy”, his first ever live standup DVD concert. Shot in San Francisco, it has all the hidden goodies including a feature-length performance, a behind the scenes documentary, his early days of standup and much more. It’s become a must have DVD in anyone’s comedy collection. Navarrete remains to be a one of the hardest working, relatively unknown American comedians today though he’s performed alongside notable national headliners as George Lopez, DL Hughley, Paul Mooney, among others. He does plan to release a number of other comedy albums on CD and DVDs under his label for fans to enjoy. The future seems to only give him the chance to connect with a larger audience that is now finally getting the opportunity to experience the changing face of American stand-up comedy. All four CDs and three DVDs can be purchased online at www.RexNavarrete.com
 
About The American Comedy Co.The American Comedy Co. provides high-end entertainment in the San Diego area. Our commitment to exceptional comedy is at the core of our business, consistently bringing the best the industry has to offer while providing a great nightlife experience and dining. See for yourself at http://www.americancomedyco.com/.Press ContactRebekah Hollisterrebekah@americancomedyco.comBooking and Performance RequestsBuick T. Phillipsbuick@americancomedyco.com Director of MarketingAlex RetodoAlex@americancomedyco.com  Location818 B 6th AvenueSan Diego Gaslamp Quarter, CA 92101  


The American Comedy Co. Opens in Downtown San Diego

Featuring Rex Navarrete April 5-7!

Locally owned and operated comedy club and restaurant features the best of

nationally touring stand-up comedians in the business


San Diego, CA: April 5-7The American Comedy Co. will feature Rex Navarrete in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on April 5-7 2012.  The American Comedy Co. comedy club and restaurant is designed to give the highest quality entertainment in the Downtown area.


About Rex Navarrete:

As a major follow-up to the three CDs and touring like crazy in Asia and North America, he produced, directed and released “Hella Pinoy”, his first ever live standup DVD concert. Shot in San Francisco, it has all the hidden goodies including a feature-length performance, a behind the scenes documentary, his early days of standup and much more. It’s become a must have DVD in anyone’s comedy collection. Navarrete remains to be a one of the hardest working, relatively unknown American comedians today though he’s performed alongside notable national headliners as George Lopez, DL Hughley, Paul Mooney, among others. He does plan to release a number of other comedy albums on CD and DVDs under his label for fans to enjoy. The future seems to only give him the chance to connect with a larger audience that is now finally getting the opportunity to experience the changing face of American stand-up comedy. All four CDs and three DVDs can be purchased online at www.RexNavarrete.com

 

About The American Comedy Co.
The American Comedy Co. provides high-end entertainment in the San Diego area. Our commitment to exceptional comedy is at the core of our business, consistently bringing the best the industry has to offer while providing a great nightlife experience and dining. See for yourself at http://www.americancomedyco.com/.

Press Contact
Rebekah Hollister
rebekah@americancomedyco.com

Booking and Performance Requests
Buick T. Phillips
buick@americancomedyco.com 

Director of Marketing
Alex Retodo
Alex@americancomedyco.com  

Location
818 B 6th Avenue
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, CA 92101  

Tagged: RexNavarreteAmerican Comedy CoSan DiegoComedianFilipino

28th March 2012

Video reblogged from Crane.tv with 2 notes

cranetv:

Looking for some culinary inspiration today? Look no further…

Maharlika Filipino Moderno is providing a new take on the underdog of Asian cuisine. The New York restaurant, based in the East Village, has been drawing attention for its nostalgic decor, classic dishes and re-interpretation of authentic Filipino tastes. Executive chef Miguel Trinidad describes to Crane.tv the ideas behind some of their signature dishes, while general manager Nicole Ponseca explains her theory on why Filipino food hasn’t yet achieved the global recognition of its Asian neighbours.

www.maharlikanyc.com

Now I’d like to take a trip over to NYC…

Tagged: filipinocuisinemaharlikanew york city

Source: cranetv

27th March 2012

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adorasbox:

Tamarind Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk.

mmm. filipino cuisine.

adorasbox:

Tamarind Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk.

mmm. filipino cuisine.

Source: adorasbox.net

27th March 2012

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26th March 2012

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pinoy-culture:

Kamusta na to all my fellow Filipino’s here on Tumblr! :) Pinoy Culture is a new Filipino cultural blog, dedicated to the rich Philippine culture and it’s people. You will find here pictures of the indigenous, music, dances, baybayin art, places in the Philippines, tattoo’s, animistic beliefs, myths and legends, deities, food, martial arts, and everything that makes us Filipino, as well as our fellow Pinoy’s from all over the world.
So if you are Filipino or someone who is interested and loves Filipino’s and our culture follow the blog and share this post with your friends!

pinoy-culture:

Kamusta na to all my fellow Filipino’s here on Tumblr! :) Pinoy Culture is a new Filipino cultural blog, dedicated to the rich Philippine culture and it’s people. You will find here pictures of the indigenous, music, dances, baybayin art, places in the Philippines, tattoo’s, animistic beliefs, myths and legends, deities, food, martial arts, and everything that makes us Filipino, as well as our fellow Pinoy’s from all over the world.

So if you are Filipino or someone who is interested and loves Filipino’s and our culture follow the blog and share this post with your friends!

Source: pinoy-culture