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Tambuli Newsletter Published monthly. All paid members are automatically subscribed. To submit an article for publication, e-mail the Editor-in-Chief. Deadline for submission is the 15th of each month for inclusion in the next issue. Filipino Cultural Center Expansion a "GO" July 23, 2010 is a historic moment in the Filipino Association’s history. The membership overwhelmingly approved the FCC expansion plans by a 3:1 ratio after the votes were tallied, with a record attendance of 52 members at the meeting. The Board of More... To Your Health: Planning a Walking Program Summer came too quickly for some of us, and now that it is here, we must take advantage of the good weather to increase our activity and plan a walking program for ourselves, friends, family, and/or organization. We must also take advantage of the More... Call for Narra Award Nominations The significance and symbolism of the Narra Award is based in part on the following: the Philippine national tree; the Narra tree is strong and enduring in its qualities, which can apply to the individuals whose qualities we are seeking. These individuals More... My Autobiography: The Fall of Bataan and Corrigidor, 1942 Christmas time, 1941. For the first time in my life, Christmas seemed to have gone by without being noticed or celebrated in a special way, as in the past years. We children did not get any gifts. Relatives, we relied on in past Christmases for gifts More... Sinag-Tala 2010...Performing on to Our 38th Year! "I just love to dance, and I love the applause!" This was Julian (Ian) Paolo Rivera’s interview reply when at age seven, I asked him why he joined the Sinag-Tala, in conjunction with a story I was developing to convince others why we had to build the More... FYI: The Filipino Cultural Center Foundation The Filipino Association is a hive of activity, with lots of people doing lots of things at once. We are busy bees, indeed. Many members are likely unaware of all that takes place - and sometimes why. The Filipino Cultural Center Foundation (FCCF) is one More... President's Message There's only a month left in my term of office. You can't see me grinning, but I am! It will be a relief to be not the President anymore. More... Q&A with the Sampaguita Debutantes' Ball Co-Chairs Q. Adela, how is this year's September Affair formal different than other years? A. We designated this year as the Debutantes' Ball, a community service to our young Filipina as we present them to society. More... Philatelist's Corner - Corregidor Philippine Issue (Scott #925) commemorates the final resistance of Philippine and United States defenders on Corregidor to the Japanese invaders in 1942. More... Do You Know the Meaning of June 12? June 12, 1898 marked the proclamation of the First Republic of the Philippines under the leadership of General Emilio Aguinaldo in the town of Kawit, the province of Cavite. More... My Early Recollections in the Philippines Childhood to me was a rather monotonous daily existence. I had everything that I needed; I had my own yaya (a maid) who took care of me. She took me to the public square where we played with other kids, while my yaya flirted with her admirer. More... Message from the President Following the lead of my parents and brothers, I came to Kansas City in July 1977 to start a new life. More... KCWOLC's "Feed the Hungry" Moringa Project Over the past couple of months, the Kansas City World Outreach Lions Club (KCWOLC) has collected coins for its "Feed the Hungry" Moringa Project. The donations will be used to fund a feeding program for specific barangay in the Philippines. More... Only in the P.I.: Observations of a US-Based Flip
Editor’s note: The author just returned from a 6-week Philippine visit. These are only some of his humorous notes! Tambuli Masthead: An Evolution Story At the meeting of the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City in January 1971, during the presidency of Dr. Arnulfo Sulit, it was decided that a newsletter be published. Volume I, Number 1 came out in February 1971 and was simply called NEWSLETTER. More... Philippine Culinary Tour: Tasteful Memoirs Day 1: We took the South Superhighway through exit signs that said Alabang, Eton, Tagaytay and Sta Rosa; took Batangas exit. At 9 AM we arrived at first culinary stop: Kusina Salud in San Pablo, Laguna. More... Message from Our Incoming President In 1968, a group of young Filipinos got together and shared nostalgia for a beloved native country. More... Seniors and Sampaguita Go Caroling
Following "unofficial" tradition, members of the Senior Council and the Sampaguita Choir caroled at three nursing September Affair 2007: Recognizing the Past and the Present This year's theme of "Bukas-Palad: A Culture of Generosity" acknowledged those individuals who have given much to our organization both in the past and the present. More... FA-GKC Launches Strategic Planning Workshops In an effort to define the direction of the Filipino Association and gauge the commitment of its members, strategic planning sessions began July 28 with a follow-up meeting on September 15. More... Youth Lock-In 2007 They sat in reflection, as pinkish, orange swaths broke through the foggy horizon. It has been an adventurous evening. More... Fiesta Filipina 2007 - Youth and Experience Equals Results! Thanks for making the 2007 Fiesta Filipina a big success! Who can ask for anything more? Rain or shine, the Fiesta pushed through - further proof that the Filipino spirit can never be dampened! It was a perfect example of "Bayanihan." More... Pinoy Inside Out I've never considered myself nationalistic or even patriotic, but, being with the other cultures, I can't help but appreciate and love everything about the Philippines, our educational system and ways of life. More... Sampaguita Choir to Sing in St. Louis Members of the Sampaguita Choir and the Sinag-Tala Youth Choir are set to perform at the St. Louis premiere of the Gawad Kalinga movie "Paraiso: Tatlong Kuwento Ng Pagasa" (Paradise: Three Stories of Hope) on March 3rd. More... Homecoming: A September Affair 2006 Poem Home is a feeling again. Heartfelt is unclichéd. Bahay Kubo takes center stage. "Hindi Kita Malilimutan" in retrospect, becomes a heart song, one more time, to a heart overflowing. Rent souls overcame macho posturing. More... Filipinos Thank and Honor Vets They have been having reunions all these years, this group of US Paratroopers that landed in Luzon during WW2. But this time around, it was in Kansas City! More... Ralph Ko: Self-Made Business Man You may remember him dancing the traditional dances with the Sinag-Tala. You may even remember him break-dancing, which was the rage in those days. Or, you may remember the dance troupe he started in 1990. More... Marvin Gayramon The Filipino Association received a rare FREE treat from an extraordinary performer, Marvin Gayramon of the Philippines. More... |
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