Warriors Filipino Heritage Night Fundraisers:
Nov. 18 SOLD OUT! March 9 FHN2 Tickets Available!

​Gather your family and friends and join YFPA for Filipino Heritage Night at Chase Center as your Golden State Warriors take on the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs! Proceeds benefit YFPA Scholarship and Professional Development Programs!

• GIVEAWAYS – Each ticket purchased through this ticket offer will include a Filipino Heritage Night t-shirt!
• A limited number of tickets are available. Enjoy exclusive savings and pay NO taxes, surcharges, or fees when securing your tickets through this offer.
• Getting to Chase Center - Visit www.chasecenter.com/transportation-guide to learn more about game day transportation information and more. *REMINDER – Your game day ticket is also your all-day Muni ticket!

NOV. 18 are Sold out! Contact [email protected] for potential seats available

March 9 Warriors Filpino Heritage Night 2 Fundraiser tickets are available!
Lower Level Pepsi Club $220
Bridge – $160
Upper Level Corner/Sideline $110
Upper Level Baseline $105
Rates can increase based on factors affecting supply and demand.

Go Warriors! Go Team YFPA!

BUY WARRIORS FHN2 MARCH 9 FUNDRAISER TICKETS

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YFPA Celebrate and Donate Holiday Mixer, Victory Hall, Dec. 1, 5:30 - 8 pm

Happy Holidays! Celebrate and Donate with YFPA, Books for the Barrios, and Galing Bata for a Holiday Mixer at Victory Hall!
When: December 1, 5:30 - 8 pm.

Where: Victory Hall, 360 Ritch St, San Francisco, CA 94107.

Why: To celebrate the holiday season and network with fellow Filipino Professionals.

Enjoy: Enjoy Hand Crafted Cocktails and Little Skillet Soul Food.

Holiday Singalong: With featured musical artists: Tracy Cruz and Ukulenny!

Donate: Buy Raffle Tickets, supporting YFPA Scholarships and Professional Development programs. Receive a free raffle ticket: Donate a toy for Galing Bata or Donate a book for Books for the Barrios, honoring Greg Macabenta .

Raffle Prize Donations: If you have a business and wish to donate a raffle prize worth $50 or more, please contact [email protected] . 

Meet and greet: Deana Sison, inspirational owner of Victory Hall, a space to celebrate your victories, no matter how small or big. Influenced by her family of businesses, Little Skillet, Mestiza and Farmerbrown, expect nothing less than an all-smiles, no-worries atmosphere.

Event is Free! RSVP by 11/30. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!

Maligayang Pasko and Maraming Salamat Po for continuing to Connect, Educate, and Serve with YFPA!

RSVP: Celebrate and Donate YFPA Mixer

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Dynamico Space offers team suites, private offices, meeting rooms, and an open-plan workplace spanning across the entire floor. Dynamico Space, is more than just your regular office space in Union Square, San Francisco! They are committed to serving the business commuity, entreprenuers, investors and by creating a community and offering high-quality services.
Dynamico Space Business Club Meetings take place every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Join this strategic partnership and networking event that brings together professionals from various industries to establish new business connections, exchange ideas and promote their businesses.
Please join us as YFPA is the featured presenter on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:30 - 7 pm, at Dynamico Space, 447 Sutter Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108. Learn more about YFPA's history and upcoming events, and enjoy featured food, retail vendors and have an opportunity to shop and learn more about their products. Limited seats are available, please RSVP by 10/23 at: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTk2NzQz
Entreprenuers and small businesss owners from all industries are highly recommended to attend to network and collaborate with like minded professionals. We look forward to seeing you at Dynamico Space! 

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Upcoming Events

Join YFPA at the Project Pearls Toy Drive, October 14 at Tanforan Mall!

Join us and Volunteer at Project PEARLS' Toy Drive on October 14, 2023 at the Tanforan Mall! The event aims to provide toys to under-served children and their families located across the Philippines in Manila, Bulacan, Cavite and Zamboanga Sibugay areas. You can participate by organizing a local toy drive at your workplace, clubs, schools etc. to help us reach a goal of 4,000 toys/gifts before December 15th, 2023. Join us also at Tanforan Mall for the Toy Drive, Gift Wrapping, Shopping and more! For questions contact us at [email protected] . 

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Pistahan Innovation Pavilion Panels & ​Halo Halo Mixer, Saturday August 12, 2023

YFPA is partnering with Employee Resource Groups on August 12, 2 pm - 4:30 pm for a Halo-Halo
​Mixer at Pistahan, located at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco! Visit the YFPA table near the Innovation Pavilion and receive a Raffle Ticket for participating in our Community survey. Raffle tickets can also be purchased to support our YFPA and our Scholarship Programs to support Bay Area students that are involved in the Filipino community that are pursuing Post-Secondary education programs. Help us raise $21K for our 21st Anniversary!

The Innovation Pavilion at Pistahan is an exciting and vibrant event co-chaired by Fatima Wright and Raymond Centeno in partnership with YBCA, YFPA, ALA, Facine, and Asiapacforce/Filipinoforce of Salesforce. This pavilion is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating various forms of innovation within the Filipino community and beyond. Throughout the weekend, the Pistahan Innovation Pavilion is hosting a series of engaging panel discussions with experts focusing on key areas of innovation. Our aim is to foster insightful conversations and explore groundbreaking ideas that contribute to positive change and progress in these fields. 

And to foster connections and collaboration, Pistahan is hosting the famous Halo-Halo Mixer. This mixer brings together Equality Groups, Community Organizations, and Businesses to network and celebrate through delicious food, drinks, and entertainment from the relaunched Bayanihan Stage. And of course, no Halo-Halo Mixer would be complete without the delightful Halo-Halo dessert! For more details and Panel Discussion schedule, visit our Facebook Event Page. We hope to see you at Pistahan!

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Scholarship Awards Ceremony @ Dynamico Space, San Francisco

YFPA's Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held on July 16, 2023, at Dynamico Space. View the Reel for highlights of the ceremony: Facebook

Congratulations Colin Evans Morrow, Academy of Art University Scholar, and YFPA Scholars Kristen Aguado and Zoe Dorado! Best wishes to you all in your college careers! Go to our Scholarship Page to learn more about our programs and scholars. 

​Thank you to Dynamico Space for sponsoring the venue! And to Academy of Art University for sponsoring the full tuition scholarship. And thank you to all our supporters and donors. And big kudos to Ina Bangawan, YFPA Scholarship Director and Secretary, and the Scholarship Committee for your amazing support in selecting our 2023 Scholars! 

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YFPA 21st Anniversary and Philippine Independence Celebration
​at Señor Sisig Cantina, Oakland! Wednesday, June 28, 

​Happy 21st Anniversary YFPA! Thank you Señor Sisig Oakland for hosting our FUNdraiser and donating 10% of purchases towards YFPA and our Scholarship Programs! There was Fabulous Filipino Fusion Food, Cocktails, and Fun folks to meet, including the new YFPA Board of Directors! And a surprise performance of Filipino songs with Ukulenny (Lendl San Jose) and Tracy Cruz was enjoyed by all! Thank you to all that attended and participated in the raffle drawing! Much thanks to our raffle prize sponsors including eleven esthetics, Malaya Botanicals, the Preachers Daughter Wine Bar & Bistro, Filiflavors, Hella Coastal, Barong Barkada, Malaya Acupuncture and Wellness Center, Mercado Sacramento PC, Tracy Cruz Music, and Shoreline HR Solutions. Maraming Salamat Po! Mabuhay! Check out our Senor Sisig Oakland IG Reel! 

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Friday Night Gateway AAPI Networking Mixer - Friday, March 31, 5-8 PM

Join ABL, ALA, NAAAP and YFPA for the Friday Night Gateway AAPI Networking Mixer, Friday, March 31 · 5 - 8pm PST. A fun filled evening of networking with special guest speaker DJ Umami at Toy Solider SF!

For more details and registration, visit bit.ly/3JHoeLj.

This networking event will kick off the year for us as we will continue to provide programs and bringing the San Francisco Bay Area AAPI Community and like minded individuals to foster relationships and stay engaged with the areas we serve. Throughout the evening there will be fabulous prizes being given away so make sure you attend to find out what they are!

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Halo-Halo Holidays & Parol Lantern Festival Afterparty and Galing Bata Toy Drive! Saturday, Decemember 10 at 8:00 PM

Join us for Halo-Halo Holidays & Parol Lantern Festival Afterparty!

Reserve your spot today!
https://bit.ly/3uoXlVa

Saturday, December 10 - 8pm at Executive Order Bar & Lounge 868 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103. 

​The official afterparty for the Parol Lantern Festival and Halo-Halo Holidays Filipino Xmas Crawl. This is a 21+ FREE event! Toy donations support Galing Bata Filipino Education Center, caring for Youth and Families in San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas.

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Warriors + YFPA - Filipino Heritage Night! Sunday, October 23 at 5:30 PM

Warriors Filipino Heritage Night - Sunday, October 23 at 5:30 PM

YFPA + Warriors ticket purchase window is closed!

Join us for Filipino Heritage Night! Warriors vs Sacramento Kings!​

Please review the Fan Safety Guide provided by the Warriors and Chase Center. 

If you have questions or comments, please contact Regina Finuliar, [email protected]. 
Go Warriors! 

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YFPA Presents: Fil-Am Entrepreneurs - Thursday, October 13, 7:00 PM 

YFPA Presents: Fil-Am Entrepreneurs

Conversations on Concept to Success.
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Thursday, October 13, 7:00 - 8:00 PM - PST

Join the conversation, as our featured panelists discuss their business success and challenges while on the entrepreneurial path. Q&A session included. 

Watch the event HERE on the YFPA ouTube channel! 

Featured Panelists:
JR Calanoc - CEO, Founder, Dynamico
Lydia Querian - Founder, Daily Malong
Dexter Ligot-Gordon - CEO, Swarm
Pia Barton - CEO, Founder, Malaya Botanicals
Derrick Caga-Anan - Founder, Flipcause

This was a free event. If you would like to make a contribution, proceeds go the YFPA Scholarship Program.

Join us and support the future leadership of our community. Maraming Salamat Po! Email [email protected] with questions or comments.

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YFPA 20th Anniversary Gala - Saturday, July 23, 6:00 PM PST

Maraming Salamat Po! YFPA thanks you all for your support and efforts throughout the years. 

On Saturday, July 23, 2022 we celebrated our 20th Anniversary!

If you would like to connect on board membership or volunteer opportunities, please email
[email protected].





​The 20th Anniversary Gala and Scholarship Program Fundraiser includes:
​Gala Emcee
Samson Manalo, Filipino American Writer, Director, Producer and Comedian
Keynote Speakers
Rommel Conclara, Fill-in Anchor, Multi-Media Producer, The Filipino Channel
Juslyn Manalo, Daly City, Council Member
Guest Performers
Tracy Cruz, Multi-Award Winning Music Artist
Joseph Bautista, Legacy Martial Arts, Modern and Traditional Filipino Martial Arts

We look forward to seeing you! ​​Donate to the YFPA Scholarship Program! Proceeds from the 20th Anniversary Gala will go to the YFPA Scholarship Program.

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April Tambayan - Wednesday, April 27, 5:30 PM PST

Your Filipino Professionals Association invites you to Speed Networking and Karaoke Night at 7th West! 

​This is a FREE event and our first in-person networking event since 2020!

Join us and support the YFPA 2022 Scholarship Program.
​There is still time to apply! 

Application deadline is April 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST.

scholarsapp.com/scholarship/yfpa-scholarship-program

​7th West 1255 7th st, Oakland

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​Filipino Heritage Night with YFPA! - Thursday, January 27, 7 PM PST

January 27 is Filipino Heritage Night! Join your Golden State Warriors as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the new Chase Center in San Francisco. Purchase tickets through YFPA for only $80 each. 

Each ticket includes a special Filipino Heritage Night t-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will go to the YFPA Scholarship Program.

Thank you to everyone for joining! 
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Please review the Fan Safety Guide provided by the Warriors and Chase Center. 

If you have questions or comments, please contact Regina Finuliar, [email protected]. Go Warriors! ​

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Cocktails & Candy Canes: Holiday Business Mixer & Toy Drive
Saturday, December 11, 2-4 PM PST

Join us Saturday, December 11, 2-4 PM PST at Executive Order Bar & Lounge, 868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103​

Vaccination cards are required per California State Law.  This venue is 21+.

​Register today!

You'll meet like-minded BIPOC business owners, get connected to resources and enjoy an exclusive menu by Executive Order, featuring delicious, holiday-inspired drinks and food. Make this a stop you don't miss at Halo Halo Holidays!

For the holiday toy drive, attendees are encouraged to bring a toy. Donations go to our charitable partner West Bay Pilipino Center to serve youth in the SOMA.

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Film Screen Fundraiser: ILOCANDIA: A Culinary Journey Home
​Thursday, October 21, 7 -8 PM PST

Happy Filipino American History Month! 

Join us Thursday, October 21, 7-8 PM PST, for Ilocandia: A Culinary Journey Home, including an Exclusive Q&A session with:

Watch the trailer.

Writer and Director: Cocoy Ventura
Executive Producer: Fides Enriquez



Q&A Featured Panelists:
Chef Dominic Aniza
Pearl Parmelee

ILOCANDIA explores and celebrates the rich and persistent culinary traditions of the Ilocos region of the Philippines. Despite the ongoing challenges and the uncertainties brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, these ancient and endangered food ways continue due to the passion and perseverance of a few communities of producers. Memories of Ilocano kitchens maintain deeply ingrained bonds of familial love, ancestral connection and cultural pride.

Writer and Director: Cocoy Ventura
Director of Photography and Co-Editor: Donald S. Castillo
Music: Florante Aguilar
Producer-Executive Producer: Fides Enriquez
A New Art Media Production in association with Pacific Ethnographic
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Fides Enriquez, of “HARANA the Movie” initiated the project after being cooped up and quarantined last year during the pandemic. Not one to stay inactive, she "cooked up" the project ILOCANDIA.

This was a free event. ​We appreciate your support of the YFPA Scholarship Program by participating in our Film Screening. If you would like to make a contribution, proceeds go to the YFPA Scholarship Program. 

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You’re invited to join us for comm-UNITY - Saturday, October 16, 1-3 PM

Join us for comm-UNITY: A Small Business Mixer for Masterminds! Happening in the heart of San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas during UNDSCVRD Culture Crawl, meet like-minded peers, connect to professional resources and learn more about SEED Network. There will be BIPOC business owners in attendance. Make this your first stop before checking out the rest of UNDSCVRD!

SEED Network, YFPA and Kultivate Labs will be hosting a mixer for business owners that's happening in the center of the Undiscovered Culture Crawl at Executive Order Bar & Lounge on Mission Street in San Francisco, from 1-3 PM. 
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​Register Today!

Vaccination cards are required per California State Law. The venue is 21+.

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Join us for comm-UNITY: A Small Business Mixer for Masterminds! Happening in the heart of San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas during UNDSCVRD Culture Crawl, meet like-minded peers, connect to professional resources and learn more about SEED Network. There will be BIPOC business owners in attendance. Make this your first stop before checking out the rest of UNDSCVRD!

SEED Network, YFPA and Kultivate Labs will be hosting a mixer for business owners that's happening in the center of the Undiscovered Culture Crawl at Executive Order Bar & Lounge on Mission Street in San Francisco, from 1-3 PM. 
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​Register Today!

Vaccination cards are required per California State Law. The venue is 21+.

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Self Defense Online Class with Eskabo Daan: Wednesday, May 26, 6 - 7 PM

Self Defense Online Class with Eskabo Daan streamed online. RSVPs with a donation in any amount by Wednesday, 5/26, for Zoom access to the live class session, the recording after the session or in case you cannot attend in person. 

Eskabo Daan is partnered with Self Defense for the People™, a unique program for everyone who wants to learn street-smart self defense to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their peers. The company believes that de-escalation and verbal self defense are just as important as physical defense techniques.
 
Classes are taught in an simple and effective manner for all people regardless of fitness level or age. No prior experience in self defense is required. This is a program that provides experienced instructors and lessons in a nurturing and supportive space.

Read the YFPA blog interview with Joseph Bautista, Eskabo Daan.

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Chicken Adobo with Chef Dominic Ainza: Thursday, May 20, 6 - 7 PM

Join us as YFPA celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Bay Area Chef Dominic Ainza shared his recipe and cook chicken adobo on Zoom! Watch the class here!

​Meet Chef Dominic, read his interview and bio blog post. 

Chef Dominic Ainza is well known in the Bay Area restaurant and Asian American culinary scene, He has worked with award-winning executive chefs and developed kitchens in Michelin-recommended restaurants, such as Betelnut and Red Lantern in San Francisco and Attic in San Mateo.

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This was a free event. We appreciate your support of the YFPA Scholarship Program by participating in our Raffle Fundraiser which was held during the online class Chicken Adobo with Chef Dominic Ainza. If you would like to make a contribution, proceeds go to the YFPA Scholarship Program. 

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The New Networking 2021: Thursday, March 25, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Engage industry professionals.
Build virtual relationships.
​Network with a purpose.

Thursday, March 25, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Watch on YouTube!
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Virtual Presenters:
Natalie Aliga 
Vice President, Community Relations Consultant,
​Wells Fargo

Jonathan Javier
CEO and Founder, Wonsulting

Charity Nicolas 
Principal EHS Consultant, Public Health Leader, DEI Leader, Speaker, STEAM Mentor, Community Organizer, Educator, and Entrepreneur

​This is a free event. If you would like to make a contribution, proceeds go to the 2021 YFPA Scholarship Program.
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Professional networking can be challenging and working remotely may seem to make networking even more difficult.

Whether working from home temporarily or permanently, you still have the ability to create meaningful relationships and build your network. All you need is a focused, achievable strategic plan. Join our virtual panel discussion and learn to become an expert networker! Maraming Salamat for your support!

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Film Screen Fundraiser: A is for Agustin - Thursday, October 15, 6:00 PM

San Diego Filipino Cinema and YFPA present A is for Agustin,  a documentary film by Grace Pimentel Simbulan, Thursday, October 15, 6:00 PM. 

Living in a remote corner of the Philippine islands, Agustin is a tribesman who loves to sing, but never had the opportunity to learn to read or write. When his boss cheats him out of his wages seemingly for the thousandth time, 40-year old Agustin decides to enroll in grade 1.

​​Watch the trailer. 

Get complete film fundraiser details and ticket donation information. 

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Gawad Urian by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino ​(Filipino Film Critics) 2020.
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​Exclusive Q&A session at 7:30 PM with filmmaker Grace Pimentel Simbulan and co-producer Benito Bautista will follow the presentation. Moderated by independent filmmaker and actor ​Esperanza Catubig and YFPA board member Jordan Greene.

Proceeds will go to YFPA and the YFPA Scholarship Program.

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Brand and Resume Workshop: Sunday, September 27, 12:00 PM

​YFPA Scholarship Director, Regina Finuliar, will co-host the National Brand and Resume Workshop for Filipinx American College Students at the FASTER event, Sunday, September 27, 2020, 12:00 PM.

Resumes and profiles are a part of personal branding that highlight experience, background and education. Regina will share how to enhance challenges, actions and results in your resume to leverage your accomplishments and increase confidence.

REGISTER TODAY!

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​Please join us Thursday, August 20, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM to congratulate the YFPA 2020 scholarship recipients Fausthina Dalit and Maria Paningbatan! Fausthina and Maria plan to attend University of California at Berkeley this Fall 2020.

Featured speakers
Robert Uy, Attorney and past YFPA Board Member
Jennifer Cabalquinto, Chief Financial Officer, Golden State Warriors

Music performances by Tracy Cruz, Multi-Award Winning Music Artist and Kulintronica. 

YFPA 2020 Scholarship Awards
Thursday, August 20, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

​​WATCH THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HERE

Email [email protected] with questions or comments.

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YFPA Events

For almost 15 years, YFPA's monthly events in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area help friends, neighbors, and professionals in the Filipino American community connect, educate, and serve. Our events range from collaborations, partnerships, sponsorships, volunteerism and charitable outreach, professional development seminars, panel discussions and of course, professional networking and social mixers.

This year, our new directive is the Tambayan, pilipino for "hangout place among friends". YFPA Tambayan is casual, fun, and builds relationships so that members and guests can build stronger networks. For the organizers, YFPA Tambayan also requires less expenditure of energy so that all our focus and volunteer energy is going into the most important activities of professional networking and building value in YFPA membership. We hope you can join us at all our Tambayan meetups this year!