The city of portsmouth recognized october 2010 as filipino american history month on oct 3, 2010. this was shared with the audience at commodore theatre before the "Filipino Community Day" screening of the movie 'Atlantis Down,' staring Mae Flores a young pinay actress from CA who was promoting the film's premire on the east coast.

December 5, Saturday 8AM - 9PM
8:00AM Breakfast
9:00AM Opening ceremony
9:30AM Workshops
            "Telling Our Stories" Marco Mercado
            "Healthy Filipino Cooking" Ben Menor
12:00PM Lunch
1:00PM "How to be Brown" Plenary with
             Christy Madriaga, Alex Cena, Ray Obispo, Ben Menor
2:00PM Workshops:
             "Your Role as a Filipino American" Veronica Salcedo
             **For this workshop, bring a picture to share that shows others
             "What Community Means to You"
             "Financial Fitness: Pinoy Style" Ferdie Perez

The Filipino American National Historical Society – Hampton Roads chapter (FANHS-HR) is the oldest FANHS chapter on the East coast and the 4th oldest of 25 FANHS chapters. This summer, we are launching our ground-breaking Summer Symposium. This event features the founders of FANHS, Fred and Dorothy Cordova….sensational, internationally-renowned performing artist, Stephanie Reese…Seattle’s Best Pinoy guitarist, Angelo Pizarro…2008 Finalist on America’s Best Dance Crew, Boogie Bots…and a few of our local talents. Join us in this rare gathering of folks, possessing the passion for the betterment of our communities starting today. Hence, the theme of our event: Sige…Our Moment is Now…