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Jessica Sanchez at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista
Article » (Photo courtesy of ydtalk.com)   Just days after making it to the Final 3 on "American Idol," Jessica Sanchez returned to her hometown of Chula Vista for double homecoming performances on Saturday.    The 16-year-old singing phenomenon first performed at Eastlake...
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Posted by Paola Rodelas on May 14, 2012
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Article » Los Angeles, CA - Barangay Los Angeles, the most established Filipino American LGBTQ organization in the United States, has refined its focus to include increased programming and partnerships involving the Filipino community. The organization, celebrating its 22nd consecutive year, has announced a...
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on April 23, 2012
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Article » It was a wonder to all that American Idol’s Jessica Sanchez was nearly eliminated in last week’s round of reality television shows, but Sanchez wasn’t the only talented Filipino American who was nearly booted. Disney star, Roshon Fegan and partner Chelsie Hightower were also...
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Posted by Krizia Medenilla on April 16, 2012
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Article »   The annual Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame project (now on its 18th year of celebration) is a very prestigious awards ceremony in the Filipino American community of Chicago and the Midwest. It recognizes outstanding individuals for demonstrating uncommon, innovative, and civic...
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on April 14, 2012
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Article »   Los Angeles, CA (March 31, 2012) - Jannelle So has found true love!   Two years after her broken engagement and eight years after moving to the United States, popular Southern California host/producer, Jannelle So, has finally found true love. And according to her, it's worth...
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on March 30, 2012
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Article » Town Hall Meeting with Jose Antonio Vargas At the end of March 2012, Jose Antonio Vargas, a Filipino American journalist and Pulitzer Prize awardee for "Breaking News Reporting," returns to the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley for a series of meetings and events on...
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on March 22, 2012
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Article »   by Kevin L. Nadal, Ph.D. (Article originally published on  Empire of Funk)   One of my personal claims to fame is that I have proudly represented various parts of the United States- from the West Coast, to the East Coast, and for a short stint in time, even the Midwest. While I...
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on October 18, 2011
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Video »  http://www.bakitwhy.com This is the video we used when the NEW BakitWhy.com was launched back in October 2008. Now, as we celebrate our ONE YEAR Anniversary this Month, we thank everyone who has supported us throughout... especially YOU! http://www.bakitwhy.com
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Posted by BakitWhy.com on April 7, 2010
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Article »  In the following weeks we will be launching something special and new on BakitWhy.com with your Outreach Coordinators Krystelle and Rina.  If you haven't met them yet at some of the events and functions they've been a part of, we hope this is a start!  We asked them to take some...
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Posted by Rina Dakanay on October 8, 2009
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Article » By Paola Rodelas As Catherine posted last week, October is not only Pilipino American Heritage Month but National Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well. The 10th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival is playing a film that ties in both. 100 - directed by Chris Martinez (writer, Caregiver...
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Posted by Paola Rodelas on October 7, 2009
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