A Filipino American Story Since 1587

We're excited to present "A Filipino American Story" - an animated video presenting the pivotal moments of courage, sacrifice, and triumphs of Filipino Americans since 1587 and how they paved the way for the current generation shaping the future today. This story is powered by NextDayBetter and AARP AAPI Community for Filipino American History Month.

- Timestaps -

00:00 Intro
00:04 Philippine colonization
00:35 The Arrival of the Spanish Galleons, colonization of the Philippines
00:55 The Forgotten War Philippine-American War
01:53 Filipino Laborers in the US & Resistance
02:50 US and Philippines as Allies for World War II
03:43 A New Wave of Migration
04:26 Filipino Immigrant's Fight for Equality
05:14 Telling the Filipino American History
05:37 Filipino American History Month (FAHM)
06:34 Credits

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Music License: Time To Run (Finale) by Dexter Britain MusicBed
Direction and Animation by Native to Noise and Rezonate

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[blatherskite]

the story untold. Filipinos can thrive no matter the circumstances are.. very resilient people.

[villasisbacag]

I often say that with all of the Filipinos in this country, the Filipino organizations should fight for Filipino history to be taught in schools and colleges, just as we fought for Black history to be taught. I’m surprised to see how many people know very little about the Philippines. And as far as the Philippine American war is concerned, I “NEVER” heard of it until I began researching Philippine history, language and culture. And I am ashamed to say that I never knew that October is Filipino American month. I wish the Filipino community would make October more visible. For example, just to mention a few events; during Black History month, African American actors are highlighted on television, Sports figures and activists are celebrated, the brutal treatment of the freedom marchers is highlighted.

[yunik]

Through hardships Filipino's always persevere! Proud to be one!

[jca-arkitekto-tv]

Philippines my native land,
the country of the brave!
Pearl of all the orient seas,
the home of men upright.
We are ready all the time
to work for peace and right,
Philippines, dear Philippines,
for freedom all of us will fight.

[roanngatdula]

just discovered this video today, 2 years later after this was made. I am touched, grateful, and proud. Salamat for this short but succinct story! Mabuhay to all my FIl-Ams and Kababayans.

[ilovenoodles]

Where the Filipinos at?
Thumbs up if you Filipino.

[jonielgarcia]

Filipino are Talented, Fighting spirit, religious, funny, kind and generous and I'm proud of being Filipino ❤️🇵🇭

[Tenakathylynn]

dang this makes me feel very proud and thankful for my culture. :))

[ilovenoodles]

Filipinos-amazing endurance and perseverance. Through all this- we made it! And we keep going!

[yancylevi]

Let's build our country again. Let's make it great again now. Mabuhay ang Pilipino. mabuhay ang Pilipinas

[eileencabiling]

Thank you. This video rocks! Really well done and so informative.

[JDeLo]

Thank you for creating this! Love this so much!

[maayongaga]

Great history. Not known in your documentary. American companies came in the 1970's, 1980's, 1990's even recently to hire many Filipino Nurses to supply the shortage of nurses in the U.S. Many Americans view them as taking their jobs and discriminating many Filipinos. Cheap labor as they said but I'm not sure what would happen to their health care manpower without Filipino Nurses manning their floor everyday. Besides here is a Filipino nurse taking care of an elderly WE II US Vet. Isn't that a give and take? You saved our country we take care of your Vet.

[ayejaye]

I love my People!! 💛💛 We always persevere through hardship and trials. That's just what we do! Mabuhay to my fellow Filipinos!!

[Cinnamonnutmegshow]

Beautiful, made me cry. In a good way.

[bayareaspearoshorediver]

2020 and still watching.
This lil docu has lots of factual trivia.

[ceralain]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a college student currently writing my final paper about the cultural loss within the generations of Filipino-Americans and this video really has helped me understand where I can begin to fathom the importance of carrying on and teaching culture and history.📚

[raphaelpogimaster]

Awesome video... History should never be forgotten...

[foolytricks]

That’s something to be really proud as Filipinos. 🇵🇭