FRIENDS - FOOD - FUN!
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GET INVOLVED: Try Dancing!Even if you have two left feet, WE WANT YOU! As long as you bring the enthusiasm, consider joining our dance group here at FACSPS! We accept participants of ALL AGES and promise to always have a good time.
 2011 Ethnic Celebration
Bring a friend, make friends and join in on the fun! Choreography includes everything from ball room to modern to traditional Filipino dance.
Practices are held every Saturday night at Hallen Hall at Sacred Heart Parish, Lacey. Please contact our Social Activities Coordinators Reanna Leodones, Yoly Valencia and Frank Ballon for more details. 
2011 Ethnic Celebration
Meet Your New Officers
2013 Autumn Ball: Induction of New Officers
Say "hello" to your new FACSPS leaders! Visit our Officers page to learn a little bit about each of your new committee chair members. Have a question or concern? Feel free to reach out to one of the officers or connect with us via email or Facebook.
During our 2013 Formal Autumn Ball, 21 officers (executives and coordinators) were sworn in and accepted new and continuing roles as responsible and earnest leaders within the Filipino-American Community of South Puget Sound. Over half of these officers are new faces to the committee. With the great successes of our previous administrations – most recently led by former FACSPS President, Ted Zarate – we feel deep gratitude for the path that was paved before us. Therefore, we understand there are some big shoes to fill. Nevertheless, our new team consists of motivated, smart individuals with fresh ideas. We are confident that we will be able to serve FACSPS and our local community in the best way possible. We promise to fulfill our duties and work hard to continue enhancing our organization's legacy of cultural advocacy, social responsibility and educational support, while shining a bright light on Filipino history and tradition. With the leadership of our new president, Angel "Paul" Vano, we are devoted to making our community a better place, for everyone, regardless of our differences. |
UHAW Project Update
Thanks to your generous donations, our President, Paul Vano, recently headed to the Philippines to hand deliver proceeds made from the UHAW Project.
How did your donations directly help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)? During the second week of April, Paul visited Lawaan, a barangay in Samar and was able to buy school uniforms for the almost 1,000 children attending Lawaan Central School. So far, 200 slippers will be distributed in parts of Tacloban (the main city shattered by the typhoon). Our president also toured neighboring barangays and towns to extend help to local clinics thanks to the aid of the Department of Health in Tacloban. Please continue to pray for those who lost their lives and those who lost loved ones during this devastating tragedy.
The UHAW Project was started by our current FACSPS president to send basic aid to victims of mass disasters and crises in the Philippines. The recent disaster of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) resulted in an overwhelming destruction of many lives. We still need to help those affected and continue to accept any monetary donations for this cause. "Uhaw" is a Tagalog word meaning "thirst."
FACSPS gives MANY THANKS to those who supported our project:
How did your donations directly help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)? During the second week of April, Paul visited Lawaan, a barangay in Samar and was able to buy school uniforms for the almost 1,000 children attending Lawaan Central School. So far, 200 slippers will be distributed in parts of Tacloban (the main city shattered by the typhoon). Our president also toured neighboring barangays and towns to extend help to local clinics thanks to the aid of the Department of Health in Tacloban. Please continue to pray for those who lost their lives and those who lost loved ones during this devastating tragedy.
The UHAW Project was started by our current FACSPS president to send basic aid to victims of mass disasters and crises in the Philippines. The recent disaster of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) resulted in an overwhelming destruction of many lives. We still need to help those affected and continue to accept any monetary donations for this cause. "Uhaw" is a Tagalog word meaning "thirst."
FACSPS gives MANY THANKS to those who supported our project:
- Friends and families of FACSPS
- Sacred Heart Parish parishioners
- Friends and families of CEBU Restaurant
- Friends of the "UHAW" Project.
- KING 5 news
- Logistics and project coordinators in Manila, Samar, Leyte and Cebu
Message From FACSPS President
2013 Formal Autumn Ball & Induction of Officers
Greetings to All!
Welcome to our "NEW" official website for the Filipino-American Community of South Puget Sound (FACSPS).
This website allows YOU to browse the many committees, events and opportunities you may want to participate. Also, like us on Facebook for postings, announcements and much more....
We are an organization that serves about 400 plus families and growing. It is my hope that everybody can be the ambassadors for FACSPS to promote our mission, culture, values and ultimately, we can all together make a difference in the community that we serve – and beyond.
As the president of this fine organization, I am proud of our officers – past and present, and the amazing members who step-up to the task to keep the dream alive. So what are YOU waiting for? GET INVOLVED!
WE are One country, One voice, One community and One FACSPS!
Mabuhay!
Angel "Paul" Vano
FACSPS President
Welcome to our "NEW" official website for the Filipino-American Community of South Puget Sound (FACSPS).
This website allows YOU to browse the many committees, events and opportunities you may want to participate. Also, like us on Facebook for postings, announcements and much more....
We are an organization that serves about 400 plus families and growing. It is my hope that everybody can be the ambassadors for FACSPS to promote our mission, culture, values and ultimately, we can all together make a difference in the community that we serve – and beyond.
As the president of this fine organization, I am proud of our officers – past and present, and the amazing members who step-up to the task to keep the dream alive. So what are YOU waiting for? GET INVOLVED!
WE are One country, One voice, One community and One FACSPS!
Mabuhay!
Angel "Paul" Vano
FACSPS President
