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 ballroom 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/or Frank Ballon for more details. 
2011 Ethnic Celebration
UHAW Project Update
Thanks to your generous donations, our President, Angel 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 have been 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:
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There, you will find lots of photos, reminders about events and programs, and more... Use it to stay current on our ongoing activities and stay connected with fellow members! Search for us under "Filipino-American Community of South Puget Sound" or simply, "FACSPS." |
Valentines Ball and Scholarship CeremonyJoin us at our 2015 Valentines Ball at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club! The theme for our this year's ball is "The Love Boat." And, because we LOVE our hardworking students, we will also conduct our annual scholarship award ceremony during this event. To purchase tickets, please see any of our officers. Here are the details.
- Theme: "The Love Boat" (YouTube video) - When: Saturday, February 7th at 6:00 pm, dinner starts at 7:00 pm - Where: Indian Summer Golf & Country Club (no host bar) - Cost: $45 members, $50 non-members - Scholarship Awards Ceremony will also take place - Live band, featuring Dr. Rex de Asis - Dessert dash For more information about Scholarship, please visit our Scholarship Program page. This year, we are awarding $1,000 to six individual graduating high school seniors. If you know anyone who qualifies, please have him/her download our application and mail all the required documents to FACSPS by JANUARY 24, 2015. 
Meet Your OfficersSay "hello" to your FACSPS leaders! Visit our Officers page to get in touch with any of our committee chair members. Have a general question or concern? Feel free to reach out to our Marketing Officer, Annamarie Bailey via email or send us a message on 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 team consists of motivated, smart individuals with fresh ideas. We are confident that we will be able to serve FACSPS and our community in the best way possible. We promise to fulfill our duties and work hard to continue 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 any differences. 
2013 Autumn Ball: Induction of New Officers
Ways to Keep Up with FACSPSNeed to find out what time our Annual Autumn Ball starts? Or, what days Ballet Philippines are performing? How about a way of reaching out to make us aware of an error or correction that needs to be made? FACSPS has different platforms for you to communicate with us and vice versa. Remember, we are all one family in the Fil-Am community and we aim to provide a place for open dialogue; your feedback is ALWAYS appreciated! Please do not hesitate to reach us via phone or email on our Contact page or Officers page, or shoot us a message on Facebook.
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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 in which 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 still 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 in which 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 still 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
