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Mel is a collector of Filipino
Americana and Philippine antiques
and art. He has found numerous items
on Ebay, maybe you will too.
Americana and Philippine antiques
and art. He has found numerous items
on Ebay, maybe you will too.
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Alibata or Baybayin is the ancient Filipino
script. It is another fascinating piece of our
heritage that is being revived.
script. It is another fascinating piece of our
heritage that is being revived.
The Pilipino Youth Coalition of Vallejo serves
Filipino youth in Solano County by teaching them
about their Filipino heritage, history, community
organizing, civic involvement and leadership skills.
Mel and his wife, Belle, are the adult advisors of
this dynamic organization.
Filipino youth in Solano County by teaching them
about their Filipino heritage, history, community
organizing, civic involvement and leadership skills.
Mel and his wife, Belle, are the adult advisors of
this dynamic organization.
The Filipino American National Historical Society has
played a major role in the dissemination, education and
research of Filipino American history in this country.
Founded by Dr.s Fred and Dorothy Cordova (Uncle
Fred and Auntie Dorothy), FANHS has over 20 chapters
across the US.
played a major role in the dissemination, education and
research of Filipino American history in this country.
Founded by Dr.s Fred and Dorothy Cordova (Uncle
Fred and Auntie Dorothy), FANHS has over 20 chapters
across the US.
Arkipelago Books is dedicated to providing literary products from Southeast
Asian countries, especially from the Philippines. By helping to correct the
misinformation and misinterpretation of Asian peoples & cultures in the United
States, we hope to heighten the interest in the unfolding multiculturalism within
our society.
Asian countries, especially from the Philippines. By helping to correct the
misinformation and misinterpretation of Asian peoples & cultures in the United
States, we hope to heighten the interest in the unfolding multiculturalism within
our society.
Show your Filipino pride by shopping at MyBarong.com
owned by my friend Corky Pasquil. He has the best collection
of Barongs and Filipino attire anywhere on the internet.
owned by my friend Corky Pasquil. He has the best collection
of Barongs and Filipino attire anywhere on the internet.
Tatak ng Apat na Alon (Mark of Four Waves)
This group of Filipino Americans are reviving the lost
tradition of Philippine tattoos. Based in Los Angeles,
members are spread across America and in Hawaii. They
are both males and females, from all walks of life. Please
link to their site and learn more about this lost art form
and expression of Filipino pride.
This group of Filipino Americans are reviving the lost
tradition of Philippine tattoos. Based in Los Angeles,
members are spread across America and in Hawaii. They
are both males and females, from all walks of life. Please
link to their site and learn more about this lost art form
and expression of Filipino pride.
People are always asking me who is the best
Filipino tattoo artist in the Bay Area. I tell them to
go visit Orly Lacquio at Humble Beginnings in
San Jose. He is also a member of the Tatak ng
Alon na Apat Tribe. He has done a couple of my
Filipino tribal designs.
Filipino tattoo artist in the Bay Area. I tell them to
go visit Orly Lacquio at Humble Beginnings in
San Jose. He is also a member of the Tatak ng
Alon na Apat Tribe. He has done a couple of my
Filipino tribal designs.
Order these great, handmade 3 ft tall Bululs from my
friends down in LA. They also import Tikis for your
tropical landscape or decor. All Handmade in the
Philippines. Make sure you tell them Mel sent you.
friends down in LA. They also import Tikis for your
tropical landscape or decor. All Handmade in the
Philippines. Make sure you tell them Mel sent you.
Most of my friends and family know
that I collect exotic knives and
Philippine bladed weapons. These two
sites have great deals on balisong
knives and antique Philippine bladed
weapons.
that I collect exotic knives and
Philippine bladed weapons. These two
sites have great deals on balisong
knives and antique Philippine bladed
weapons.
My friend Michelle makes wonderful Baybayin custom jewelry. Please
support her. Look for a photo of Chloe wearing one of her designs on
her website.
support her. Look for a photo of Chloe wearing one of her designs on
her website.
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