Filipino American Democratic Club of New York

Yesterday, we joined our neighbors under the 7 train at Bliss Plaza to show up in full force for Steven Raga for State Senate!

Even at the last minute, our community came out, from nurses and home health aides to nannies, caregivers, and service workers, alongside union members, small business owners, students, and grassroots organizers from Little Manila to Elmhurst, Maspeth, Astoria, and Sunnyside.

This is what Filipino political power in Queens looks like. Working people, organized and ready. Steven is already doing the work, delivering results, and showing up for our neighbors every day. Now we’re ready to send him back to Albany, this time to the State Senate. 🌐

FADCNY officially endorses Steven Raga for State Senate.

This one’s for Queens.

Let’s get to work!

📣 We’re showing up for Eve Cho Guillergan for Civil Court, and making Filipino American History in the process.

Join us on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM in and around Jackson Heights for a Day of Action to help elect the first Filipina elected official and judge in New York.

We’ll kick things off with a rally at 12:30 PM to grab literature and get assignments before dispersing to poll sites to talk to voters and hand out materials. As we close out the final day of early voting, let’s make it count.

📍 Meetup location TBA in Jackson Heights
🍽️ Dinner to follow at TBA in Woodside
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/fadcny-eve

Let’s show up strong for our community and celebrate together after!

📣 Our club is proud to announce FADCNY’s 2025 General Election slate of endorsed candidates!

Heading into November, many of these leaders earned our support during the primaries and are joined by new candidates who share our vision for an inclusive, equitable, and empowered New York.

Together with coalition partners like Filipinos for Zohran, we’re co-sponsoring canvasses, phone banks, and get-out-the-vote efforts across the city and beyond. ☎️🗳️

This Filipino American History Month, we’re making it clear that our community’s voice matters, our power is real, and our future is on the ballot!

New swag just dropped! 👀👕

We’re kicking off Filipino American History Month at Kalye with food, drinks, and community, and we couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek of our first-ever merch drop.

Your ticket gets you a shirt, food, drinks, and yes, you can grab extra merch at the event too. 🎟️

Swipe through for a preview! ➡️

🎨📸 Paulo Tonn

Filipino American History Month traces a long arc of struggle and contribution that began with the 1587 landing of Filipinos in Morro Bay, California, and continues through the Delano Manongs’ leadership in the farmworker movement, the fight of Filipino World War II veterans for long-denied recognition, and the political and cultural writings of Carlos Bulosan.

It also honors Vicki Manalo Draves, who broke barriers as the first Asian American Olympic gold medalist, and the generations of Filipino nurses who have sustained the U.S. healthcare system. In New York, these histories endure in communities that continue to organize, create, and care, shaping a more just and inclusive society.

This month is both a commemoration of past struggles and a call to recognize Filipino Americans as central to the nation’s ongoing pursuit of equity and dignity.

Tagalog speakers are needed this Election Day in Queens to assist voters at poll sites!

Community members who can provide translation support will help ensure that every voice is heard. Compensation is $250 per day, with additional training and early voting bonuses.

Apply at: pollworker.vote.nyc

Join the Filipino American Democratic Club as we celebrate Filipino American History Month with our very first merch drop! 🎉

Free merch is included with your ticket. Come enjoy FAHM, food, drinks, and community power as we prepare for Election Day.

We will also be presenting special awards (to be announced) recognizing leaders in our community. Don’t miss out! 🇵🇭🗽

📍 Kalye Rivington, 111 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
📆 Friday, October 17th, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Get your tickets at bit.ly/fahmdems25! 🎟️

It’s never been more important to know who you are and what you stand for.

That’s why the FilAm Dems of New York are stepping into this election season with a renewed purpose, a refreshed identity, and an updated mission and values that reflect the movement we’re building.

As Filipino Americans, we have cared for this city. Our people have sacrificed so we could build our lives here. Yet when it comes to the city’s most important decisions, we’ve been left out of the room.

We were founded to ensure Filipino Americans have a seat at the table: our voices heard, and our power felt.

The FilAm Dems of New York are here to advance Filipino American visibility in politics, build strong coalitions, and shape a democracy rooted in fairness, equity, and opportunity for all.

We mobilize our community to participate fully in civic life.
We fight for fair representation in public office.
We champion progressive values of equity and opportunity.
We stand in solidarity with AANHPI, immigrant, labor, and allied communities.

And we do this with authenticity, joy, and new energy that redefines what political engagement can look like.

This has always been more than just politics—this is about power, pride, and shaping the future of New York together, as Filipino Americans.

👉 Join the FilAm Dems. Link in Bio.


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