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Kudos to Vanessa Garcia and entire her friendly team at 7 Mile House Restaurant for hosting another successful ADOBO COOKOFF!

Congratulations to all of the contestants for cooking their delicious versions of the classic adobo dish, and especially to Elizabeth Thompson — Critics’ Choice Award Winner and Art Concordia — People’s Choice Award Winner.

Shout-out to the judges: James Brillantes, Tony Fleming, and Grand-O the Snack Sensei… and to SOMA Pilipinas, the event beneficiary. by @aperezsf

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HAPPENING TODAY! 🇵🇭

Calling all adobo lovers! Join us today for the 8th Annual Adobo Cookoff for a Cause, hosted by 7 Mile House Restaurant—a delicious celebration of Filipino flavors, family recipes, cultural pride, and community.

Come hungry and taste six unique adobo creations from talented local contestants. Sample each dish, enjoy unlimited jasmine rice, and cast your ballot for the People’s Choice Award. Whether your favorite adobo is tangy, garlicky, sweet, spicy, or rich with soy sauce and vinegar, there’s something for every adobo fan!

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 7 Mile House Restaurant
2800 Bayshore Blvd., Brisbane, CA
🎟️ $55 per person
Tickets: 7milehouse.com/AdoboCookoff

Your ticket package includes:
» Adobo samples from all six contestants
» Unlimited jasmine rice
» Bottomless Red Horse Beer for guests 21+ or refillable non-alcoholic drinks
» A ballot to vote for your favorite adobo

Meet the contestants:
» Artnelson Concordia
» Daisy Collado
» Elizabeth Thompson
» Peter Lentz
» Romeo Yraola
» Ron Parilla

This year’s judges:
» Grand-O, The Snack Sensei
» Chef James Brillantes, co-owner of The Sarap Shop
» Tony Fleming of San Miguel Beer

Best of all, this event is a fundraiser benefiting SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural Heritage District. Your ticket helps uplift Filipino culture, preserve community history, and support the ongoing work of keeping our stories, traditions, and presence visible in San Francisco.

Bring your family, friends, and biggest appetite. Let’s celebrate the beloved dish that brings generations together—one delicious bite of adobo at a time. by @aperezsf

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Up, up, and awayyyyyy… for work. taken in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) by @aperezsf

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Congratulations to Gerard Talampas and his incredible team on a hugely successful Stockton Barrio Fiesta!

Just like that, Barrio Fiesta 2.0 is back after a few years’ hiatus—bigger, stronger, and more vibrant than ever!

I experienced a community renewed and energized. I saw a new generation of young Filipino leaders stepping up with purpose. Most of all, I felt a powerful sense of optimism, energy, and Pinoy Pride throughout the Stockton community—the original hub of the Filipino diaspora.

It truly takes a barangay to plan, organize, and bring to life such a meaningful cultural celebration. Kudos to the entire Barrio Fiesta organizing community, and especially to you, Gerard, for your leadership, vision, passion, and unwavering commitment in making this happen.

You did it! Congratulations, and more power to you and the whole team! Mabuhay ang kulturang Pilipino! 🇵🇭 by @aperezsf

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COUNTDOWN TO PISTAHAN!
Celebrate culture, community, and cuisine at the 33rd Annual Pistahan Parade & Festival—the largest Filipino celebration outside the Philippines—happening in downtown San Francisco!

🎉 The Grand Parade kicks off the excitement with festive floats, dance troupes, and vibrant community pride.
💃 Enjoy nonstop entertainment at the Main Stage with live music, cultural performances, and surprise guests all weekend long.
😋 Come hungry and sample the Flavors of the Philippines from over 20 food vendors serving sizzling sisig, halo-halo with ube ice cream, and everything in between.
🎨 Step into six themed pavilions—art, culinary, dance, health, innovation, and sports—packed with hands-on activities showcasing Filipino heritage.
🛍️ Shop local and discover handcrafted goods, fashion, and cultural treasures from Pinoy makers.

Whether you’re Filipino or Filipino-at-heart, Pistahan is for everyone. Admission is free—bring the whole family and join the celebration!

PARTICIPATE IN THE PISTAHAN:
» Join the Pistahan Parade
» Be a volunteer
» Be a performing artist
» Be an event sponsor

Visit: https://www.pistahan.net, and follow us: @pistahansf by @aperezsf

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Today, we say goodbye to Tita Pearl — a beloved pillar of the Filipino community whose impact reached far beyond San Francisco and the Bay Area, extending to Southern California, Las Vegas, and even across the Pacific. Her influence touched countless lives and helped shape our community in lasting ways.

Tita Pearl was a woman of many talents, with experience spanning engineering, human resources, entrepreneurship, and more. Yet her true passion was always rooted in service — uplifting others and proudly showcasing the richness of Filipino culture and cuisine.

She played a vital role during the formative years of the Pistahan Parade and Festival and was instrumental in building the Culinary Pavilion into what it is today. With her boundless energy, she also helped reclaim the Balut Eating Contest — transforming it from a spectacle (no more “Fear Factor”) into a celebration of cultural pride and culinary tradition.

I am forever grateful for her mentorship, leadership, and friendship. From the very beginning, she welcomed me with open arms and an open heart, always ready to share her wisdom, her connections, and, of course, a tray of her delicious empanadas. Her generosity knew no bounds.

Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in my heart and in our community. Yet I will always carry forward the example she set — her kindness, her grace, and her unwavering generosity of spirit.

Rest in power, Tita Pearl. We dedicate this year’s PISTAHAN in your honor. Thank you for always showing up, for stepping up, and for being a beacon of love in our community. by @aperezsf

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Reflecting on SF Pride 2026! From my front-row seat as a Parade Judge, I soaked in every second of this vibrant, powerful celebration.

Huge love and shoutout to so many friends and community partners who showed up, showed out, and made the parade unforgettable—you all brought the energy and the heart.

Pride is joyful resistance—loud, proud, and unapologetic in the face of hate, injustice, and discrimination. SF Pride is all about love, authenticity, and the freedom to be exactly who we are. What a bold, beautiful reminder of the strength and spirit of our community!…
Happy Pride! 💪🏽❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ by @aperezsf

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Proud and gayly honored to stand alongside inspiring community leaders this morning at the Alice B. Toklas Breakfast with Mayor Daniel Lurie as we kick off SF Pride.

Feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as a Pride Parade judge—my first time—and to help celebrate and uplift the extraordinary creativity, resilience, and voices across our communities. Huge thanks to Marsha Levine from SF Pride and Sister Merry Peter from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for this unforgettable front-row experience. With 19,000 marchers, 212 floats, and millions coming together, the energy of Pride is truly unmatched.

If you’re in the parade today, come say hello at the judges’ table near the grandstands (just past 7th and Market)—I’d love to cheer you on!

This year’s theme, “Resistance in Action,” is a powerful reminder that showing up in joy, unity, and authenticity is itself a meaningful act of resistance.

Happy Pride, San Francisco!
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 by @aperezsf

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We're super excited to share that CHOW FUN is coming May 2–16! Get ready to discover some of San Francisco's best hidden gem eats while celebrating Asian flavors and small businesses—one delicious bite at a time.

This year, CHOW FUN features 71 participating merchants across the Excelsior, Ocean Ave, Geneva Ave, Visitation Valley business corridors—and is expanding to Portola, the Garden District.

You have 15 days to take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure. Collect at least 4 stamps on your CHOW FUN passport for a chance to win exciting prizes! (You don't have to be present to win.)

CHOW FUN is more than just a dine-around—it’s a celebration of culture, community, and connection. It’s about honoring AANHPI heritage, uplifting local businesses, and bringing friends, family, and neighbors together to share stories, flavors, and a whole lot FUN!

SAVE THE DATES:

SAT, MAY 2 | 11AM – 3PM
COMMUNITY KICKOFF
In conjunction with XLCR Excellence
Norton Street Parking Lot
20 Norton Street, SF
Free Admission and open to the public
SAT, MAY 16 | 2PM – 4PM

CLOSING EVENT
Out the Road
2636 San Bruno Ave, SF
Free Admission, RSVP strongly recommended.

For more info: https://www.chowfunsf.com

#ChowFunSF #SFEats #AAPIHeritage #SFFoodie #BayAreaEats #SupportSmallBiz #SanFranciscoEvents #FoodieEvent #HiddenGemsSF #EatLocalSF #SFFoodies #DineAroundSF by @aperezsf

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FRI, MAR 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors –vs– Washington Wizards
5:30 PM — Pregame Activations at Chase Plaza
5:30 PM — Pregame Mixer at Bayview Terrace
6:30 PM — Primetime Performance
7:00 PM — Tip-Off

MABUHAY DUB NATION!
It's time to turn up the energy and celebrate the heart, heritage and pride of the Bay Area’s Filipino community! Join us for the Filipino Heritage Night at Chase Center as we close out the 2025/26 season with culture, color, and Bayanihan spirit.
Enjoy a night bursting with music, dance, food, and basketball excitement — where every cheer, every beat, and every bite celebrates home. Bring your family, friends, and kababayans and let’s show the world what true Filipino pride looks like!

PREGAME ACTIVATIONS AT THRIVE CITY:
» Bay Area Tinikling / Band
» FilAm Student Union from St Francis High School

PREGAME MIXER AT BAYVIEW TERRACE:
» Networking event with Bay Area Filipino leaders and organizations

IN-GAME ENTERTAINMENT:
» Primetime performance by Kalikasan Dance Company
» Halftime showcase by Dancel's Academy of Tae Kwon Do

FEATURED FOOD SPECIALS:
» FREE Pepsi fountain drink with purchase of Chicken Adobo or Lechon Kawali Rice Bowl
» Dessert Highlight: Calamani Tart

GROUP PACKAGE:
Groups of 20 or more will have their group name recognized on the jumbotron. Email: pistahansf@gmail.com for more info.

Let’s fill Chase Center with smiles, spirit, and salu-salo energy — celebrate Filipino pride and rep the Warriors, together!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://bit.ly/warriorsfhn25 by @aperezsf

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Congratulations to Autumn Durald Arkapaw!

She made history tonite as the first woman and first Asian/Filipina American to be nominated and win Best Cinematography at the Academy Awards for her work in the movie “Sinners”.

Mabuhay!! by @aperezsf

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