WASHINGTON, D.C. — August 2026 — The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) concluded another successful biennial national conference in Washington, D.C., bringing together over 400scholars, educators, community leaders, students, artists, veterans, and advocates from across the United States to celebrate, preserve, and advance the Filipino American story.

The conference themed "PiNoise on the Potomac:  Monuments to Change" was co-chaired by FANHS DMV President Gem Daus and Vice President Jo Maralit.  The event marked the first time that the nation's largest community-based gathering dedicated to Filipino American history convened in the nation's capital. Drawing from the word Pinoise—a blend of Pinoy and noise—the conference celebrated the many ways Filipino Americans make themselves heard through scholarship, storytelling, music, laughter, ritual, and collective action.

Dear FANHS Community,

We have much to celebrate! 

FANHS Journal, Volume 13 is now published!

FANHS Journal, Volume 13—guest edited by Dr. Pat Lindsay "Pinky" C. Catalla-Buscaino—is officially hot off the press! This latest Fall 2025 volume features scholarship drawn from the FANHS Houston Conference proceedings and continues our tradition of advancing Filipino American history.

Subscribe today by clicking on this link. You may choose:

Electronic access, which includes Vol 13 and all previous volumes, or

A print copy, perfect for your personal library—or as a meaningful holiday gift

FANHS members receive 25% off at checkout. Please use the discount code: FANHSMEMBER25

Institutional Access:
Before purchasing, check with your college, university, or institutional library to see whether they already subscribe to the FANHS Journal. If so, you can access Volume 13 and past volumes through your institution.

Reminder: Call for Submissions: FANHS Journal, Volume 15

The Call for Submissions for Volume 15 FANHS DMV conference proceedings are due January 2027.

The theme for Volume 14 is “Mixed Race.” Former FANHS Trustee and National Scholar Dr. Rudy Guevarra andAlejandro Acierto will serve as Guest Editors, working with the FANHS Journal Editorial Team. Volume 14 is expected to be published in Fall 2026.

For more details, including the announcement of Volume 13 and the linktoCall for Submissions for Volume 14, please click on this UH Press website linkor contact fanhsjournal@uhpress.org

We look forward to your continued readership, scholarship, and support of the FANHS Journal. 

Sincerely,

FANHS Editorial Team

Dr. Patricia Halagao

Dr. Terese Monberg

Dr. Lily Ann Villaraza