:: In 1996, Philippine Forum was established by a group of Filipino immigrants in the US who were actively involved in the fight for social justice in their native Philippines.
:: During the first years of Philippine Forum, it provided a venue for Filipino Immigrants and Filipino-Americans to discuss, analyze and act on prevailing social and economic issues in the Philippines.
:: In 1999, Filipino Workers Center was established to provide training, legal education and other assistance and services to Filipino migrant workers.
:: In 2000, the Carlos Bulosan Heritage Center and the Youth Initiative for Social Action (YISA) were set up to cater to the needs of Filipinos who grew up in the US. Cultural workshops, festivals and exhibits were held through these programs.
:: The Carlos Bulosan Heritage Center s a resource center for Filipino research and education. It houses books, audio and visual materials that seek to enhance and deepen one’s understanding of Philippine history and struggles.
:: In 2003, Philippine Studies Program was launched in partnership with the University of the Philippines and the University of California System. To date, 139 participants from 18 states have completed the program since 2003.
:: On November 21, 2003, Philippine Forum received the Union Square Award as an outstanding not-for-profit group. Philippine Forum is the first Filipino organization to be recognized for innovative grassroots work making vital contributions to the educational, cultural and economic life of the city.
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