Parters and Sponsors Exhibit Hall
The Pistahan Parade and Festival deeply appreciates and gratefully acknowledges our partners and sponsors for their continued collaboration and support for this annual celebration of Filipino community, culture and cuisine!
KUMU
Kumu is a powerful livestream platform that prioritizes the voices of over 100 million Filipinos around the world.
You can get paid by becoming a livestreamer, win cash prizes by playing live game shows, and make money by participating in various promotions run on Kumu.
Or you can just hang out, explore the many livestreams the Kumunity has to offer, meet and interact with other people. The possibilities are endless!
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE OF SAN FRANCISCO
The Philippine Consulate General, led by Consul General Henry S. Bensurto, Jr., serves 10 states in the U.S.’s Pacific Northwest. The Consulate is unwavering in promoting the Philippines’ national interests and providing consular services and working towards its vision to Spark*Connect*Empower all Filipino Americans in its areas of jurisdiction.
MYX TV
MYX TV is the music lover’s constant companion. Young and bubbly VJs make viewers feel right at home, plus music videos with lyrics allow sing-along crazed Pinoys to croon to their favorite local and foreign tunes. MYX’s diverse programming — from rock to hip-hop, sentimental to retro — gives 24 hours of non stop viewing pleasure.
To complete the MYX experience, we’re giving you, your choice — your music, on air, on print and online as a megabrand that’s in tune to music and youthful style.
COALITION OF ASIAN AMERICAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (CAAGE)
The Coalition of Asian American Government Employees (CAAGE) is a volunteer organization that aims to promote diversity and goodwill by organizing Asian cultural programs for local, statewide, and federal employees in the public sector in San Francisco. We also support career development through informative workshops, encourage greater camaraderie and collaboration between agencies, and fund raise for Asian community organizations. We are building visibility and awareness while celebrating the diversity of our Asian Pacific American government employees in the City and County of San Francisco.
COMCAST XFINITY
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky. Comcast Cable is one of the United States’ largest video, high-speed internet, and phone providers to residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides these services to businesses. It also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the Xfinity brand. Visit comcastcorporation.com for more information.
We give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Our products empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference. Communities bring the world closer together. They transcend borders, overcoming obstacles to unite neighbors, friends, and families. People from all backgrounds — with diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas — rely on Facebook to build community. Building a diverse team where everyone belongs is crucial to understanding where we're succeeding and where we need to do better.
HEAVENLY ICE CREAM
Heavenly Ice Cream (TM) has been locally crafted in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2003. We craft our artisan ice cream flavors daily using only the finest natural and raw ingredients, carefully sourced locally, and from around the world. We are the one and only original Heavenly Ice cream!!
ABS-CBN - TFC
ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ largest entertainment and broadcasting company, has always been guided by one principle – to be of service to the Filipino people. Thus, the creation of ABS-CBN Global, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the network, whose main goal is to bring global Filipinos back to their roots through programs and products that reflect their needs, dreams, and aspirations. Our flagship product, The Filipino Channel (TFC), is a 24-hour cable, direct-to-home (DTH) satellite, online, internet protocol television (IPTV), and mobile TV service that broadcasts globally, carrying a variety of programs to suit the needs and preferences of over 10 million global Filipinos.
BART
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) connects the San Francisco Peninsula with Berkeley, Oakland, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton and other cities in the East Bay. For more than 50 years BART has provided fast, reliable transportation to downtown offices, shopping centers, tourist attractions, entertainment venues, universities and other destinations for Bay Area residents and visitors alike.
SERRAMONTE FORD
Serramonte Ford, located less than 10 minutes from downtown San Francisco, is committed to uncompromising integrity, customer service and competitive offers. We have an excellent inventory of beautiful new Ford models and high-quality used cars. Moreover, our experienced commercial/fleet specialists can address your business needs. Serramonte Ford also provides regular and warranty repair services and maintenance. We also have an extensive parts department. We’re located at 999 Serramonte Boulevard in Colma or at serramonteford.com.
CROSSINGS TV
Watch Filipino programs on Crossings TV at Xfinity Ch 238. The latest news and entertainment from TFC and TV5, 9-10 AM, and 4-6 PM every day. There is no additional cost to watch if you are already a subscriber of Xfinity TV digital starter tier or up. Weekly program schedules can be found on www.crossingstv.com, or check your program guide on TV. Remember to watch Crossings TV at Xfinity Ch 238.
5M PROJECT
5M is a fully entitled, mixed-use project in downtown San Francisco – by Brookfield Properties. The project is comprised of an office building of approximately 650,000 square feet and an apartment building with approximately 302 residential units. 5M would create significant new open spaces for the neighborhood. The project is designed to house a dynamic ground-floor mix featuring local retail and arts, cultural and community uses. 5M is proud to deliver a comprehensive community development agreement that is hyperlocal to the SoMa Community in youth development, arts and culture, nonprofit stabilization and pedestrian safety. One of the highlights are support for SoMa Pilipinas the Filipino Cultural Heritage District and dedication of land for affordable housing for Seniors.
SAN FRANCISCO APARTMENT ASSOCIATION
The San Francisco Apartment Association is your rental housing resource. SFAA is dedicated to educating, advocating for, and supporting the Rental Housing Community so that its members operate ethically, fairly, and profitably. SFAA is a non-profit trade association whose main focus is to support rental owners by offering a wide variety of benefits that address all aspects of rental housing industry. We offer our members everything needed to manage rental property within the law.
CENSUS 2020
Be counted! We risk so much not participating in the census. Communities with a high density of APIs have the most at stake. The census is completely secure and there won’t be questions about citizenship. Hundreds of billions of dollars are allocated to programs like Medicaid, CalFresh, and SNAP. Schools, hospitals, and emergency services count on it.
JOLLIBEE
Jollibee, the beloved world-famous Filipino fast-food chain, invites Pistahan attendees in North America to enjoy their Jollibee favorites via drive-through across select locations, call and pick-up, and take-out. Check out its menu on DoorDash. Jollibee delivery/pickup is available in all currently open stores throughout North America, across the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Washington, and Virginia of the U.S., and in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
SF ASSOCIATION of realtors
The San Francisco Association of Realtors® represents more than 4,000 Realtors® in San Francisco who are committed to fairness, honesty, integrity, and promoting the rights of homeowners. We provide wide-ranging educational opportunities and industry-leading technology, including SFAR MLS, to our members; advocate at the local, state, and national levels for legislation supporting our members and their business; and actively give back in the San Francisco community through the SFAR Foundation and the Welcome Home Project.
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION
The mission of the APA Heritage Foundation is to promote, propagate and conduct educational programs about the cultural heritage of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States of America, and the annual celebration of the federally-recognized Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
ASIAN ART MUSEUM
With one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, the Asian Art Museum bridges cultures, engages the imagination and encourages new ways of thinking. Bring the museum experience into your home with inspiring virtual tours, livestream programming, and DIY art activities. Visit asianart.org/museumfromhome to explore more.
SEARCH TO INVOLVE FILIPINO AMERICANS
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving Historic Filipinotown and other neighborhoods throughout Greater Los Angeles County. SIPA produces programs for youth and families including case management and counseling, after school programs, senior programs, small business development, cultural enrichment, and affordable housing. Follow us @sipacares.
EMP FILMS
Based out of the Bay Area, CA, EMP Films is committed to bringing your imagination to life through video and capturing emotions with every shot. Whether you are a big business or individual dreamer, EMP Films wants to bring your vision out to reach all types of audiences. EMP Films strives to not only give you an amazing video, but also represent you and/or your business in the most professional way possible and stand out above the crowd. Let's make your vision a reality.
VERIZON MEDIA
Verizon Media’s employee resource group — PACE @ Verizon — is all about empowering, celebration, and elevating Asian talent in the business. Focusing on culture, commerce, customer, and career, PACE provides a voice and platform for the Asian community to further strengthen a diverse and inclusive culture across the company and beyond.
RAMAR FOODS INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1969, Ramar's goal is to bring the flavors of the Philippines to your household. Ramar foods is committed to manufacturing your favorite frozen Filipino food products. Ramar’s success for 50 years of experience in the industry is attributed to its people, its deep relationship with the Filipino diaspora and a commitment to understanding what brings satisfaction to Filipino families.
SAN FRANCISCO
PUBLIC LIBRARY
The San Francisco Public Library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
FILIPINO FOOD MOVEMENT
The Filipino Food Movement was founded to create broad awareness, appreciation, and enhanced investment in Filipino Culinary Arts. In just a few short years, we have gathered national attention in the press, millions of worldwide impressions on social media, and hundreds of passionate and talented individuals who believe Filipino Cuisine deserves its rightful place in the global menu.
Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young is an accomplished writer, speaker and blogger. She is author of Filipino children’s book “Cora Cooks Pancit” which received the Asian American Librarian’s Association Picture Book of the Year. Dorina’s text delightfully captures the warmth between mother and daughter as they share a piece of their Filipino heritage. With bright and charming illustrations by Kristi Valiant, Cora’s family comes alive as Cora herself becomes the family’s newest little chef.
ALASKA AIRLINES
Alaska Airlines is the fifth-largest U.S. airline based on passenger traffic and is one of the most popular U.S. West Coast air carriers. Headquartered in Seattle, Alaska Airlines has expanded significantly to serve several transcontinental U.S. East Coast routes, following the merger with Virgin America. The airline has also expanded internationally, with service to Costa Rica, Canada and Mexico.
NUTRIASIA
Trusted and loved by Filipino families all over the world, NutriAsia produces great tasting seasonings and condiments to level up your cooking and your meals, which includes: Datu Puti, Silver Swan, Mang Tomas, UFC, Papa, Golden Fiesta, Jufran, Mafran, Locally and Big 2. Make meals more delicious and enjoyable with your favorite NutriAsia products. Whatever it is that you want to cook or eat, we have a condiment to flavor and enhance it.
Center FOR Asian American Media
For 40 years, the Center for Asian American Media is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media.
WESTLAKE SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
WSPA was founded in the summer of 1991 by Malu Rivera-Peoples and Karen Dycaico, in a successful collaboration with the City of Daly City Parks and Recreation Department. To date, WSPA has an enrollment of over a thousand students training in dance, music, and theater. In its 2019/2020 season, WSPA was the 10th time recipient of the Outstanding School Award and Youth America Gand Prix Outstanding Studio Award by the New York City Dance Alliance.