Adrian Alarilla
Adrian Alarilla, PhD, is a program evaluator, writer, researcher, and filmmaker. Born and raised in the Philippines, he is currently based south of in Seattle, and has a PhD in History from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Besides contributing to the International Examiner, he is an associate with Alaska-based consulting firm Stellar Group, and has worked with Tribal, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies in Alaska, Hawaiʻi, and the Pacific Islands.
Homegrown indie rock band hi hi hi talks about their musical migrations and community...
Local genre-bending rock band hi hi hi (pronounced "hai hai hai") is holding a free, all-ages listening party at the Mural Amphitheatre in the...
Re-establishment of Philippine consulate in Seattle inspires hope for detained migrants in the PNW,...
On June 5, 2026, the Philippine Consulate General in Seattle held an opening reception at One Convention Place to celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence...
Friends and colleagues remember Kai Sorem’s passion and drive for social justice
The last time that Abram Diaz saw Kai Sorem was at an Andres Bonifacio Day rally at Hing Hay Park in Chinatown International District...
In “Year of the Cat,” a filmmaker searches for his father 50 years after...
Tony Nguyen first screened with the Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) in 2016 with his short personal documentary film, “Giap’s Last Day at...
Disconesia shares Indonesian disco treasures with Seattle, with their echoes of the past and...
On March 28, 2026, the Clock-Out Lounge at Beacon Hill was filled with an eclectic mix of sounds from local Southeast Asian American rock...
Filipino community members commemorate the 40-year anniversary of the People Power Revolution in the...
On the evening of February 26, members of the Filipino community attended a lightning rally at the Southcenter mall in Tukwila to commemorate the...
Tanggol Migrante Movement celebrates one year of unity, resistance, and major community victories
February 13, 2026, marked the one-year anniversary of the Tanggol Migrante Movement (TMM). Members and supporters filled the room at the Centilia Cultural Center,...
CIDBIA announces new programs for small businesses, FIFA 2026 preparations, and funding to double...
On Wednesday, January 21, the Chinatown International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) held its annual ratepayer meeting at Theatre Off Jackson. During the meeting,...
Families and supporters start aid and advocacy organization for Filipino migrants detained by ICE
On December 21, Greggy Sorio, an ailing Filipino migrant and detainee at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) in Tacoma, was finally allowed to visit...
PICA-WA meets Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander needs with resourcefulness, solidarity, and care
On almost every Thursday afternoon, a small, non-descript building in Federal Way comes alive with community members patronizing the no-cost food pantry of the...
