Arkipelago was a volunteer-run cultural organization based in New York City that promoted critical dialogue and community engagement around important issues concerning the Philippines and the Filipino Diaspora.
The organization also participated in Street Theatre performances, where they raised awareness of abandoned toxic waste on US bases in the Philippines, domestic workers, mail-order brides, and anti-immigrant legislation.
The submitted artworks had to adhere to the following restrictions: The fourth Sa Pinilakang Tabing (On the Silver Screen)[5] was held in 1997 to celebrate the 100th year of Filipino cinema.
Although Filipino cinema is one of the country's greatest cultural assets, it rarely receives chances for exposure and screening in the U.S. due to the lack of funding and government initiative, which presents Sa Pinilakang Tabing with a great opportunity.
Held on August 10, 1994, at the Art in General Gallery at 79 Walker Street, Salamin brought together five local Filipino and Filipino-American artists to take part in a forum and slide presentation.
The five artists who shared their insights and work were: Paul Pfieffer, Christine Quisumbing Ramilo, Lewanda Lim, Ayan Rivera, and Genera Banzon.
By offering lectures on Philippine history, culture, and politics, Tagalog on Site works to assist adolescent Filipino-Americans in reclaiming their roots.