Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Filipinos In Alliance ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://fiauic.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://fiauic.org/blog/) ## Pages - [Home Page](https://fiauic.org/) - About Us As more and more Filipino Americans grow up in the United States with limited understanding of their roots, Filipinos in Alliance strives to educate others in the hopes that one may gain a sense of identity by realizing their own heritage, as well as the hardships of their ancestors before them, all in - [Board Of Directors Info](https://fiauic.org/boardinfo/) - Executive Board Info Instagram Linkedin Spotify Co-President: Ailyn Reyes Pronouns: She/her4th year at UICMajor/Minor: Markering/International BusinessFIA Fam: RoyalHometown: Arlington Heights, ILFavorite FIA Memory: Being a part of battle council for BOTB ’25!Favorite Food: Wendy’s spicy nugs Instagram Link Co-President: Razelle Ruanto Pronouns: She/her4th year at UICMajor/Minor: Nursing/NutritionFIA Fam: GMPHometown: Malolos, PhilippinesFavorite FIA Memory: PCN 2024!Favorite - [Board Of Directors](https://fiauic.org/home-page/board/) - Filipinos In Alliance Board of Directors 2025 - 2026 Click on any of the board directors to view their social media’s and short bio’s about them! Executive Board Core Board - [FIA' Lanthropy](https://fiauic.org/fia-philanthropy/) - FIA’Lanthropy represents the belief of giving back to the community and providing support for those who need it the most. Serving as an advancement of the original fundraising chair, FIA’lanthropy aims to raise money for the greater good, to shape and improve the lives of the less fortunate. Visit our Instagram! Bank of America Marathon - [FIArts](https://fiauic.org/fia-arts/) - FIArts is a creative outlet for members to freely express themselves in an artistic way! From outings to art museums, various workshops that ranges from photography to jewelry-making, to our annual art showcase at the end of the school year, FIArts not only allows our creative members to have a place to dabble in their - [FIAthletics](https://fiauic.org/fia-athletics/) - FIAthletics is a subgroup that unites FIA members through sports, esports, and various athletic outings. FIAthletics frequently invites its members to participate in intramural leagues and tournaments while also hosting its own intercollegiate events for football, volleyball, as well as VALORANT and League of Legends competitions. Visit our Instagram! Visit our Twitch! Join our Discord! - [FIA Cultural](https://fiauic.org/fia-cultural/) - As one of the six subgroups within Filipinos in Alliance, FIA Cultural focuses on teaching aspects of Filipino Culture to its members. This is achieved primarily through the performance of cultural dances (such as Tinikling and Subli), as well as general body meetings where members may learn to dance. We hope to continue challenging how - [FIA Modern](https://fiauic.org/fiamodern/) - FIA Modern is a collegiate dance team and subgroup under Filipinos in Alliance at UIC. The team is composed of talented dancers with a passion for improving themselves and their team. This season, FIA Modern’s main goals are to achieve growth as dancers and individuals as well as having fun as a team, and they’ll - [FIA' Liwan](https://fiauic.org/fialiwan/) - FIA’Liwan is a musical group stemming from UIC’s Filipino organization, Filipinos in Alliance (FIA). The Filipino word “aliwan” means entertainment, which reflects the talent, versatility, and flexibility of the group – not just as performers, but as entertainers. Consisting of singers and instrumentalists, the group serves as a creative outlet for those looking to express - [Subgroups](https://fiauic.org/subgroups/) - FIA'Liwan Coordinators Visit FIA'Liwan's Instagram! FIA Cultural Coordinators Visit FIA Cultural's Instagram! FIAthletics Coordinators Visit FIAthletics Instagram! FIArts Coordinator Visit FIArts Instagram! FIA'Lanthropy Coordinator Visit FIA'Lanthropy's Instagram! - [Royal Family](https://fiauic.org/royal-fam/) - Royal Fam Heads Instagram Instagram - [Modern Family](https://fiauic.org/modern-fam/) - Modern Fam Heads Instagram - [GMP Family](https://fiauic.org/gmp-fam/) - GMP Fam Head Instagram - [FIT Family](https://fiauic.org/fit-family/) - FIT Fam Head Instagram - [Elite Family](https://fiauic.org/elite-fam/) - Elite Fam Heads Instagram Instagram - [A.K.K.A](https://fiauic.org/a-k-k-a/) - What is AKKA? The A.K.K.A Program, or Ate/Kuya/Kapatid/Ading Program, is reminiscent of familial relationships in the Philippines. “Ate” means “big sister”, “kuya” means “big brother”, “kapatid” means “sibling”, and “ading” means “younger sibling”. Through this program, you can become an ading (new/unpaired members), or pick up an ading as a kuya/ate (returning paired members), and - [About](https://fiauic.org/home-page/botb/) - BATTLE OF THE BAMBOO 2026 PAGSIBOL : Cheers to Our Youth PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Battle of the Bamboo (BOTB) is a cultural dance showcase that has been hosted by Filipinos in Alliance (FIA) at the University of Illinois Chicago since 2003. Performers illustrate generational stories and retell them through a diverse collection of dances - [Tickets & Seating Info](https://fiauic.org/tickets-seating-info/) - Seating Info Tickets available here! Ticket Pricing Information:Yellow: $27Blue: $27Green: $22Pink: $20Brown: $17Balcony (Brown): $22*Balcony tickets available once 75% tickets are sold - [Purchase Merch](https://fiauic.org/purchase-merch/) - Buy Merch Here! - [Contact Us](https://fiauic.org/contact-us/) - Contacts for Filipinos in Alliance Executive Board Contact Information President(s) – fia.president@gmail.comVice President Internal – fia.vpinternal@gmail.comVice President External(s) – fia.vpexternal@gmail.comTreasurer – fia.treasurer@gmail.comSecretary – fia.secretarial@gmail.com Performances Contact Information FIA Cultural – fia.culturaldance@gmail.comFIA Modern – fia.moderndance@gmail.comFIA’ Liwan – fia.fialiwan@gmail.com Battle Of The Bamboo Contact Information Principal Coordinator – fia.vpexternal@gmail.comLogistics Director – botb.logistics@gmail.comFinancial Consultant – fia.treasurer@gmail.comMedia Creations – - [Forms](https://fiauic.org/forms/) - FIA Form Links Main Forms Subgroup Forms Event Forms FIA Tip Line - [Social Media](https://fiauic.org/socialmedia/) - Social Media Battle Of The Bamboo: Instagram: @BattleoftheBamboo FIA Socials: Instagrams: FIA UIC - @FIAUIC FIAthletics - @FIAthletics FIA Modern - @FIAModern FIA Cultural - @FIACULTURAL FIA Social Coord - @fiasocialcoord FIA' Lanthropy - @fialanthropy FIA’ Liwan - @FIALIWAN FIArts - @FIARTSUIC Facebook: Filipinos In Alliance @ the University of Illinois at Chicago YouTube & - [Battle Of The Bamboo 2025 Forms](https://fiauic.org/botbforms/) - Forms Battle Council Information General Information Performer Information Volunteer Form Performer Registration Form - [FAQ](https://fiauic.org/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions WHEN IS BATTLE?Battle of the Bamboo will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026! WHERE WILL THE EVENT BE HOSTED?BOTB will be held live and in-person at: The Copernicus Center5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, ILWe are NOT at the UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum like previous years. WILL MASKS BE REQUIRED AT BATTLE OF - [Sponsorships](https://fiauic.org/sponsorships/) - COMING SOON - [Performers](https://fiauic.org/performers/) - COMING SOON - [Contact Us](https://fiauic.org/botbcontact-us/) - Battle Of The Bamboo Contact Information Principal Coordinator – fia.vpexternal@gmail.comLogistics Director – botb.logistics@gmail.comFinancial Consultant – fia.treasurer@gmail.comMedia Creations – botb.mediamaster@gmail.comPromotions Director – botb.promotions@gmail.comVolunteer & Hospitality Director – botb.hospitality@gmail.comAdvisors – botb.advisors@gmail.comTo become a sponsor email – botb.promotions@gmail.com - [Gallery](https://fiauic.org/gallery/) - Fall Semester 2023 - [Intern Stuff](https://fiauic.org/intern-stuff/) - Button Link - [Battle Of The Bamboo](https://fiauic.org/battleofthebamboo/) - Information Coming Soon! - [Events](https://fiauic.org/events/) - FIA's 2023 - 2024 Events Upcoming Events Magandang umaga FIA!We are excited to officially announce this year’s Philippine Cultural Gala (formerly known as Philippine Cultural Night) will take place on November 4, 2023.Come join us in a celebration of Filipino culture, as well as special performances from FIA’s very own subgroups. We hope to see - [Members](https://fiauic.org/members/) - Members of the Month 2022 - 2023 As part of FIA’s mission of building community and unity with other Filipinos, we want to acknowledge members of our organization for their activeness and participation in helping us work towards our mission. Below are out featured members of the month! October 2022 Alec Sayson What has been - [Alumni](https://fiauic.org/alumni/) - Alumni of the Week Since FIA has been around for 25 years, we are celebrating by honoring the people who have built and shaped this community. Here are the people who have made a big impact. August 21-28 August 14-20 - [Calendar](https://fiauic.org/calendar/) - FIA's 2023 - 2024 Events Calendar Check out our Events Calendar regularly to be updated on upcoming FIA Events! - [Front Page](https://fiauic.org/hugo-wp/)