Daniel Lazo

Akbayan means, “Embracing in Friendship.” Along with the SJSU community, other universities, the Pilipinx community, and the larger community, we strive to increase our knowledge of the Pilipinx American culture and share the beauty of the heritage. Akbayan started out with a group of Pilipinx American college students from SJSU gaining consciousness about their heritage and culture. The group was inspired to create an organization based on the Pilipinx American culture. In 1976, Akbayan was born. Initially, it started out as a social group where Pilipinxs had a chance to meet new people. Over the years, it has evolved to become an organization concerned with cultural and community concepts as well. Follow/Add Us on Social Media: Facebook: Akbayan SJSU Twitter and Instagram: @akbayansjsu Flickr: Akbayan SJSU - 2022-2023 Cabinet President - Lauren Malihan Vice President - Jasmine Digdigan Treasurer - Andrew Alonzo Secretary - Keana Pineda Community & Political Affairs Chair - Paul Junver Soriano Cultural Chair - Kylene Mercado Social Chair - Brandon Teng Academic Chair - Eli Baterina KAAMP Coordinator - Edys Argueta PCN Coordinator - Haniel Felisilda Internship Coordinator - Arlynne Policarpio Public Relations Officers - Rezel Transfiguration and Jassel Jimenez Media Officers - Jaciel Forbes and Jay Yap - Disclaimer: Akbayan SJSU is not affiliated with any local, state, national, or international organization. Any organization that may share this name is coincidence and should not be believed to be associated with Akbayan SJSU.