PNR: Philippine Nationality Room

About the Philippine Nationality Room 09.11.2007

In year 2000, the Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh, Inc. (FAAP) officially launched a project to construct a Philippine Nationality Room (PNR) at the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh. Together with the support of other Filipino American organizations within the tri-state area and beyond, the FAAP will build a classroom that will commemorate the history, culture, and people of the Philippines. This will be a great addition to the already built 26 Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral which attracts 40,000 visitors annually.

The Philippine Nationality Room will function as a regular classroom, mainly for Humanities classes. It will also be used for meetings, lectures, educational tours and cultural events.

The FAAP has established a Philippine Nationality Room Committee, which will become an active member of the Nationality Council once the PNR construction is completed. The Council provides Summer Study Abroad Scholarships, hospitality at the University for distinguished visitors from the country involved, and other non-political events.

Our Goal 08.30.2007

• Cost to build: $250,000 to $275,000
• Target date for construction: To be determined

Latest News and Announcements 01.03.2008

• Total PNR Building Fund as of December 2007: $210,000
• The FAAP board appoints Warren Bulseco as the registered Pennsylvania architect of record for the PNR project during its 2nd quarter meeting on April 18, 2007.
• About $7000 net proceeds from the YFAP 6th Benefit Concert, featuring the Folklorico Filipino Canada, went to the PNR project.
• Getting to know the PNR project through Q&A session was held on May 20, 2007 for FAAP Dance Troupe families and on July 7, 2007 during the Fun Day with FAAP event. To schedule a session with your group, please contact Myrna Bella at pnr@theFAAP.org.
• Read what others are saying about the PNR project

About FAAP and PNR Committee 09.08.2007

The Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh, Inc. is an association of Filipinos, Americans and friends whose primary purpose is to develop, promote, and preserve the Filipino cultural heritage among its members and the general public. The association has been granted public charity status and classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The FAAP is a strong and dynamic organization, thanks to its hard-working team of volunteers and supportive members. There is no paid staff and all FAAP funds are directed towards its programs.

The Philippine Nationality Room Committee is one of the Standing Committees of the FAAP. Its primary duties are:

• Oversee the PNR construction project.
• Act as a liaison between the FAAP and the University of Pittsburgh.

For more details, see the PNR Committee page.