HISTORY
Over thirty years ago, a group of Filipino students at St. John's University had a vision to come together to build a strong cultural organization which aimed to promote the unity and awareness of Philippine culture to all. This vision became a reality when the Filipino Society was founded in 1985. These young men and women came together wishing to learn more about their history, background, and origin. In 2004, the Filipino Society was officially changed to P.A.R.E., Philippine Americans Reaching Everyone.
Since then, we have become a stronger and more developed organization. In recent years, P.A.R.E. has won distinguished awards at St. John's University, including the Legacy Award, Best Cultural Organization, and Outstanding Student Organization for three years in a row! P.A.R.E. has also hosted many successful events, such as Halo-Halo Karaoke night, Ate/Kuya Scavenger Hunt, Simbang Gabi, Barrio Fiesta, as well as various workshops held to teach our members about Filipino history, culture and society.
Since then, we have become a stronger and more developed organization. In recent years, P.A.R.E. has won distinguished awards at St. John's University, including the Legacy Award, Best Cultural Organization, and Outstanding Student Organization for three years in a row! P.A.R.E. has also hosted many successful events, such as Halo-Halo Karaoke night, Ate/Kuya Scavenger Hunt, Simbang Gabi, Barrio Fiesta, as well as various workshops held to teach our members about Filipino history, culture and society.