Culture Community Connection
A welcoming center for Filipino arts, education, civic life, and community in Minnesota.
Who we are
The Philippine Center of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization providing a central venue for artistic, educational, civic, and social programs. Since 2000, generations of community members have worked together to preserve Filipino culture, welcome new arrivals, and build lasting connections.
The Center offers space for children, youth, families, community organizations, rehearsals, meetings, celebrations, and cultural programs.
Meet our community →What’s happening
Come for Filipino food, history, music, learning, and community.
Food & community
Enjoy Filipino food prepared and served by local vendors at PCM’s monthly community market. Because of Labor Day, September’s Carinderia will be held on the second Sunday of the month.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
11:00 AM–1:30 PM · PCM, 2nd Floor
Film screening · PSGM
Watch the 1986 Australian documentary about the four-day People Power Revolution and the fall of the Marcos government. Presented by the Philippine Study Group of Minnesota.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
2:00–4:30 PM
Questions: 651-646-1985 · meglayese@gmail.com
Education · FIRM
Teachers holding J- or H-visas are invited to hear from an immigration attorney and receive four hours of PELSB-certified training. Breakfast, lunch, supplies, and transportation support are included through community partners.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:30 AM–3:30 PM · PCM, 2nd Floor
RSVP by September 23 · info@firmtc.org
Open house
Kick off Filipino American Heritage Month with Filipino food, games, music, and community. The event is free and open to everyone.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
12:00–6:00 PM
Questions: dodgeflores@gmail.com
Food & community
Come together for Filipino food prepared and served by local vendors at PCM’s monthly community market.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
11:00 AM–1:30 PM · PCM, 2nd Floor
Consular services · FMA
The Philippine Consulate General’s annual Minnesota visit offers passport, dual-citizenship, notarization, civil-registration, and other consular services. Appointments are required.
Thursday–Friday, October 15–16, 2026
All day · By appointment only
View services and appointment details
Music & community
Spend the evening with local singers and musicians, enjoy dinner from a community vendor, and help support the Philippine Center of Minnesota.
Friday, October 23, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM · PCM, 3rd Floor
Film screening · PSGM
This one-hour documentary tells how the Frieder brothers, President Manuel Quezon, Paul McNutt, and Dwight Eisenhower helped about 1,300 Jewish refugees escape Nazi persecution and immigrate to the Philippines.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
2:00–4:30 PM
Questions: 651-646-1985 · meglayese@gmail.com
Facilities rental
PCM offers welcoming event halls, meeting spaces, and a karaoke room at accessible community rates.
Our community
PCM brings together Filipino community organizations across Minnesota.
A nonprofit celebrating Filipino culture through dance, community involvement, and social justice.
Visit organization ↗Builds women’s skills, addresses employment barriers, and helps younger generations remain connected to Filipino culture.
Visit organization ↗An intergenerational community that elevates Filipinx voices, builds collective power, and advocates for justice.
Visit organization ↗Organization profile coming soon.
A nonprofit providing socio-civic, educational, cultural, and artistic opportunities for the community.
A Twin Cities volunteer organization providing free medical services to communities in need throughout the Philippines.
Visit organization ↗A community organization for seniors of Philippine descent and seniors connected through affiliation.
Visit organization ↗A nonprofit association of physicians serving Minnesota and neighboring states.
Visit organization ↗Educates and advocates for human rights, social justice, and grassroots community projects connected to the Philippines.
Visit organization ↗Supports the professional image and welfare of Filipino nurses throughout Minnesota.
Visit organization ↗Strengthens alumni connections, supports UP programs, and promotes Filipino values, traditions, culture, and arts in Minnesota.
Visit organization ↗Dodge Flores, President · Noe Mateo, Vice President · Kathryn Taguinod, Secretary · Roland Dico, Treasurer · Greg King, PR Officer · Rose Pitzen, Auditor
Meet the PCM officers →Get involved
Share your time, talent, or treasure. Every contribution helps PCM maintain a welcoming center and expand cultural and community programs.
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