ANDRÉS BONIFACIO SAMAHAN

What ANDRÉS BONIFACIO SAMAHAN does

Andrés Bonifacio Samahan is a Filipino-American student organization at San Diego State University, founded in 1971 and named after Filipino national hero Andrés Bonifacio, whose philosophy of 'kagalang-galangan' ('most high and most venerable sons of the people') underpins the group's purpose. The organization serves SDSU students who identify as Filipinx or Filipino-American, as well as students from other colleges in the surrounding community, with a secondary audience of San Diego and Riverside County high school students reached through the annual High School Conference.

The organization's portfolio comprises six recurring programs and five annual signature events. Programs include ABLE (a leadership-emergence track for aspiring Executive Board members), CAP Board (culture and passion auxiliary led by Cooperative Cultural Affairs Coordinators), CATALYST Dance Team, Kasama Mentorship Program (formerly KAA, matching mentors and mentees on career, hobbies, and values), Media Team (video, graphic, and web design production using Adobe tools), and SOAR Board (academic events, study sessions, and workshops). Annual events include Friendship Games (October, field-day competition among California collegiate Filipinx organizations), Filipino American Culture Night (theatrical production), Filipino Graduation (cultural graduation ceremony), the High School Conference (serving 500-900 high school students), and Filipino Town Hall (collaborative discussions on Philippine human rights).

AB Samahan operates as a non-commercial, volunteer-based student organization. Membership is free to join, and the organization is sponsored by SDSU Associated Students and the Center for Intercultural Relations. It operates under the umbrella of the Council of Philippine American Organizations (COPAO) and is a founding member of the Filipino Collegiate Collaborative (FCC, established 2002), which coordinates activity across five San Diego-area Filipinx collegiate organizations. There is no disclosed revenue, no pricing model, no investor backing, and no equity structure; institutional support flows from SDSU-affiliated sponsors and COPAO affiliation.

Name

ANDRÉS BONIFACIO SAMAHAN

Legal name

Andrés Bonifacio Samahan

Website

https://absamahan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Andrés Bonifacio Samahan is a Filipino-American student organization at San Diego State University, founded in 1971, delivering cultural, leadership, academic, and mentorship programming to Filipinx students through annual events, auxiliary boards, and San Diego-area collegiate partnerships.

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Product category

Student Cultural Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Services (611), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDALAHAB

Student Organizations & Club Administration

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

SECONDARYMPAKACAK

University/College Club Sports Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYEDALAOAH

Volunteer Management & Alumni Leadership Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

Keywords

• Student cultural organization
• Filipino-American community
• Leadership development programs
• Cultural mentorship programs
• Collegiate cultural events

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Andrés Bonifacio Samahan (AB Samahan) is the Filipino-American student organization at San Diego State University, founded in 1971. It delivers a portfolio of named programs (leadership development, cultural, mentorship, academic, media) and recurring annual events (Friendship Games, Filipino American Culture Night, High School Conference, Filipino Town Hall, Filipino Graduation) intended for students and the broader San Diego Filipino-American community. Membership is free, and the organization operates as a volunteer-run, student-led body under the COPAO umbrella.

Product overview

AB Samahan is a Filipino-American student organization at San Diego State University offering a portfolio of leadership, cultural, and academic programs. Its programs include ABLE (leadership emergence), CAP Board (culture and passion), CATALYST Dance Team, Kasama Mentorship Program (formerly KAA), Media Team, and SOAR Board (academic resources). The organization also hosts major annual events including Friendship Games (October), Filipino American Culture Night (spring), Filipino Graduation (May), High School Conference, and Filipino Town Hall discussions. AB Samahan is affiliated with the Filipino Collegiate Collaborative (FCC), an assembly of Filipinx collegiate organizations in San Diego founded in 2002.

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• ABLE Program (Andrés Bonifacio Leadership Emergence) A leadership development program aimed at empowering emerging leaders in AB Samahan by providing organization-related activities and leadership-focused discussions for students interested in running for Executive Board positions.
• CAP Board (Culture and Passion) An auxiliary board centered around expanding knowledge and enthusiasm surrounding Filipino-American and Filipino culture, led by Cooperative Cultural Affairs Coordinators (CoCos), supplementing resources through events and reports.
• CATALYST Dance Team A dance team program offering students an opportunity to participate in cultural dance performances.
• Kasama Mentorship Program A mentorship program (formerly KAA) open to all general body members, pairing mentors and mentees based on similarities in career choices, hobbies, interests, and values.
• Media Team A creative team focused on video editing, graphic design, and media production, working on social media flyers, event programs, promotional videos, and web design with workshops on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
• SOAR Board (Student Outreach and Academic Resource) A board that helps coordinate academic events within Samahan alongside the Education Coordinator, assisting in leading study sessions, hosting activity workshops, and serving as a bridge to further forms of academia.
• Friendship Games An annual October event where collegiate Filipinx organizations across California compete in field-day style games, perform a one-minute Roll Call dance, and participate in SPUF chants, founded by CSUF's Pasa Kaibigan.
• Filipino American Culture Night (FACN) An annual theatrical production directed by the CoCos showcasing the intersectionality and beauty of Filipino-American culture, featuring theatrical plays and cultural dances and songs.
• Filipino Graduation A cultural graduation ceremony for graduates who identify as Filipinx to share their accomplishments intimately with friends and family.
• High School Conference (HSC) An annual conference for San Diego and Riverside County high school students providing insight into higher education at SDSU, with workshops and activities. The 48th-50th editions have been held.
• Filipino Town Hall A collaborative event with San Diego chapters of Anakbayan and Malaya Movement discussing human rights issues in the Philippines, including the Philippine Human Rights Act campaign.

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Filipino Collegiate Collaborative (FCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Assembly of Filipinx Collegiate organizations in San Diego created in 2002 by KP advisor Christy Nierva and previous AB Samahan advisor Sal Flor. Aims to foster community involvement and open collaboration. Representatives meet monthly to share ideas, discuss community concerns, and provide support for campus events. Member organizations include UCSD's Kaibigang Pilipino, Southwestern College's Pagkaisa, USD's Filipino Ugnayan Student Organization, and CSU San Marcos's Kamalayan Alliance.
• Council Of Philippine American Organizations (COPAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAB Samahan is an organization under COPAO, whose mission is to enhance the social, educational, economic and civic empowerment of the community through collaboration of organizations and individuals.
• SDSU Associated StudentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors the High School Conference and provides organizational support. Associated Students is the student government body at SDSU.
• Center For Intercultural Relations (CIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors the High School Conference alongside Associated Students. CIR supports intercultural programming at SDSU.
• Anakbayan San Diego ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization collaborating on Filipino Town Hall events and human rights advocacy work in the Philippines.
• Malaya Movement San Diego ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization collaborating on Filipino Town Hall events discussing Philippine human rights issues.
• Balboa Park House of the Philippines (HOP)minorOthersCommunity organization listed as an external connection for AB Samahan.
• Asian Pacific Student Alliance (APSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDSU campus organization for Asian Pacific Islander students.
• Asian Pacific Isalnder Desi American (APIDA) CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDSU campus center providing support for APIDA students.
• Cal State Fullerton - Pasa KaibiganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounders of Friendship Games, an annual event where collegiate Filipinx organizations across California compete. AB Samahan travels to CSUF every October to participate.

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Recent moves5 records

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Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/absamahan
• Instagraminstagram.com/absamahan
• TikToktiktok.com/@ab_samahan

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