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Bigs. Littles. Lins. Traditional & Modern Dance.

Singing. Filipino Rondalla. Alumni.

Memberships

To participate in CFA events, all members must submit the Value Statement form.

Membership Dues:

  • $15-20 for new members

  • $10-20 returning members

Dues are based on a sliding scale* and help fund CFA events throughout the year, including food, drinks, and our semesterly formals.

*If you’re experiencing financial hardship that makes it difficult to pay dues, please contact our Presidents for assistance!

Lins

Every fall, our Big-Little Program connects members with an Ate or Kuya, joining a Lin—a lineage of CFA members who share a family bond within the org.

Lins are tight-knit groups that grow together through dinners, study nights, movie marathons, and more.

The four Lins are: 

  • Matalino

  • Mahalin

  • Ill

  • Ubaes

2025-2026 Lins 

Groups

Learn traditional Filipino dance and connect with your roots! CFA offers a variety of cultural performances showcased at events across campus.

This semester, the offered traditional dances are: Itik-Itik, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Tinikling, and Maglalatik.

For more info, contact:
Cultural Chair: Bea Buenaventura 

1. Traditional Dance

A beginner-friendly hip-hop group that highlights modern Filipino music through dance. Pick up fun choreography, move with friends, and embrace the swagapino in you 😎

For more info, contact choreographers:
Grace Nivera & Tricia Derecho

2. Sinigang

14Strings! is a student organization and community group consisting of undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and Ithaca residents. As a Filipino-style Rondalla, 14Strings! plays traditional music using traditional 14-stringed pluck instruments. They perform across Cornell and the greater Ithaca community. 

For more info, contact:

President: AJ Villaruel
VP: Karen Sabile

3. 14Strings!

Founded by Kaylee Ulep and Rina Macaranas in 2024, Pancit Kanta is a singing group covering Tagalog, Original Pilipino Music (OPM), & other songs significant to Filipino culture & history.

For more info, contact founders:
Kaylee Ulep & Rina Macaranas

4. Pancit Kanta

We welcome and value our alumni as an essential part of the Cornell Filipino Association community. There are many ways to stay connected and support CFA:

  • Sponsor or Donate: Help fund future CFA events, initiatives, and cultural programs.

  • Guest Lectures and Panels: Share your experiences and insights with current members through talks and workshops.

  • Networking and Mentorship: Connect with current students to offer guidance, professional advice, and job or internship opportunities.

Your continued involvement strengthens our community and inspires the next generation of Filipino leaders at Cornell.


For more info or inquiries, 
please contact our Historian: Allyanna Panganiban

Alumni.