Social

The Social Chair shall have charge of the organization’s activities on and off campus (e.g: picnics, dances, etc). The Social Chair is also in charge of leading Friendship Games preparation and activities. As the sports coordinator, they shall have the duty of coordinating sports teams/events on campus or any team that wishes to represent the organization in a competition/tournament. They shall provide activities and workshops that will further accomplish such tasks.

Current Social Chair: Niko Ruiz

Friendship Games

Friendship Games is hosted every year by Cal State University Fullerton in October, and is a day event full of fun, games, and friendly competition.  It is a day about Spirit, Pride, Unity, and Friendship between Pilipinx-American Organizations throughout California, and surrounding states (you don’t need to be Pilipinx to go though!). Out of all the events that Akbayan hosts, Friendship Games is one of the most memorable.  Through the preparation of Friendship Games and the actual weekend of, you meet hundreds of people and develop lasting friendships.  At times, friendships are even rekindled.

Tri-Force Fest

Due to the high demand of Friendship Games and the unfortunate absence of the 2025 Friendship Games 40, Tri-Force Fest was a celebration of the tradition of Friendship Games while enhancing the bond between the long-lasting bridge alliance between Tri-Force. Celebrating Spirit, Pride, Unity, and Friendship between Akbayan, PACE, and PASA through dancing, picnic games, and skits hosted here at San Jose State!