INTERNS
Filipinas is looking for advertising and editorial interns. We are looking for highly-motivated, quick-thinking, self-starting and creative individuals who wish to gain invaluable experience in ethnic media. This is a non-paying position. If interested, please submit your resume to Gemma Nemenzo, Associate Publisher, Filipinas Magazine, GBM Building, 1580 Bryant St., Daly City, CA 94015 or g.nemenzo@filipinasmag.com. For editorial interns, please submit 3 writing samples along with your resume.

WRITERS
Filipinas is inviting young people from ages 18 to 35 to send in essays, from 750 to 1,000 words, about your thoughts and experiences on being Filipino in America.

Mail your entry to New Voices, c/o Filipinas, GBM Building, 1580 Bryant St., Daly CIty, CA 94015 or e-mail to mail@FILIPINASMAG.com and write “New Voices Entry” in the subject line. Chosen essays may be edited for length. Entries will not be returned.

CARTOONISTS
Filipinas is inviting cartoonists to send in their editorial cartoons with the theme of “Filipino American Experiences.”

Mail your entries to Filipinas Magazine Editorial Cartoons, GBM Building, 1580 Bryant St., Daly City, CA 94015, or e-mail to r.virata@filipinasmag.com and write “editorial cartoon entry” on the subject line. E-mailed entries should be 300 dpi, at least 4” x 5” in size, as jpeg or tiff file. Chosen entries will be published in the magazine. Entries will not be returned.

Submission Guidelines for Articles, Letters and Photos
Many of you who sent us E-mail asked about how to work with us as writers, get copies of articles featured in the magazine, get reprint permission, etc. We have decided to reprint an editorial from Filipinas Magazine, to explain how you can be a part of Filipinas Magazine.

WRITING AND SHOOTING PHOTOS FOR FILIPINAS
We're always looking for free-lancers from all parts of North America. Send or E-mail a query letter describing your proposed subject; enclose samples of your previous work, if any. If we like your idea, we'll send you a contract. Publication, however, must still depend on the quality of your final submission. You have to do it for love and community spirit because our fees are on the low end. Unsolicited manuscripts are not compensated; ditto published submissions to "Word" and other sections where the caveat is indicated. As a small, busy staff, we prefer queries by regular mail or E-mail. Please allow two to three weeks for a response.

Using "Community News & Events"
We'd like nothing better than to post announcements from all over - East Coast, West Coast, North, South, wherever there are Filipinos with activities to publicize. But we must get your announcements a good two months before your event. It's simply because we must prepare an issue of the magazine two months ahead. (For example, we're already finalizing the next issue as you read this.) So, it's not that we're partial to California, we just need to get your info two months ahead of your event.

Requesting Info/Copies of Articles
We often get requests for "information on Filipino Americans," mainly from students who must finish their papers "by tomorrow." Hey, we understand. We were students before. But please also understand that there's no way we can help you in these emergencies - we're neither equipped nor staffed for that. It's also better to be specific in your request. We might be able to help you if you want photocopies of certain articles from back issues. Simply state the title and issue date, or if you don't have the information, just the topic; send us a $3 check (per article) for research and handling. You can always order an entire back issue for $5 (cost of first class mail included), if it is still in stock; or look us up in your school library; if we're not there, ask your library to subscribe.

"Filipinos You Should Know"
Introduce us to someone you know who has a unique occupation, is an achiever and role model, or has had inspiring experiences. Send us basic information about the person and how he or she may be reached; if possible, include a clear black and white or color photo (no passport or Polaroid mugs, please). Tell us why he or she should be featured. We'll see if you're on the money. We want nominees from everywhere.

Letters to the Editor
We appreciate hearing from you and knowing what you have to say about the subjects we've tackled. The shorter and terser your letter, the better the chances of publication. We've received a number of long expositions and warm attempts to share experiences and thoughts with other readers. Unfortunately, we've had to choose carefully among them and do drastic editing for length. So please write, and write often, but keep it concise.

Reaching Authors or Subjects
Unless instructed otherwise, we do not give out addresses and telephone numbers of freelance writers or persons featured in our pages. If you request such information, we'll automatically forward your letter to the person concerned and leave it at that.

Permission to Reprint Articles
Please address all reprint requests to The Publisher. There may be a small reprint fee involved, depending on how the reprints will be used.