Media Groups Partnered for Filipinos in California Book
Philippine Global Media Group and Media Touchstone Ventures Inc. signed a deal on September 12, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Scrapbooking
Philippine Global Media Group and Media Touchstone Ventures Inc. signed a memorandum of agreement on September 12, 2026. This partnership aims to produce a coffee-table book chronicling the history and influence of Filipinos in California.
Why it matters
The project is designed to serve as a significant historical record and legacy work. It focuses on amplifying Filipino voices and preserving cultural heritage through responsible journalism.
The agreement establishes Media Touchstone Ventures Inc. as the lead entity for editorial and production management. The collaboration leverages the combined professional networks and research capabilities of both media organizations.
The players
Philippine Global Media Group
A media organization headquartered in Los Angeles that focuses on Filipino-American issues.
Media Touchstone Ventures Inc.
The entity serving as the lead publisher and editorial manager for the upcoming historical project.
The details
Media Touchstone Ventures Inc. will manage the end-to-end production process, including research, interviews, writing, and design. The book seeks to document the lasting impact of Filipino-Americans throughout the state.
Timeline
September 12, 2026: The memorandum of agreement was formally signed by the two media organizations.
Culture Shift
The initiative follows a pattern set by the ongoing trend of diaspora-focused historical preservation projects, which aim to document ethnic influence in specific regions. This reflects a broader societal push to capture personal and collective narratives through physical media like coffee-table books.
Residents and historians interested in the Filipino-American experience will have a new resource for documenting cultural contributions in the state. The project emphasizes the ongoing value of maintaining tangible physical records of community heritage for future generations.
The takeaway
Legacy projects like this demonstrate the importance of intentional record-keeping to honor community contributions. Families can look to similar collaborative projects as inspiration for documenting their own personal and ancestral histories.
Further reading
For more context on preserving family history and community stories, explore our section on Scrapbooking.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Philstar.
