Barkada was founded in 1980; the name meaning "a group of friends" in Tagalog. But to our members, it means a lot more than that- it means family. Our founders have exclaimed that Barkada to them is a friend that you would support through thick and thin, a friend that you would fight for, and a friend that you would risk your life for. Barkada is a home away from home. It is an all-inclusive safe environment where you can create long lasting memories. Barkada’s aim is to promote the recognition and better understanding of the Pilipino culture on CPP's campus and the surrounding community. The organization is made up of Filipinos and ethnicities from all over the world and promotes the exchange of other ideas of all national backgrounds. Barkada stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and condemns any form of xenophobia, racism, microaggression, and hate towards any community. Barkada will use its platform to spread the awareness of injustice that has existed and continues to exist. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Barkada will promote the safety and well-being of its members and uphold all safety regulations presented by the World Health Organization.