I've been building classrooms for children. Computer labs for kids. It's such a huge problem and so many children just aren't given a chance in life.

If there's a Filipino flag waving, will.i.am whispers to me, 'Filipinos are over there!' And then I wave towards that direction.

I've started my own record label - Jeepney Music - and I want to put out my own stuff and also stuff by other Filipino artists.

It is really important for me to help my culture.

When I see the discrepancy between kids in the Philippines and the U.S., I feel like I have to give them an opportunity.

Coming from the Philippines to the U.S. did shape me in that it gave me perseverance.

DJing is one of my hobbies.

Music is common language. I can sing 'Bebot' in front of white people and they will dance.

I want to encourage Filipino artists to be original, write your own songs and don't be afraid to go outside the box and try new things.

The Black Eyed Peas is a family.