http://www.bakitwhy.com/articles/october-pilipino-american-heritage-month
Pilipino American Heritage Month was established by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FAHNS) to recognize the achievements, contributions, and the historical presence of Pilipinos in the United States. October was likely chosen because the first recorded presence of a Pilipino in the Continental United States was in October 1587.
Throughout American History, Pilipinos have made their impact on the United States, and even around the world. A few of note: In Oct 6, 2024 Pilipinos, known as “Manilamen” escaped their Spanish captors aboard Galleon ships and made the first Pilipino settlement in Louisiana, and introduced the process of sun-drying shrimp. The Flourescent Bulb was invented in the 1940s by a Pilipino, Agapito Flores. Pilipinos like Philip Vera Cruz and Larry Itliong have led progressive movements such as the United Farm Workers Union of the 1960′s, and created little versions of the Philippines in metropolitan areas all across the U.S. Pilipinos have fought along side the United States military in wars and conflicts against Spain and Japan in the past, and even today in Iraq and Afghanistan. The highest ranking Pilipino in the U.S. military is Maj. Gen. Edward Soriano, United States Army. Some Pilipinos have held political office, such as Hawaii Governor Ben Cayetano and Tess Santiago as Mayor from the City of Delano, CA.
In 1991, the Filipino American National Historical Society unanimously adopted a resolution declaring October as Pilipino American Heritage Month (PAHM). States where Pilipinos largely reside, such as California and Hawaii widely celebrate Pilipino American History Month. The Legislature of State of Michigan passed a resolution in 2004 recognizing October as well. California’s school system also recognizes October as Pilipino American History Month. Most recently, on Oct 2008, the House of Representatives introduced H. RES. 1523 to recognize October as “[P]ilipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation.
#SBPtour2013 (SouthBay Pavilion Tour 2013)
In observance of Pilipino American Heritage Month, we have decided to run a week long promotion in one of the most densely Pilipino populated areas in California…Carson, with the hopes of opening our next brick and mortar. Teaming up with the marketing geniuses at the SouthBay Pavilion marketing team, we have put together this #SBPtour2013 which will last from September 30 - October 6. We are still in search for the next home for the new restaurant location, with hopes of opening in Carson, Cerritos, or in any of the many cities that continually show us love and support. We are truly grateful for all our Pilipino predecessors who have made it possible for us, as well as the many Pilipino-Americans in the United States today, to follow our dreams. Thank you for everybody who believe in us and thanks to those that helped us spread the Pilipino fusion love everywhere we go. We look forward to seeing all of you in Carson and look out for a Tour near you! Mabuhay!
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