CSDFEA Celebrates Philippine Independence Day

June 12 was officially proclaimed as Philippine Independence Day in San Diego by Supervisor Greg Cox during an hour-long celebration held at the County Administration Center.

The Philippine Independence Day event, hosted by the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees' Association (CSDFEA), included performances by Manila Ice of both the American and Filipino national anthems; tinikling by the Philippine American Youth Organization (PAYO); and an inspirational speech by Chef Johnny Itliong, son of Larry Itliong, who was a prominent figure in the mid-sixties during the Delano Grape Strike.

Four scholarships, totaling $2,500, were given out to high school and college students for showing excellence in leadership and learning. The awards were officially renamed by CSDFEA to the Larry Itliong Scholarship Awards.

CSDFEA presented their new logo at the ceremony, which features the sun from the Philippine flag and blue waves, representing San Diego's surf and beach culture.

Mabuhay!