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Hirono leads bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month
The resolution celebrates Filipino Americans’ rich history and the many contributions they have made to the United States, including as members of the US Armed Forces, officials in federal and state governments, and leaders of labor movements.
Washington, D.C., exhibition spotlights Filipino migrant workers in Hawaiʻi
In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono has partnered with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center to present a two-week poster exhibition exploring the migration of Filipino workers to Hawaiʻi in the early 20th century.
US Rep. Ed Case Celebrates October as Filipino American History Month
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-46) led introduction of a bi-partisan measure with the backing of 34 other House members to celebrate October as Filipino American History Month.
Hirono, Hanabusa Lead Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa recently introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in the US Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month. According to Sen. Hironoʻs press secretary, the resolution acknowledges the key role Filipino Americans play in shaping our country. “In Hawaiʻi, we see the many contributions […]