On the Fourth of July, the United States comes together in celebration—barbecues and fireworks, parades and patriotic songs.

Filipino American history, culture and contributions made here at home were on display in Downtown San Jose. A celebration marking 30 years of Filipino American History Month.

Left photo: On October 28, 2022, the Philippine flag was raised for the very first time by the City of New York at the Financial District in commemoration of Filipino-American History Month.

The Philippine flag was officially unfurled for the first time at about 4:30 p.m., as the Marcha Nacional Filipina was played by the band of San Francisco de Malabon.

The City of South Bend has proclaimed October as Filipino American Heritage Month.A celebration was held Saturday at Howard Park, starting with the singing of t ...