Vol. 20 No. 853 OCT 13-26, 2025
Pure joy and pride! Today marked a monumental day for the Filipino American community in Southern Nevada as the official "Filipino Town" sign was unveiled.(In Photo: L-R Assemblymember Dist.14 Erica Mosca, Honorary Filipino Town Project Chairperson Dr. Rozita Lee,(behind) Angelica Villarta, district representative for Congresswoman Susie Lee, Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros and Philippine Honorary Consul Amie Belmonte). This long-awaited recognition of the cultural district on Maryland Parkway symbolizes years of collective effort and the vibrant spirit that makes this community shine. What an incredible way to begin the Filipino American Heritage Month!
BY LEIZEL TRINIDAD, EIC LAS VEGAS, NV – October 9, 2025 – Emotion and history converged this morning inside the Boulevard Mall as local officials and community leaders gathered to officially unveil the "Filipino Town" Cultural District sign, marking a monumental milestone for Southern Nevada's vibrant Filipino American community. The indoor ceremony, held at one of the community's most frequented gathering spots, culminated years of dedicated advocacy and solidified the identity of the cultural corridor along Maryland Parkway between Flamingo and Desert Inn Road. The atmosphere was electric with pride, reverence, and the palpable energy
of a community seeing its efforts officially recognized. The featured moment captured in the photo shows a group of key leaders—dressed in elegant traditional Filipino attire like the Barong Tagalog and the Filipiniana dress—pulling away a red cloth to reveal the distinctive brown and white sign. The sign clearly reads: "Clark County Cultural District, Filipino Town," a permanent symbol confirming the district’s new status. Flags from the Philippines and the United States, visible in the background, underscored the dual heritage celebrated by the district. A Victory Years in the Making The push for a formal cultural desig-
nation was the result of a collaborative effort by numerous dedicated Filipino American organizations and community leaders. These groups collectively recognized that the Maryland Parkway corridor, anchored by staple Filipino businesses, had long functioned as the community's heart and deserved official recognition. Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom was present to acknowledge the significance of the designation, noting that it recognizes the economic, social, and cultural contributions of the nearly 200,000 Filipino Americans who call Nevada home. The Commissioner
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