Filipino American History Month is celebrated in the month of October every year. This is to recognize the anniversary of the first recorded evidence of Filipinos in the United States. History was made on October 18, 1587 when their boat landed on the shores of what is now called Morro Bay, California.
HOW TO CELEBRATE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Pay Tribute for the Filipino Veterans from World War II
Read/look up articles on your favorite web browser about what struggles and obstacles Filipino veterans had to go through during World War II.Find out Filipino-American Celebrities
So many of our favorite artists, even celebrities are Filipino! Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R., and so many more have made a difference in American culture. You can find their great works of music on Apple Music and Spotify.Support Filipino Owned Businesses
If there is no local Filipino restaurant or Filipino owned business near you or even in state, you can always support via online! One of my personal favorites is DBL Jewelry; all handcrafted by her.
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES AND THEIR PEOPLE
The most commonly spoken languages are Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon (Ilonggo), Ilocano, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Tagalog, and Waray.
It is in second place in the world when it comes to producing and exporting coconuts.
Many Filipinos think that the number 13 is a bad omen, so much so they don’t use it for house and story building numbers
Christmas is the longest holiday in the Philippines. For Filipinos, celebrating Christmas starts in September.
The Philippines is considered an archipelago due to being made up of more than 7,000 islands.