This seventeenth day of Filipino American History Month brings information on contemporary Filipino America.
Filipino Americans have made significant contributions to America’s social (Pedro Flores), economical (Diosdado Banatao, Cecilia Pagkalinawan), political (Dolores Sibonga, Velma Veloria, Ben Cayetano), and educational (Dan Begonia, Dan Gonzales, Dawn Mabalon, Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales) communities. They have made contributions in the progression of science (Mariano Yogore), technology (Julian Banzon, Josefino Comiso, Eduardo San Juan) and medicine (Fe del Mundo) in America. They also reside among notable literary writers (Carlos Bulosan, Jessica Hagedorn) in America. Filipinos Americans have also become more visible in the arts (Art Silva) and have gained representation when it comes to beauty (Angela Perez Baraquio). A growing list of Filipino Americans can be found in the entertainment field (Richard Quitevis, Sam Milby, Allan Pineda Lindo) and in the sports arena (Victoria Manalo Draves, Bobby Balcena, David Batista, Cheryl Burke).
Filipino Americans have proved to be effective union labor leaders (Pablo Manlapit, Philip Vera Cruz, Larry Itliong) and activists (Al Robles, Bill Sorro). They have proudly served the U.S. Military at all levels (Antonio Taguba).
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