Filipino American History Month Update

While October has come and gone, the Filipino American History Month (FAHM) continues to generate a buzz.

On November 3, 2009, at 1:29 p.m. PT, United States of America House of Representatives Resolution 780, which recognizes October as Filipino American History Month (FAHM) was passed. Its companion bill, U.S. Senate Resolution 298, passed on October 1, 2009.

Together, this means that for the first time in United States history, the U.S. federal government officially recognizes FAHM. You may view the presentation of the bill on the C-Span Web site at http://www.c-spanvideo.org/flash/player-time.html?start=2009-11-02%2016:22:31&stop=2009-11-02%2016:28:01&net=1.

This is a step forward toward recognizing the achievements and contributions of Filipinos and Filipino Americans to the United States of America.