CONSUL GENERAL FERRER CONGRATULATES THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY ON ITS 92nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer (8th from left) with officers of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, together with the officers and members of the Filipino Community of Santa Clara County (FCSC) and guests, during the celebration of FCSC’s 92nd Anniversary on 29 August 2025 at the FCSC Hall in San Jose, California.
San Jose, California — 29 August 2025. The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, led by Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer, joined the celebration of the 92nd Anniversary of The Filipino Community of Santa Clara County (FCSC).
Founded in 1933, FCSC is a nonprofit organization that has long served as a cornerstone of Filipino cultural heritage and community service in Silicon Valley. It provides a space for Filipinos and Filipino-Americans to gather, celebrate traditions, foster civic engagement, and extend assistance to kababayans in need.
In his remarks, Consul General Ferrer congratulated the FCSC for nearly a century of service and leadership, emphasizing its enduring role in preserving Filipino identity and traditions. “For over nine decades, your organization has been a cornerstone of community service and cultural pride for Filipinos here in Silicon Valley. You have preserved our values, languages, and traditions while inspiring new generations of Filipino Americans to lead with pride,” Consul General Ferrer said.
He further lauded FCSC’s contributions in encouraging civic participation, fostering solidarity, and exemplifying the Filipino spirit of bayanihan through care and compassion in times of need.
The Consul General affirmed the Consulate’s continued partnership with FCSC and the Filipino American community in advancing cultural heritage, protecting the rights and welfare of Filipino-Americans, and strengthening people-to-people ties between the Philippines and the United States.
The celebration included cultural performances, community recognitions, and a gathering of long-time members and supporters of the Filipino Community of Santa Clara County. END
