PHILIPPINE CONSULATE JOINS THE FILIPINO AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATING THE 11th KASAYAHAN SA DALY CITY
Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes addressing the Filipino American community during the opening program of Kasayahan sa Daly City (San Francisco PCG photo)
DALY CITY, CA – Representatives of the Philippine Consulate General joined the Filipino American Community in Daly City as it celebrated Filipino American History Month through the 11th Kasayahan sa Daly City held at Gellert Park, Daly City on 4 October 2025.
Delivering the special congratulatory message on behalf of Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer, Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes underscored the significance of the event as a celebration of Philippine heritage, culture, and community spirit, as well as a recognition of the shared history between the Philippines and the United States. She also conveyed her gratitude to the Daly City Government, led by Mayor Rod Daus-Magbual, for its consistent engagement with all sectors of the community and for championing programs that promote diversity and inclusivity.
The festive Kasayahan sa Daly City featured an array of cultural and musical performances, both traditional and contemporary, Filipino food vendors, a community market for local businesses selling handmade crafts and Filipino products and a family fun zone for family-friendly activities which catered to varied interests of attendees.
Filipino American History Month is celebrated every October through various activities organized by the Filipino American community across the United States, highlighting the rich history, contributions, and cultural heritage of Filipino Americans.END
First photo: Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes with Daly City Mayor Rod Daus-Magbual; Second photo: Daly City Councilmember Pamela DiGiovanni, Ms. Perla Ibarrientos, founder of Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center and Vice Mayor Glenn Sylvester at the Gellert Park during the Kasayahan sa Daly City (San Francisco PCG photos)
From L-R: Daly City Councilmember Juslyn Manalo, Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes, Ms. Perla Ibarrientos of Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center, San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa, Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil, and other members of the Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center (San Francisco PCG photo)
From L-R: Daly City Councilmember Pamela DiGiovanni, Ms. Perla Ibarrientos of Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center, Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes, and Consul Marc Theodore Benigno (San Francisco PCG photo)
Martial arts demonstration at the Gellert Park (San Francisco PCG photo)
Panned view of the Kasayahan sa Daly City (San Francisco PCG photo)
Some of the booths/stalls set-up for the event (San Francisco PCG photo)