PHILIPPINE CONSULATE SUPPORTS WEST BAY’S 57TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER
Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes, together with Pilipino Senior Resource Center Executive Director Gabby Moraleda and Ms. Lolita Kintanar of the Filipino Service Providers Network supported West Bay’s Fundraiser led by its Executive Director Carla Laurel (2nd from right)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco attended the 57th Anniversary Fundraiser of West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center (West Bay) held on 24 September 2025 at the Executive Order Bar and Lounge in San Francisco.
West Bay, which was first established in 1968, holds a special place in the history of the Filipino American community in the Bay Area. As the oldest nonprofit corporation serving our kababayan in Northern California, it has been providing dedicated service to the Filipino American Community through its programs geared towards uplifting the youth, seniors and families in the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood.
Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes, accompanied by Cultural Officer Anne Maris Estoya, conveyed the Consulate’s warm congratulations on its 57th year anniversary to Executive Director Carla Laurel of West Bay and commended her and the entire organization for its positive impact on the community.
A number of elected officials, including Board of Supervisors member Matt Dorsey, and Fil-Am community leaders also showed support for West Bay during the event. END
Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes (left) conveyed the Consulate’s warm congratulations to Executive Director Carla Laurel of West Bay (right) during the organization’s 57th Anniversary fundraiser on 24 September 2025 (San Francisco PCG photo)
Deputy Consul General Maria Paz Cortes greets Supervisor Matt Dorsey with Mr. Jose Pecho, Chairman of the San Francisco Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, during the West Bay Fundraiser.
Supervisor Matt Dorsey of District 6 of San Francisco (5th from left), shows support to West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center (San Francisco PCG photo)