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October is a significant month in Filipino American history. The first Filipinos arrived in the United States aboard a Spanish ship that landed in what is now Morro Bay, Calif. on Oct. 18, 1587, according to the Filipino American National Historical Society. It is also the birth month of Filipino American labor and civil rights leader Modesto “Larry” Dulay Itliong, who helped lead his fellow farm workers in 1965 in the great Delano Grape Boycott.
Filipino Americans have played a critical part in the history and culture of both, the United States and California. Filipino American History Month is a designated time for celebrating the history, heritage, culture and achievements of Filipino Americans.
Currently, there are about four million Filipino Americans in the United States, making them the second-largest Asian American group in the nation. In California, Filipino Americans are the third-largest ethnic group after Latinos and African Americans.
To our colleagues who identify as Filipino American, please know that we recognize and honor your heritage and give thanks for your contributions.
To learn more about Filipino American cultures and experiences, visit the Los Angeles Public Library Filipino American Heritage Month Page.
We invited Children’s Social Worker (CSW) Nastassja Bernal and Children Services Administrator (CSA) Peter Sabado to share with us what this month means to them.
 DCFS strives to celebrate the diversity of our department. If you would like to be featured in November for Native American History Month, we invite you to email us a personal quote sharing what the observance means to you at publicaffairs@dcfs.lacounty.gov.
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