Filipino Traditions and Talent Shine in 35th PH-American Friendship Fest in Jersey City
Filipino Traditions and Talent Shine in 35th PH-American Friendship Fest in Jersey City Dressed in vibrant Filipiniana, parade participants proudly carry a giant Philippine flag during the 35th PAFCOM Grand Parade in Jersey City. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 23 June 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York joined the Filipino-American community in celebrating the 35th Philippine-American Friendship Day Grand Parade and Festival organized by the Philippine American Friendship Community, Inc. (PAFCOM) on 22 June 2025 in Lincoln Park, Jersey City. Jersey City is home to over 16,000 Filipino-Americans and remains a cultural stronghold for the diaspora in the U.S. Northeast.Representing Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz conveyed the Consulate’s appreciation to PAFCOM and its partners for organizing the annual tradition. He paid tribute to the Filipino-American residents of New Jersey for contributing to the progress and stability of their local communities. “My request is that you continue to remain passionate in our history, culture and heritage so that you can impart this to generations of Filipino-Americans,” he said. Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer Cruz addresses the FilAm community of New Jersey during the PAFCOM Parade and Festival opening ceremony.…