NYPCG Joins Iskwelahang Pilipino Boston in Community Gathering
BOSTON, MA, 23 February 2025 – Consul General Senen T. Mangalile visited Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) in Boston and joined its community gathering, where families, students, and volunteers came together to celebrate Filipino heritage and culture.
During the event, the Consul General delivered remarks emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and cultural preservation. He stated, “In learning, much like in banking, you can only withdraw as much as what you have deposited in education and knowledge.” His message underscored the value of investing in intellectual and cultural development and commended IP for its dedication to fostering a strong and vibrant Filipino-American community.
The gathering also featured a keynote presentation by Ms. Romae Chanice “Nice” Marquez, founder of Hibla Philippines, who was in the Greater Boston area for the Weave Your Way Workshop co-organized by the Philippine Consulate and the Harvard Peabody Museum. Ms. Marquez shared her journey as an artist, anthropologist, and entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and successes of establishing Hibla Philippines. Her talk reinforced IP’s theme for the school year, “HABI NG IP: Weaving our Community through Culture, Heritage and Experience,” underscoring the role of cultural preservation in strengthening Filipino-American identity.
Iskwelahang Pilipino (IP) is a non-profit Filipino cultural school that brings together families from the Greater Boston area who share a connection to the Philippines. Founded in 1976 by a group of parents and educators, IP provides Filipino-American children with the opportunity to learn about their heritage in a nurturing environment. In December 2006, IP was honored at Malacañang Palace with the prestigious Banaag Award, recognizing its significant contributions to preserving and promoting Filipino culture and heritage overseas. END
