Filipino Community Gathers at New York State Capitol for Second Annual Philippine Independence Day Celebration
Filipino Community Gathers at New York State Capitol for Second Annual Philippine Independence Day Celebration Attendees gather for a group photo at The Well in the New York State Capitol in commemoration of the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. (Photo by Joselito Paz) For the second year, the Filipino community gathered at the New York State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday, 4 June, to commemorate the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. This event, co-organized by the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Office of New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga, underscores the enduring and strong bonds between the state of New York and the Filipino community. Assemblymember Steven Raga introduces the Filipino-American community and recognizes the presence of the Filipino delegation during the morning session of the New York State Assembly. (Photo by Nikka Arenal) Prior to the program was a formal recognition during the morning session of the New York State Assembly. Assemblymember Raga, the highest-ranking Filipino-American official ever elected in New York, introduced the Filipino-American community and recognized the presence of Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and and the delegation from the province of Misamis Oriental. The legislators responded with…