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Political empowerment is still a treasure that eludes us as a community here in America. While we are the second largest Asian American community in the United States, we have yet to harvest the power that comes from our numbers. The Voice of FilAmerica features elected and appointed officials – regardless of political affiliation – in the different US states who are of Filipino ancestry. As your Filipino American community newspaper, the Asian Journal recognizes the fact that we all have a responsibility towards bringing political empowerment to fruition, especially for our future generations.  It is our hope to have our voices heard all over America.

Fel Amistad: Commissioner, Commission on Disabilities, San Mateo County

Monday, 13 October 2008 14:01 Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress
Fel Amistad: Commissioner, Commission on Disabilities, San Mateo County

As current Commissioner for the San Mateo County where he develops policymaking for the Human and Health Services, particularly for the Commission on Disabilities, Fel Amistad serves on the Legislative and Advocacy and Special Events Committess, and is the Chief Liaison of the San Mateo Cities’ Mayors Committee.  

But Amistad’s service extends to just being on the Commission.  He is an active member of the community, serving as Controller for the FilAm Democratic Organization in San Mateo County since 2003 and Vice President of the Filipino American Coalition, a non-profit political action committee, and has participated in numerous activities that foster the political growth.  

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A FilAm in the US Congress Rep. Robert Scott: Blazing the way

Friday, 10 October 2008 14:20 Cynthia de Castro/AJPress
(3 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

He may not be a full-blooded Filipino, but Filipino Americans consider Congressman Robert Cortez Scott as one of their own.

Sixteen years ago, on November 1992, Robert “Bobby” Scott was elected to the US House of Representatives.  By winning in that election, Rep. Scott made history by becoming the first African American elected to Congress from Virginia for over 100 years.

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Eduardo Angeles: The Special Counsel to LA City Council

Friday, 10 October 2008 14:16 Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress
(1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Eduardo Angeles: The Special Counsel to LA City Council

THE highest-ranking Filipino American and one of the highest-rated Asian Pacific Islander lawyers in the Los Angeles City Hall is Eduardo Angeles, the first Filipino American lawyer to serve as the Special Counsel to the LA City Council. Besides representing some of the most powerful people in Los Angeles, he is a significant voice for the FilAm community.

As the right hand man to the LA City Council, Angeles has his hands full everyday.

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Cedric A. Kerns: Las Vegas municipal judge

Friday, 10 October 2008 14:09 Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress
Cedric A. Kerns: Las Vegas municipal judge

In the 11 years that he has presided over Las Vegas Municipal Court, Department 5, Judge Cedric Kerns has become one of the most highly-rated and well-regarded members of the judicial bench.

Judge Kerns has been twice reelected as Municipal Court Judge for Department 5. Prior to being elected to the bench, Judge Kerns was a partner and co-founder of the Law Office of Kerns and Lybarger where he focused on criminal defense and domestic law.

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Carlos Sinnung: Filipino Leader in Passaic Advocates For More Political Participation

Thursday, 02 October 2008 22:34 Momar Visaya/AJPress

Carlos Sinnung has been pushing for the Filipino community's participation in the political process, and he believes that his election to the Board of Education in Passaic back in 2001 is a step in the right direction.

The veteran civic leader and accountant topped the school board elections in the City of Passaic, N.J., back then as he bested eight other candidates in a hotly contested race.

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Voice of Fil-America
Kevin Acebo, Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
IN 2005, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced that in continuing to build a results-orientated administration inclusive of the best and brightest, he...
Dennis Apuan, Colorado State Legislator
HE went from sweeping floors to becoming a member of the Colorado State House of Representatives.Fil-Am Dennis Apuan is serving his first term as a...
Rida Cabanilla, Hawaii State Rep. District 42
SHE went from being a nurse to a politician.Fil-Am Rida Cabanilla (D-HI) knows firsthand how to take care of people. As the Hawaii State...
Senator Frank Blas Aguon, Jr. - Filipino American Senator in Guam
SENATOR Frank Blas Aguon, Jr. is serving his fourth term in the Liheslaturan Guahan (Guam Legislature). The FilAm Senator started his political...
Christopher Cabaldon Mayor, City of West Sacramento
At such a young age, West Sacramento Mayor Christopher L. Cabaldon’s achievements and firsts are too many and too lengthy to condense in a short...
Julio DeGuzman: Appointed Director of Community and Government Relations in San Diego City Attorney’s Office
SAN Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith recently appointed Fil-Am Julio DeGuzman as Director of Community and Government Relations."Julio brings...
Danny Mateo
FIL-AM Danny Mateo credits his father’s hard work for all the success he’s achieved in life.Mateo is a member of the Maui County Council. He...
Belen Gabato: A nurse’s moment in the spotlight
One of the founders of the Philippine Nurses Association of Las Vegas, nurse Belen Gabato was appointed December 14 last year as one the seven...
Cedric A. Kerns: Las Vegas municipal judge
In the 11 years that he has presided over Las Vegas Municipal Court, Department 5, Judge Cedric Kerns has become one of the most highly-rated and...
Roland Sagum III - Hawaii State Legislature House of Representatives
IT’S hard to replace a good leader. But that’s exactly what Fil-Am Roland Sagum III did when he campaigned and won the 16th district seat in the...
Delano Europa: First Filipino appointed Justice of the Peace
MORE than 16 years ago, Filipino Canadian Delano Europa became the first Filipino appointed Justice of the Peace in the Ontario Court of Justice in...
Blind Fil-Am lawyer inspires Bush
His disability did not deter him from dreaming big, and today, he is an inspiration not only to the millions of Filipinos but also to people with...
Hawaii Rep. Joey Manahan
IF you recognized his last name, you’d think he was a Philippine movie star or showbiz personality. It’s easy to confuse Rep. Joey Manahan (D-HI)...
Manuel C. Fernandez - Vice Mayor Union City, California
One of the more seasoned Filipino American politicians in Northern California is six-term Union City councilmember Manuel Castillo Fernandez, who won...
Casimiro Tolentino: Commission VP for LAFD
HE serves as the Commission Vice President for the City of Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners.FilAm Administrative Law Judge Casimiro Urbano...
Thelma Garcia Buchholdt
The life of Thelma Garcia Buchholdt was one full of “firsts”:The first Asian American elected to the Alaska State Legislature (1974)
Tzeitel Paras-Caracci, Former City Mayor and Current Council Member Duarte, California Board of Director, National League of Cities
OVER a year ago, Filipina American Duarte City Council member Tzeitel Paras-Caracci was elected to a two-year term on the National League of Cities...

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Bernie Velasco Ballao - Former Deputy Mayor of Kodiak, Alaska

SINCE Bernie Velasco Ballao was born 59 years ago in Olongapo, he has made a habit of rising from the ranks to positions of leadership. Now one of the most influential leaders in the vast region of Alaska, Ballao has endeared himself not only with the Filipino-Americans across the state, but as...
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