Seated front, from left: Bernie Benito and Rozita V. Lee Standing from left: Sam Buban, Connie Benito, Ernie Buo, Jocelyn Borromeo, Philip Paleracio, Corin Ramos, Virgilio (Bing) Longakit, Ron Sumbang. (not pictured: Carl Magno)
Photo by Vic Esquivel, PowerPortraits.org
Filipino Town Las Vegas Announces New Board of Directors
Prominent Community Leaders to Historic Milestone Designation
Las Vegas, NV — [January 21, 2025] — Filipino Town Las Vegas, Inc., announces its new Officers and Board of Directors. This leadership team will guide the nonprofit organization in its efforts to attain a cultural designation aimed at celebrating the vibrant Filipino culture in Las Vegas as well as businesses in its proposed area along Maryland Parkway, from Flamingo to Desert Inn Road.
New Board Members:
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Rozita V Lee – President
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Bernie Benito – Vice President
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Corin Ramos – Secretary /Public Relations Officer
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Sam Buban – Treasurer
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Jocelyn Borromeo – Assistant Treasurer
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Virgilio (Bing) Longakit – Auditor
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Carl Magno – Board Director
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Connie Benito – Board Director
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Dr. Philip Paleracio – Board Director
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Engr. Ernie Buo – Board Director
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Ron Sumbang – Board Director
“We are thrilled to welcome these dedicated and accomplished community leaders to our Board of Directors,” said Rozita Lee, President of Filipino Town Las Vegas (FTLV). “Their diverse experiences and shared commitment to our mission will be instrumental in helping us create a meaningful impact for all Filipino Americans and all of Las Vegas.
“I have lived in Las Vegas since 1979, and I have witnessed the growth and development of our Filipino American community as the largest Asian ethnic group in southern Nevada,” Lee added. “The time has come to mark our place and celebrate our contributions to the community with this cultural designation.”
Bernie Benito, VP of FIlipino Town Las Vegas, adds, “I am proud to be the VP of this board who is working diligently for the approval of our cultural designation.”
About Filipino Town Las Vegas
Filipino Town Cultural District is a cultural designation which highlights the historic influence of Filipinos on the social, economic, and cultural aspects of that area. Filipino Town Cultural District is known to host flagship events in the Filipino community.
The proposed area for the cultural designation is along Maryland Parkway between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn Road. The area is home to some of the most recognized Filipino retail, restaurant and medical and professional brands.
TIMELINE of County Hearings on CULTURAL DESIGNATION:
On November 5, 2024, the Clark County Commissioners approved next steps for Filipino Town.
February 2025 – Town Board Meeting (TBD)
March 18, 2025 – 2nd Clark County Commissioners Meeting
April 15, 2025 – Final Clark County Commissioners Meeting
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