Las Vegas, NV— Filipino Town Las Vegas made history with the filming of its first-ever official music video, shot on the iconic Las Vegas Strip on January 31, 2026.
The production celebrates Filipino culture, creativity, and community pride, showcasing the vibrant presence of the Filipino community in one of the world’s most recognized destinations.The music video is set to debut on February 28 and promoting the 1st Anniversary of Filipino Town Las Vegas, to be held on April 11, 2026 at Mission Center Retail Shopping Center on Maryland Parkway and Flamingo Road.
“This music video is more than just a creative project—it’s a statement,” said Ernie Buo, Vice President of Filipino Town Las Vegas and composer of the video’s song, Isang Kultura, Isang Pamana (One Culture, One Legacy). “It reflects our community’s journey, our contributions to Las Vegas, and our pride in sharing Filipino culture on a global stage.”
The music video features KALAHI 2.0, a Las Vegas-based dance troupe whose mission is “to promote Filipino neo-cultural infused performing arts–bridging traditional heritage with contemporary creative expression through dance, music, fashion and pageantry,” according to DJ Maouti, KALAHI 2.0 Artistic Director.
“KALAHI 2.0 is a reimagined cultural initiative of Filipino creativity and unity,” shared Dr. Rhigel “Jaei” Alforque Tan, known in the community as “JaeiTee.” one of the founders of the predecessor KALAHI and the Founder and Conceptual Creative Executive Director of KALAHI 2.0, The New Gen.
“This is about keeping the torch alive–preserving what makes us quintessentially Filipino while reinterpreting it in ways that resonate with today’s generation. We are honoring our past and shaping the future at the same time, “ said Tan.
Joj Cordova, a Las Vegas-based videographer, started the January 31 filming at 6:00am at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. After filming on The Strip, filming resumed into the evening at The Sphere. Next Saturday, February 7, filming will continue at Red Rock Canyon’s Valley of Fire.
ABOUT the MUSIC VIDEO of FILIPINO TOWN LAS VEGAS
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Song Title: Isang Kultura, Isang Pamana (One Culture, One Legacy)
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Composer: Ernie C. Buo
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Singer: Jerene Cantos
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Videographer: Joj Cordova
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Choreographer/Director: Alexis Somers and DJ Nino Maputi
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Producers: MJ R, Alexis Somers, Filipino Town Las Vegas
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Creative Directors/Costumes: Jaei Tan, Frederico Navarro and Alexis Somers
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Video Participants: KALAHI 2.0, Fil-Am Nevada USA Contestant Winners, FTLV Leadership
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Official Musical Jingle: Sa Puso Ng Disyerto (In the Heart of the Desert)
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Composer: Virgilio “Bing” P. Longakit, Jr.
ABOUT FILIPINO TOWN LAS VEGAS
Filipino Town Las Vegas, Inc. is the first and only nonprofit legal entity whose efforts led to the successful Cultural Designation of a Filipino cultural district in Las Vegas.
Clark County approved the cultural designation for Filipino Town Las Vegas on April 15, 2025, ending a 9-month long application process which included public town hall meetings and several hearings in front of the Clark County Board of Commissioners.
Filipino Town Las Vegas 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.
The unveiling of the sign markers for Filipino Town was held on October 9, 2025.
Current Filipino Town Las Vegas Officers and Board of Directors are as follows:
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Bernie Benito – President
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Engr. Ernie Buo – 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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Connie Benito – Board Director
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Dr. Philip Paleracio – Executive Director
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Ron Sumbang – Board Director
For more information about Filipino Town Las Vegas and the 1st Anniversary Celebration, visit Explore the Filipino Cultural District in Las Vegas
