LAS VEGAS, NV [July 11, 2025] Ron Sumbang has been appointed as Liaison to Clark County by a unanimous vote on July 15, 2025 by the officers and board of Directors of Filipino Town Las Vegas (FTLV).
A current board member of FTLV, Ron brings with him a deep commitment to community engagement, advocacy, and service to the Filipino American community of Las Vegas. In this new role, Ron will serve as a vital bridge between FTLV and Clark County, specifically the office of Clark County Commissioner Chairman Tick Segerblom and the Department of Administrative Services, helping to communicate FTLV’s initiatives, and continuing to strengthen relationships.
“I humbly accept the responsibility,” said Ron Sumbang. “Filipino Town Las Vegas will continue on the mandate by Clark County to help promote the Filipino culture and traditions for future generations to enjoy and as a sense of identity; encourage and support for more Filipino owned business to thrive; and lastly, hopefully to enjoin all communities and others in honoring deserving Filipinos for their contributions to the entire community each and every anniversary date of the Filipino Town. Mabuhay tayong lahat!!!”
“Ron is well-positioned to help advance our shared mission of empowerment, inclusion, and civic participation,” said Bernie Benito, president of Filipino Town Las Vegas. “Please join us in congratulating Ron Sumbang on this new appointment. We look forward to the impact of his leadership and collaboration.”
ABOUT RON SUMBANG
Ron has been a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada for the past 25 years. He is a Co-Founder and current Chairman of ECHO (Adult Residential Care Providers of Nevada); current President of SILVAK (Society of Ilonggo in Las Vegas Abyan Kasimanwa, current Board Member of IAAN (Ilocano American Association of Nevada); current Officer of SMISAN (Santa Maria Ilocos Sur Association of Nevada), current Executive VP for (PACCSAN) Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Nevada.
ABOUT FILIPINO TOWN 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.
Filipino Town Las Vegas is the official organization which had been working with Clark County through the Office of Commissioner Chairman Segerblom starting from the application, the entire process for approval, as well as after approval of the Cultural Designation of the Filipino Town.
The unveiling of the sign markers for Filipino Town has been scheduled for October 9, 2025 in partnership with Clark County.
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 – Board Director
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Ron Sumbang – Liaison to Clark County
