Filipino visionaries honored in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Building coalitions between community and education leaders for the last 15 years, Hydra Mendoza has championed improving academic standards in public schools.
As president of the San Francisco Board of Education, this Filipino has made her countrymen proud.
“The work that I’m doing in the city is really valuable because I can influence and I can put a bug in people’s ears and say, what about the Filipino community? Or say that’s not how we like to do things,” said Mendoza.
Lou Razon found her passion for design at a young age. When she decided to pursue a career doing what she loves in the US, she knew she was doing more than just following the American dream.
“I want to show the world that Fil-Ams are great designers and very talented,” Razon said.
These two women were among the many who were recognized for their contributions to the community as the City of San Francisco paid tribute to this year’s Filipino American milestones.
The US Senate recognized October as Filipino American History Month.
Those who strive to make a difference everyday however said, celebrating the Filipino is certainly not a one-shot deal.
“Marami kasing magandang dala ang Filipino kahit saan siya magpunta. In the attitude about work ang sipag ang resilience kahit anong challenge gagawin niya para sa kanyang pamilya. So ang gusto lang natin mapa-alala wag silang mahiya Pilipino sila,” said Kai Rodriguez of The Filipino Channel. -ABS CBN:
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