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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · San Francisco City Hall
Filipino AmericanHistory Month
Gather at City Hall to honor the generations who shaped San Francisco—and the community carrying that legacy forward.
Save the date Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Program details will be announced soon.
WhenWednesday, October 21, 2026
WhereSan Francisco City Hall
WhoCommunity, family & friends
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The celebration
One evening.
Many generations.
Filipino American History Month is a time to remember the people, stories, and movements that have shaped our city—and to celebrate the artists, leaders, families, and neighbors writing its next chapter.
San Francisco’s annual City Hall gathering brings the community into the civic heart of the city for recognition, culture, and connection.
Scenes from City Hall
A celebration rooted in community.
Mayor Daniel Lurie joined Filipino American leaders, artists, public servants, families, and friends for the 2025 celebration beneath City Hall’s grand dome.
Photos and original post by Mayor Daniel Lurie.
View the full post on InstagramWatch the celebration
Relive the 2025 City Hall gathering.
Watch last year’s Filipino American History Month celebration and experience the recognition, performances, and community spirit that filled San Francisco City Hall.
Watch on YouTubeA night built around
History in motion
Full 2026 program and partner announcements are coming soon.
Community
A gathering place for elders, youth, families, advocates, public servants, and friends.
Legacy
Recognition for the people whose leadership and service continue to move San Francisco forward.
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Filipino American History Month Awards
Honor the people carrying our history forward.
The San Francisco Filipino American History Month Awards celebrate leaders whose vision, service, and emerging influence strengthen the community and expand what is possible for the generations that follow.
2026 nominations
Who should San Francisco recognize next?
Help honor a Filipino American leader whose work has created lasting impact, strengthened community, or shown exceptional promise.
Trailblazer Award
Recognizes an established leader whose pioneering work has broken barriers, opened doors, or built an enduring path for Filipino Americans in San Francisco and beyond.
Community Champion Award
Honors a leader whose sustained service, advocacy, and ability to bring people together have measurably strengthened the Filipino American community.
Emerging Leader Award
Celebrates a rising leader already making a meaningful difference and demonstrating the vision, initiative, and commitment to shape the community’s future.
Celebrating community
Honoring Filipino American leadership at City Hall
Scenes from the 2025 Filipino American History Month celebration with Mayor Daniel Lurie and community leaders.
Awards archive
Recent Honorees
Meet the Trailblazers, Community Champions, and Emerging Leaders recognized at San Francisco City Hall from 2022 through 2025.
2025
SourceTrailblazerJudge Ronald Quidachay
Retired San Francisco Superior Court judge and the first Filipino American to serve in the California judiciary.
Community ChampionHydra Mendoza
Vice President and Chief of Strategic Relationships in the Office of the Chair and CEO at Salesforce.
Emerging LeaderKiki Lopez
Community Engagement Coordinator at the San Francisco Community Health Center and program leader supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
2024
SourceTrailblazerGayle Romasanta
Executive Director of the Filipino American Development Foundation and executive director and writer of Larry the Musical.
Community ChampionJason Chan
AT&T External Affairs Director and former appointments secretary to Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Emerging LeaderNeil Torrefiel
Executive Director of Filipino Arts and Cinema International, known as FACINE.
2023
SourceTrailblazerOscar Peñaranda
Author, educator, and retired professor whose work has preserved and shared Filipino American stories.
Community ChampionJocelyn Quintos
Board President of the San Francisco Municipal Executives Association.
Emerging LeaderFrancis and Dian Ang
Chefs and owners of Abacá, celebrated for bringing contemporary Filipino cuisine to San Francisco.
2022
SourceTrailblazerBernadette Sy
Community leader with the Filipino American Development Foundation.
Community ChampionEdwin Lozada
Writer and community advocate with Philippine American Writers and Artists.
Emerging LeaderSimon Timony
Community advocate with Advocates 11.
Why we gather
“Our history is more than what came before. It is what we carry together.”
October offers a shared moment to honor Filipino American history, deepen connection across generations, and make the community’s contributions visible in the center of civic life.
Plan your visit
Meet us beneath
the dome.
DateWednesday, October 21, 2026
Save the date
TimeTo be announced
Check the official page for updates
LocationSan Francisco City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place