Philippine Consul General in Honolulu Graces Independence Day Celebration in East Hawaii

Philippine Consul General to Honolulu Emil Fernandez (center) and FACEH President Christian Atalig (4th from right) pose with members of the association.

HILO 19 June 2024 - Filipinos in the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, commemorated the Philippines’ national day this year with a gala at the Naniloa Hotel in Hilo on 08 June 2024.  The event witnessed remarks from the current president of the Fil-Am Community of East Hawaii, Mr. Christian Atalig, Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth and Consul General Emil Fernandez, who spoke of the Consulate’s priority programs and the Philippine government’s Bagong Pilipinas campaign.  The festivities also included a raffle draw, the crowning of Miss Fil-Am of East Hawaii, as well as cultural performances from several of the association’s members.  Also gracing the event were State Representative Greggor Ilagan and Hawaii County Councilmember Jenn Kagiwada.  END

Consul General Fernandez and Mayor Roth pose with members of FACEH.

Consul General Fernandez with Ms. Jane Clement, Executive Assistant to the Hawaii County Mayor and President of the Kona Visayan Club.

Consul General Fernandez with FACEH members. (Photo by Mr. Oliver Parenas of FACEH)

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