Philippine Consul General in Hawaii Arman R. Talbo visited the Filipino Community Center (FilCom Center) in Waipahu back in May to explore possibilities of collaboration between the Consulate and the biggest FilCom Center outside of the Philippines.
FilCom Center Executive Director Andrea Caymo-Kauhanen and Program Director Shelly Carmona welcomed Consul General Talbo and other consulate staff, including Vice Consul Leizel Caasi and Cultural Officer Mia Gaspar.
Consulate officials toured the FilCom Center’s 50,000-square-foot facility. A landmark institution, the FilCom Center stands as a testament to the legacy of the first Filipinos in Hawaii and continues to serve as a hub for cultural preservation and community engagement.
The FilCom Center also offers spaces for rental for organizations providing services in social welfare, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Recently, the Center hosted the 2025 Filipino Fiesta and Flores de Mayo in early May. The fiesta was made possible through the support of various Filipino organizations and businesses across Hawaii.
Following the tour, consulate officials and FilCom Center’s executives sat down for a meeting to strengthen their partnership. Among the initiatives discussed was Palaro 2025, an upcoming project that aims to promote Philippine traditional games and sports.
Moreover, Consul General Talbo expressed enthusiasm for co-organizing and promoting community events and programs that empower the Filipino diaspora.
For more information on the FilCom Center’s programs and upcoming events, visit https://filcom.org/communityprograms.
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