The Filipino Community of
Sacramento & Vicinity
News and Events
2023-2024 Mrs. Philippines Popularity Contest
The Mrs. Philippines Popularity Contest is a program to raise funds for the building of the community center, for its scholarship program and the different projects of the organization. Candidates must be of Filipino descent or related by affinity to a person of Filipino descent. They maybe single, married, widowed or divorced. The candidate who has the most monetary votes will be the Mrs. Philippines, the 2nd placer is Mrs. Luzon. 3rd is Mrs. Visayas and 4th is Mrs. Mindanao. Carol Fonseca is the new Mrs. Philippines; followed by Joy Roberts as Mrs. Luzon; Elmalyn Llamas, Mrs. Visayas; and Shane Gitmed as Mrs. Mindanao.
2022 Celebration of the Fil-Am History Month
In the 103rd Congress, a resolution to nationally recognize Filipino American History Month was introduced. The House of the 111th Congress introduced a House Resolution 155 (H. RES. 155) to officially recognize this month for Filipinos. In October 2009, the Senate of the 111th Congress passed a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month. In November 2009, Congress passed the resolution (H. RES. 780), officially recognizing October as Filipino American History Month. Since it is widely celebrated not only in California but also in other states. The Filipino Community of Sacramento and Vicinity celebrated the Fil-Am History month by Honoring Exemplary Filipino Americans of Sacramento in an event called ICON Awards, It was held on October 8, 2022, from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the Jose P. Rizal Community Center. These awardees were chosen because they made a significant impact in their career and chosen fields. The proceeds from the event will support the building and construction of a first-ever Filipino Community Center in the region. FCSV is proud to celebrate these exemplary honorees: Attorney General Rob Bonta (government); Dave Tamayo (environmental policy); Nilda G. Valmores (community leadership); Elaine Abelaye-Mateo (entrepreneurship); Dinnah San Pedro (print media); Dr. Robyn M. Rodriguez (education); Dr. Jose D. Villarica (medicine/health); Sacramento Fil Am Lions (community service).
List of Sponsors
Platinum ~ $5,000: Sierra Health Foundation Everyday Impact Consulting Verbal
Gold ~ $2,500: SMUD ARI
Silver ~ $1,000: Fil Am Nexus APIs Rise Fund
The Laban Group Dinnah San Pedro
Malaya Lions Club
Maharlika Lions Club
Pen Lab Crisel Centeno
Filipino Fiesta
Filipino Women’s Club
Aida Azurin, in honor of the late Segundo Azurin
Naty Fontillas, in honor of the late Guilly Fontillas
Filipino Community of Sacramento & Vicinity
Mrs. Philippines Erlinda Aglubat and
Edna Villanueva
Capitol Lions.