Berkeley, California — A renewed Philippine Studies partnership between academic and diplomatic institutions highlights continued efforts to preserve Filipino history and identity in the United States. For Filipino Americans in California, initiatives like this reinforce cultural representation, education, and community visibility across generations.
UC Berkeley and PH Consulate Renew Academic Collaboration
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and the University of California, Berkeley have reaffirmed their collaboration. The renewed effort aims to strengthen Philippine Studies through the university’s Southeast Asian and East Asian studies programs.
The agreement was signed in Berkeley, continuing a long-standing Philippine Studies partnership on research, instruction, and cultural scholarship. Under the renewed terms, the Philippine government extended funding to expand Filipiniana collections, advance academic research, and encourage publications focused on Philippine history and society.
University leadership acknowledged the Consulate’s sustained involvement, noting its role in broadening academic understanding of Philippine–U.S. relations. The agreement also builds on prior funding initiatives and supports flagship lecture programs that bring prominent Filipino scholars and cultural leaders to U.S. academic audiences.
Protecting Filipino-American Rights Across California
Community-focused initiatives often raise broader questions about rights, access, and representation. Kapwa Justice supports Filipino Americans across California through free consultations and culturally informed guidance in areas including:
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