In my recent posting, I discussed that Daly City, CA is the beating Heart of Filipino America because the 1:3 of it residents claimed to have Filipino ancestry. This posting is about Los Angeles, the city with highest concentrations of Filipino-Americans.
Did you know that the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is often considered the largest Filipino community outside the Philippines, making it a true global capital of Pinoy life?
Neighborhoods like Historic Filipinotown, Eagle Rock, Carson, Cerritos, and West Covina became extensions of home , full of turo-turo, pancit houses, jeepney murals, Filipino churches, nurses’ unions, and entire barangays built around OFW dreams.
It’s so big that LA hosts more Filipinos than many entire Philippine provinces, influencing food trends, media, and even U.S. politics. From the first “manong” migrants to today’s 2nd–4th gen Fil-Ams, LA became the unofficial “Pinoy City USA.”
Meanwhile,
According to Inquirer(dot)net US Bureau, an intersection in Woodside was officially co-named Doctor José Rizal Way, turning a busy New York corner into a living tribute to the Filipino hero and to the migrants who carried his ideals across the ocean.
The ceremony brought together elected leaders, community groups, and the Knights of Rizal. Philippine Consul General Senen Mangalile stood beside Assemblyman Steven Raga, City Councilwoman Julie Won, and Representative Grace Meng as the new street sign was revealed.
This was not just about a name. It was about identity. Woodside has long been shaped by generations of immigrants, and today its Filipino community is strong enough to leave a mark on the map of New York itself.
Rizal fought for equality, freedom, and dignity beyond borders. Now, his name stands in one of the most diverse cities in the world, reminding every passerby that Filipino stories matter, wherever they are told.
Finally, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
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