Voice of Fil-America

Political empowerment is still a treasure that eludes us as a community here in America. While we are the second largest Asian American community in the United States, we have yet to harvest the power that comes from our numbers. The Voice of FilAmerica features elected and appointed officials – regardless of political affiliation – in the different US states who are of Filipino ancestry. As your Filipino American community newspaper, the Asian Journal recognizes the fact that we all have a responsibility towards bringing political empowerment to fruition, especially for our future generations. It is our hope to have our voices heard all over America.

Fel Amistad: Commissioner, Commission on Disabilities, San Mateo County

Monday, 13 October 2008 14:01 Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress

As current Commissioner for the San Mateo County where he develops policymaking for the Human and Health Services, particularly for the Commission on Disabilities, Fel Amistad serves on the Legislative and Advocacy and Special Events Committess, and is the Chief Liaison of the San Mateo Cities’ Mayors Committee.

But Amistad’s service extends to just being on the Commission. He is an active member of the community, serving as Controller for the FilAm Democratic Organization in San Mateo County since 2003 and Vice President of the Filipino American Coalition, a non-profit political action committee, and has participated in numerous activities that foster the political growth.

A FilAm in the US Congress Rep. Robert Scott: Blazing the way

Friday, 10 October 2008 14:20 Cynthia de Castro/AJPress

(3 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

He may not be a full-blooded Filipino, but Filipino Americans consider Congressman Robert Cortez Scott as one of their own.

Sixteen years ago, on November 1992, Robert “Bobby” Scott was elected to the US House of Representatives. By winning in that election, Rep. Scott made history by becoming the first African American elected to Congress from Virginia for over 100 years.

Eduardo Angeles: The Special Counsel to LA City Council

Friday, 10 October 2008 14:16 Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress

(1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5)

Eduardo Angeles: The Special Counsel to LA City Council

THE highest-ranking Filipino American and one of the highest-rated Asian Pacific Islander lawyers in the Los Angeles City Hall is Eduardo Angeles, the first Filipino American lawyer to serve as the Special Counsel to the LA City Council. Besides representing some of the most powerful people in Los Angeles, he is a significant voice for the FilAm community.

As the right hand man to the LA City Council, Angeles has his hands full everyday.

Cedric A. Kerns: Las Vegas municipal judge

Friday, 10 October 2008 14:09 Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress

In the 11 years that he has presided over Las Vegas Municipal Court, Department 5, Judge Cedric Kerns has become one of the most highly-rated and well-regarded members of the judicial bench.

Judge Kerns has been twice reelected as Municipal Court Judge for Department 5. Prior to being elected to the bench, Judge Kerns was a partner and co-founder of the Law Office of Kerns and Lybarger where he focused on criminal defense and domestic law.

Carlos Sinnung: Filipino Leader in Passaic Advocates For More Political Participation

Thursday, 02 October 2008 22:34 Momar Visaya/AJPress

Carlos Sinnung has been pushing for the Filipino community's participation in the political process, and he believes that his election to the Board of Education in Passaic back in 2001 is a step in the right direction.

The veteran civic leader and accountant topped the school board elections in the City of Passaic, N.J., back then as he bested eight other candidates in a hotly contested race.

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Asian Journal- The Filipino-American Community Newspaper

Fel Amistad: Commissioner, Commission on Disabilities, San Mateo County

A FilAm in the US Congress Rep. Robert Scott: Blazing the way

Eduardo Angeles: The Special Counsel to LA City Council

Cedric A. Kerns: Las Vegas municipal judge

Carlos Sinnung: Filipino Leader in Passaic Advocates For More Political Participation

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