FIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF SCV, INC.
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We would like to thank our partners for giving us the opportunity to
fulfill our objectives and serve our members and the Fil-Am community in Santa Clarita Valley!
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Experience the Philippines—Right Here in Santa Clarita!
Celebrate Filipino Culture with Us
Food • Music • Performances • Community
Culture is alive when shared.
All are welcome.
Join us for a full day of Filipino culture, delicious food, exciting performances, and family-friendly fun.
Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage or discovering Filipino culture for the very first time, everyone is welcome!
Festival Highlights
🍴 Authentic Filipino Food
🛍️ Vendor Marketplace & Shopping
🎭 Cultural Performances
🎤 Live Music & Entertainment
🏀 Basketball Tournament
👨👩👧 Family Activities
🤝 Community Organizations
Filipino Culture & Traditions
Practice Bayanihan With Us ❤️
Bayanihan is the Filipino tradition of neighbors coming together to help one another. The Fil-Am Festival is made possible by people who generously share their time, talents, resources, and heart.
There are many ways to become part of this celebration—and we'd love to connect with you.
Why Join?
The Fil-Am Festival is more than a one-day event.
It's about preserving Filipino culture, supporting local businesses, celebrating diversity, building friendships, and strengthening our community through Bayanihan—the spirit of helping one another.
Every volunteer, sponsor, vendor, performer, donor, and attendee helps make this celebration possible.
Come celebrate with us. Come serve with us. Come practice Bayanihan with us.
🎉 Save the Date!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Full program timeline - to follow)
📍 Newhall Community Center
Santa Clarita, California
FREE ADMISSION • rsALL ARE WELCOME
Click the RSVP link below to
🎟️ Join the Interest List
🛍️ Become a Vendor
🤝 Sponsor the Festival
🎭 Perform at the Festival
❤️ Support Through a Donation
Fil-Am Festival Basketball Registration Is Now Open! 🏀
🏀 Fil-Am Fall Hustle 3-on-3 Co-Ed Basketball Classic
For students in 8th–11th grade, with teams of up to four players. Click here to register.
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Open to all genders
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Early Bird: $20 per player through August 31
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Regular: $25 per player beginning September 1
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Only the first 12 fully registered teams are guaranteed a tournament spot
🎯 Halo-Halo Hotshot Challenge
A 3-point shooting contest for ages 18 and older, open to all genders. Click here to register.
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25 shots from five spots in 90 seconds
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Early Bird: $15 through August 31
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Regular: $20 beginning September 1
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Limited spots available
Interested in becoming a sponsor or a vendor? Click the link(s) below:
FIL-AM FESTIVAL 2026 (SPONSOR)
Maraming Salamat • Agyamanak • Daghang Salamat • Madamo nga Salamat • Dakal a Salamat • Dios Mabalos • Damo nga Salamat • Muchas Gracias • Thank You!
HONORING FIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF SCV'S FOUNDERS
HONOR. CELEBRATE. FOUNDATION. COMMITMENT. LEGACY
These powerful words best describe the remarkable men and women who laid the groundwork for what the Fil-Am Association of SCV is today.
Forty-two years ago, ten visionary founders worked tirelessly to build a solid foundation for FilAm of SCV. They invested their time, energy, and resources into a single idea. Through immense hard work and sacrifice, they turned that vision into reality.
The strong foundation they built has truly withstood the test of time. It has provided the stability allowing our organization to grow, innovate, and thrive.
After 42 years of existence, we formally recognized and honor these trailblazers last Saturday, August 29, 2026 namely, FRED BERTULFO, ART CARANTO, MIKE CHIODETTI, RUDY CORREA, JUN GATILAO, ED GATDULA, ADRIAN GOMEZ, LINDA HAYNIE, MARCEL IBARRA AND TESS MICU!
We owe our current success to their early leadership and lasting impact:
Building Community: Lifelong friendships were formed, and many even found their spouses and life partners through Fil-Am.
Preserving Culture: Countless individuals have discovered the beauty of our heritage and culture because of this association.
Earning Respect: Today, we stand as a highly respected organization within the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond.
Their core values still guide our mission today. Because of their groundwork, we do not just celebrate past achievements—we look forward to a bright future.
They created a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire and support generations to come.
To our Founders:
Thank you for your trailblazing spirit. We pledge to honor your vision by continuing to build upon the incredible foundation you left behind.
With deepest gratitude,
Fil-Am Association of SCV Family and the entire Fil-Am Community.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
2026 JOSE RIZAL SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEES
The Fil-Am of SCV is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Jose Rizal Scholastic Achievement Awards!
“There is an impressive slate of candidates who applied for this annual prestigious awards with everyone exceeding 4.0 GPA. There is also a multitude of extra- curricular and community activities and leadership that each candidate participated in”, as announced by Scholarship Chairperson Dr. Verna Arguelles.
The top three awardees are:
First Place - Aubrey Kua
Second Place - Isabella Amparo
Third Place - Sidney Chavez
Honorable Mentions:
Sam Conson
Gianna Montesclaros
Nyrel Pagala
Top awardees received a Plaque of Recognition and a monetary gift of $1,000, $500, $300 for ( the first three) and the Honorable mentions received a certificate and cash as well.
First place awardee AUBREY KUA's name is added to the Perpetual Plaque and gets to keep the plaque until the top awardee is chosen in 2027 and onward.
Congratulations scholars! We wish you all the best as you begin your new adventure!
Scholarship committee Chairperson:
Dr. Verna Marty-Argũelles
Committee Members:
Zony Gordon
Prima Olila
Mul Tayoba
A WHOLESOME TRADITION,
ANNUAL EASTER FAMILY PICNIC!
We had such an amazing time last Sunday, April 05, 2026, at our Annual Easter Family Picnic!
The most rewarding part of the day was seeing all of the kids having fun, playing games and seeing their precious smiles, it’s simply priceless! And the adults equally had a great time. We made new friends, reconnected with previous members and strengthened the bond among our Fil-Am of SCV family and beyond.
Our Picnic Committee headed by Board of Director, Christopher Luna, did an amazing job putting this Easter picnic together. We also acknowledges the hard work of the Committee members, Board of Directors and Trustees and our volunteers. And special thanks to host Alexis Riguerra who made our event a fun and exciting experience.
Thank you and we are looking forward to having you again at our Easter Family Picnic next year.
Maraming Salamat sa inyong Lahat!
42nd ANNUAL INDUCTION BALL GALA
On March 14, 2026, Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc. celebrated its 42nd Induction Ball, Charity Gala and what a memorable evening it was.
"Honoring our Roots, Enriching our Community" , a theme which embodies the essence of our association.
Please enjoy our photo gallery by clicking on the photo above. These photos embodies the camaraderie, the laughter and more importantly, the commitment the 2026 Board of Directors in implementing the mission and vision of our association.
Thank You to our 2026 Gala Sponsors and to all our guests. You made this event a memorable one.
FILAM HIGHLIGHTS
40TH ANNIVERSARY,
A CELEBRATION OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE
OF FIL-AM OF SCV
BY: JACQUELINE FERRER-MARTINEZ, 2023 PRESIDENT & 2024 BOARD OF
DIRECTOR , FIL-AM OF SCV
40 years ago, a few ‘pioneers’ had the vision to unite Filipino Americans living in the Sta. Clarita Valley, to form a
social organization, become active in the community and be recognized as a united Filipino group. Thank you to
our pioneers, the late Adrian Gomez and Rudy Correa, Jun Gatilao, Cesar Obnial, Art Caranto, and Fred Bertulfo,
for having the vision.
On March 23, 2024, Fil-Am of SCV filled the Hyatt Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in celebration of 40 years of
philanthropy. Of course, the Honorable Mayor Cameron Smyth was on-hand to help us celebrate. Celebrating our
40th Anniversary means Fil-Am is even older than the city of Santa Clarita! This milestone was accomplished thru
the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, our Board of Directors, and Trustees. We depend solely upon our
volunteers to help our association thrive and do the necessary work.
Upcoming Events
FIL-AM FESTIVAL 2026Sat, Oct 03City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community
Current Events & Programs
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.”
Erma Bombeck
