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"HOME IS WHERE THE HART IS"
SCV's 2025 July 4th Parade Them
by Myra Miranda, Editor Zony Gordon
The Fil-Am Association of SCV is proud to announce two prestigious awards at the Santa Clarita Valley Annual July 4th Parade. These are: Overall Best Decorated Float and 1st Place- Noncommercial Float Over 17!
These awards were a result of the tireless effort and dedication of the officers, trustees and members’ genuine love and commitment under the leadership of Fil-Am President Ronnie Tejada and Chairpersons Joe and Josie Maglalang. Josie Maglalang’s artistic vision in executing this year’s theme “Home Is Where The Hart Is”, emphasized the impact and legacy of William Hart to our local community
The SCVTV hosts at the parade commented on the artistic rendition of the historic City of Santa Clarita mural by oil painter and member artist, Mr. Jun Micu. Our deepest gratitude to you for this beautiful gift that is always cherished.
It is important to recognize the people who stepped up and made this event a huge success. Filam Members Verna Arguelles, Joe Gordon, John and Florence Pagador-Pangilinan, our 2025 JRSAA Awardees, the children and friends of President Ronnie Tejada, singer Zoe Tejada, Past President Zeny Justiniano, Board of Trustees Emie Carrillo, Fatima Purdy, Myra Miranda, Zony Gordon and Raffy Molina, Board members Mike Justiniano, Nic Montebon, Jr., and amazing host Alexis Riguerra who kept our audience engaged, great job Alexis !
This win is not only a great recognition of our hard work but a representation of our mission in sharing our beautiful and colorful Filipino culture to our “home away from home”, the City of Santa Clarita!"
A Roster of Excellent Fil-Am Students
Added to our Prestigious JRSAA Recipients!
by Myra Miranda, Editor Zony Gordon
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 mostly 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 - Sophia Sadaqatmal - West Ranch High School
Second Place - Camille Ayson - West Ranch High School
Third Place - Gavin Andrada - Valencia High School
Honorable mention awardees:
Dian DeLa Cruz - Castaic High School
Itri Fidaleo - West Ranch High School
Arissa Magpantay - Hart High School
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 Sophia Sadaqatmal's name is added to the Perpetual Plaque and gets to keep the plaque until the top awardee is chosen in 2026 and onward.
Congratulations scholars! We wish you all the best as you begin your new adventure!
Here is the 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 20, 2025, 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 Mike Justiniano, 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 and our Program Coordinator, Gianne Carpio 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!
Mike Justiniano
Chairperson
A VERY MEMORABLE INDUCTION BALL
Weaving Our Stories:
Honoring Legacy & Enriching The Fabric of our Future
On March 29, 2025, Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc. celebrated its 41st Induction Ball, Charity Gala and what a memorable evening it was.
"Weaving our Stories, Honoring our Legacy and Enriching the Fabric of our Future" , a theme which embodies the essence of our association.
I invite you to watch this video created by Regina Carpio. It features the association's founders and Past Presidents, who shares their experiences and love for our association, and their vision for the future of Fil-Am of SCV.
Thank You to our 2025 Gala Sponsors
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LAS T YEAR'S 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.
2025 Cultura Festival - Celebrating Filipino-American History MonthSat, Oct 18Santa Clarita Newhall Community Center
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“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
