OPINION
It took awhile but someone in the White House finally remembered that October is Filipino American History Month.
President Biden issued a "greeting" to Filipino Americans to mark the month on Oct. 21, with the month already three-quarters over.
Somehow, as a Filipino American, I feel slightly slighted. Most other special observances like Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May and Hispanic Heritage Month get official proclamations.
I would think that Filipino Americans, the third largest Asian group in the US, would merit something more weightier than a "greeting."
At least Congress issued resolutions marking FAHM this year.
Still, it is better than last year when the FAHM was officially noticed with a tweet, back when X was formerly Twitter.
I suppose we could chalk up the oversight to October being a month busier than usual with the elections just day away and hurricanes wreaking havoc on Florida and Israel and terrorists on the verge of WWIII.
Most Filipinos usually go around doing their work, minding their own business, going to school, without a whole lot of fanfare. They don't ask for much but they do like to know that their contributions and their good work is appreciated. So a little recognition goes a long way.
Thank you, President Biden. I feel better, already.
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