LARRY ITLIONG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
2023 Larry Itliong Scholarship Recipients & Art Contest Winners Announced on Oct. 20!
On Oct. 20, 2023, CSDFEA awarded the 2023 Larry Itliong Scholarship Award during the CSDFEA Gala at the Chula Vista Golf Course. Awardees are as follows: Victoria Academia ($1000), Czarina Datiles ($700), and Shea Rueda ($500). CSDFEA also presented the 2023 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Art Contest Winner to Junalene Nunez ($500). Congratulations to all the recipients, and shoutout to all our CSDFEA members who made these awards possible and to the scholarship and art contest evaluators for your time and effort.
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2022 Larry Itliong Scholarship Recipients & Art Contest Winners Announced on Oct. 25!
On Oct. 25, 2022, Larry Itliong’s Day, awardees of the 2022 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Scholarship Awards were recognized at the annual CSDFEA Larry Itliong Day Celebration. Awardees are as follows: MARISSA CAGUIOA ($1000), MIA MAE DACASIN ($500), and KRISTOFER PRICE ($500). The winners of the 2022 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Art Contest were also recognized: JUSTINE GAPUZ ($300) and DORIEN GESKI WILSON ($200). A big thank you goes out to CSDFEA members who made these awards possible and the scholarship and art contest evaluators for your time and effort.
2021 Larry Itliong Scholarship Recipients & Art Contest Winners Announced on Oct. 25!
On Oct. 25, 2021, Larry Itliong’s Day, awardees of the 2021 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Scholarship Awards were recognized at the annual CSDFEA Larry Itliong Day Celebration. Awardees are as follows: Faith Rivera ($1000), Grace Rivera ($750), and Ionatana Lepule ($500). The winners of the 2021 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Art Contest were also recognized: Gillian Celis ($300) and Gianna Picart ($200).
District 3 (represented by Cipriano Vargas) also recognized these amazing young Fil-Ams! A big thank you goes out to CSDFEA members who made these awards possible and the scholarship and art contest evaluators for your time and effort.
District 3 (represented by Cipriano Vargas) also recognized these amazing young Fil-Ams! A big thank you goes out to CSDFEA members who made these awards possible and the scholarship and art contest evaluators for your time and effort.
2020 Larry Itliong Scholarship Recipients & Art Contest Winners Announced on Oct. 27!
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, CSDFEA hosted a virtual celebration to honor Larry Itliong, after whom the CSDFEA scholarship program is named. As part of the celebration, the Larry Itliong 2020 Scholarship awardees were recognized: Mia Aguimatang ($1000), Alexandra Bartsch ($750) and Aryal Jardines ($750). CSDFEA also recognized the Larry Itliong 2020 Art Contest winners : Madison Baines ($500), Katelin Jaque ($250) and Martina Reyes ($250). In total, CSDFEA awarded $3,500 amongst local Filipino American students. A big thank you goes out to CSDFEA members who made these awards possible and the scholarship and art contest evaluators for your time and effort.
ART CONTEST ENTRIES
The prompt for the 2020 Larry Iltiong Art Contest was, "1930's Watsonville Riots." In response, CSDFEA received eight entries - 6 visual art pieces, 1 original song, and 1 short film. Select art piece below to see artist name, grade, title, and description.
The prompt for the 2020 Larry Iltiong Art Contest was, "1930's Watsonville Riots." In response, CSDFEA received eight entries - 6 visual art pieces, 1 original song, and 1 short film. Select art piece below to see artist name, grade, title, and description.
Select art piece to see enlarged version along with artist name, grade, title and description.
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Artist: Madison Baines | Grade: 12 | Title The 1930 Riots in Watsonville | Description: As a Filipina who is very active in several Filipino organizations, I was shocked to learn about the 1930 riots in Watsonville for the first time. After reading several articles about the Watsonville riots, a few names stuck out to me including Dioscor Recio Sr. and Fermin Tobera. Both of these men were young adults during the time of the Watsonville riots. Recio was a Filipino farmer affected by the oppression in Watsonville and Tobera was killed when a mob of 500 white men shot him to death. In my song, I discuss how many Filipinos during this time were dragged out of their own houses and beaten. Furthermore, I mention the riot that started at a Filipino owned dance club, hurting many Filipinos. What I hope to do with this song is to educate others about this important historical tragedy of my people and to honor those who died.
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Artist: Jiselle Rullan | Grade: 12 | Title Tinikling | Description: In the Film, three students from Bonita Vista High School, Chula Vista go into depth about the ever popular, traditional Filipino dance of the Philippines called, ''Tinikling". Two of the students, Annalynn Lane and Jiselle Rullan, both talk about their experiences in the dance and how it helped them feel more in touch with their Filipino heritage. Elizabeth Guidry talks about how the dance came to be and where it originated from. The name Tinikling originated from the tiklinh bird. The dance mimiks the bird as it walks over grass or avoids the traps in the fields. All three students proceed to showcase a snippet of what the Tinikling dance would look like. They use two bamboo stick and traditional handmade Tinikling costumes from the Philippines, provided by Jiselle Rullan and Annalynn Lane. Tinikling is considered the National Dance of the Philippines and the most requested dance to watch at events and festivals, especially in the United States.
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2019 Larry Itliong Scholarship Recipients & Art Contest Winners Announced on Oct. 25!
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2019, CSDFEA presented the Larry Itliong Scholarship Award to Thomas Apostol ($1200) and Jenna Ortiguerra ($800). Additionally, CSDFEA also presented the Larry Itliong Art Contest Winners: Gaige Chase Ragodo ($250), Mia Aguimatang ($250), and Stephanie Mauricio ($500).
Gaige Chase Ragodo pictured with Rizza Rodriguez (President), Josyl Wong (Vice President), Cesar Escuro (Executive Sponsor), Helen Robbins-Meyer (CAO, County of San Diego), and Elena Lepule (Treasurer & Scholarship Chair).
Stephanie Mauricio pictured with Rizza Rodriguez (President), Josyl Wong (Vice President), Cesar Escuro (Executive Sponsor), Helen Robbins-Meyer (CAO, County of San Diego), and Elena Lepule (Treasurer & Scholarship Chair).
Thomas Apostol pictured with Rizza Rodriguez (President), Josyl Wong (Vice President), Cesar Escuro (Executive Sponsor), Helen Robbins-Meyer (CAO, County of San Diego), Mavette Sadile (CSDFEA Volunteer), and Elena Lepule (Treasurer & Scholarship Chair).
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Mia Aguimatang pictured with Rizza Rodriguez (President), Josyl Wong (Vice President), Cesar Escuro (Executive Sponsor), Helen Robbins-Meyer (CAO, County of San Diego), and Elena Lepule (Treasurer & Scholarship Chair).
Jenna Ortiguerra's dad pictured with Rizza Rodriguez (President), Josyl Wong (Vice President), Cesar Escuro (Executive Sponsor), Helen Robbins-Meyer (CAO, County of San Diego), Mavette Sadile (CSDFEA Volunteer), and Elena Lepule (Treasurer & Scholarship Chair).
Congratulations to all 2019 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Scholarship Award and Art Contest Winners.
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2018 Larry Itliong Art Contest Winner Announced on Oct. 25!
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2018, CSDFEA proudly presented the Larry Itliong Scholarship Art Contest Award to 17-year old high school student, Mackenzie Tibayan.
Thank You from Mackenzie Tibayan: "A Sudden Realization" - This perspective reflects my own artistic concentration on human abstraction. Our own morale and principles outline these abstractions, yet that is the beauty of our own humanity. Each phase displays the realization of who I truly am, a proud Filipino in the face of the challenging world. It is with my own appreciation of my nationality, my own will, and independence that made me reach the sudden realization that "you are your own hero." Thank you to the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employee Association for this award and for my family who has not only supported me but has influenced me in both my determination and commitment towards my love of art."
Thank You from Mackenzie Tibayan: "A Sudden Realization" - This perspective reflects my own artistic concentration on human abstraction. Our own morale and principles outline these abstractions, yet that is the beauty of our own humanity. Each phase displays the realization of who I truly am, a proud Filipino in the face of the challenging world. It is with my own appreciation of my nationality, my own will, and independence that made me reach the sudden realization that "you are your own hero." Thank you to the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employee Association for this award and for my family who has not only supported me but has influenced me in both my determination and commitment towards my love of art."
2018 Larry Itliong Scholarship Awarded on June 8!
2018 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Scholarship Award Winner, Marc Hagoriles with his dad, CSDFEA President (Ardee Apostol) and Scholarship Committee Chair (Mavette Sadile).
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2018 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Scholarship Award Winner, Rianne Magbuhat with her parents and CSDFEA President (Ardee Apostol).
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On Friday, June 8, 2018, CSDFEA proudly presented the Larry Itliong Scholarship Awards to this year's winners, Marc Hagoriles ($1000) and Rianne Magbuhat ($500). Both Marc and Rianne are both high school seniors who will be attending university in Fall 2018. The scholarship award was evaluated based on academics, community service, and essay response.
Thank You from Marc Hagoriles: First off, I want to say thank you to the County of San Diego Filipino American Employee's Association for upholding an essay contest that was able to portray and draw out my passion for the Filipino culture. You guys gave me a platform to speak on, and I will forever be grateful for this opportunity that you gave me. As an immigrant coming from the motherland, Philippines, I would say that I was afraid. I was afraid that I would be alone in this foreign country, and being proud of where I came from seemed very daunting, but as the days passed by, I met more people like me, looking for a voice, a platform to speak on, a pen to write with. It will always be an honor to represent the values of the Filipino Community, and sharing my Filipino pride to the community of San Diego -- a deed that I will continue to do everywhere I go, because I am proud to be a full-fledged Filipino, raised by the beliefs of my ancestors whom their spirits live on in each and every Filipino, and no one, no matter what the circumstances are, will be able to to take that away from me. I would like to say thank you to my parents, as they are the reasons why I am who I am today. They work their butts off everyday to make sure that me and my sister have food to eat. I owe everything to them. And lastly, a note for everyone : Always hold your chin up, because you are a Filipino, and the Filipino pride lives on extensively for everyone that upholds the values that Filipinos are known for. Mabuhay everyone!
Thank You from Rianne Magbuhat: Thank you to CSDFEA for this honor and their support in my future at SDSU, where I plan to major in Studio art and Education. I would also like to thank my family who are here with me today, for their never ending support in all my endeavors. They have always reminded me to prioritize my education and become the best version of myself possible. Maraming Salamat po!
Thank You from Marc Hagoriles: First off, I want to say thank you to the County of San Diego Filipino American Employee's Association for upholding an essay contest that was able to portray and draw out my passion for the Filipino culture. You guys gave me a platform to speak on, and I will forever be grateful for this opportunity that you gave me. As an immigrant coming from the motherland, Philippines, I would say that I was afraid. I was afraid that I would be alone in this foreign country, and being proud of where I came from seemed very daunting, but as the days passed by, I met more people like me, looking for a voice, a platform to speak on, a pen to write with. It will always be an honor to represent the values of the Filipino Community, and sharing my Filipino pride to the community of San Diego -- a deed that I will continue to do everywhere I go, because I am proud to be a full-fledged Filipino, raised by the beliefs of my ancestors whom their spirits live on in each and every Filipino, and no one, no matter what the circumstances are, will be able to to take that away from me. I would like to say thank you to my parents, as they are the reasons why I am who I am today. They work their butts off everyday to make sure that me and my sister have food to eat. I owe everything to them. And lastly, a note for everyone : Always hold your chin up, because you are a Filipino, and the Filipino pride lives on extensively for everyone that upholds the values that Filipinos are known for. Mabuhay everyone!
Thank You from Rianne Magbuhat: Thank you to CSDFEA for this honor and their support in my future at SDSU, where I plan to major in Studio art and Education. I would also like to thank my family who are here with me today, for their never ending support in all my endeavors. They have always reminded me to prioritize my education and become the best version of myself possible. Maraming Salamat po!
2017 Larry Itliong Art Contest Winner Announced on Oct. 25!
On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, CSDFEA proudly awarded $500 to the 2017 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Art Contest winner, Nicole Manuguid. Honorary mentions (along with $250) were awarded to Sophia Basilio and Ervey Star Del Rosario. Nicole is 16 years of age and attends Olympian High School.
Nicole's Art Piece Description:
"My diverse community at its best works together. We show through hard work, we can accomplish goals. My community not only strives to create an open-minded, welcoming environment but influences the entire world to follow the same manner, shown through my placement of united individuals leading the world. The monochromatic hand exemplify that hard work is recognized regardless of someone's background because in an effective and diverse community, there is no bias, just appreciation."
Nicole's Art Piece Description:
"My diverse community at its best works together. We show through hard work, we can accomplish goals. My community not only strives to create an open-minded, welcoming environment but influences the entire world to follow the same manner, shown through my placement of united individuals leading the world. The monochromatic hand exemplify that hard work is recognized regardless of someone's background because in an effective and diverse community, there is no bias, just appreciation."
Picture (Left to Right): Ardee Apostol (CSDFEA President), Nicole Manuguid, Sophia Basilio, Ervey Star Del Rosario, and Rizza Rodriguez (CSDFEA Vice President).
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CSDFEA family & friends gathered for the awarding of the 2017 Larry Itliong Art Contest.
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2017 CSDFEA Larry Itliong Scholarship Awarded on June 9!
On Friday, June 9, 2017, CSDFEA proudly awarded a $1,500 Larry Itliong Scholarship Award to Sandra Basilio, a Filipino American college student pursuing a degree in Engineering. Below is thank you speech from Sandra:
"It is with a sincere heart that I would like to thank CSDFEA for this wonderful opportunity that head starts my journey to another chapter in my college career. I want to thank my family for always being there for me and lifting me up to be the person I am today. You are the core of my successes and dreams and I will never forget that... I am from an immigrant family. That is my foundation and I am proud of that. The works of Larry Itliong and CSDFEA and all of us here shows that we can still have a sense of bayanihan or camaraderie no matter how far we go from a country that we will always call home. Being recognized in this way is very humbling and is a great honor. As a County worker, I learned how everything we do is for the common good of the public and that is why we always strive hard. Thank you again and I look forward to serving more of San Diego and going forward, the future of the Filipino American community."
"It is with a sincere heart that I would like to thank CSDFEA for this wonderful opportunity that head starts my journey to another chapter in my college career. I want to thank my family for always being there for me and lifting me up to be the person I am today. You are the core of my successes and dreams and I will never forget that... I am from an immigrant family. That is my foundation and I am proud of that. The works of Larry Itliong and CSDFEA and all of us here shows that we can still have a sense of bayanihan or camaraderie no matter how far we go from a country that we will always call home. Being recognized in this way is very humbling and is a great honor. As a County worker, I learned how everything we do is for the common good of the public and that is why we always strive hard. Thank you again and I look forward to serving more of San Diego and going forward, the future of the Filipino American community."
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2016 Larry Itliong Essay & Scholarship Winners Announced!
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In honor of the life and legacy of Larry Itliong, the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees’ Association proudly hosted the LARRY ITLIONG DAY CELEBRATION on Tuesday, October 25, 2017.
Under a bill introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta, the first Filipino-American elected to the California State Legislature, October 25 will now be observed as Larry Itliong Day. "History was changed, but those stories weren’t being told in the history books, weren’t being captured, and it was important to me for that to change especially in the most diverse state in the country," says Bonta. Essay Winners: Leiana Lepule (1st) | Carlo Joaquino Scholarship Winners: Winona Gabrielle Garcia (1st) | Charlene Miciano | Joshua Vergara More pictures... |
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2015 Larry Itliong Essay Contest Winner Announced!
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In honor of the life and legacy of Larry Itliong, the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees’ Association proudly hosted the LARRY ITLIONG DAY CELEBRATION.
Under a bill introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta, the first Filipino-American elected to the California State Legislature, October 25 will now be observed as Larry Itliong Day. "History was changed, but those stories weren’t being told in the history books, weren’t being captured, and it was important to me for that to change especially in the most diverse state in the country," says Bonta. Contributions of the Filipino Manongs Presented by Herb Delute, son of a Delano Manong; County Proclamation presented by District 1 Supervisor, Greg Cox; and CSDFEA Larry Itliong Essay Contest Winner Award presented to Bea Barcelona, O'Farrell Charter Middle School 10th grader. CONGRATULATIONS BEA! See snippets of the event here. |
2014: Aizel Augustin, Daniel-Dean Braga Alonzo, June-Claire Cabatu, and Sarralane Amon
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2015: Jessica Lopez, Alyssa Gonzaga, Roger Galac, and Sharmaine Encabo
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2013: Brandon Leger, Patricia Tan, and Alyssa Icasiano | 2010: Lauren Bernales and Melissa-Ann Nievera | 2008: Denisse Cortan and Derrek Ocampo
