Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit

03/09/2026

FOSBE Focus on Change Makers was an inspiring event as we heard the stories of three Change Makers

Tony Olaes, entrepreneur of ODM Enterprises and the Filipino Story Studio.

Marita Redondo, professional tennis champion ranked #5 in the U.S. and # 9 Internationally at the height of her career.

Xavier The X-Man® popular radio host on Magic 92.5 and a Low-Rider enthusiast.

Photo credits are Alicia DT Deleon-Torres and Elefante-Leano.

02/05/2026

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📢 ¿Quieres marcar la diferencia en tu comunidad? ¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para las Juntas y Comisiones de Chula Vista! ✨ Sirve a tu ciudad y ayuda a dar forma al futuro de Chula Vista.

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02/05/2026

Chula Vistan, Jessica Sanchez is featured today on KPBS Finest. A story of coming of age and resilience by a gifted artist and now mother - 20 years later - and 2025 winner of America's Got Talent. The podcast includes perspective from FOSBE Committee member Anamaria Labao Cabato, executive director of the PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company.

Jessica Sanchez seemed born to be a star. At 10, she took the leap from singing in her local Filipino grocery store, Seafood City, in San Diego onto the very first season of "America's Got Talent" — at 16, onto "American Idol." But as quickly as she rose, everything began to unravel.

01/28/2026

Anamaria Labao Cabato and Herb Delute of the FOSBE Committee met with educators from the San Diego Unified School District to share the exhibit and the curatorial process. We are looking forward to continued collaboration in the spirit of Bayanihan for Philippine history, arts and culture curriculum. The Exhibit is open in 2026 during Chula Vista Public Library hours.

11/11/2025

In observance of Veterans Day, we acknowledge the significant contributions of Filipino families in San Diego, many of whom have a legacy of service in the U.S. Military spanning generations. This heritage is highlighted in our exhibit at the Chula Vista Library, located at 365 F Street. We encourage you to visit rhe library during open hours to experience this distinctive display which is open till 2026.

Learn more about the roles Filipinos & Filipino Americans have proudly served within the history of the United States military.

10/30/2025

During the remaining month of October, Filipino American History Month, come by the Chula Vista Library to see and read about the Filipinos of South Bay (FOSBE). The Exhibit will be open through mid-2026. It has been up since October, 2022.

The Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit is located in the Chula Vista Library, 365 F Street, Chula Vista during library hours.
For more info
Email: [email protected]
Phone 619-477-3383

CHULA VISTA LIBRARY HOURS
365 F Street, Chula Vista
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5pm

10/17/2025

A new cohort of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellows recently participated in a guided tour of the Filipino of South Bay Exhibit (FOSBE). This showcase offers a unique insight into the Filipino experience, enhancing the fellows' understanding of their future patients' cultural backgrounds.

Guided tours are available by appointment. Email [email protected]

09/20/2025

Happening TODAY! Stop by and check out the Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit and check out the various oresentations by Filipino Creatives. Event starts at 10 AM in the Chula Vista Library, 365 F Street.

FilAm CreatorCon 2025 - Program Overview and Exhibitor List

04/26/2025

Join us May 10, 2pm - 4pm at the Chula Vista Public Library to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month. The curators of the Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit will be on hand to give tours of the exhibit before the presentation of Kapwa Through the Arts. The even is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Two local artists will share the experience of kapwa. Salvador S. Idos, a retire Filipino language teacher will share his poem "Kapwa" found in his book "Sulyap ng Kadakilaan," ??? of greatness.

Bryan Pangilinan was raised in the South Bay and his involvement in community helped form his Filipino identity. He is a singer, dancer, musician and Composer/Executive Producer of "Larry the Musical," the story of Larry Itliong and the Farm Workers union in Delano, California.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1339150799089?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/23/2025

We are proud to share the Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit is open in 2025 during business hours of the Chula Vista Library, 365 F Street.

Exhibit details are provided at filipinosinsandiego.org

For more info or to request a tour of FOSBE, email [email protected]

We are a local non-profit dedicated to collecting stories of Filipino & Filipino American families in San Diego County.

11/20/2024

Happening at 8:00 AM today on YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/3xac7lEuzVY?si=Gk4o6-30YSxTR421

Filipino labor leaders Larry Dulay Itliong, Philip Vera Cruz and Peter Gines Velasco fought for higher wages, better working conditions and basic dignity.

Watch live on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. ET at dol.gov/live as we induct them into our Hall of Honor.