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October 2, 2025 | San Diego Community College District
A group of people outside under a tent where kape and pandesal are being served.

City College serves kape and pandesal in honor of Filipino American History Month (City College photo).

The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) including San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar, and Continuing Education colleges will celebrate Filipino American History Month this October with a series of events honoring history, culture, and shared camaraderie. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Game Day
Mesa’s Asian Pacific Diversity Student Club will host a series of games. Lumpia will be served.
Mesa College, KUP Unity Village, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

10 to 11 a.m.
Kape at Pandesal
Join us for coffee and pandesal while connecting with our Filipino and AAPI community.
City College, BT-Lower Quad, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Halo-Halo Hangout
Celebrate the rich heritage, resilience, and vibrant culture of the Filipino American community. Like Halo-Halo, the iconic dessert, our community is a colorful mix of stories, talents, and traditions.
Miramar College, I-127, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Filipino Psychology Presentation
Listen to Jez Cornel, MFT, share his academic journey exploring Filipino identity in the context of psychology.
Miramar College, I-127, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Careering while AAPI Panel
Hear from inspiring Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) who have trailblazed in a variety of fields. They will share their strategies for honoring their cultural roots and thriving in predominantly white industries. Pancit and lumpia will be served.
Mesa College, G-101, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
 
2 to 4 p.m.
Philippine Social Issues Featuring Malaya
Advocacy group Malaya San Diego will be hosting an informational session covering Philippine social issues, with a brief Q&A and opportunity for commentary at the end.
Miramar College, I-127, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Immigration 101
Learn about identity, advocacy, and multicultural immigration stories and experiences.
City College, MS-140, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

10 to 11 a.m.
Kape & Pandesal
Enjoy coffee and pandesal, as well as conversation with our Filipino and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
City College, BT-Lower Quad, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Filipino History, Past And Present: Samahan & Cypherst8
Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts and Education Center will demonstrate a traditional dance and music performance. The Cypherst8 Filipino break dancers will showcase their signature freestyle.
Miramar College, Compass Point, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Larry Itliong Day
A workshop to honor Filipino-American labor leader Larry Itliong and his leadership in launching the Delano Grape Strike, which together with César Chávez and Dolores Huerta sparked the movement that became the United Farm Workers.
Mesa College, D-101, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kaibigang Luncheon
Celebrate friendship and community over a shared meal at a traditional Kaibigang luncheon.
City College, AH/BT Quad, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Savage Acts Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Join us for a screening of the short film "Savage Acts", which discusses the Philippine-American War. A panel and discussion will follow hosted by the presidents of the Filipino American Student Association and Native American Indigenous Student Club.
Miramar College, I-127, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Indigenous Filipino Documentary Screening
Enjoy a film screening of "The Filipino Tribe that Lives Inside a Volcano: The Last Cavemen" and learn about a unique and underrepresented Philippine group.
Miramar College, Auditorium I-101, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126

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