In dress and in deed, PBRC Board of Directors pay homage to their heritage, their predecessors and the community they serve. Photo by Cherie M. Querol Moreno SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.
– Whether an individual of any background is considering a run for political office, opening a business or seeking assistance for a resident in North San Mateo County, his, her or their first contact is the Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center. No surprise there. Filipinos, everyone knows, compose the largest population of color in Daly City.
More to the point, the leadership of the county’s northernmost municipality is predominantly Filipino American, reflecting the influence wielded by said community. Better known by its initials, PBRC is recognized as the barometer of Filipino American social weather because of its robust response to the attitudes and needs, assets and issues of Daly City and vicinity residents. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Little wonder that some 200 folks donned various versions of Filipiniana last weekend at a hotel here to honor PBRC for raising the community’s collective self-esteem through education and engagement for 35 years. Substance with style Tradition met innovation as attendees complied with the dress code.
The classic two-piece “ baro‘t saya ” took center stage in the attire of PBRC co-founders, retired pharmacist Perla Ibarrientos a.