UNITED States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris join Filipino communities across the US in celebrating Filipino-American History Month.
Both American leaders have sent separate messages on X on Tuesday.'Jill and I are thrilled to celebrate Filipino American History Month, honoring the rich heritage and traditions of millions of Filipino Americans,' Biden wrote. 'To our Filipino American community: Thank you for all you do to ensure our nation continues to be the land of opportunity,' the US president said in a post on X .
Harris posted: 'Filipino Americans contribute to our nation's success every single day. During Filipino American History Month, our Administration celebrates the important role that Filipino Americans have played and continue to play in the American story.' According to the Migration Policy Institute, in 2021, the Filipino population in the US is about 1,982,000, with 42 percent living in the state of California.
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