21st Annual Magkaisa Filipino American Student Parent High School Conference


21st Annual Magkaisa Filipino American Student Parent High School Conference 

October 28, 2023

|Gng. Mendoza|


Otay Ranch High School hosted the Magkaisa Conference 2023 last October 28, 2023.  This is the 21st Anniversary of Magkaisa Filipino American Student and Parent Conference: Keeping our Culture and Identity Alive Through Art.  


True to its theme, this conference provided workshops  that focus on careers in the field of art and Filipino culture and traditions. For example, Jo Ann Atwood shared her path as a tattoo artist. Also, Dr. Catherine Sy Luib introduced Filipino Medicine and native “Hilot”, which is an ancient Philippine healing.  Furthermore, even youths were empowered to speak  and share their experiences such as AJ Miranda who spoke about discovering his roots as Filipino-American through film making. 


Kenneth Barlis, a fashion designer, was the keynote speaker. His accomplishments in the fashion industry inspired youth to express their creativity and passion.


The highlights of this conference was the Philippine Festivals.  Different Highs schools in the Sweetwater District participated namely:

  1. Eastlake High School and Eastlake Middle School - MassKara Festival

  2. Mar Vista High School - Manggahan Festival

  3. Montgomery High School - Sublian (Dance) Festival

  4. Olympian High School - Panagbenga

  5. Otay Ranch High School - Kadayawan Festival

  6. Sweetwater High School - Pintados Festival


More pictures from this link:


https://www.smore.com/zbdaw-outreach-and-advocacy-committee






















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