Welcome to Filipino Town Las Vegas

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February 23, 2026

Las Vegas, NV [Feb 23, 2026] — Filipino Town Las Vegas proudly announces a new sponsorship partnership with Heidari Law Group in support of its 1st Anniversary Celebration on April 11, 2026, reaffirming the firm's commitment to supporting the diverse communities that make Southern Nevada strong.

"We are honored to welcome Heidari Law Group as one of our valued sponsors," said Bernie Benito, President of Filipino Town Las Vegas. "Community partnerships like this strengthen our mission and help us build a lasting cultural and economic legacy in Las Vegas."

With a dedicated presence in Las Vegas, Heidari Law Group represents individuals and families in personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, and employment matters. Sponsoring the anniversary reflects the firm's mission to advocate for clients through exceptional legal representation while actively supporting and uplifting the communities it serves.

"The Filipino community has made lasting contributions to Las Vegas through its culture, entrepreneurship, and service," said a representative of Heidari Law Group. "We are honored to sponsor Filipino Town Las Vegas and celebrate this important milestone. Our firm believes in being present for the community—not only in times of legal need, but also in moments of celebration and growth."

About Heidari Law Group

Heidari Law Group is a personal injury and employment law firm serving clients throughout Nevada and California, providing aggressive, client-focused representation in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and employment disputes.

About Filipino Town Las Vegas

Filipino Town Las Vegas, Inc. is the first and only nonprofit legal entity whose efforts led to the successful Cultural Designation of a Filipino cultural district in Las Vegas. Clark County approved the designation on April 15, 2025, after a 9-month application process. The district runs along Maryland Parkway between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn Road.

Officers & Board of Directors

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February 2, 2026

Las Vegas, NV [Feb 2, 2026] — Filipino Town Las Vegas Cultural District announces the filing of its Articles of Incorporation with the State of Nevada, formally establishing the organization as a recognized legal entity.

This filing provides the organizational and legal framework necessary to advance cultural preservation, community engagement, and institutional partnerships.

"Filing Articles of Incorporation turns Filipino Town Las Vegas Cultural District from a passionate community vision into a recognized, protected, and credible institution," said Virgilio (Bing) Longakit. The filing secures the organization's legal name and official standing with the State of Nevada.

About Filipino Town Las Vegas

Filipino Town Las Vegas, Inc. is the first nonprofit legal entity whose efforts led to the successful cultural designation of a Filipino district in Las Vegas. Clark County approved the designation on April 15, 2025, after a 9-month application process. The district spans Maryland Parkway between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn Road. Sign markers were unveiled October 9, 2025. The 1st Anniversary Celebration will be held April 11, 2026 at Mission Center Retail Shopping Center.

Officers & Board of Directors

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February 2, 2026

Las Vegas, NV [Feb 2, 2026] — Filipino Town Las Vegas made history with the filming of its first-ever official music video, shot on the iconic Las Vegas Strip on January 31, 2026.

The production celebrates Filipino culture, creativity, and community pride. The music video is set to debut on February 28, promoting the 1st Anniversary of Filipino Town Las Vegas, to be held on April 11, 2026 at Mission Center Retail Shopping Center on Maryland Parkway and Flamingo Road.

"This music video is more than just a creative project—it's a statement," said Ernie Buo, Vice President of Filipino Town Las Vegas and composer of the song and theme song, Isang Kultura, Isang Pamana (One Culture, One Legacy). "It reflects our community's journey, our contributions to Las Vegas, and our pride in sharing Filipino culture on a global stage."

The video features KALAHI 2.0, a Las Vegas-based dance troupe whose mission is "to promote Filipino neo-cultural infused performing arts," according to DJ Maouti, KALAHI 2.0 Artistic Director. "This is about keeping the torch alive—preserving what makes us quintessentially Filipino while reinterpreting it in ways that resonate with today's generation," said Dr. Rhigel “Jaei” Alforque Tan, Founder and Conceptual Creative Executive Director of KALAHI 2.0.

Joj Cordova, a Las Vegas-based videographer, began the January 31 filming at 6:00am at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Filming resumed into the evening at The Sphere, with additional filming at Red Rock Canyon's Valley of Fire.

About the Music Video

• Song Title: Isang Kultura, Isang Pamana (One Culture, One Legacy)
• Composer: Ernie C. Buo · Singer: Jerene Cantos
• Videographer: Joj Cordova · Choreographer/Director: Alexis Somers and DJ Nino Maputi
• Producers: MJ R, Alexis Somers, Filipino Town Las Vegas
• Creative Directors/Costumes: Jaei Tan, Frederico Navarro and Alexis Somers
• Official Musical Jingle: Sa Puso Ng Disyerto (In the Heart of the Desert), composed by Virgilio “Bing” P. Longakit, Jr.

About Filipino Town Las Vegas

Filipino Town Las Vegas, Inc. is the first and only nonprofit legal entity whose efforts led to the successful Cultural Designation of a Filipino cultural district in Las Vegas. Clark County approved the designation on April 15, 2025. The district runs along Maryland Parkway between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn Road. The unveiling of the sign markers was held on October 9, 2025.

Officers & Board of Directors

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January 17, 2026

Las Vegas, NV — Filipino Town Las Vegas will celebrate its 1st Anniversary on April 11, 2026 at Mission Center, a retail center located at the intersection of Maryland Parkway and Flamingo Road.

Clark County approved the cultural designation for Filipino Town Las Vegas on April 15, 2025, ending a 9-month application process that included public town hall meetings and several hearings before the Clark County Board of Commissioners. The event marks one year of the cultural designation, honoring Filipino heritage and strengthening community ties.

"Filipino Town Las Vegas was created to be more than a place—it is a movement," said Bernie Benito, President. "In just one year, we have built a space where our culture is visible, our stories are heard, and our community feels empowered and united."

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About Filipino Town Las Vegas

Filipino Town Las Vegas, Inc. is the first and only nonprofit legal entity dedicated to leading efforts for the Cultural Designation of a Filipino cultural district in Las Vegas, along Maryland Parkway between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn Road.

Officers & Board of Directors

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October 11, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV (October 10, 2025) — The inaugural launch of Filipino Town Las Vegas Cultural District on October 9, 2025 drew large crowds, including dignitaries and public officials from across the U.S. and the Philippines.

In the morning, Clark County led by Commissioner Tick Segerblom hosted the official unveiling of the sign marker at Boulevard Mall. "Today we all are Filipinos, including me," Segerblom told the revelers. Segerblom and Rozita Lee, Honorary Chair, unveiled a replica of the street sign marking the district along Maryland Parkway, between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn Road.

Over 400 people gathered at the evening "Community Night and Cultural Celebration" ("Gabi ng Pagdiriwang: Kislap at Saya") at +63FIFTY. "Despite the standing-room-only crowd, most attendees stayed for the entire program, which was extended to 10:20 pm," confirmed Ernie Buo, VP of Filipino Town Las Vegas.

"Filipino Town is not just a location, it is a reflection of our cultural image, of who we are as Filipinos," remarked Bernie Benito, President. Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros congratulated the community: "Filipino Town is historic because it's about Filipino identity wherever we are in the world. Filipino Town creates a home away from home."

Gerri Schroder, Chief of Staff for Las Vegas Mayor Shelly Berkley, introduced the officers and board members and presided over the official board installation for 2025–2026. Dr. Philip Paleracio, Executive Director, thanked the evening's sponsors.

Pathway to Cultural Designation

Clark County approved the cultural designation on April 15, 2025, ending a 9-month application process. The more than 28-page application was submitted by Rozita Lee and Joel Enriquez and wife Olive. Filipino Town Las Vegas stretches along a 1.2-mile designated area on Maryland Parkway, from Desert Inn Road to Flamingo Road — home to iconic Filipino-owned businesses like Seafood City Supermarket, Jollibee and Max's Restaurant. Las Vegas and Southern Nevada is home to over 200,000 Filipinos, the largest Asian ethnic group in Nevada.

Officers & Board of Directors

About Filipino Town Las Vegas

Filipino Town Las Vegas, Inc. is the official organization which worked with Clark County — through the Office of Commissioner Chairman Segerblom — from the application process through final approval of the Cultural Designation. The unveiling of the sign markers and evening celebration was held on October 9, 2025.

Timeline

During the Filipino Town Cultural District community and committee chair meeting on September 8, 2025 at the Clark County Commission Chambers, Doc Mike Sta. Juana asked Dr. Rozita V. Lee, Honorary Chair appointed by Clark County, why the unveiling and inauguration was scheduled on October 9, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM — a Thursday, during working hours. Honorary Chair Rozita Lee responded: "Take a video and show it to others who can't attend."

Originally, the sign unveiling and celebration was scheduled for August 16, 2025, organized by Filipino Town Las Vegas. Two days after announcing the August 16 date in June, Clark County informed the officers and board, through then-president Rozita Lee, that the event was to be rescheduled to October 9, 2025, and would also be hosted and organized by the office of Commissioner Tick Segerblom.