2025 BAYANIHAN GALA

As Hawaii's premier Filipino community institution and the largest Filipino community space outside the Philippines, FilCom Center proudly serves 383,200 Filipino Americans in Hawaii—representing 26.33% of our state's population—through comprehensive programs that strengthen our community's cultural identity, health, economic prosperity, and future generations.

When you support the Bayanihan Gala, you're not just supporting an elegant evening of celebration—you're investing in transformative community programs that make a lasting impact. Your sponsorship enables FilCom Center to pursue its mission through six vital program areas:

  • Cultural Preservation (Kultura):  traditional dance classes, musical ensembles, language instruction and culinary arts education 

  • Health & Wellness (Kalusugan):  FilCom Cares Program, Smart Senior Programs, NCLEX review sessions for aspiring nurses, health fairs, and year-round wellness activities

  • Economic Empowerment (Kinabukasan): financial literacy programs, business incubator initiatives, immigration outreach, community fairs, and legal assistance services 

  • Environmental Stewardship (Kapaligiran): sustainability programs, community gardens, recycling initiatives, and environmental education 

  • Youth Development (Kabataan): Filipino4Kids programs, youth financial literacy classes, mentorship opportunities, and educational initiatives

  • Community Building (Kababayan): Filipino Fiesta, Pasko sa FilCom, FilCom Sundays, cultural exhibits, and community celebrations

Honoring Distinguished Leaders

This year's gala will celebrate four exceptional community champions whose dedication mirrors our own commitment to service:

  • Chris Hause - Chief of Sales, Marketing, Business Development, & Community Health for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Hawaii and

    Board Chair for Hawaii Foodbank, transforming healthcare accessibility

  • Gabe Lee - Board of Regent Chair at University of Hawaii, shaping the future of education

  • Dr. Lawrence Tseu - Founder of The Tseu Medical Research Institute, pioneering medical breakthroughs

  • Russell Lau - Chair & CEO of Finance Factors, driving economic empowerment

By attending and supporting the gala, we join in recognizing these leaders while positioning ourselves alongside Hawaii's most influential business and community figures.

Please see our SPONSORSHIP FORM for more information. If you cannot be a sponsor, we hope you’ll consider showing your aloha to FilCom by making a donation by mailing us a check payable to the “Filipino Community Center” to: 94-428 Mokuola Street, Suite 302, Waipahu, HI 96797. For more sponsorship information, e-mail at events@filcom.org.

Maraming Salamat Po!