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PILIPINO AMERICAN
LA COUNTY DEMOCRATS
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LATEST PALAD NEWS
On behalf of the Pilipino American Los Angeles Democrats (PALAD), a Democratic club first chartered by the Los Angeles County Democratic Party in 1987, we cordially invite you to attend our signature event, the Larry Itliong Legacy Awards.
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, from 12 PM - 3 PM at a private residence in Central LA. Address to be shared upon RSVP. We thank you in advance for your sponsorship of this event and your participation in the program. Maraming Salamat!
Sponsor and Ticket info here!
2023 Awardees to be announced!
If you have any food allergies or if you need any accommodations for our in-person event on September 23rd, please email us ASAP at hello.palad.org
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2023 PALAD Pride Party: Supporting Philippine Independence and LGBTQ Pride Month
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Friday June 23rd from 5pm-7pm
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Get tickets/Sponsor the event here!
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March with us at LA Pride!
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Sunday June 11th from 10am-2pm
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RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/pilipinopride
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LA City Council District 6 Candidate Forum
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Saturday March 18, 2023 from 12pm-1:30pm
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RSVP here to join us that day!
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2022 ANNUAL LARRY ITLIONG LEGACY AWARDS
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Saturday, October 29th, 3:00pm-6:00pm
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Purchase your tickets today!
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[4/10/22 UPDATE: ENDORSEMENTS] 2022 Endorsements Calendar & Application
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[ENDORSEMENTS] Assembly District 49 and City of Cerritos candidate applications now open!
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[PRESS RELEASE] 2022-2023 PALAD Board of Directors & Officers
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[PAST MEETING] PALAD General Membership Meeting
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Date/Time: Thursday, January 27
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Credentialing at 5:30pm and meeting at 6:00pm
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Agenda linked here.
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[STATEMENT] PALAD Applauds Governor Newsom's Historic Pick for Attorney General - view our statement here (3/24/2021)
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[STATEMENT] PALAD Stands Against Governor Newsom Recall Efforts - view our statement here (3/23/2021).
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[STATEMENT] PALAD Stands Against Anti-AAPI Violence & Hate - view our statement here (3/19/2021).
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OCTOBER 30 LARRY ITLIONG LEGACY AWARDS
In celebration of Filipino American History Month, please join the Pilipino American Los Angeles Democrats (PALAD) for our inaugural signature event. We will honor key leaders and allies in the Filipino and Asian American community. We will also highlight PALAD's accomplishments in the past year. Buy tickets here.
JULY 23 NATIONAL VIRTUAL HIRING FAIR
Join PALAD and Nevada's AAPI Dem Caucus for a national virtual hiring fair on Thursday, July 23 at 6:00pm PST. Register here today and share widely with your network. Click here to view the PALAD Opportunities Board for jobs, internships, and more!
STATEMENT ON GEORGE FLOYD & RACIAL JUSTICE
PALAD stands in solidarity with our African American brothers and sisters. The death of George Floyd has caused unspeakable pain and suffering for the African American community and the allies that stand with them. Read the full statement here.
2020 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION NOW OPEN
PALAD issues endorsements in local, municipal, statewide, and national elections. Consequently, PALAD takes positions on statewide and local ballot measures and may also endorse in nonpartisan elections such as judicial office elections. Click here to RSVP for the August 1st Endorsements Meeting.
MAY 2020: PALAD LAUNCHES VIRTUAL MERIENDAS IN RECOGNITION OF APAHM
In recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, PALAD will host virtual meriendas with our leaders in government, politics, healthcare, and immigration to share resources and discuss critical issues impacting our community. Click here for the full schedule.
STATEMENT ON ABS-CBN AND PRESS FREEDOM IN THE PHILIPPINES
PALAD stands in solidarity with ABS-CBN and their fight for press freedom in the Philippines. Silencing the largest international Filipino media company does a disservice to Filipinos who rely on ABS-CBN's critical programming, especially during COVID-19. We strongly urge the NTC to renew the ABS-CBN franchise. Full statement here.
POSTPONED: MARCH 20 PALAD BOARD INSTALLATION
In an abundance of caution related to COVID-19 and for the safety of our members, PALAD is postponing our installation ceremony to a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support and understanding.
SATURDAY, MAY 2 PALAD VIRTUAL MERIENDA SERIES KICKOFF AT 3:00PM PST
Join Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. TJ Cox, Assemblymember Rob Bonta, Mayor Pro Tem Rachelle Arizmendi, and PALAD President Jessica Caloza - they will share what government is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic and what resources are available. RSVP deadline is Saturday, May 2 at 12:00pm PST. RSVP here today!
PRESS RELEASE: PALAD 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On January 23, members of PALAD elected a new Board of Directors. Under its new leadership, is gearing up to mobilize and empower the Filipino community to participate in the primary process and ultimately unite under the Democratic Party nominee.
JULY DEBATE WATCH PARTY
PALAD hosted night two of the 2nd debate with local Dem Clubs and CA State Dem Caucuses, including New Frontier Club Young Professionals, Korean American Democratic Committee, CA Dem Party - API Caucus, and CA Dem Party - Filipino American Caucus.
APRIL PALAD MIXER
PALAD hosted our first event of the year, a networking mixer, in Little Tokyo. Special thanks to the LA County Democratic Party and the CA Democratic Party Filipino Caucus for attending!
JOIN A COMMITTEE!
Interested in getting involved? PALAD is looking for passionate people to join our committees. Apply today! Click here for the application.
SEPTEMBER 26 MEETING
Join PALAD's next membership meeting on Thursday, September 26 at SEIU Local 2015 in Historic Filipinotown. Registration & networking 5;30pm. Meeting begins at 6:00pm. Public agenda here.
JANUARY 23 ELECTIONS
Join PALAD's next general membership meeting and Executive Board elections on Thursday, January 23 at SEIU Local 2015 in Historic Filipinotown. Registration & networking 6:00pm. Meeting begins at 6:45pm. Click here for the agenda. For the election results, click here.
NOVEMBER 15 FILIPINO AMERICAN RECEPTION
Join PALAD's Filipino American reception in Long Beach during the CA Democratic Party Endorsing Convention on Friday, November 15 at the Federal Bar. Reception begins at 9:00pm and program starts at 9:30pm.