California gov't says sorry to Filipinos
11/25/2011
MANILA, Philippines - The state of California has extended its apology for the years of discrimination Filipinos endured in their state with the presentation of the Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 74 to the cast and crew of the Filipino play “Ang Romansa ni Magno Rubio” in Hollywood.
The resolution, which was pushed by Assemblyman Luis Alejo, states that the government of California expresses regret over the Americans' unwarranted prejudice on Filipinos from the 1920s until the 1940s.
Alejo said, "It's the official apology by the state of California for the past mistreatment, discrimination and unjust laws that Filipino-Americans had to endure here."
The cast and crew of “Ang Romansa ni Magno Rubio” welcomed the humble gesture on behalf of the Filipino people, especially those who experienced mistreatment first-hand.
Its director Bernardo Bernardo said, "Pahalagahan natin ang pinagdaan nung mga nauna sa atin. Sila ang nagbukas ng daan para sa atin."
"Can you imagine kung tayo ang naunang sumalta dito? We owe them a lot."
"Ang Romansa of Magno Rubio" is the Tagalog version of the Lonnie Carter play "The Romance of Magno Rubio," which is based on a story by Filipino writer Carlos Bulosan.
It revolves around the story of Filipino immigrants in America.
"Ang Romansa of Magno Rubio" is the first Tagalog play mounted at the Ford Theater, Hollywood. -- Report from Yong Chavez, ABS-CBN North America Bureau
Alejo said, "It's the official apology by the state of California for the past mistreatment, discrimination and unjust laws that Filipino-Americans had to endure here."
The cast and crew of “Ang Romansa ni Magno Rubio” welcomed the humble gesture on behalf of the Filipino people, especially those who experienced mistreatment first-hand.
Its director Bernardo Bernardo said, "Pahalagahan natin ang pinagdaan nung mga nauna sa atin. Sila ang nagbukas ng daan para sa atin."
"Can you imagine kung tayo ang naunang sumalta dito? We owe them a lot."
"Ang Romansa of Magno Rubio" is the Tagalog version of the Lonnie Carter play "The Romance of Magno Rubio," which is based on a story by Filipino writer Carlos Bulosan.
It revolves around the story of Filipino immigrants in America.
"Ang Romansa of Magno Rubio" is the first Tagalog play mounted at the Ford Theater, Hollywood. -- Report from Yong Chavez, ABS-CBN North America Bureau
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