PACE was created in early 2022 as a way to bring greater visibility to Filipinos living in North Texas by hosting a variety of outreach events throughout the...
Other Asian American groups in North Texas have gained recognition over the years by claiming pockets in the region, including a Koreatown in Carrollton and Chinatown in Richardson. Recent efforts by the Korean American communityThe Filipino American population has been growing in North Texas, but not everyone realizes this, said Stephanie Bautista, PACE’s event planner. More than 80,000 Filipinos live in the region, which is comparable to other Asian American groups in the area, she said.
Houston-based Filipino artist Manolo DePerio recently drafted preliminary renderings of the center. His vision includes a library, a banquet hall, classrooms to teach children the Tagalog language, basketball and tennis courts and a senior living center.Sampelo said many senior members of the community do not have family in the U.S., and a living center could assist them with their needs as they grow older.
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