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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 20 MIN

'The Forgotten Fourth of July': How independence shaped San Diego's Filipino community

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America will officially commemorate 250 years since it declared independence from British rule, and celebrations are well underway.But the Fourth of July also marks another important anniversary: 80 years ago, the U.S. signed the Treaty of Manila, which liberated the Philippines from colonial rule.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we talk about a new four-part series from KPBS, "The Forgotten Fourth of July," which looks at how that treaty shaped the Filipino diaspora over the past several decades — both here in San Diego and beyond.Guests:Elaine Alfaro, East County reporter, KPBSKori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS

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