EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 20 MIN
'The Forgotten Fourth of July': How independence shaped San Diego's Filipino community
from KPBS Midday Edition
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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