FilCom Center to host 2026 Bayanihan Gala celebrating Filipino heritage, community support

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Filipino Community Center is preparing for its signature event of the year, bringing together the local community to celebrate cultural heritage and raise vital support for future programming.

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The 2026 Bayanihan Gala serves as the FilCom Center’s largest annual fundraiser, dedicated to honoring leaders who have made a lasting impact while ensuring the community hub continues to thrive.

Event organizers emphasized that the gathering represents far more than financial support—it embodies the traditional Filipino concept of bayanihan.

Located in Waipahu, the FilCom Center functions as a multipurpose focal point for education, business development, health resources, meetings, and major cultural gatherings across Oʻahu. The center is well known for hosting island-wide traditions, including the annual Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta in May, as well as Pasko at FilCom in December.

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Community leaders say the facility stands as a tangible symbol of what the Filipino community can achieve through unified action and shared purpose.

For more information about the gala, ticketing, or programs offered at the center, visit filcom.org or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

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