Activists pushing for Fil-Am causes at Dem national convention

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Filipino American activists will push for their community’s causes even as they indicated support for Democratic Party nominee for US president, Hillary Clinton, during the party’s national convention that started here yesterday July 25

Members of KAYA: Filipino Americans for Progress will be on the ground in Philadelphia on July 25-28 for this year’s Democratic National Committee Convention to advocate for “progressive solutions to issues affecting the community” before party organizations, leaders and elected officials attending the convention.

KAYA Co-Chair Romeo Ymaly. LINKEDIN

These issues include improving the lives of Filipino World War II veterans, comprehensive and humane immigration reform, affordable health care for all, access to high-quality education and protection of civil rights.
In May, KAYA endorsed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president because of her “commitment to the Filipino American community, particularly in her support for equity for Filipino World War II veterans and comprehensive immigration reform,” the group’s press statement said.

“We believe that America can only be stronger together,” said Romeo Ymalay, KAYA national co-chair. “The future of our country will be much brighter if we treat each other with respect, ensure that we lift each other instead of tearing each other down, and give all Americans a seat at the table.”
Throughout the week, KAYA will be engaging with voters, party officials, and its members through Facebook, Twitter and its website, https://www.kayagrassroots.org. For conversations with KAYA, please use the hashtag #KAYAatDNC.