Filipino Community Organization of Monterey Peninsula

06/13/2026

06/02/2026

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05/27/2026

She served two U.S. presidents. She wore two gold stars. And most Filipinos have never heard her name. 🇵🇭⭐⭐

Rear Admiral Eleanor Mariano became the first Filipino American to reach flag officer rank in the U.S. Navy, and she did it while serving as the personal physician to President Bill Clinton at the White House. She was not just a doctor: she was the highest-ranking Filipino American in the history of the U.S. military at the time, a trailblazer who climbed to the top of two of America's most powerful institutions simultaneously.

Her story is not just one of personal achievement. It is the story of a Filipino diaspora that was engineered into American systems, from hospitals to military uniforms, and then quietly erased from the history books. Eleanor Mariano earned her place at the highest table in the land. It's time her name was known by every Filipino in the world. 🌟 Drop a 🇵🇭 if you're proud of her. Tag a Filipino who needs to know this name.

05/13/2026

Join us this Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 PM for FCOMP’s General Meeting at 800 Cass Street, Monterey (temporary location). It’s a potluck as we plan our upcoming fundraising event and the annual member social. Special thanks to Pastor Josh for letting us use the hall. All current and prospective members welcome! Bring a dish to share, meet fellow supporters, and share your ideas. See you there!