How the Filipino community took root in Seattle

In this episode of our Kuya Geo series, George "Geo" Quibuyen explores the history of the Filipino community's presence in Seattle's Historic Chinatown International District, known to some as Filipino Town.

Kuya: A Filipino term used as a sign of respect to an older male relative such as a brother, cousin or family friend.

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Stephen Hegg

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