Saulon hopes to see more representation after the November election. Now, we’re speaking up and encouraging more Filipino representation.” “If we had more representation in office, the lines of communication would be clearer.
“We felt like we didn’t get a fair hearing,” said the University of San Diego graduate student. Saulon, a San Diego resident who is active in the Filipino American community, said the outcome would have been different if there were an elected Filipino American involved. But, the community only received one answer: It was a routine administrative matter, the district told KFMB 8.
When Filipino American MaryRose Peralta was demoted from her position at Chula Vista High School in June this year, the Filipino American community rallied and demanded answers from the superintendent.