As bats cracked at Oracle Park, fans wearing limited-edition jerseys celebrated their shared roots at Filipino Heritage Night sponsored by the San Francisco Giants. The event at a game in September spotlighted the Bay Area’s thriving Filipino population on one of the area’s largest athletic stages.
“There’s so many of us [Filipinos], and to have the opportunity to be recognized and celebrate our heritage, it’s excellent,” said Charlotte Potente, an occupational nurse from San Jose.
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