Harris County honors AANHPI Heritage Month with official resolution

by Neska Centina, LAWIN.news
written by Neska Centina, LAWIN.news
Photo courtesy: Aileen Ligot-Dizon

HOUSTON, Texas– Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones presented a resolution declaring May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month during a Commissioners Court session on May 8.

The resolution acknowledges the cultural contributions and history of the AANHPI community in the county. Commissioner Briones noted the presence of more than 100,000 AANHPI residents in Precinct 4.

photo courtesy: Atty. Aileen Ligot-Dizon

Attorney Aileen Ligot Dizon, State President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas, accepted the resolution on behalf of Filipino Americans and the Chamber. She was joined by Patsy Yoon Brown of the Japan-America Society of Houston and Thanh Le of the Korean American Society of Houston.

Speakers addressed the community’s contributions and challenges. The resolution affirmed the county’s commitment to inclusion and equity.

County officials stated the resolution supports ongoing efforts to engage and represent all communities.

Neska Centina is a journalist whose passion for storytelling has been shaped by both her media experience and legal background. Holding a Juris Doctor from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, she blends her understanding of law with her expertise in mass communication. Her journey in journalism began in elementary school, where she first served as Editor-in-Chief of her school publication, a role she continued in high school. This early love for writing led her to pursue Mass Communication at the same university, where she further honed her skills as Sports Editor for the Tolentine Star. After earning her degree, Neska’s career took her from the digital newsroom of ABS-CBN to local radio stations like Brigada News FM and Radyo Bandera Bacolod, where she reported, wrote, and anchored news. Her experience spans various platforms, allowing her to craft stories that are both compelling and informed by her legal knowledge. Today, Neska utilizes her varied background to enhance the field of journalism, reaching from Texas to the Philippines and the world. Disclaimer: The views and beliefs expressed by the author do not necessarily represent those of LAWIN.news, its management, editorial board, or staff.

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