Bay Curious listener Ricky Tjandra used to work helping international students find families to stay with in the Bay Area. In Daly City, he worked with many Filipino families, which got him wondering how the city became such a hub for Filipino Americans.
Additional Reading

In Daly City, the Bayanihan Spirit Is Alive and Well

Little Manila: Filipinos in California's Heartland

Little Manila Perseveres: How FilipinX Leaders in Stockton Are Organizing For the Next Generation


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