Whereas history includes the events, experiences, and lives of people and their impact on society, "heritage" is solely about cultural traditions handed down from the past.
[9] In 2022, Filipino American History Month was recognized in Arkansas after official proclamations were issued by Governor Asa Hutchinson.
[11] In 2009, California State Senator Leland Yee introduced a resolution, which was passed, that recognizes October as Filipino American History Month.
[15] A 2023 proclamation issued by Governor Joe Lombardo recognized Filipino American History Month in Nevada.
[19] In October 2009, the Senate of the 111th Congress passed a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month.