The Dagupan Filipino Chinese Musical Association, the Filipino Chinese Amity Club Inc. Pangasinan Chapter and the Dagupan Saint Santiago Temple jointly held the 50th founding anniversary and the 31st-32nd officers induction ceremony of the Filipino Chinese Amity Club Inc. Pangasinan Chapter as well as the 65th founding anniversary and the 53rd to 54th officers induction ceremony of the Dagupan Filipino Chinese Musical Association on Dec. 7, 2025, at Star Plaza Hotel in Dagupan, Pangasinan.
Following the celebrations, they conducted a relief operation for the people of Dagupan.
The Filipino Chinese Amity Club Inc. Main Chapter and Pangasinan Chapter donated 1,000 bags or 5,000 kilograms of rice, with 420 bags designated for MAARON INA, 80 bags for the feeding program benefiting children in 31 barangays and 500 bags for indigent families in Herrero Perez and Pantal, providing much-needed relief as the communities continue to recover from recent calamities.
The city government of Dagupan, led by Mayor Belen Fernandez, assisted in the distribution to ensure that support reached families in urgent need.
The donation was handed over by community leaders Andy Sy Tan, William Teng, Willy Rellira, David Kua, Jason Ky and Philip Dy.
The city conveyed its heartfelt gratitude to the Filipino Chinese partners for their consistent compassion and solidarity.
Fernandez said that in times of challenge, the Filipino Chinese community has truly been a partner and expressed appreciation for their kindness toward the families of Dagupan.
