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How the Filipino community took root in Seattle

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Stephen Hegg

In this episode of our Kuya Geo series, George "Geo" Quibuyen explores the history of the Filipino community's presence in Seattle's Historic Chinatown International District, known to some as Filipino Town.

Kuya: A Filipino term used as a sign of respect to an older male relative such as a brother, cousin or family friend.

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Stephen Hegg

By Stephen Hegg

Stephen is formerly a senior video producer at Crosscut and KCTS 9. He specialized in arts and culture, and produced Mossback’s Northwest and Crosscut NOW. Stephen’s credits include documentaries, ser