The nonprofit organization had its first assembly on June 14 at the Minatchom Atdao along Beach Road.
The group is counting on the support of up to 1,000 Filipino-American voters in the CNMI.
“The meeting was very excellent and successful. Many Fil-Am voters, former stateless kids, old time residents and long time guest workers participated and were excited with the agenda of the group,” said a member of the organizing committee who declined to be identified.
The group did not elect officers.
Its members intend to meet with candidates for the CNMI congressional delegate seat in September and affiliate with other U.S. non-profit organizations.
The group will not collect membership fees but will conduct fund-raisers to cover its organizational expenses which will include, stamps, envelopes, paper and other office supplies.
The coalition will conduct a registration campaign among Filipino Americans and other minorities and discuss important issues affecting them.
Its goal is to be “recognized, represented, equally treated, consulted and have a voice in the affairs of the government and the community.”
