Filipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time over four centuries ago, and Filipino Americans are still on a quest to make a cultural footprint. Many Filipinos are seeking their cities’ acknowledgment of “Filipino Towns,” a cultural district designation similar to Chinatowns, Japantowns and Koreatowns. These communities highlight the contributions of expat and immigrant populations to a major city’s overall identity. Las Vegas became the latest major city to adopt the designation with the unveiling of an official “Filipino Town Cultural District” street sign last week. October is Filipino American History Month.