We are Kawitenos of Southern California, a non-profit, non-denomination organization founded in 1974 by a small group of Filipinos in San Diego, California, who prior to emigration to the United States, were residents of the historic town of Kawit, Cavite, the hometown of the first President of the Philippine Republic Emilio Aguinaldo and where the first Philippine Independence was proclaimed in 1898.

In the early winter of 1977, three families were enjoying the gentle touch of the cool evening breeze coming from the formidable seaport of San Pedro. The family gathering was given for the families of Angeles and Medina by Mrs. Marcela Bertulano and the children at their San Pedro, California residence. As "kababayan" as well as being family relation, the "kamustahan" gradually evolved into the formation of an association for the Maragondon folks.