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UXO and Toxic Waste Victims Learn To Cope, Heal with Body Talk Access
Victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and toxic wastes left behind at the former US bases in the Philippines seek short-term and immediate help from Body Talk Access, a system of energy-based techniques to make health maintenance and the management of daily health challenges accessible. Many of these victims are poor and do not have access to basic health care so Body Talk Access compliments well and help them cope and heal. Continue reading
I Found A Glimmer of Hope For Toxic Waste Victims in the Philippines
Myrla Baldonado, Organizing Director of the Bayanhan Foundation, shares her reflection about the workshop on the victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and toxic wastes left behind at the former military installations in Clark and Subic, Philippines. Myrla finds a glimmer of hope as the campaign is revived to seek fairness and justice. Continue reading
Posted in Amerasians, Bases clean up, justice, Philippines
Tagged Amerasians, fairness and justice, Philippines, toxic vicitims, US responsiblility, UXO
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Dangerous Unexploded Ordnance Found in Clark and Subic, Philippines
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) found in Clark and Subic, Philippines continue to endanger children and families that live there. September 16, 2011 marks the 20th year anniversary of the Philippine government’s refusal to renew the US-Philippine military base agreement that set in motion the US withdrawal of troops from the Philippines. Twenty years later, the US still has failed to clean up the toxic wastes left behind at its former military bases at Clark and Subic. Continue reading
Posted in Bases clean up, Diaspora Donors, Health, justice, Philippines
Tagged community involvement, education, justice, unexploded ordnance
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Despite Depressing Global News, Two People Are Making a Difference – Educating Kids, Savings Lives
Despite Recent Depressing Global News, Two People, Dr. Domingo Alvear and Mr. Blair Smart, Are Making a Difference – Educating Kids, Savings Lives. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, Education, Health, philanthropy, Philippine poverty
Tagged Diaspora Donors, education, Filipino diaspora, Health
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Filipino Christians Provide Food Packages to Needy Filipino Muslims during Ramadan
On August 14, 2011, my uncle and aunt, Dr. Vicente and Luz Saavedra and the Rotary Club of Iligan South provided food packages of rice, sugar and other essential food items to over 130 needy Filipino Muslim families in Iligan … Continue reading
Bayanihan Foundation IS IN THE NEWS!
The Bayanihan Foundation IS IN THE NEWS! First, the Philippine Inquirer featured its work helping Filipino Amerasians. Second, AREA Chicago Magazine included Dale Asis’ article on the potential of diaspora giving. Continue reading
4th of July Celebration with Amerasians: Unity, Clarity and Hope Prevailed Over Cynicism
Unity, clarity and hope prevail over cynicism. My reflections on the 4th of July celebration with Amerasians in Angeles City, Philippines. Continue reading
Overcoming Challenges of Crab Mentality, Highlighting Three Partnerships That Work
Beyond the crab mentality, I endured and shifted the foundation’s priorities. I highlight three successful partnerships that overcame the challenges of crab mentality and showcased true partnerships, transparency and trust. Continue reading
Celebrating the 4th of July with Filipino Amerasians: America’s Forgotten Children
I had one of the most memorable 4th of July celebrations of my life! It was beyond the usual backyard barbecue of hotdogs and hamburgers and watching fireworks at Chicago’s lakefront. In 2011, I celebrated the holiday with Filipino Amerasians … Continue reading
Bayanihan Foundation Shifts Its Priorities
In 2010, I was confronted with intense personal experiences that show deep, cultural challenges within the Filipino community that I did not expect. These cultural challenges include the intense competition among Filipinos and the pervasive ‘crab mentality’ (Nadal: Filipino Psychology, … Continue reading
