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Alliance for Bases Clean Up Provides Body Talk Access, a Healthcare Alternative to Victims of Toxic Wastes in Clark and Subic
Bayanihan Foundation partner, the Alliance for Bases Clean Up Provides Body Talk Access, a Healthcare Alternative to Victims of Toxic Wastes in the Philippines. Continue reading
To Help Locally or Globally? You Don’t Have to Choose, You Can Do Both
Choosing between giving locally or globally is a false dichotomy; it is an unrealistic division that reflects the orthodoxy of the last century. In the 21st century, Filipinos and many others that live in the diaspora lead their lives in a transnational and global context. You don’t have to make a choice – you can do both. Continue reading
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Bayanihan Foundation Announces Three Exciting Events for November 2011
The Bayanihan Foundation is excited to announce three major events happening in November 2011: 1) film screening of the award winning film, “Left By the Ship” in Chicago and in New York; 2) Eid al-Ahda celebration helping indigent Filipino Muslim families and children in Iligan, Philippines; and 3) announcement of organizations willing to help in getting the word out about the need to clean up the toxic wastes left behind at Clark and Subic, Philippines. Continue reading
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
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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
