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Author Archives: Dale Asis
Bayanihan Beyond Borders: The Ancient Filipino Spirit That Rebuilt a Family After Fire
Bayanihan was once neighbors carrying a house together. Today, it looks like a GoFundMe campaign surpassing ₱90,000. On the night of February 2, 2026, a fire tore through the ancestral home of Roman and Annabile Yanesa in the Philippines. By … Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, philanthropy
Tagged bayanihan, diaspora philanthropy, Filipino giving
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Bridging the Past and Present: Our Shared Heritage with the Manide Tribe
In a powerful display of community spirit, the Bayanihan Foundation joined forces with local business MPR Sabon Outlet in December 2025 to deliver over 600 lbs. of rice, clothing, and treats to the Manide tribe in the Bicol Highlands. This … Continue reading
Bayanihan in Bloom: Partnering to Support Bicol’s Oldest Indigenous Community
In a powerful display of community spirit, the Bayanihan Foundation joined forces with local business MPR Sabon Outlet to deliver over 600 lbs. of rice, clothing, and treats to the Manide tribe in the Bicol Highlands. Nestled under the shadow … Continue reading
Why donated books from Bayanihan Foundation are more than just reads—they’re a legacy at Pililla, Rizal
On October 2025, Dale Asis visited the University of Rizal Pililla in Pililla, Rizal and saw the thousands of books donated to the university library over the past few years during the Covid-19 pandemic. University librarian Ana Capistrano-Martinez put together … Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Donors, Education, philanthropy, Volunteerism
Tagged education, lifelong learning, Philippine giving, phlanthropy
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Kindness Is Not a Weakness But a Conscious Choice
Dale Asis, President of the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide, shares this personal essay on his challenges in giving. Many excerpts are from The Portable Carl Jung and the YouTube video below. The Idea Behind the Bayanihan Foundation In 2009, I had … Continue reading
Posted in crab mentality, Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippine poverty, psychology of giving
Tagged lessons, philanthropy, relfection
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Bayanihan – The Spirit of Community Giving
In this holiday season, Bayanihan – the spirit of community giving is alive and well. Despite the Covid19 pandemic and the restrictions to travel to the Philippines, the Bayanihan Foundation found ways to continue the spirit of community giving. You … Continue reading
Coronavirus disproportionately affects Filipino nurses in the US, Philippines
Details of this blog post came from “Why the US has so many Filipino nurses” by Christina Thornell, VOX June 2020 I have over 20 cousins, relatives and extended family who are nurses or healthcare workers in a critical healthcare … Continue reading
Posted in colonialism, government, Immigration, Labor
Tagged Filipino diaspora, Filipino nurses, US immigration
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Philippine English is Legit. Oxford English Dictionary Says So
British English? How about Philippine English? It’s Legit. Oxford English Dictionary Says So Bongga! https://bit.ly/34O5irD Continue reading
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Tagged colonialism, culture, Philippine accent
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Fill Out Your 2020 US Census Form
Filipinos in the US encouraged to fill out their 2020 US Census Form. Be counted https://bit.ly/2XoM8Uz Continue reading
Posted in government, identity, Immigration, undocumented immigrants
Tagged demographics, migration, US census
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The Poor Hit Hardest in US and Philippines Covid-19 Struggle
With US, Philippines Struggling With Covid-19, The Poor Are Hit The Hardest. Donate to help abandoned children affected by Covid-19 in General Santos, Philippines https://bit.ly/302cJay Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Giving, Disaster Relief, homelessness, Poverty, Uncategorized
Tagged charitable giving, Covid19 pandemic, orphans, Philippines
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