Author Archives: daleasis

About daleasis

President of the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide

History Matters: Magellan Didn’t ‘Discover’ the Philippines After All

Posted on September 25, 2017

Were precolonial Filipinos ‘primitive’ before the Ferdinand Magellan ‘discovered’ the islands in 1521? Were Filipino tribes consist of ‘savages in loin cloths’ when the Americans came in 1898? History matters. It’s time to change the narrative and that the islands had a rich culture even before the colonizers came. Continue reading →

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10 Famous Foods You’ll Love in the Philippines

Posted on September 16, 2017

Bayanihan Foundation NEXTGEN participants enjoyed the many food delights of the Philippine Islands. I shared my top 10 list of famous foods you’ll love in the Philippines. Continue reading →

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What’s Next? Support Women Vendors and Their Children To Have Access to Clean Water

Posted on September 10, 2017

In 2014, women vendors of Carbon Market, Cebu’s largest market were displaced by a devastating fire. In 2017, they’re still waiting for justice. Their substandard homes lack a basic sewer system that created a public health hazard of filthy, standing water and resulted in the death of a toddler due to dengue fever. Can you donate $25 to help build a basic water sewer system and provide access to clean water to 67 families? Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished: Hospital Lobby in Calamba Completed, Before And After Pics

Posted on August 29, 2017

Mission Accomplished! Hospital lobbies in Calamba, Laguna built and completed. A big thanks to all the donors a testament to Bayanihan and overcoming crab mentality. Continue reading →

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Kawang Gawa (Helping Others)

Posted on August 20, 2017

Bayanihan Foundation demonstrates the traditional value of kawang gawa, helping others Continue reading →

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Young Filipino Americans Travel to Philippines to Discover Heritage, Give Back

Posted on August 2, 2017

Young Filipino Americans will travel to the Philippines as part of the Bayanihan Foundation’s 2017 NEXTGEN Program to discover their Filipino heritage and give back to the community Continue reading →

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Philippine President Duterte Optimistic Development Plans

Posted on July 22, 2017

Philippine President Duterte continues his popularity in the Philippines. He presents the most optimistic development plan that aim for the long-term, beyond the usual encouraging overseas Filipino workers to travel abroad and send remittances. It remains to be seen if his plans will work and keep up the momentum. Continue reading →

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