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Author Archives: Dale Asis
Involve Me and I Will Learn
“Tell me and I forget; teach me and I may remember; involve me and I will learn” Confucius Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Giving, Education, Uncategorized
Tagged diaspora philanthropy, education
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Filipinos in US, Around The World Get Set to Vote in Philippine Polls
Thousands of Filipino citizens in the US and around the world are eager to cast their vote in the one of the closest Philippine presidential elections in recent history. Polls are open until May 9, 2016. Continue reading
Anthony Bourdain: Unfinished business in the Philippines
Anthony Bourdain, famous American chef, author and host of CNN TV show “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” returns to the Philippines with a personal mission. He wrote about authentic Filipino street food and at the same time looked into the kindness overseas Filipino workers have spread around the globe. He calls the Filipinos the most giving of all people on the planet. Continue reading
Posted in Immigration, Philippine travel, Philippines
Tagged Filipino diaspora, Filipino giving, food
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Celebrating Its Fifth Anniversary: My Top Five Faves
In May 2010, the Bayanihan Foundation was created to support diaspora philanthropy – Filipinos abroad helping Filipinos at home. Five years later, I am still asking these questions: Will these donations matter? Will they make a difference? Will they ultimately affect people’s lives in the Philippines and reduce the economic ‘push’ to migrate? I share my personal, top five faves of the last five years that might be able to help answer these questions. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, Philippines
Tagged Filipino diaspora, giving, Philippines
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Beautiful Samar
The rugged charm of the island of Samar Samar is spectacular. There will always be other islands with whiter sand beaches and with more spectacular activities. But Samar will always be my top destination because of the warmth and hospitality of the people there. The feeling of belonging makes Samar the most beautiful island in my list. Continue reading
Posted in Philippine travel, Philippines, Uncategorized
Tagged Philippine hospitality, Philippines
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Like Heaven On Earth
Hundreds of farmers and their families in Basey, Samar work together in an organic farmers cooperative. They work together to create a self-sustaining community and carve their own little heaven on earth. Continue reading
“The BOB” Latrine: Toilet Without Water
Rotarian and inventor, Bob Newlon tries out and builds the new “BOB Toilet” a biodegradable, zero waste toilet invention that doesn’t use water in remote village in Giporlos, Samar Philippines. Continue reading
Posted in philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Volunteerism, water & hygiene
Tagged Health, hygiene, Philippine giving, water
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Building Community
On March 5, 2016, the Bayanihan Foundation conducted a garage sale that drew the support of hundreds of volunteers and donors. Building community and the Bayanihan spirit of helping each other is alive and well. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Giving, Volunteerism
Tagged community involvement, diaspora philanthropy
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Connect Local to Global
In March 5, 2016, Jeselle Santiago spearheads a garage sale (yard sale) in Chicago to benefit the women vendors displaced by the fire at Carbon Market, Cebu’s largest and oldest public market, connecting the local and the global – thinking globally, acting locally. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippines
Tagged global connection, philanthropy, Philippine giving
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Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2015
Bayanihan Foundation ‘Pamasko’ (Gift Giving) Program plans to provide 1,000 food packages to street children, provide books and computers and offer educational opportunities. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, Philippine poverty
Tagged philanthropy, Philippine poverty, street children
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