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Philippines and ASEAN Countries Getting Ready to Promote Massive Migration of Skilled Immigrants
The Philippines and ASEAN countries are getting ready to promote massive migration of skilled immigrants, potentially affecting 15 million ASEAN workers. On the other hand, the US has a more inward looking stance, building walls, enacting travel bans and putting America first. Continue reading
Posted in Immigration, Overseas workers, Philippines
Tagged Filipina workers, Philippines, US immigration
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8 out of 10 top cities most exposed to natural disaster are in the Philippines
The World Economic Forum reported that 8 out of 10 top cities most exposed to natural disaster are in the Philippines. The biggest typhoon, Haiyan struck the Philippines in 2013, leaving more than 7,000 people dead or missing. Can civic involvement, volunteerism and diaspora philanthropy help the Philippines in disaster preparedness? Or should donors should just wait to react and donate afterwards when the crisis hit? Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Giving, Disaster Relief, Philippines
Tagged disaster relief, Philippine giving, Philippines, typhoon Haiyan
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Filipino Christians giving packages to needy Filipino Muslims Moving Closer to Peace
On January 27, 2017, US President Trump issued a temporary travel ban to seven predominantly Muslim nations in the name of national security. I can’t help reflect on the giving that the Bayanihan Foundation has made possible with Filipino Christians … Continue reading
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Why Do People Give? Three Reasons Why
Why do people give? I found out three major reasons why: 1) they want to help others; 2) they want to feel good; and 3) they want a return on their investment. Why do you want to give? Share your thoughts. Continue reading
Finding Rays of Hope in An Era of Cynicism and Fear
I joined the Chicago’s Women’s March for women’s rights. I was greeted by rays of hope to continue my diaspora giving, despite the increasing cynicism, fear and xenophobia of the times. Hope lives. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippines, Uncategorized
Tagged Diaspora Donors, diaspora giving, philanthropy, Philippine giving
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What Is the Cost of Brain Waste for Highly Skilled Immigrants in the U.S.?
Filipina nurses working as caregivers and just earning minimum wage? It’s true. Underutilized immigrant workers impose significant costs on immigrant families, government, and the broader U.S. economy. Estimates of this skill under-utilization, also known as brain waste runs to the billions of dollars in forgone earnings and resulting unrealized tax payments for federal, state, and local governments. Continue reading
Posted in Immigration, justice, Labor, Poverty, Uncategorized, undocumented immigrants
Tagged Immigration, Labor, remittances, US immigration
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Bayanihan Foundation 2010 to 2016 – IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
Bayanihan Foundation 2010 to 2016 Impact by the Numbers. Thank you for your donation. 97% of your donation goes to programs. Continue reading
Your Donation Reaps Big Rewards: Top TEN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
For 2017, the Bayanihan Foundation would like to reflect on its accomplishments for the last five years. Your donation reaps big rewards. 97% of donations goes directly to programs. Donors and supporters like you made these accomplishments possible. Thank you! Continue reading
Apply for NEXTGEN 2017 Travel Fellowship Program
This summer 2017, Bayanihan Foundation will sponsor partial and full travel scholarships for up to seven young adults ages 18 years old and above to visit the Philippines for 14 days. The NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Travel Scholarship will promote diaspora philanthropy; know more about Filipino culture; learn about the foundation’s sustainable projects; develop the participant’s potential sustainable projects; and connect with relatives and the participant’s heritage. Continue reading
History Matters: Philippine American War and President Duterte’s Mistrust of US
Diana “Dee” Delfin, long-time supporter of the Bayanihan Foundation answers the qeustion, “Why does history matter?” Historical approaches allows us to connect unresolved tensions (often disruptive and violent acts) from the past and bring new perspective to current events. We always need to make these connections of the past and the present. Continue reading
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