Category Archives: Amerasians

Pagbabalik 2012 Raffle Winners

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Dale Asis

    From left: Bayanihan’s long-time supporter Shirley Pintado from Chicago  and Organizing Director Myrla Baldonado  reading the names of the winners during the second  “Pagbabalik” (Coming Home) workshop last January  2012 at the Clark Museum, Clark Special Economic Zone, … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited To Watch award winning film “Left By The Ship” in Chicago & NY

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Dale Asis

The Bayanihan Foundation invites everyone to join the film showing of “Left By The Ship” in Chicago and in New York, an award winning documentary about Filpino Amerasians, children whose fathers were US military service personnel and their mothers are assumed to be prostitutes. Many suffer from discrimination, prejudice and extreme poverty; they’re America’s forgotten children. Continue reading →

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I Found A Glimmer of Hope For Toxic Waste Victims in the Philippines

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dale Asis

Myrla Baldonado, Organizing Director of the Bayanhan Foundation, shares her reflection about the workshop on the victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and toxic wastes left behind at the former military installations in Clark and Subic, Philippines. Myrla finds a glimmer of hope as the campaign is revived to seek fairness and justice. Continue reading →

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Bayanihan Foundation IS IN THE NEWS!

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Dale Asis

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 →

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4th of July Celebration with Amerasians: Unity, Clarity and Hope Prevailed Over Cynicism

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dale Asis

Unity, clarity and hope prevail over cynicism. My reflections on the 4th of July celebration with Amerasians in Angeles City, Philippines. Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 4th of July with Filipino Amerasians: America’s Forgotten Children

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Dale Asis

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 →

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Bayanihan Foundation Shifts Its Priorities

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Dale Asis

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 →

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