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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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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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Honoring Filipino Amerasians, America’s Forgotten Children on Memorial Day
Honoring Filipino Amerasians, America’s Forgotten Children on Memorial Day https://wp.me/pDnD0-4eh Continue reading
Posted in Amerasians, history, Immigration
Tagged Filipino Amerasians, policy advocacy
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Covid-19 Take Heavy Toll on Filipino Health Care Workers
Covid-19 take a heavy toll among Filipino health care workers https://bit.ly/35PEWDK Continue reading
Posted in government, Health, Immigration
Tagged anit-immigrant sentiment, US healthcare industry
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Forgotten history Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Will history repeat itself?
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is an almost forgotten piece of US legislation but it forms the basis of the US ambivalence towards immigration. It excluded the Chinese but later on also excluded Filipinos and Asian immigrants altogether. With President Trump’s increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric, will history repeat itself? Continue reading
Posted in history, Immigration, justice, undocumented immigrants
Tagged fairness and justice, history, Immigration
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2015 NEXTGEN Fellow Jeselle Santiago Becomes Advanced Level Masters of Social Work Intern with Bayanihan Foundation
2015 NEXTGEN Fellow Jeselle Santiago Becomes Advanced Level Masters of Social Work Intern with Bayanihan Foundation. The foundation is proud to be supporting Jeselle’s leadership development and growth in supporting diaspora philanthropy in the US and in the Philippines. Continue reading
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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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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Is it a Trend? Filipino Americans in their 20s, 30s going back for good
Josh Dorado, founder of Kaya Ko Collaborative returns back to the Philippines for good. Is he part of a growing trend for Filipino Americans in their 20s, 30s going back for good? Continue reading
Posted in Immigration, Philippines, Youth leadership development
Tagged diaspora, Philippines, youth leadership development
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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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