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 […]
colonialism, government, Immigration, Labor
Immigration
government, identity, Immigration, undocumented immigrants
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
Amerasians, history, Immigration
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
government, Health, Immigration
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
history, Immigration, justice, undocumented immigrants
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?
Chicago, Education, Immigration, justice, love, philanthropy, Volunteerism, Youth leadership development
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.
Immigration, Overseas workers, Philippines
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.
Immigration, justice, Labor, Poverty, Uncategorized, undocumented immigrants
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.
Immigration, Philippines, Youth leadership development
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?
Immigration, Philippine travel, Philippines
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.