Category Archives: philanthropy

Bayanihan in Bloom: Partnering to Support Bicol’s Oldest Indigenous Community

In a powerful display of community spirit, the Bayanihan Foundation joined forces with local business MPR Sabon Outlet to deliver over 600 lbs. of rice, clothing, and treats to the Manide tribe in the Bicol Highlands. Nestled under the shadow … Continue reading

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Why donated books from Bayanihan Foundation are more than just reads—they’re a legacy at Pililla, Rizal

On October 2025, Dale Asis visited the University of Rizal Pililla in Pililla, Rizal and saw the thousands of books donated to the university library over the past few years during the Covid-19 pandemic.  University librarian Ana Capistrano-Martinez put together … Continue reading

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Kindness Is Not a Weakness But a Conscious Choice

Dale Asis, President of the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide, shares this personal essay on his challenges in giving. Many excerpts are from The Portable Carl Jung and the YouTube video below. The Idea Behind the Bayanihan Foundation In 2009, I had … Continue reading

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Bayanihan – The Spirit of Community Giving

In this holiday season, Bayanihan – the spirit of community giving is alive and well. Despite the Covid19 pandemic and the restrictions to travel to the Philippines, the Bayanihan Foundation found ways to continue the spirit of community giving. You … Continue reading

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The Cure to Viral Racism is Within Our Hands

Xenophobia is ravaging Asian communities in the U.S. alongside the physical impacts of COVID-19. Stop xenophobia. The cure to viral racism is within our hands https://bit.ly/2W6GuoB Continue reading

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2020 NEXTGEN Travel Fellowship Program Postponed to 2021 Due to Covid 19 Virus

2020 NEXTGEN Travel Fellowship Program Postponed to 2021 Due to Covid 19 Virus Continue reading

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2019 NEXTGEN Fellows Share Their MemorableTrip To the Philippines

2019 NEXTGEN Travel Fellows Share Their Memorable Trip to the Philippines https://bit.ly/2XoeDQZ Continue reading

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You’re Invited – Dual NEXTGEN Presentations in Los Angeles, CA

You are invited to join the Bayanihan Foundation dual NEXTGEN presentations in Los Angeles, CA on October 19 and 26, 2019 https://fdnbayanihan.org/?p=16129 Continue reading

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Running for Social Justice & Healing

On September 1, 2019, Levi Aliposa, long-time supporter of the Bayanihan Foundation is running the 2019 Kauai Marathon to support the foundation. His marathon run will benefit both the Bayanihan Foundation and Circa-Pintig. Founded in 2001, Circa-Pintig is a 28-year-old … Continue reading

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Bayanihan Foundation donates more books, builds library in Giporlos, Samar

Bayanihan Foundation donates more books, builds a library in Giporlos Central Elementary School as part of its commitment to long-term giving and sustainability Continue reading

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