Category Archives: philanthropy

A Note from the Field: After Typhoon Haiyan

This morning we received word from Bayanihan Foundation’s President Dale Asis, who just completed a ten-day journey in the Philippines, and is on a return flight to Chicago.  He visited typhoon-devastated areas of Tacloban, Leyte and Giporlos and Guiuan, Samar … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Greetings

From all of us at Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide, thank you! Your support has touched the lives of thousands of people back home in the Philippines.  And at this critical time, your generosity enabled us to provide much needed food to … Continue reading →

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A Message of Hope for the Philippines

“Hope” is the thing with feathers By Emily Dickenson “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – And sweetest – … Continue reading →

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Still Relevant: Call to Action

To the Philippine Youth –  Dr. Jose Rizal Unfold, oh timid flower! Lift up your radiant brow, This day, Youth of my native strand! Your abounding talents show Resplendently and grand, Fair hope of my Motherland! Soar high, oh genius … Continue reading →

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On My Way Home, November 21, 2013

Dear Friends: This is one of the most important letters I have ever written.  As you probably have read, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms in world history, has left the Philippines in dire condition.  We at Bayanihan Foundation … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day 2012 – Bayanihan Foundation thanks its donors, supporters and volunteers

The Bayanhan Foundation thanks all its donors, supporters and volunteers for all their help in 2012. Continue reading →

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The Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide will like to thank Ruth & Heman Ezra for their kindness to the foundation. The Erza’s are putting an event together to celebrate Heman’s 50th Birthday. In lieu of gift, they have asked their guest to … Continue reading →

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Pagbabalik 2012 Raffle Winners

    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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Bayanihan Foundation Hosted Second ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Workshop

Last January 2012, the Bayanihan Foundation hosted its second annual ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) workshop held at the Clark Museum, Clark, Philippines. This annual workshop and conference celebrates the foundation’s goals of having Filipinos abroad helping Filipinos at home and celebrating its partnerships. Continue reading →

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To Help Locally or Globally? You Don’t Have to Choose, You Can Do Both

Choosing between giving locally or globally is a false dichotomy; it is an unrealistic division that reflects the orthodoxy of the last century. In the 21st century, Filipinos and many others that live in the diaspora lead their lives in a transnational and global context. You don’t have to make a choice – you can do both. Continue reading →

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