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Bayanihan Foundation to Support Diaspora Partnerships
The Bayanihan Foundation To Support Diaspora Partnerships in the US, Philippines and Abroad Continue reading
Filipino, homeless and undocumented, continues to donate to an orphanage in the Philippines
Incredible! Filipino, homeless and undocumented, continues to donate to an orphanage in the Philippines: http://wp.me/pDnD0-9m Continue reading
Give up on helping and give in to cynicism? I chose engagement
Give up on helping others and give in to cynicism? I chose engagement over cynicism. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Philippines
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You’re Invited! Fundraising Dinner Featuring Grupong Pendong – Pendong Aban of ASIN
Bayanihan Foundation’s fundraising dinner, October 24, 2010 – 7 PM at Trader Vic’s Restaurant, 1030 N. State St. Chicago. Pacific Islands ambience and four course buffet including ‘lechon’. Entertainment by Grupong Pendong – Pendong Aban, Jr. of ASIN. Continue reading
Overseas Filipinos The New Heroes? Many Suffer Risks and Dangers Working Abroad
Are Filipinos working abroad the new heroes? Dig just below the surface and find out that this manufactured image may not be all what it’s cracked up to be. Many Filipinos working abroad suffer many risks and dangers as they seek employment abroad. Continue reading
Filipino Christians Providing Food Packages to Filipino Muslims during Ramadan
In a time of strife and uncertainty, Filipino Christians in the island of Mindanao are handing out food and gift packages to Filipino Muslims during Ramadan. This act of giving might lead to healing and peace in this island that have been faced with strife and violence for decades. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Poverty
Tagged Filipino giving, Filipino Muslims, Ramadan
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Hopeless, Packing up and Leaving For Abroad? Some Are Going Back to Make a Difference
So do you think that the situation back in the Philippines and many developing countries is so hopeless that the only alternative is to pack up and leave for abroad? Tim Troutman and Dr. Manny Cacdac are going back to make a difference. Continue reading
Posted in Diaspora Donors, Diaspora Giving, philanthropy, Philippine poverty, Poverty
Tagged diaspora giving, philanthropy, Philippines, Poverty
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New York Times reports sweatshop labor conditions for foreign workers
Training programs or sweatshop? Foreign workers were lured to lucrative training jobs in Japan but turned out to be filled with labor abuses. Workers are faced with such peril. In the future, they should have a choice whether to seek employment abroad or to stay. Right now they don’t have a choice but to leave. Continue reading
Posted in Labor, Overseas workers, Philippine poverty, Philippines, Poverty, Uncategorized
Tagged foreign workers, labor issues, sweatshop conditions
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Without Any Papers, Tess and Thousands Like Her, Live in Fear Being Deported at Any Time
Without any papers, Tess and millions of undocumented workers around the world, live in constant fear being caught and deported. Continue reading
Teachers, Bankers, Dentists and Many Other Filipino Professionals Working as Caregivers in Israel
During my recent trip to Israel, I met some smart Filipina women who completed their college degrees but they’re not practicing their professions. Instead, they are working as caregivers for the elderly: Meet Evangeline (far left) who earned her bachelor’s … Continue reading
Posted in Overseas workers, Philippine poverty, Philippines
Tagged Israel, Philippines, underemployment
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