Category Archives: Philippines

Philippine English is Legit. Oxford English Dictionary Says So

British English? How about Philippine English? It’s Legit. Oxford English Dictionary Says So Bongga! https://bit.ly/34O5irD Continue reading

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Covid19 Cuts Remittances, a Lifeline for Many Families

The Covid19 pandemic hit remittances hard with devastating effect. These remittances are a lifeline for many families https://bit.ly/2TvexGp Continue reading

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Be Inspired: Learn Your Philippine Heritage in the Philippines

Apply for the 2020 NEXTGEN Fellowship. Travel with us and learn your Philippine heritage in the Philippines https://wp.me/pDnD0-4cK Continue reading

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Be Inspired! Join the 2019 NEXTGEN Fellowship – Apply Today

Apply for the 2019 NEXTGEN Fellowship and travel to the Philippines July 2019. Be inspired like Crystle Dino, create a path of success for yourself, discover the spaces in between and the connection to your heritage and beyond. Continue reading

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So You Think Christmas Is Over? Go To The Philippines

So You Think Christmas Is Over? Go To The Philippines Christmas decorations, parades, and nine consecutive Masses ending on Christmas Eve Day highlight the long yuletide season. Continue reading

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Take Your Giving To The Next Level: Establish a Donor Advised Fund

Take your charitable giving to the next level. Establish a donor advised fund with the Bayanihan Foundation and see your donation make a difference up close and personal. Your directed giving will provide you with the right, altruistic feeling and a longer, lasting legacy to your gift. It also makes great financial sense. Continue reading

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Balangiga Bells On Their Way Home

After more than a century, the church bells taken by the US Army from Balangiga, Eastern Samar in 1901 will be returned to the Philippines. Many are excited about the bells’ return. Philippine President Duterte said, “It ain’t here until it’s here.” Continue reading

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2018 NEXTGEN Camillo Geaga Inspired In More Ways Than One

2018 NEXTGEN Fellow Camillo Geaga was inspired in more ways than one. He completed his Associate Degree at the Los Angeles City College and plans to continue his education at the California State University Northridge and attain his bachelors degree in Public Health. His mother, Vicky Geaga was also inspired to encourage her friends and family to give to the foundation. Continue reading

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The Philippines Ranked Third In the World Most Vulnerable to Climate Change

2018 Nobel Prize winner in Economics says climate change is real. The Philippines ranked 3rd in the world most vulnerable to climate change. Continue reading

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It’s About Time: FilAm Leaders Urge The Return of Bells of Balangiga

US Secretary of Defense recently notified US Congress of their plans to return the Bells of Balangiga back to Samar after 110 years. The bells are often seen as a divisive symbol of the Philippine-American War. Filipino Americans should contact their Congressional Representatives and hasten the return of the bells. Continue reading

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