Category Archives: Poverty

UXO and Toxic Waste Victims Learn To Cope, Heal with Body Talk Access

Victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and toxic wastes left behind at the former US bases in the Philippines seek short-term and immediate help from Body Talk Access, a system of energy-based techniques to make health maintenance and the management of daily health challenges accessible. Many of these victims are poor and do not have access to basic health care so Body Talk Access compliments well and help them cope and heal. Continue reading

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Filipino Christians Provide Food Packages to Needy Filipino Muslims during Ramadan

On August 14, 2011, my uncle and aunt, Dr. Vicente and Luz Saavedra and the Rotary Club of Iligan South provided food packages of rice, sugar and other essential food items to over 130 needy Filipino Muslim families in Iligan … Continue reading

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Bayanihan Foundation IS IN THE NEWS!

The Bayanihan Foundation IS IN THE NEWS! First, the Philippine Inquirer featured its work helping Filipino Amerasians. Second, AREA Chicago Magazine included Dale Asis’ article on the potential of diaspora giving. Continue reading

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Why I’m Doing This Work: A Personal Essay

Dale Asis presents his personal story on why his doing this work with the Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide Continue reading

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Personal Reflections: US-Philippines Diaspora Partnership Workshop January 2011

Dale Asis shares his reflections and lessons learned on the US-Philippines diaspora partnership workshop in Manila, Philippines last January 2011. Continue reading

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You’re invited! Pagbabalik 2011: US-Philippines Diaspora Partnership WORKSHOP

You are invited to join the Pagbabalik (Coming Home) 2011: US-Philippines Diaspora Partnership WORKSHOP on January 22, 2011. Continue reading

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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

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New York Times article “Toiling Far From Home for Philippine Dreams” – Compelling but Missed Its Mark

The New York Times article, “Toiling Far From Home for Philippine Dreams” published a compelling story of overseas Filipino workers but missed its mark as it omits the growing donations and philanthropic giving of Filipinos in the diaspora. Continue reading

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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

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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

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