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Category Archives: Volunteerism
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
Posted in Diaspora Donors, Education, philanthropy, Volunteerism
Tagged education, lifelong learning, Philippine giving, phlanthropy
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Bayanihan Foundation donates children’s books to Day Care Center
Bayanihan Foundation donates children’s books to day care center in Giporlos, Samar. A big thanks to the many books donors for their generous book donations. In 2019, the Bayanihan Foundation collected over 1,000 book titles and will be distributed to elementary schools and day care centers in Giporlos, Samar. Continue reading
Honoring Jolynne’s Spirit of Helping Others
The Bayanihan Foundation honors the indefatigable spirit of Jolynne Andal Biljetina PhD by supporting a community scholarship award in her honor for the second year in a row. The scholarship award keeps Jolynne’s spirit alive in making this world a better place. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Health, Volunteerism
Tagged community involvement, Filipino diaspora, giving, youth leadership development
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The Philippines Promotes ‘Balik’ (Return) Scientist Program
The Philippines signed into law the ‘Balik’ (Return) Scientist Program providing incentives to Filipino scientists in US and around the world to return back home and share their expertise. Like Bayanihan Foundation’s NEXTGEN Program, this new program might help reverse ‘brain drain’ and have long-term positive impact. Continue reading
Awarding A Scholarship in Honor of Jolynne’s Spirit of Helping Others
The Bayanihan Foundation honors the indefatigable spirit of Jolynne Andal Biljetina PhD by assisting in awarding a community scholarship award in her honor. In this way, her spirit lives on in making this world a better place. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Health, Volunteerism
Tagged community involvement, Filipino diaspora, giving, youth leadership development
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Honoring the late Jolynne Andal Biljetina- helping children and the community
The Bayanihan Foundation honors the late Dr. Jolynne Andal Biljetina, PhD. and her spirit of helping children and the community. A scholarship award is set up in her honor Jolynne’s commitment of helping others. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Health, Volunteerism
Tagged children's rights, community involvement, Filipino diaspora
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Planting Seeds of Change, Nurturing Leadership
NEXTGEN participant Marc Butiong exemplifies the success of the NEXTGEN Program in planting seeds of change and nurturing leadership for long-term change. The NEXTGEN Program invests in young Filipino Americans so they can discover their roots and heritage, travel back to the Philippines, and find ways to help locally and globally. Continue reading
NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Applications Open until April 15, 2017!
Applications already open; deadline extended to Saturday, April 15, 2017. Apply online at: NEXTGEN Travel Scholarship Application for Summer 2017 This Summer 2017, the Bayanihan Foundation will sponsor partial and full travel accommodations for up to seven young adults (18 … Continue reading
2015 NEXTGEN Fellow Jeselle Santiago Becomes Advanced Level Masters of Social Work Intern with Bayanihan Foundation
2015 NEXTGEN Fellow Jeselle Santiago Becomes Advanced Level Masters of Social Work Intern with Bayanihan Foundation. The foundation is proud to be supporting Jeselle’s leadership development and growth in supporting diaspora philanthropy in the US and in the Philippines. Continue reading
Apply for NEXTGEN 2017 Travel Fellowship Program
This summer 2017, Bayanihan Foundation will sponsor partial and full travel scholarships for up to seven young adults ages 18 years old and above to visit the Philippines for 14 days. The NEXTGEN: ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Travel Scholarship will promote diaspora philanthropy; know more about Filipino culture; learn about the foundation’s sustainable projects; develop the participant’s potential sustainable projects; and connect with relatives and the participant’s heritage. Continue reading
