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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
Posted in history, Philippines
Tagged community involvement, Philippine history, Philippines
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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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Making a difference, providing clean water for hundreds of children
Bayanihan Foundation makes a difference by providing clean water for children in the remote village (barangay) of Salvacion, Samar Continue reading
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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In Memory of Aurora Gagni – Humanitarian, Supporter of Bayanihan Foundation
On October 2014, Aurora Gagni was part of the “Adorables”, a successful fundraiser that raised funds for indigent paitents in Calamba, Laguna. Unfortunately, on January 21, 2018, Aurora and seven other passengers were killed in a tragic accident while in a medical mission in the Philippines. We will miss Aurora Gagni tremendously for her generosity and big heart in helping others. Continue reading
Plans for the New Year
For 2018, the Bayanihan Foundation would like to invite you to join us in a yearlong activities of promoting diaspora philanthropy and giving. Continue reading
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
Mission Accomplished: Hospital Lobby in Calamba Completed, Before And After Pics
Mission Accomplished! Hospital lobbies in Calamba, Laguna built and completed. A big thanks to all the donors a testament to Bayanihan and overcoming crab mentality. Continue reading
Young Filipino Americans Travel to Philippines to Discover Heritage, Give Back
Young Filipino Americans will travel to the Philippines as part of the Bayanihan Foundation’s 2017 NEXTGEN Program to discover their Filipino heritage and give back to the community Continue reading
