Tag Archives: Diaspora Donors

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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Free Fundraising Workshops in CA, IL, NY and in Hong Kong

Add the FREE fundraising workshop in Los Angeles, CA for Sunday, August 15, 2010 to your Google Calendar Add the FREE fundraising workshop in Chicago, IL scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2010 to your Google Calendar Register online for the … Continue reading

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Filipino Workers in the Diaspora Broke? Think Again! Many Have Money To Spend, Untapped Market as Donors and Consumers

My stereotype of overseas Filipino workers are shattered. The Filipino workers in the diaspora workers are not broke. They have expendable income to spend on weekend trips and souvenirs. These Filipino caregivers are untapped market as consumers. More importantly, they have expendable income to give as potential donors for development projects in the Philippines. Continue reading

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What I did with $100 US dollars from my tax refund

What did I do with $100 US dollars from my tax refund? I recently completed my taxes for 2009. I was elated when I found out that I have a small refund coming my way and that I might have … Continue reading

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Tucuma Residents Live in Poverty and Hope – Rebuilding their lives one ditch at a Time

Last February 2010, my friend Benjie Velasco invited me to visit the other side of Paranaque, Metro Manila. We visited a squatter area, Tucuma that sits right in the middle of a leafy, middle class suburb.   It was one … Continue reading

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