Tag Archives: Filipino diaspora

I Cried After Hearing President Obama’s Speech for Compassion, Justice for Immigrants

Dale Asis was moved by emotion after hearing US President Obama spoke about immigration with compassion Continue reading

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“Stay With the Philippines” – Recovery Efforts after Typhoon Haiyan

Thank you to all those who donated to the Bayanihan Foundation and have sent their financial support to the victims of super typhoon Haiyan. Without assistance from the Bayanihan Foundation and other NGOs, many families would have not survived. Now more than ever we need you to continue to stay with the Philippines and be engaged. Continue reading

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Bayanihan Foundation Responds, Helps Flood Victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

The Bayanihan Foundation Responds, Helps Flood Victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines Continue reading

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Upcoming NEXTGEN Event

Passage To Home:  A Dialogue As 2nd, 3rd, -generation Filipino Americans, how can we give back to our home country? How can we learn more about “home”? Are there opportunities to invest in the sustainable development of the Philippines? Saturday, … Continue reading

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Bayanihan Foundation Hosted Second ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) Workshop

Last January 2012, the Bayanihan Foundation hosted its second annual ‘Pagbabalik’ (Coming Home) workshop held at the Clark Museum, Clark, Philippines. This annual workshop and conference celebrates the foundation’s goals of having Filipinos abroad helping Filipinos at home and celebrating its partnerships. Continue reading

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Bayanihan Foundation Announces Three Exciting Events for November 2011

The Bayanihan Foundation is excited to announce three major events happening in November 2011: 1) film screening of the award winning film, “Left By the Ship” in Chicago and in New York; 2) Eid al-Ahda celebration helping indigent Filipino Muslim families and children in Iligan, Philippines; and 3) announcement of organizations willing to help in getting the word out about the need to clean up the toxic wastes left behind at Clark and Subic, Philippines. Continue reading

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Despite Depressing Global News, Two People Are Making a Difference – Educating Kids, Savings Lives

Despite Recent Depressing Global News, Two People, Dr. Domingo Alvear and Mr. Blair Smart, Are Making a Difference – Educating Kids, Savings Lives. Continue reading

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Overcoming Challenges of Crab Mentality, Highlighting Three Partnerships That Work

Beyond the crab mentality, I endured and shifted the foundation’s priorities. I highlight three successful partnerships that overcame the challenges of crab mentality and showcased true partnerships, transparency and trust. 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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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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