Last call for tickets! Jessica Cox, member of FWN, along with Filipino TV program Power ng Pinoy, are hosting a fundraiser dinner in San Francisco on September 22, 2012 for Jessica's documentary, Rightfooted. Click here to donate or purchase tickets.
Jennifer Ong, is running for state legislature! Jennifer, an FWN member and ECA alumnus, is seeking votes for the California State Assembly District 20. Click here to learn more.
Congratulations to the FWN100 2012 Finalists!!!
Put your hands in the air for the 100 Most Influential Filipinas in the U.S. 2012 finalists!
Here are some highlights from the 9th Annual Filipina Leadership Summit Gala Dinner if you missed it!
FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
Don't Forget! Filipina Women Who Could Be President Fellowship accepting applications now. 2012-2013 sessions scheduled for October 12-14, January 25-27, 2013, March 29-31, 2013 and June 28-30, 2013.
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MBeauty Clinic opens in Glendale
Glendale, CA - World Renowned US Board Certified Dermatologist and dubbed as "America's Favorite Dermatologist", Dr. Tess Mauricio, FWN100 '11 is opening a cosmetic dermatology clinic in Glendale, California. There will be a red carpet Inaugural Celebration on September 17, 2012 at 7pm where anyone interested can come to the clinic and participate in the festivities. To find out more, go to Dr. Tess Mauricio's website: http://www.scrippsderm.com.
8th Annual Heroes & Hearts Awards Nominations
San Francisco, CA - San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) began accepting nominations for its eighth-annual Hereos & Hearts Award, a service award which recognizes humanitarians who live or work in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nominations are being accepted now through Thursday, November 1, 2012. Click here for more information.
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Occupy Movement once again in San Francisco: Occupy march in SF streets on Monday - The SF Examiner. Read more...
New Los Angeles Consul General, Ms. Hellen M. Barber-Dela Vega : Barber-Dela Vega becomes the second female consul general in Los Angeles - Asian Journal. Read more...
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California
Project Open Arms - Inspire Learning Institute's Beneficiary for career readiness for underserved, at-risk youth, September 27, 2012, Thursday 6:00 PM - Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame.
Tickets: $50 - Regular, $75 - VIP
- No host bar
- Buffet Hors de'oeuvres
- Live Music & Door Prizes
Buy your tickets now! Click here for more info.
Tour de Emerge - Final Bay Area Tour, September 19, 2012, Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm - United Way Building, 1922 The Alameda 1st Floor, Room 105, San Jose. Click to RSVP.
Recruiting in Southern California:
Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women's 4th Annual CEDAW Awards Luncheon, September 24, 2012, Monday 11:00am-2pm - Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California St. & Montgomery St., San Francisco. Click here to register.
Emerge America's 2nd Annual Celebrating Women Trailblazers Luncheon, October 3, 2012, Wednesday 11:00am - The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco. Click to buy tickets.
Keynote Speaker: Madeleine Kunin
- Former U.S. Ambassador & Governor
- Author of The New Feminist Agenda: Defining the Next Revolution for Women, Work and Family
Sponsorships available. Click for more info on this event.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Consultant Opportunity - looking for native Tagalog speakers
Location: Work can be done from home computer
Posted by: National Foreign Language Center
Email the NFLC for more info: recruitment@nflc.org
Child Development Specialist - Job
Posted by: HealthRIGHT360
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/34xcdDCxBFW8d/
Project Specialist, Evidence-based Practice - Job
Posted by: Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/BNK9sK3666BD/
Mentor/Community Outreach Coordinator - Job
Posted by: Next Step Learning Center
Location: Oakland, California, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/TWccJ7F9J874/
Grants and Administrative Manager - Job
Posted by: The Campaign for College Opportunity
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/p3G2BKcms5Cp/
Los Angeles Program Coordinator - Job
Posted by: Stoked Mentoring LA
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/7KnFjbJf79h4/
Education Specialist - Job
Posted by: New Alternatives for Children of New York City
Location: New York, New York, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/959GSkSt778d/
Assistant Campaign Director - Job
Posted by: Grassroots Campaigns, Inc.
Location: Multiple Locations in United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/GNfgg239F5Cp/
Director of Development - Job
Posted by: Children's Theater Company
Location: New York, New York, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/FcCN94gnmPFP/
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More Vigilance vs. Trafficking by Marriage
The clamor for upscaling the fight against Human Trafficking has resulted in tighter monitoring by concerned government agencies in the Inter-Agency Council Against Human Trafficking (IACAT). A statement released by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) clarified its role in the campaign, as head of the IACAT's Committee on Advocacy and Communication (ADVOCOM). Read more...
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CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
Featured in the latest Filipina Women's Network Magazine, the FWN100 2012 finalists had to answer the question: What Filipino custom or tradition would you like to pass on to others? Interestingly enough, many of the finalists listed their answer as "mano po," the showing of respect to an elder by the touching of the elder's hand to one's forehead.
One 2012 finalist, Theresa Chua (Builder & Emerging Leader), writes, "Living in a culture that typically diminishes senior citizens, I feel it is critical to make a profound effort to keep this tradition alive. Our elders are fountains of wisdom that for the most part, remain untapped. Our elders are society's best mentors and deserve our respect and gratitude."
Another popular response from the FWN100 2012 Finalists was "bayanihan," which finalist Vivian Zalvidea Araullo (Innovator & Thought Leader) defines as "harnessing the community spirit to help others. In my opinion, Filipinos are generally hospitable, friendly, and really want to help others. Bayanihan would go a long way in today's world."
In addition, finalist Marian Catedral-King (Behind the Scenes Leader) agrees, saying, "The act of being selfless and being ready to help anyone in need is the ultimate word to describe a Pinoy or Pinay. My family has always instilled in us the importance of helping and giving oneself and time to others."
Have a favorite Filipino custom or tradition that you'd like to share? E-mail your answers to: epahayagan@ffwn.org
- Rebecca
