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  • Issue 47 5.15.13

    May 14, 2013 3:18 PM | Deleted user
    IN THIS ISSUE:
    Congrats to our very own Marily Mondejar! Marily will be receiving the Community Leadership Award on May 23, 2013 at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance-San Francisco Chapter (APALA-SF) Fundraising Awards Dinner 2013! The awards dinner will be held at ILWU 34, #4 Berry St, San Francisco (next to AT&T Park) at 6:00 pm. For more info, visit: http://apalasf.org/
    Woohoo! FWN Board Member, Sonia Delen, was a panelist for the 2nd Annual Bay Area Pan Asian Executive Panel Event at Charles Schwab in San Francisco on May 9, 2013. 


    Do you speak Tagalog? In honor of FWN's 10th Anniversary, the Tagalog version "Usaping Puki" will be produced. www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.

    Please forward to your e-lists, networks, friends and family.  Your support to continue our vigilance in FWN's anti-violence campaign in the Filipino American community is critical. 

    Usaping Puki is a one-day benefit performance ONLY:

    • May 26, Sunday, 2:30pm (matinee)
    • Fort McKinley Restaurant
    • 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco

    Tickets are selling fast -

    • $100 (VIP seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch and attend Cast After-Party); 
    • $45 (Preferred Seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch) 
    • $25 for General Admission (open seating). 
    • Tickets can be purchased at www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.  Limited seating at Fort McKinley so reserve your tickets NOW.





      Ignite your economic spirit!  Join us 4th Tuesdays and learn ways to manage your current life issues, explore your options in each of the 12 Life Empowerment Areas for personal and professional development. The 3rd session will explore Economic Security.  
      You have more money than you think!
      FACULTY:
      •  Edcelyn Pujol, (FWN100 '12) is Certified Financial Planner ™ with Frontier Wealth Strategies  
      • Jacqueline Yu, Esq. (FWN100 '12) is Estate Planning Attorney with Horton, Roberts & West LLP  
      To RSVP:
      May 28, Tuesday, 5:30pm
      BONUS SESSION:   
      Come at 4:30pm and attend the "12 Areas of Life Empowerment: What do you want to do with the rest of your life?" facilitated by Marily Mondejar  
      Sessions are small for in-depth exploration. Reserve your seat now.   
      Refreshments provided by LTD Global Accounting and Business Services.  
      RSVP at www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events   
      $40 for FWN Members; FREE for members if you bring a paying guest; $50 for Non-members). 
      Session scholarships available from A Topnotch Security Services Inc. Email us to request.
      • 582 Market St @ 2nd St, San Francisco, 10th Floor
      • BART/Muni: exit Montgomery Station and come up 2nd Street
      • Parking: $10 after 5pm to 9pm at the Eighty Five Second Street Garage. Parking Entrance at 590 Mission St. Other parking garages in the general vicinity, visit parkingquest.com.  
      FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
      WIPP Announces ChallengeHER and Agency Program:
      WIPP, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and American Express OPEN partnered together to create ChallengeHER, an initiative to support the Women-Owned Small Business Program. Throughout 2013, we will be touring cities around the country to build on the strength of the WOSB Program, in both ChallengeHER Events with SBA resource partners as well as WOSB Opportunity Forums that will bring WOSBs directly into the headquarters specific agencies. 

      Join the journey. ChallengeHER will offer events and workshops and access to an online curriculum, mentoring opportunities and government buyers with a goal to provide women entrepreneurs with knowledge and connections to help them successfully compete in the government marketplace. 

      You can help us and your members by sharing the attached  flyer for the DOE WOSB Opportunity Forum with your members who are active federal contractors, or interested in growing their business with federal contracts, and by providing them with information on the ChallengeHER pledge (click here) to expand their business with federal contracting.
      Shared by Agnes Briones Ubalde: 2013 National Small Business Week, June 17-20, 2013
      Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners: http://www.sba.gov/nsbw/nsbw.
      More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
      As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories.  Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.
      Wells Fargo, is committed to supporting our local small businesses succeed and grow financially.  In the spirit of 2013 National Small Business Week, please let me know how we can support your small business clients by offering free financial education thru our Hands on Banking financial literacy curriculum: http://www.handsonbanking.org/biz/. 
      Call or email Agnes Briones Ubalde at 510.446.4359 or agnes.b.ubalde@wellsfargo.com today if you have an existing forum/workshop/session scheduled in May/June and we can personally set up a meeting with your clients to meet with our Business Banking Specialists and/or other Small Business banking partners to provide a face-to-face lesson on starting, managing and growing your business.

        PRESS RELEASES
      USCIS to Expand Entrepreneurs in Residence Initiative
      Washington – In just over one year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigrant Services' (USCIS) innovative Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) initiative has produced real benefits that will strengthen agency policies and practices relating to job-creating immigrant entrepreneurs who help advance American economic growth. Read full text.
      National Asian Pacific Islander Organization Salutes Asian Pacific American Woman Leaders of San Francisco
      San Francisco - The San Francisco Chapter of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) Salutes API Women in Elected Office, on Friday, May 17th, 2013. Read full text.

      IN THE NEWS
      Japanese mayor: Wartime sex slaves were necessary
      An outspoken nationalist mayor said the Japanese military's forced prostitution of Asian women before and during World War II was necessary to "maintain discipline" in the ranks and provide rest for soldiers who risked their lives in battle. - SFGate. Read more...
      Telltale Signs: "Why are there so many Filipino nurses in the US?"
      This was the question posed to me by a curious TV news reporter on May 7, just three days after a stretch limousine, carrying nine Filipino nurses to a bridal party across the San Mateo Bridge, suddenly burst into flames killing five of the occupants, including the bride.- AsianWeek. Read more...
      President Obama Meets with National API Leaders
      Executive Director Lisa Hasegawa of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD) and 14 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leaders met with President Obama last week to discuss issues and challenges facing AANHPI families including implementation of the Affordable Care Act, how the President’s plans for immigration reform will affect our communities, and issues currently facing underserved Native Hawaiian communities. - AsianWeek. Read more...
      Fixin' to Go Mainstream - Asian Americans on the Rise in Southern Politics
      America’s Southern states used to be a bastion for discrimination against minorities, with the reins of power concentrated in the hands of mostly white and mostly male political leaders. - New America Media. Read more...
      Study Finds People of Color Nearly Invisible on Evening Cable News
      A new analysis released yesterday by the media monitoring group Media Matters found that evening cable news guests are overwhelmingly white and male.- Colorlines. Read more...

      EVENTS AND MEETINGS

      California

      The Women of Juarez, April 12 - May 19, 2013, Frida Kahlo Theatre, 2332 W. Fourth St, Los Angeles. Click for info.
      Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
      NCLR 36th Anniversary Celebration Party, May 18, 2013, Saturday at 8:00 PM - City View at Metreon,  135 4th Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
      Global Career Fair, May 20, 2013, Monday at 11:00 AM - Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Click for info.
      Shared by Nilda Valmores (FWN100 '12): My Sister's House Benefit: Believe In A Better Life, May 20, 2013, Monday at 7:00 PM - Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacramento. Click for info.
      Bay Area Council 2013 Outlook Conference, May 23, 2013, Thursday at 1:00 PM - San Francisco Jazz Center, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
      PBWC Conference: The Next Genderation - Unlocking the Full Potential of Women in the Workplace, May 23, 2013, Thursday - Moscone Center, San Francisco. Click for info. 
      FWN Professional Series - Session #3, May 28, 2013, Tuesday at 5:30 PM. San Francisco. Click for info.
      CAA Celebration of Justice, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 6:00 PM - Empress of China, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco. Click for info.
      Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
      New Filipino Cinema 2013, June 5-9, 2013, Wednesday-Sunday, YCBA Screening Room, 701 Mission St, San Francisco. Click for info.
      3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards, June 6, 2013, Friday at The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco. Click for info.
      Shared by Esther Lee (FWN100 '12): Legacy of Health, Wellness, and Education Symposium, June 8, 2013, Saturday at 8:15 AM - Oracle Conference Center, 350 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City. LHWE Tri-Fold Brochure_3_21_13.pdf
      Queen's Bench Annual Judges' Dinner, June 13, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Parc 55 Wyndham Union Square, 55 Cyril Magnin, San Francisco. Click for info.
      Health Impact Assessment Practitioners Summer Training Course, July 15-18, 2013 - TCE Oakland Conference Center, 111 Broadway, 7th Floor, Oakland. Click for info.
      Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
      Maryland
      Mabuhay 10th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament, May 18, 2013, Saturday - Marlton Golf Club, 9413 Midland Turn, Upper Marlboro, MD. Call Jimmy Cardano at 301.352.5126.
      Maryland Philippine Festival, June 2, 2013, Sunday - Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD. Contact Luis Florendo at l_florendo@yahoo.com. 
      2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
      New York
      The Growing Numbers, Growing Impact: Mayoral Candidates Forum on Asian Pacific Americans, May 20, 3013, Monday at 5:30 PM - LaGuardia Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, Queens. Click for info.
      Nevada
      APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
      Oregon
      APACC Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Annual Meet & Greet, May 21, 2013, Tuesday at 6:00 PM - Lan Su Chinese Garden, 127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland. Click for info.
      Philippines
      Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.
      OPPORTUNITIES
      Job: Policy Intern
      Posted by: Urban Habitat
      Urban Habitat is seeking a Policy Analysis Intern for the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute to develop a Policy Analysis Toolkit  to enhance the effectiveness of BCLI Alumni in moving forward equitable policy through boards and commissions.
      We're looking for a local Bay Area policy student (or policy wonk) who is interested in connecting the theory and practical work of equitable policy development and implementation. It could be a summer or fall semester opportunity.  
      The Intern would research and design the entire Toolkit, which would include:   
      • Equity evaluation tool for current policies (i.e. for commissioners to understand what to promote, amend, or fight)
      • Templates of commission-level policy options/suggestions that promote equity around transportation, housing, land use and zoning, environmental health, and economic development
      • Case studies of the process and players through whom equitable policies were successfully passed by boards and commissions (from the Bay area and throughout the United States) – should include ideal scenarios, compromises, challenges, unlikely supporters, etc
      • Research on BCLI's targeted boards and commissions around key players, influencers, policies and procedures through phone calls, meetings, and online research, synthesized on BCLI's CommissionPedia, (a Wiki space)
      Job Requirements:
      • Time Commitment: 200-400 hours (PT or FT)
      • Compensation: Class credit and letter of recommendation. Stipend may be available. 
      • Qualifications
      • Bachelor's degree public policy, public administration, political science, or urban planning.
      • A thorough understanding of environmental, social, and economic justice issues and a demonstrated interest in positively impact low-income communities and communities of color.
      • Strong experience in policy research, analysis, and writing
      • Strong oral and written communication, research, analytical skills.
      • A strategic and creative problem-solver who can design, implement, and refine independently
      • Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
      To apply:
      Email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Uma Viswanathan at uma@urbanhabitat.org. 


      Job: Junior Tech Writer
      Posted by: Trilliant, Inc.
      Interested applicants should contact Yolanda Bacon directly at ybacon@trilliantinc.com. They MUST include writing samples and a resume to be considered. Unofficial transcripts are also highly desired. 
      Trilliant is a smart-grid company that develops solutions that help utilities and energy retailers enhance energy efficiency, improve grid reliability, lower operating costs, integrate renewable energy resources and electric vehicles, and empower consumers to better manage their energy consumption.
      Job Description:
      Trilliant is seeking a Junior Technical Writer (full time) to help expand Trilliant’s hardware and software documentation offerings. This person will work under supervision to increase the accuracy of current documentation, learn to use current products, and assist in developing and implementing documentation organization and availability.
      Three writing samples are REQUIRED. These samples can be from coursework and can cover any topic, so long as you consider the writing quality to be an accurate representation of your writing skills.
      Qualifications:
      • **Bachelor's degree is REQUIRED. Degree must be in hand by employment start.
      • **Strong writing skills.  Previous professional documentation experience desired, but not required. Minimum three writing samples required (classwork acceptable). Preference for samples including instructions to complete a task.
      • **All majors accepted, but previous coursework in writing is required. Minimum basic composition and/or business communication, journalism acceptable.
      • **Must be comfortable with and interested in technology! Be prepared to talk about and demonstrate your experiences using software to accomplish specific tasks. 
      • **Must be able to collect information by running an application and create step-by-step instructions to complete discrete tasks. Familiarity with web-based software applications (for example, Google Docs) required.
      Job: Planner II GIS/Cartographer - Citywide Data Analysis Group
      Posted by: The Planning Department
      Filing date: May 28, 2013.

      Job: Writer/Editor & Development Director
      Posted by: Hesperian

      Job: Bentley School - Director of Marketing and Communications
       Posted by: m/Oppenheim Associates
      http://www.moppenheim.com/PositionDescription.pdf

      Girls Circle Facilitator Training in San Pablo, CA June 20-21, 2013
      Deadline for Early Bird Registration: May 23rd, 2013


      PINAY LIFESTYLE
      Culinary historians tackle Pinoy food
      Morris Zaslavsky has never tasted Filipino food, let alone been inside an authentic Filipino grocery store. - Read more...


      CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
      This Saturday, May 18, 2013, the Asian Heritage Street Celebration is happening in San Francisco. Get in touch with your Pinay roots by visiting the lively celebration on the Larkin and McAllister Streets. At the street fair, you will have the opportunity to learn how to cook pan Asian dishes, as well as try many different types of food made available by the various vendors. Retromeca, San Francisco Filipino American Jazz band, will be performing. To find out who else is performing and what other activities will be available at the fair, visit www.asianfairsf.com. Don't forget to keep an eye out for FWN's booth when you go!

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      Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
      - Rebecca

    • Issue 46 5.8.13

      May 07, 2013 2:31 PM | Deleted user
      IN THIS ISSUE:
      Our very own Jessica Cox (FWN100 '09) "inspires students never to give up" Check out the article on The Laurel Outlook: www.laureloutlook.com/news/local_features/article7


      Do you speak Tagalog? In honor of FWN's 10th Anniversary, the Tagalog version "Usaping Puki" will be produced. www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.

      AUDITIONS: open to FilAms only and can speak Tagalog. Although the show is in Taglish, fluency in Tagalog is important to understand the spirit of this activist show.  Limited auditions on Saturday, May 11 at 1:30pm.  

      Go to www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events to sign up - we will be at the Philippine Consulate's Social Hall (5th Floor), 447 Sutter Street (between Stockton and Powell), San Francisco.

      Please forward to your e-lists, networks, friends and family.  Your support to continue our vigilance in FWN's anti-violence campaign in the Filipino American community is critical. 

      Usaping Puki is a one-day benefit performance ONLY:

      • May 26, Sunday, 2:30pm (matinee)
      • Fort McKinley Restaurant
      • 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco

      Tickets are selling fast -

      • $100 (VIP seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch and attend Cast After-Party); 
      • $45 (Preferred Seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch) 
      • $25 for General Admission (open seating). 
      • Tickets can be purchased at www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.  Limited seating at Fort McKinley so reserve your tickets NOW.



        Ignite your economic spirit!  Join us 4th Tuesdays and learn ways to manage your current life issues, explore your options in each of the 12 Life Empowerment Areas for personal and professional development. The 3rd session will explore Economic Security.  
        You have more money than you think!
        According to a new study by the organization Wider Opportunities for Women - 45% of ALL Americans live without economic security - meaning they can't afford all the basics of life - like food, clothing, transportation, and medical care.  Again - that's nearly half of the population in economic insecurity.  And MORE than half - 55% of all children - live in economic insecurity. 
        Whatever your income, you can plan for your economic independence.  If you're in life or career transition and economic security is a concern, join us.
        Taking Charge of your financial future: an honest discussion
        • You have more money than you think!
        • The truth about money
        • Mistakes smart women make
        • Unique planning needs for women
        • Solutions for every stage of our lives
        • Creating a realistic plan that's right for YOU whatever your circumstances  
        FACULTY:
        •  Edcelyn Pujol, (FWN100 '12) is Certified Financial Planner ™ with Frontier Wealth Strategies  
        • Jacqueline Yu, Esq. (FWN100 '12) is Estate Planning Attorney with Horton, Roberts & West LLP  
        Click here to learn more about FWN's Professional Development Philosophy. 
        To RSVP:
        May 28, Tuesday, 5:30pm
        BONUS SESSION:   
        Come at 4:30pm and attend the "12 Areas of Life Empowerment: What do you want to do with the rest of your life?" facilitated by Marily Mondejar  
        Sessions are small for in-depth exploration. Reserve your seat now.   
        Refreshments provided by LTD Global Accounting and Business Services.  
        RSVP at www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events   
        $40 for FWN Members; FREE for members if you bring a paying guest; $50 for Non-members). 
        Session scholarships available from A Topnotch Security Services Inc. Email us to request.
        • 582 Market St @ 2nd St, San Francisco, 10th Floor
        • BART/Muni: exit Montgomery Station and come up 2nd Street
        • Parking: $10 after 5pm to 9pm at the Eighty Five Second Street Garage. Parking Entrance at 590 Mission St. Other parking garages in the general vicinity, visit parkingquest.com.  
        Every 4th Tuesday in 2013 (with a few exceptions such as the Annual Filipina Summit), we will explore in-depth the 12 Life Empowerment Areas - your life issues and options.  Mark your 2013 calendar - sessions are facilitated by selected faculty with expertise in the 12 life areas. 

        FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
        WIPP Announces ChallengeHER and Agency Program:
        WIPP, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and American Express OPEN partnered together to create ChallengeHER, an initiative to support the Women-Owned Small Business Program. Throughout 2013, we will be touring cities around the country to build on the strength of the WOSB Program, in both ChallengeHER Events with SBA resource partners as well as WOSB Opportunity Forums that will bring WOSBs directly into the headquarters specific agencies. 

        Join the journey. ChallengeHER will offer events and workshops and access to an online curriculum, mentoring opportunities and government buyers with a goal to provide women entrepreneurs with knowledge and connections to help them successfully compete in the government marketplace. 

        You can help us and your members by sharing the attached  flyer for the DOE WOSB Opportunity Forum with your members who are active federal contractors, or interested in growing their business with federal contracts, and by providing them with information on the ChallengeHER pledge (click here) to expand their business with federal contracting.


        Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, starting May 1 through May 12!
        Since 1983, LAAPFF serves as a forum for Asian American filmmakers to showcase their work. The festival has featured works from artists such as John Woo and Ang Lee. For the full schedule, ticket purchases, and information, visit LAAPF’s official website!

        Shared by Agnes Briones Ubalde: 2013 National Small Business Week, June 17-20, 2013
        Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners: http://www.sba.gov/nsbw/nsbw.
        More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
        As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories.  Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.
        Wells Fargo, is committed to supporting our local small businesses succeed and grow financially.  In the spirit of 2013 National Small Business Week, please let me know how we can support your small business clients by offering free financial education thru our Hands on Banking financial literacy curriculum: http://www.handsonbanking.org/biz/. 
        Call or email Agnes Briones Ubalde at 510.446.4359 or agnes.b.ubalde@wellsfargo.com today if you have an existing forum/workshop/session scheduled in May/June and we can personally set up a meeting with your clients to meet with our Business Banking Specialists and/or other Small Business banking partners to provide a face-to-face lesson on starting, managing and growing your business.

          PRESS RELEASES
        Pelosi Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
        Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Read full text.
        Award-winning Filipino film, Busong (Palawan Fate)
        Los Angeles - The film, "Busong (Palawan Fate)" will have its US and international dvd release on May 1, 2013. Read full text.

        IN THE NEWS
        Nicolas-Lewis endorses Quinn for Mayor
        Fil-Am community leader Loida Nicolas Lewis has endorsed Christine Quinn for mayor of New York and urges Filipino Americans to join “Pinoys for Chris Quinn.” - Inquirer. Read more...
        Filipino & Black Duo Crash Silicon Valley's Party
        In a thriving Bay Area technology sector where black and brown faces are the exception and not the norm, Chris Cruz, a Filipino American, and Isaac Reed, an African American, are crashing the party. - New America Media. Read more...
        Telltale Signs: Philippines - a Jewish refuge from the Holocast
        The world knows about Austrian industrialist Oskar Schindler and how he saved 1,100 Polish Jews during WWII by hiring them as workers in his factory because of Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List which received the 1993 Oscar for Best Picture. - AsianWeek. Read more...
        On Mother's Day Let's Talk More About Her Health
        Call it a holiday makeover. As the centennial of Mother's Day approaches next year, more and more advocates for women's health are reshaping the heavily commercial spring celebration to an educational cause. - WOMENSENEWS. Read more...
        Alameda API Cultural Festival to Honor Veterans
        The Alameda Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival Committee announced today they will honor four distinguished  Asian Pacific Islander American veterans at Alameda’s 3rd Annual API Cultural Festival scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2013, from  Noon to 5 p.m. at Alameda’s South Shore Center. - AsianWeek. Read more...

        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        California

        Book Launch: The Mango Bride, May 9, 2013, Thursday at 6:00 PM - Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
        The Women of Juarez, April 12 - May 19, 2013, Frida Kahlo Theatre, 2332 W. Fourth St, Los Angeles. Click for info.
        Asian Women's Shelter 25th Anniversary Gala, May 11, 2013, Saturday at 6:00 PM - The Rincon Center, 101 Spear Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
        2013 Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Gala, May 13, 2013, Monday at 5:00 PM - Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento. Click for info.
        Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
        NCLR 36th Anniversary Celebration Party, May 18, 2013, Saturday at 8:00 PM - City View at Metreon,  135 4th Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
        Shared by Nilda Valmores (FWN100 '12): My Sister's House Benefit: Believe In A Better Life, May 20, 2013, Monday at 7:00 PM - Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacramento. Click for info.
        Bay Area Council 2013 Outlook Conference, May 23, 2013, Thursday at 1:00 PM - San Francisco Jazz Center, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
        PBWC Conference: The Next Genderation - Unlocking the Full Potential of Women in the Workplace, May 23, 2013, Thursday - Moscone Center, San Francisco. Click for info. 
        FWN Professional Series - Session #3, May 28, 2013, Tuesday at 5:30 PM. San Francisco. Click for info.
        CAA Celebration of Justice, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 6:00 PM - Empress of China, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco. Click for info.
        Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
        New Filipino Cinema 2013, June 5-9, 2013, Wednesday-Sunday, YCBA Screening Room, 701 Mission St, San Francisco. Click for info.
        3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards, June 6, 2013, Friday at The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco. Click for info.
        Shared by Esther Lee (FWN100 '12): Legacy of Health, Wellness, and Education Symposium, June 8, 2013, Saturday at 8:15 AM - Oracle Conference Center, 350 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City. LHWE Tri-Fold Brochure_3_21_13.pdf
        Queen's Bench Annual Judges' Dinner, June 13, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Parc 55 Wyndham Union Square, 55 Cyril Magnin, San Francisco. Click for info.
        Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
        Maryland
        Philippine Nurses Association of Metropolitan DC - Nurses Day, May 10, 2013, Friday at 7:05 PM - Washington Nationals Baseball Club, Nationals Park, Washington DC. Click for info.
        Philippine Multi-Cultural Center Fundraiser, May 11, 18, & 25, 2013 , Saturday at 8:00 PM - 7500 Livingston Road, MD. Call Grace Villanueva at 301.567.2280.
        Mabuhay 10th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament, May 18, 2013, Saturday - Marlton Golf Club, 9413 Midland Turn, Upper Marlboro, MD. Call Jimmy Cardano at 301.352.5126.
        Maryland Philippine Festival, June 2, 2013, Sunday - Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD. Contact Luis Florendo at l_florendo@yahoo.com. 
        2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
        New York
        The Growing Numbers, Growing Impact: Mayoral Candidates Forum on Asian Pacific Americans, May 20, 3013, Monday at 5:30 PM - LaGuardia Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, Queens. Click for info.
        Nevada
        APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
        Oregon
        APACC Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Annual Meet & Greet, May 21, 2013, Tuesday at 6:00 PM - Lan Su Chinese Garden, 127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland. Click for info.
        Philippines
        Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

        Virginia

        Taste of Asia, May 10, 2013, Friday at 5:00 PM - Boys & Girls Club, 5901 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.         Click for info.
        OPPORTUNITIES
        Job: Bentley School - Director of Marketing and Communications
         Posted by: m/Oppenheim Associates
        http://www.moppenheim.com/PositionDescription.pdf

        Job: Deputy Attorney General III
        Posted by: The California Attorney General's Office
        Deadline: May 10, 2013.

        WEBINAR: Importance of Cultural Awareness in Social Movements
        Posted By: Young SIETAR
        Date: May 4, 2013 - space is limited.

        Girls Circle Facilitator Training in San Pablo, CA June 20-21, 2013
        Deadline for Early Bird Registration: May 23rd, 2013

        Job: Police Officer (Entry Level/Academy Graduate/Lateral)
        Posted By: The City of El Cajon
        Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2013 by 5:00 PM.

        2013 Executive Directors Leadership Program (EDLP)
        EDLP is a three part, six month program designed to give Executive Directors the knowledge, skills, and support they need to effectively lead, manage, and more their organizations forward. 
        Applications Due May 17, 2013.

        Job: Shambala Fellowship 2014-2015
        Description: Work with international NGOs in Asia and raise funds to support OWW orphans
        Posted By: The Shambala Foundation
        Stipend: $500/month


        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        Should I Stay or Should I Go? An Immigrants Dilemma
        Thick smog encased the crowded streets, jeepney drivers’ horns buzzed in an endless cacophony, and plastic bags scattered all over the streets of Quezon City. So why did I still feel a positive vibe? - Read more...


        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
        As everyone knows, the awaited Mother's Day is this weekend. Since I've already a got a special little gift wrapped and ready for my mom's arrival this Sunday, I also thought maybe I should I cook her favorite Filipino dessert--Ginataang. For every big holiday, my mom loves to cook this sweet treat and I've decided that maybe this time it's my turn. If you're looking for recipes on how to cook your mother's favorite filipino dessert, you should check out your family cook book, ask some friends, or you can check out this handy website called PinoyCookingRecipes.com. It's filled with recipes perfect for the full course meal! Check it out: www.pinoycookingrecipes.com
        Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
        - Rebecca

      • Issue 45 5.2.13

        April 30, 2013 3:39 PM | Deleted user
        IN THIS ISSUE:

        Congrats to our very own Michelle Malkin, FWN100 '07, for winning the 2013 Breitbart Awards! http://franklincenterhq.org/7313/congratulations-michelle-malkin/


        Do you speak Tagalog? In honor of FWN's 10th Anniversary, the Tagalog version "Usaping Puki" will be produced. www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.

        AUDITIONS: open to FilAms only and can speak Tagalog. Although the show is in Taglish, fluency in Tagalog is important to understand the spirit of this activist show.  Limited auditions on Saturday, May 4 at 1:30pm.  

        Go to www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events to sign up - we will be at the Fort McKinley Restaurant Bar Lounge, 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco at 1:30 PM.

        Please forward to your e-lists, networks, friends and family.  Your support to continue our vigilance in FWN's anti-violence campaign in the Filipino American community is critical. 

        Usaping Puki is a one-day benefit performance ONLY:

        • May 26, Sunday, 2:30pm (matinee)
        • Fort McKinley Restaurant
        • 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco

        Tickets are selling fast -

        • $100 (VIP seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch and attend Cast After-Party); 
        • $45 (Preferred Seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch) 
        • $25 for General Admission (open seating). 
        • Tickets can be purchased at www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.  Limited seating at Fort McKinley so reserve your tickets NOW.


          FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
          Registration Now OPEN for: "Strengthening visitation response for adult victims and their children: A Collaboration between legal systems and community partners"
          • When: Friday, May 17, 2013
          • Where: California State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
          Presented by the San Francisco Department of Public Health; Rally Family Visitation Services of St. Francis Memorial Hospital; La Casa de Las Madres

          Half day Training for the Courts, Legal Community, Family Violence Advocates, Visitation Providers

          Training is FREE, but due to limited seating registration is required. Registration deadline is May 8, 2013.


                PRESS RELEASES
              Bataan Legacy - Rediscovering the Role of the Filipinos during World War II through Literature and Theatre
              San Francisco, CA - The San Francisco Public Library and Artis Mundi will present Bataan Legacy on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at 2PM at the Koret Auditorium at the San Francisco Public Library located at 100 Larkin Street in San Francisco, CA. The event will also be supported by the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center of the San Francisco Arts Commission. Read full text.

              IN THE NEWS
              Wikipedia's Sexist Turn: Men are Novelists, Women are 'Women Novelists'
              At 5:14 PM on April 1, John Pack Lambert, a 32-year-old student of history at Wayne State University took a small step for one man which proved to be a giant leap for mankind. - New America Media. Read more...
              Extended Families Would Fare Poorly in New Immigration Law
              As business leaders roundly cheered a sweeping immigration proposal released last week by the Senate’s “Gang of Eight,” civil rights organizations voiced concerns about the limitations the new bill would impose on extended family reunification. - New America Media. Read more...
              Racist graffiti found in Union City targets Filipinos
              Investigators in Union City think they know why racist graffiti is suddenly appearing around town. - ABC7 News. Read more...

              EVENTS AND MEETINGS

              California

              Fems with Fervor, May 1, 2013, Wednesday at 7:00 PM - ROE, 651 Howard St, San Francisco. Click for info.
              Rose Foundation's 20th Anniversary Bash & Film Festival, May 4, 2013, Saturday at 3:00 PM - The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St, Oakland. Click for info.

              AT&T Retail Open House Event,               May 7, 2013, Tuesday at 3:00 PM - University of Phoenix-Oakland Learning Center, 1200 Clay Street, Oakland. Click for info.
              2013 Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Gala, May 13, 2013, Monday at 5:00 PM - Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St, Sacramento. Click for info.
              Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
              Shared by Nilda Valmores (FWN100 '12): My Sister's House Benefit: Believe In A Better Life, May 20, 2013, Monday at 7:00 PM - Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacramento. Click for info.
              PBWC Conference: The Next Genderation - Unlocking the Full Potential of Women in the Workplace, May 23, 2013, Thursday - Moscone Center, San Francisco. Click for info. 
              FWN Professional Series - Session #3, May 28, 2013, Tuesday at 5:30 PM. San Francisco. Click for info.
              Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
              New Filipino Cinema 2013, June 5-9, 2013, Wednesday-Sunday, YCBA Screening Room, 701 Mission St, San Francisco. Click for info.
              3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards, June 6, 2013, Friday at The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco. Click for info.
              Shared by Esther Lee (FWN100 '12): Legacy of Health, Wellness, and Education Symposium, June 8, 2013, Saturday at 8:15 AM - Oracle Conference Center, 350 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City. LHWE Tri-Fold Brochure_3_21_13.pdf
              Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
              Washington, D.C.
              2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
              New York
              Women in the Global Economy: Leading Social Change, May 7, 2013, Tuesday at 5:30 PM - Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York City. RSVP by April 30. Click for info.
              The Growing Numbers, Growing Impact: Mayoral Candidates Forum on Asian Pacific Americans, May 20, 3013, Monday at 5:30 PM - LaGuardia Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, Queens. Click for info.
              Nevada
              APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
              Oregon
              APACC Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Annual Meet & Greet, May 21, 2013, Tuesday at 6:00 PM - Lan Su Chinese Garden, 127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland. Click for info.
              Philippines
              Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

              Virginia

              Taste of Asia, May 10, 2013, Friday at 5:00 PM - Boys & Girls Club, 5901 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.               Click for info.
              OPPORTUNITIES
              Job: Bentley School - Director of Marketing and Communications
               Posted by: m/Oppenheim Associates
              http://www.moppenheim.com/PositionDescription.pdf

              Job: Deputy Attorney General III
              Posted by: The California Attorney General's Office
              Deadline: May 10, 2013.

              WEBINAR: Importance of Cultural Awareness in Social Movements
              Posted By: Young SIETAR
              Date: May 4, 2013 - space is limited.

              Girls Circle Facilitator Training in San Pablo, CA June 20-21, 2013
              Deadline for Early Bird Registration: May 23rd, 2013

              Job: Police Officer (Entry Level/Academy Graduate/Lateral)
              Posted By: The City of El Cajon
              Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2013 by 5:00 PM.

              2013 Executive Directors Leadership Program (EDLP)
              EDLP is a three part, six month program designed to give Executive Directors the knowledge, skills, and support they need to effectively lead, manage, and more their organizations forward. 
              Applications Due May 17, 2013.

              Job: Shambala Fellowship 2014-2015
              Description: Work with international NGOs in Asia and raise funds to support OWW orphans
              Posted By: The Shambala Foundation
              Stipend: $500/month


              PINAY LIFESTYLE
              Crispy 'dinuguan,' 'lechon sisig,' 'ube calamay,'--funky Filipino fare in Butuan 
              It must have been during one of those food trips organized by the late Doreen Fernandez, the Inquirer's well-regarded food and cultural critic (and our English teacher in college), that we stopped over in a town called San Juan in Ilocos Sur to savor street barbecue. - Read more...


              CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
              Mother's Day is less than two weeks away! What have you got planned for your mother? Whether it be a gift, treat to dinner, sweet greeting card, chat on the phone, or just a hug and an "I love you, Mom," you should find a way to show your mother you love her, not just on Mother's Day, but whenever you can! For Mary Ann Hernandez Mullen, I'm sure she would love to wish her biological mother a happy Mother's Day. At age 49 Mary Ann discovered that her parents were not her biological parents, and since then she has began a search for her biological Filipina mother. 
              Read more: http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2013/04/17/931749/search-constancia-woman-54-wants-see-filipina-mom

              Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
              - Rebecca

            • Issue 44 4.23.13

              April 23, 2013 1:28 PM | Deleted user
              IN THIS ISSUE:

              Woohoo! Cora Aragon Soriano (FWN100 '12) has been featured in an article from Asian Journal. Check it out: http://asianjournal.com/lifestyle/monet-lu/20174-cora-aragon-soriano-shining-and-making-a-difference-.html


              Do you speak Tagalog? In honor of FWN's 10th Anniversary, the Tagalog version "Usaping Puki" will be produced. www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.

              AUDITIONS: open to FilAms only and can speak Tagalog. Although the show is in Taglish, fluency in Tagalog is important to understand the spirit of this activist show.  Limited auditions on Saturday, April 27 at 1:30pm.  

              Go towww.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events to sign up - we will be at the Philippine Center's Social Hall, 447 Sutter St., between Stockton & Powell.

              Please forward to your e-lists, networks, friends and family.  Your support to continue our vigilance in FWN's anti-violence campaign in the Filipino American community is critical. 

              Usaping Puki is a one-day benefit performance ONLY:

              • May 26, Sunday, 2:30pm (matinee)
              • Fort McKinley Restaurant
              • 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco

              Tickets are selling fast -

              • $100 (VIP seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch and attend Cast After-Party); 
              • $45 (Preferred Seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch) 
              • $25 for General Admission (open seating). 
              • Tickets can be purchased at www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.  Limited seating at Fort McKinley so reserve your tickets NOW.


                FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
                Registration Now OPEN for: "Strengthening visitation response for adult victims and their children: A Collaboration between legal systems and community partners"
                • When: Friday, May 17, 2013
                • Where: California State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco
                Presented by the San Francisco Department of Public Health; Rally Family Visitation Services of St. Francis Memorial Hospital; La Casa de Las Madres

                Half day Training for the Courts, Legal Community, Family Violence Advocates, Visitation Providers

                Training is FREE, but due to limited seating registration is required. Registration deadline is May 8, 2013.


                      PRESS RELEASES
                    Bataan Legacy - Rediscovering the Role of the Filipinos during World War II through Literature and Theatre
                    San Francisco, CA - The San Francisco Public Library and Artis Mundi will present Bataan Legacy on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at 2PM at the Koret Auditorium at the San Francisco Public Library located at 100 Larkin Street in San Francisco, CA. The event will also be supported by the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center of the San Francisco Arts Commission. Read full text.

                    IN THE NEWS
                    Alvarado Middle School to be Renamed After Filipino American Leaders in 2015
                    After months of heated discussions and rallies, the New Haven Board of Education approved a motion Tuesday night to rename Alvarado Middle School after Filipino-American leaders. - Filipino Advocates for Justice. Read more...

                    Filipinos across the U.S. Say Senate Immigration Bill Falls Short
                    In the wake of the "Gang of Eight" release of the U.S. Senate Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, Filipinos throughout the country respond to the proposed legislation. - NAFCON. Read more...

                    Emergency Contraception Ruling a Win for Immigrant Women
                    Women's health advocates received welcome new earlier this month when a federal judge ruled that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must make the popular forms of emergency contraception (also known as the morning after pill) available for all women over-the-counter. - New America Media. Read more...

                    Delhi Rape Protests Focus on Policing the Police
                    Anger poured out on the streets of Delhi for the past few days as hundreds of protestors rallied against the lacking police response to the heinous rape of a 5-year-old girl on April 15 that left her hospitalized and needing life saving surgery. - WOMENSENEWS. Read more...

                    The New Rape Whistle: Electric Bras and Condoms with Teeth
                    A group of female engineering students in India has unveiled a new electrified bra to protect women from getting raped. - New America Media. Read more...

                    UC hospital workers allege unsafe working conditions
                    The first week in April was a rough time for Connie Salguero. - San Francisco Bay Guardian. Read more...

                    EVENTS AND MEETINGS

                    California

                    AB 241 Press Conference & Assembly Labor Committee Hearing, April 24, 2013, Wednesday at 7:30 AM - Sacramento State Capitol, Sacramento. Click for info.
                    The 6th Annual Art of Aging Gracefully, April 25, 2013, Thursday at 9:30 AM - Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                    The 9th Annual Justice Awards, April 25, 2013, Thursday at 2:00 PM - African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                    Store Blessing & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Island Pacific Seafood Market Pittsburg, CA Branch, April 26, 2013, Friday at 11:30 AM - North Park Plaza, 2100 North Park Blvd, Pittsburg. Click for info.
                    Project Sentinel's 7th Annual Fair Housing Symposium, April 26, 2013, Friday at 8:00 AM - Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. Click for info.
                    Susan B. Anthony Woman of the Year Celebration, April 28, 2013, Sunday at 4:00 PM - Urban Legend Cellars, 621 4th Street, Oakland. Click for info.
                    Ellis Events Presents "Women Rock," April 28, 2013, Sunday at 11:00 AM - Marriott Liberty Station, San Diego. Click for info.
                    Fems with Fervor, May 1, 2013, Wednesday at 7:00 PM - ROE, 651 Howard St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                    AT&T Retail Open House Event, May 7, 2013, Tuesday at 3:00 PM - University of Phoenix-Oakland Learning Center, 1200 Clay Street, Oakland. Click for info.
                    Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                    Shared by Nilda Valmores (FWN100 '12): My Sister's House Benefit: Believe In A Better Life, May 20, 2013, Monday at 7:00 PM - Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacramento. Click for info.
                    FWN Professional Series - Session #3, May 28, 2013, Tuesday at 5:30 PM. San Francisco. Click for info.
                    Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                    New Filipino Cinema 2013, June 5-9, 2013, Wednesday-Sunday, YCBA Screening Room, 701 Mission St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                    3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards, June 6, 2013, Friday at The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco. Click for info.
                    Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
                    Washington, D.C.
                    2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
                    New York
                    Women in the Global Economy: Leading Social Change, May 7, 2013, Tuesday at 5:30 PM - Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York City. RSVP by April 30. Click for info.
                    The Growing Numbers, Growing Impact: Mayoral Candidates Forum on Asian Pacific Americans, May 20, 3013, Monday at 5:30 PM - LaGuardia Community College, Mainstage Theatre, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, Queens. Click for info.
                    Nevada
                    APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
                    Oregon
                    APACC Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Annual Meet & Greet, May 21, 2013, Tuesday at 6:00 PM - Lan Su Chinese Garden, 127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland. Click for info.
                    Philippines
                    Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

                    OPPORTUNITIES
                    WEBINAR: Importance of Cultural Awareness in Social Movements
                    Posted By: Young SIETAR
                    Date: May 4, 2013 - space is limited.
                    Job: Director of Health Promotion Policy
                    Posted By: Center for Science in the Public Interest

                    Girls Circle Facilitator Training in San Pablo, CA June 20-21, 2013
                    Deadline for Early Bird Registration: May 23rd, 2013

                    Job: Police Officer (Entry Level/Academy Graduate/Lateral)
                    Posted By: The City of El Cajon
                    Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2013 by 5:00 PM.

                    2013 Executive Directors Leadership Program (EDLP)
                    EDLP is a three part, six month program designed to give Executive Directors the knowledge, skills, and support they need to effectively lead, manage, and more their organizations forward. 
                    Applications Due May 17, 2013.

                    Job: Shambala Fellowship 2014-2015
                    Description: Work with international NGOs in Asia and raise funds to support OWW orphans
                    Posted By: The Shambala Foundation
                    Stipend: $500/month


                    PINAY LIFESTYLE
                    The right to be free
                    Spring is about renewal. It is about new blossoms. Even relationships are renewed by road trips. Our camping trip took us to new detours, to new vistas of spring blossoms.  - Read more...


                    CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
                    I'm sure you have heard of Wonder Woman, there is no doubt. But it was only until recently that I came across Darna, the Filipina superheroine in Filipino Comics. Darna, a female character created by Mars Revelo and Nestor Redondo, is Narda on Earth. 
                    After spending some time reading up on Wonder Woman "Darna," I came across an article by Women's Media Center that talks about why the creation of Wonder Woman is so "unique" and "progressive," as well as the film "Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines".
                    Links:
                    Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
                    - Rebecca

                  • Issue 43 4.16.13

                    April 16, 2013 3:38 PM | Deleted user
                    IN THIS ISSUE:

                    Check us out! V-Day FWN's The Vagina Monologues has been featured in an article on AsianWeek. Click the link to read the article: http://www.asianweek.com/2013/04/11/mommy-whats-that-mean/  
                    Congrats to our very own Cynthia Rapaido (FWN100 '12)! Cynthia is receiving the Association of California School Administrator's (ACSA) State & Region V Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year Award for 2013! You are invited to come to support her at the Region V (San Mateo & San Francisco) Award Dinner on Monday, April 29, 2013 in South San Francisco. Click here to see the flyer for more information. 
                    Shared by Cora Alisuag (FWN100 '07): CORAnet Solutions, Inc. has an entry in the New York eHealth Collaborative Challenge and is kindly asking you to please review and vote for them. To vote, visit patientportalfornewyorkers.org/voting and watch the CORAnet video. Voting ends April 23, 2013.



                    FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
                    Call for Support: Assemblymember Rob Bonta's bill AB 123 which would require the State Board of Education to ensure that state curriculum and framework include information on the role of Filipino Americans in the history of the farm labor movement. As you may know, the bill passed unanimously through the Assembly Education Committee. In order to continue pushing the bill through the legislative process, we are hoping that you could send support letters for AB 123 addressed to Assemblymember Gatto, Chair of the Appropriations Committee. 
                    If being sent from a formal organization, letters must be signed by an authorized representative of the organization and on formal letterhead. If from an individual, the letter simply needs to be signed by the individual writing it. All letters can be sent by email to An-Chi.Tsou@asm.ca.gov or faxed to (916) 391-2118.



                    Do you speak Tagalog? In honor of FWN's 10th Anniversary, the Tagalog version "Usaping Puki" will be produced. www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.

                    AUDITIONS: open to FilAms only and can speak Tagalog. Although the show is in Taglish, fluency in Tagalog is important to understand the spirit of this activist show.  Limited auditions on Saturday, April 20 at 1:30pm.  Click to sign up and receive audition location when we confirm.

                    Please forward to your e-lists, networks, friends and family.  Your support to continue our vigilance in FWN's anti-violence campaign in the Filipino American community is critical. 

                    Usaping Puki is a one-day benefit performance ONLY:

                    • May 26, Sunday, 2:30pm (matinee)
                    • Fort McKinley Restaurant
                    • 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco

                    Tickets are selling fast -

                    • $100 (VIP seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch and attend Cast After-Party); 
                    • $45 (Preferred Seating with Filipino Buffet Lunch) and 
                    • $25 for General Admission (open seating). 
                    • Tickets can be purchased at www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.  Limited seating at Fort McKinley so reserve your tickets NOW.


                        PRESS RELEASES

                      Syria Has a Massive Rape Crisis, According to a Women's Media Center Report Issued Today
                      New York - After one year of mapping how sexualized violence is being used as a weapon in Syria's war, the Women's Media Center Women Under Sieze project today released statistics that show rape is a devastating component of the conflict. Read full text.

                      IN THE NEWS
                      Dropping the 'i' Word -- History, Humanity, and Martians
                      In early April the Associated Press announced that it would no longer use the word "illegal" when referring to undocumented immigrants. - Inquirer. Read more...

                      Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Senator Brian Schatz Demand Full Benefits for Filipino WWII Veterans Who Fought for US
                      Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) yesterday introduced legislation to right an unjust wrong in our nation's past. - AsianWeek. Read more...

                      G8 reaches 'historic' agreement to end rape as weapon of war
                      The world's eight richest nations have reached a historic agreement to work together to end sexual violence in conflicts, Britain's foreign minister William Hague announced on Thursday. - TrustLaw. Read more...

                      Alvarado Middle School to be Renamed After Filipino American Leaders in 2015
                      After months of heated discussions and rallies, the New Haven Board of Education approved a motion Tuesday night to rename Alvarado Middle School after Filipino-American leaders. - UnionCityPatch. Read more...

                      New Hampshire lawmaker apologizes for calling women 'vaginas'
                      A New Hampshire state representative apologized on Wednesday for using "vagina" as a synonym for "woman" in a mass email to lawmakers as part of a gun-law debate. - Reuters. Read more...
                      Why domestic violence victims don't leave
                      Leslie Morgan Steiner was in "crazy love"--that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. - TED. Read more...

                      EVENTS AND MEETINGS

                      California

                      APEX LA Spring Mixer, April 18, 2013, Thursday at 6:30 PM - Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles. Click for info.
                      The Philippines: Asia's New Emerging Tiger, April 23, 2013, Tuesday at 10:00 AM - Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa. RSVP to president@cotifa.org
                      AB 241 Press Conference & Assembly Labor Committee Hearing, April 24, 2013, Wednesday at 7:30 AM - Sacramento State Capitol, Sacramento. Click for info.
                      The 6th Annual Art of Aging Gracefully, April 25, 2013, Thursday at 9:30 AM - Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      The 9th Annual Justice Awards, April 25, 2013, Thursday at 2:00 PM - African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Project Sentinel's 7th Annual Fair Housing Symposium, April 26, 2013, Friday at 8:00 AM - Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. Click for info.
                      Susan B. Anthony Woman of the Year Celebration, April 28, 2013, Sunday at 4:00 PM - Urban Legend Cellars, 621 4th Street, Oakland. Click for info.
                      Ellis Events Presents "Women Rock," April 28, 2013, Sunday at 11:00 AM - Marriott Liberty Station, San Diego. Click for info.
                      Fems with Fervor, May 1, 2013, Wednesday at 7:00 PM - ROE, 651 Howard St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Shared by Nilda Valmores (FWN100 '12): My Sister's House Benefit: Believe In A Better Life, May 20, 2013, Monday at 7:00 PM - Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacramento. Click for info.
                      FWN Professional Series - Session #3, May 28, 2013, Tuesday at 5:30 PM. San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards, June 6, 2013, Friday at The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
                      Washington, D.C.
                      WOSB Opportunity Luncheon, April 23, 2013, Tuesday at 12:30 PM - Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Click for info.
                      2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
                      Louisiana
                      WOCN's Economic Policy and Leadership Southern Regional Forum, April 18-19, 2013 - New Orleans. Click for info.
                      New York
                      Asian Women In Business (AWIB) Spring Potluck, April 19, 2013, Friday at 6:00 PM - 12 West 18th Street, #3E (between 5th and 6th Ave), NYC. Click for info.
                      Nevada
                      APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
                      Philippines
                      Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

                      OPPORTUNITIES
                      Job: Police Officer (Entry Level/Academy Graduate/Lateral)
                      Posted By: The City of El Cajon
                      Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2013 by 5:00 PM.

                      2013 Executive Directors Leadership Program (EDLP)
                      EDLP is a three part, six month program designed to give Executive Directors the knowledge, skills, and support they need to effectively lead, manage, and more their organizations forward. 
                      Applications Due May 17, 2013.

                      WEBINAR: ExportNOW 104: Doing Business in the Philippines: Are You Interested in the Opportunity?
                      Posted By: Women Impacting Public Policy
                      Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT

                      Job: Shambala Fellowship 2014-2015
                      Description: Work with international NGOs in Asia and raise funds to support OWW orphans
                      Posted By: The Shambala Foundation
                      Stipend: $500/month

                      WEBINAR: Public Benefits for Immigrant Survivors 
                      Date: April 19, 2013 at 12 PM PT / 2 PM ET.
                      Deadline to Register: April 15, 2013.

                      Scholarship Opportunity:
                      Filipino Advocates for Justice: Soledad Fernandez Scholarship
                      Deadline: April 15, 2013. http://www.filipinos4justice.org/2013/03/25/accepting-applications-for-the-soledad-fernandez-scholarship/

                      PINAY LIFESTYLE
                      In praise of halo-halo
                      The summer heat sears across the metro and the archipelago, reports of the current day being recorded as the hottest of the year gets topped off by an even hotter day that bombards our senses already on the brink.  - Read more...


                      CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
                      For this week's feature in the following section, I want to show some spotlight on TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design), which is a nonprofit whose main goal is to bring people together through the sharing of ideas. You're probably wondering how this "connects you with your pinay roots." So let me tell you. TED is a wonderful place that can provide the opportunity for you to share your Filipina American voice. Through TED's TEDx program, it allows "communities, organizations, and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level." TED also has a TED Fellows program, which "helps world-changing innovators from around the globe...amplify the impact" of their projects and work. Members of the TED Fellow program include several Filipinos, such as Francis de los Reyes III. Maybe YOU can become a TED fellow and represent Filipinas! 
                      Check out "Rethinking the term 'illegal' immigrant: Because people can't be illegal" featuring Jose Vargas:
                      http://blog.ted.com/2013/04/08/rethinking-the-term-illegal-immigrant-because-people-cant-be-illegal/
                      Learn more about TED by visiting http://www.ted.com/



                      Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
                      - Rebecca

                    • Issue 42 4.11.13

                      April 11, 2013 3:23 PM | Deleted user
                      IN THIS ISSUE:

                      Round of applause to the beautiful cast and crew of V-Day FWN's The Vagina Monologues! Last Friday, April 5th, hundreds gathered at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco to witness an exquisite and moving performance to help spread awareness about violence against women and girls. This year, The Hand Pledge was led by San Francisco Supervisors Eric Mar, Norman Yee, and Scott Wiener. Hopefully you also picked up a copy of the latest issue of the V-Diaries, our anti-violence resource guide. If you didn't, you can view the magazine online, here: www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/v-diaries. Thank you to all who made this show a success!!!
                        
                      Our very own Colonel Shirley S. Raguindin, Chief Diversity Officer for the Air National Guard and FWN100 '07, is featured in an article on Asian Journal. Click the link to check it out: http://www.asianjournal.com/galing-pinoy/59-galing-pinoy/19869-overcoming-hurdles-to-serve-others.html

                      FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
                      Call for Support: Assemblymember Rob Bonta's bill AB 123 which would require the State Board of Education to ensure that state curriculum and framework include information on the role of Filipino Americans in the history of the farm labor movement. As you may know, the bill passed unanimously through the Assembly Education Committee. In order to continue pushing the bill through the legislative process, we are hoping that you could send support letters for AB 123 addressed to Assemblymember Gatto, Chair of the Appropriations Committee. 
                      If being sent from a formal organization, letters must be signed by an authorized representative of the organization and on formal letterhead. If from an individual, the letter simply needs to be signed by the individual writing it. All letters can be sent by email to An-Chi.Tsou@asm.ca.gov or faxed to (916) 391-2118.

                      Do you speak Tagalog? In honor of FWN's 10th Anniversary, the Tagalog version "Usaping Puki" will be produced. www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events.

                      Reading audition by appointment only and to join the production cast/crew and/or editiorial group of the V-Diaries: Anti-Violence Resource Guide and Playbill: 

                      • Saturday, April 20th, 1:30 pm. Rehearsal location will be provided when you make the audition appointment. Click here to sign up. 


                      Please reply to this email to indicate your interest and agreement to the expectations indicated:  

                      • The 2013 scripts will be available upon receipt of your agreement and will be  provided at the audition. Let us know if you plan to also audition for the Tagalog "Usaping Puki".
                      • The one-night-ONLY-shows schedule:
                        • Usaping Puki: May 26, 2013, Sunday, 2:30pm @ Fort McKinley, 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080. You need to be at Fort McKinley at 9:00 am for dress/tech rehearsals on May 26.

                        PRESS RELEASES

                      Name It. Change It. Releases New Research on Appearance Coverage of Women & Campaign Simulation
                      Washington, D.C. - Name It. Change It., a joint project of the Women's Media Center and She Should Run, released two new studies today that demonstrate the gender-based challenges women face from the media when they run for office. Read full text.

                      Syria Has a Massive Rape Crisis, According to a Women's Media Center Report Issued Today
                      New York - After one year of mapping how sexualized violence is being used as a weapon in Syria's war, the Women's Media Center Women Under Sieze project today released statistics that show rape is a devastating component of the conflict. Read full text.

                      IN THE NEWS
                      LGBT Fil Ams await U.S. high court decision on same-sex marriage
                      From the way U.S. news media are covering two same-sex marriage cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and from statements of certain high court justices, it seems Jaime Geaga and his partner of 30 years, Gary Rhodes, "are getting closer to achieving equal rights as same-sex couple," Geaga, a Los Angeles resident, beams. - Inquirer. Read more...

                      The Global Campaign to Stop Stoning Against Women: Why Stoning Is Violence Against Women
                      Today, March 8th 2013, we celebrate International Women's Day amid the various forms of violence against women--attacks of regressive forces on women by state and non-state actors from India to Iran, from South Africa to Egypt. - Winwomenspeak's Weblog. Read more...

                      The Buzz: Moving Up
                      Moving Up: Yes folks, reality shows are here to stay thanks to MTV's The Real World, first broadcast in 1992. - AsianWeek.  Read more...

                      FWN Celebrates 10 Yrs. Against Domestic Violence w/ Usaping Puki
                      Stylist Bongga Datiles stated, " Fabulous! Absolutely Fabulous!" This was the sentiment as hundreds of people gathered at the Herbst Theatre to watch as the Filipina Women's Network (FWN) has collaborated with V-DAY, empowering and celebrating women and their sexuality with a festival of a theatre, comedy and the spoken word. - SfNewsfeed. Read more...

                      EVENTS AND MEETINGS

                      California

                      Creativity Day in San Francisco, April 13, 2013, Saturday at 10:00 AM - Children's Creativity Museum, 221 Fourth Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      PAWA and Arkipelago Books Presents An Evening of Conversation with R. Zamora Linmark, April 13, 2013, Saturday at 6:00 PM - Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission St @ 6th St, San Francisco. Click for info.

                      Gender Equality Challenge Press Conference,                       April 15, 2013, Monday at 11:30 AM - San Francisco City Hall, Rom 416, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco. RSVP with name and affiliation to elizabeth.laferriere@sfgov.org.
                      AT&T Recruiting Event, April 16, 2013, Tuesday at 3:00 PM - University of Phoenix - Livermore Learning Center, 2481 Constitution Drive, Livermore. Click for info.
                      The Philippines: Asia's New Emerging Tiger, April 23, 2013, Tuesday at 10:00 AM - Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa. RSVP to president@cotifa.org
                      The 6th Annual Art of Aging Gracefully, April 25, 2013, Thursday at 9:30 AM - Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      The 9th Annual Justice Awards, April 25, 2013, Thursday at 2:00 PM - African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Project Sentinel's 7th Annual Fair Housing Symposium, April 26, 2013, Friday at 8:00 AM - Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. Click for info.
                      Ellis Events Presents "Women Rock," April 28, 2013, Sunday at 11:00 AM - Marriott Liberty Station, San Diego. Click for info.
                      Fems with Fervor, May 1, 2013, Wednesday at 7:00 PM - ROE, 651 Howard St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Shared by Nilda Valmores (FWN100 '12): My Sister's House Benefit: Believe In A Better Life, May 20, 2013, Monday at 7:00 PM - Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacramento. Click for info.
                      FWN Professional Series - Session #3, May 28, 2013, Tuesday at 5:30 PM. San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards, June 6, 2013, Friday at The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
                      Washington, D.C.
                      2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
                      Louisiana
                      WOCN's Economic Policy and Leadership Southern Regional Forum, April 18-19, 2013 - New Orleans. Click for info.
                      New York
                      Asian Women In Business (AWIB) Spring Potluck, April 19, 2013, Friday at 6:00 PM - 12 West 18th Street, #3E (between 5th and 6th Ave), NYC. Click for info.
                      Nevada
                      APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
                      Philippines
                      Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

                      OPPORTUNITIES

                      WEBINAR: ExportNOW 104: Doing Business in the Philippines: Are You Interested in the Opportunity?
                      Posted By: Women Impacting Public Policy
                      Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT

                      Job: Shambala Fellowship 2014-2015
                      Description: Work with international NGOs in Asia and raise funds to support OWW orphans
                      Posted By: The Shambala Foundation
                      Stipend: $500/month

                      WEBINAR: Public Benefits for Immigrant Survivors 
                      Date: April 19, 2013 at 12 PM PT / 2 PM ET.
                      Deadline to Register: April 15, 2013.

                      Scholarship Opportunity:
                      Filipino Advocates for Justice: Soledad Fernandez Scholarship
                      Deadline: April 15, 2013. http://www.filipinos4justice.org/2013/03/25/accepting-applications-for-the-soledad-fernandez-scholarship/

                      PINAY LIFESTYLE
                      Dita Sandico Ong's 'banaca' is the new eco-chic
                      Once used to make common products such as slippers and rope, the abaca is repurposed into a luxury eco textile. - Read more...


                      CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
                      If you were able to attend V-DAY FWN's The Vagina Monologues last Friday, April 5th, then you probably remember the part about Comfort Women. Not that your memory needs refreshing, Comfort Women consisted of women and girls "forced into prostitution corps created by the Empire of Japan." However, Japanese women were not the only ones forced into prostitution. In April 1993, 44 Filipinas came out claiming to be former comfort women during World War II for Japanese soldiers. Two of the Filipina women were Rosa Henson and Julia Porras, and claimed to be maids for the soldiers at an air raid shelter where they were forced to have sex with soldiers for months. Dozens of soldiers raped the women every day in a tunnel, where allegedly they were fed very little and given no clothing. These two women "represented the eighteen women by arriving in Tokyo to hold a press conference while speaking publicly about their experiences as comfort women." Henson and Porras also asked the Japanese government to include the history of the comfort women in school textbooks. Unfortunately, the claims of the Filipina women were "dismissed" by the Tokyo District Court on October 9, 1998. The women appealed, but again were rejected by the Tokyo High Court in December of 2000 (http://www.gwu.edu)
                      Learn more: 
                      http://www.gwu.edu/comfortwomen_japan/filipina.html
                      http://www.comfort-women.org/
                      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfort_women


                      Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
                      - Rebecca

                    • Issue 41 3.19.13

                      March 19, 2013 4:14 PM | Deleted user
                      IN THIS ISSUE:

                      Last week, on March 18, FWN celebrated Women's History Month at the California State Capitol with Appointments Secretary Mona Pasquil, Senator Leland Yee, and Assemblymember Rob Bonta. Check out some photos and article by SFNewsfeed:
                      www.facebook.com/pages/Sfnewsfeedus/171020735816
                       
                      (click photo to enlarge)
                        
                      M. Evelina Galang (FWN100 '07) is featured in a podcast posted by Art Works, the "official blog of the National Endowment for the Arts". Click the link to listen: http://artworks.arts.gov/?tag=m-evelina-galang

                      Dr. Connie Mariano (FWN100 '07) is mentioned in the article titled "Attractiveness, fitness not synonymous" in The North Wind! Click the link to check it out: http://www.thenorthwindonline.com/?p=3867004

                      Please Join us and help stop violence against women and girls!
                      Tickets on sale now at www.cityboxoffice.com or call 415.392.4400. 


                      FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION

                      John Muir Elementary School Uniform Drive:
                      John Muir serves 235 students, 85% of whom receive free or reduced price lunches and 1/3 of whom are English language learners. Help provide uniforms to students in need:

                      Click here to view online store: http://www.amazon.com/gp/19BXTXY7FGRE/

                      Kindly make sure to ship to:
                      Jo Mestelle
                      John Muir Elementary School
                      380 Webster Street
                      San Francisco, CA 94117
                       
                      Nominate an AAPI Woman as a Champion of Change:
                      On the occasion of AAPI Heritage Month, a small group of AAPI women who represent diverse experiences and backgrounds will be honored as Champions of Change and invited to the White House for an event in early May. 

                      Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2013.


                      3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards:
                      Do you know someone who has helped make your community a more peaceful place to live? 

                      Please take a moment to nominate individuals and/or organizations working in San Francisco to promote peacemaking through conflict resolution, community engagement, public services, or education activities.
                      Nomination Form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FWJDMCF
                      Deadline for nominations: March 31, 2013.


                        PRESS RELEASES

                      Search is on for the 2013 Delegates to the Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPro) in the Philippines
                      15 March 2013, Washington, D.C. - Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. is pleased to announce the search for the second batch of outstanding Filipino Americans (aged 18 to 40), who will be tapped as future leaders of their Filipino-American communities and advocacies. Read full text.


                      IN THE NEWS

                      Filipina fighting spirit shines in 13th Hong Kong Kendo Open
                      Last March 9, 2013, the Philippine Women's Kendo Team landed a top-eight finish in their debut appearance in the 13th Hong Kong Open Kendo Championships. - GMA News. Read more...

                      International Women's Day in Historic Filipinotown
                      On Saturday, March 9, women got together in Historic Filipinotown to celebrate an event especially dedicated to them - International Women's Day. - Asian Journal. Read more...

                      Proof-of-Citizenship Laws 'Disenfranchise' Asian Americans
                      After the 2012 elections, political leaders across the country recognized the Asian Pacific Islander community and its ability to influence local, state, and national races. - New America Media. Read more...
                      CNN Reports On The 'Promising Future' of the Steubenville Rapists, Who Are 'Very Good Students'
                      One way to report the outcome of a rape trial is to discuss the legal ramifications of the decision or the effect the proceedings may have on the life of the victim. - Gawker. Read more...

                      Women are the Face of Immigration Today
                      When you think of immigrants, who do you see? Most people visualize men, predominantly Latino men. - New America Media. Read more...

                      By The Numbers: The Dangerous Consequences of Texas' Crusade Against Planned Parenthood
                      At the beginning of the year, Texas officials succeeded in their yearlong crusade to defund Planned Parenthood... - Think Progress. Read more...

                      State Senate Bill Would Close Almost All Texas Abortion Clinics
                      Only a handful of Texas abortion clinics in Texas could continue to operate as they do now if Republican lawmakers push through a tough new bill aimed at raising the regulations that govern cities. - CBS DFW. Read more...

                      EVENTS AND MEETINGS

                      California

                      Women in the Global Economy: Leading Social Change, March 21, 2013, Thursday at 6:00 PM - IIE San Francisco, 530 Bush Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      29th Annual San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame, March 22, 2013, Friday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St, San Mateo. Click for info.
                      BART's New Small Business Initiative, March 23, 2013, Saturday at 10:00 AM - West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Filmore Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Train-the-Trainers on Because We Have Daughters (BWHD) Program, March 28-29, 2013 - The California Endowment Conference Center, Oakland. Click for info.
                      APAPA's 9th Annual Capital Internship Award & Scholarship Fundraising Gala, March 30, 2013, Saturday at 5:30 PM - Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J Street, Sacramento. Click for info.
                      Humble Inquiry: The Fine Art of Asking Instead of Telling, April 1, 2013, Monday at 5:30 PM - Citrix, 4988 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Click for info.
                      Project Sentinel's 7th Annual Fair Housing Symposium, April 26, 2013, Friday at 8:00 AM - Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. Click for info.
                      Ellis Events Presents "Women Rock," April 28, 2013, Sunday at 11:00 AM - Marriott Liberty Station, San Diego. Click for info.
                      Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards, June 6, 2013, Friday at The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
                      Washington, D.C.
                      NWBC & WIPP Presents: Collective Voice, March 28, 2013, Thursday at 9:00 AM - NWBC/SBA Offices, 409 3rd St. SW, Washington, D.C. RSVP with full name, title, and organization to rsvp@registration.net by March 25. 
                      2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
                      Louisiana
                      WOCN's Economic Policy and Leadership Southern Regional Forum, April 18-19, 2013 - New Orleans. Click for info.
                      Minnesota
                      Off World Film Screening and Panel with Director Mateo Guez, April 2, 2013, Tuesday at 6:30 PM - John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Macalester College, Saint Paul. Click for info.
                      New York
                      Raising the Bar and Tearing Down Barriers: Asian Women Prosecutors and the Pursuit of Justice, April 11, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - White & Case, 1155 Avenue of the Americas, Btwn 44th and 45th Street, NYC. Click for info.
                      Nevada
                      APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
                      The Next Big Thing: Economic Empowerment Conference - Asian American Entrepreneurs Network, March 28, 2013, Tuesday at 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM - CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York. Click for info.
                      Oregon
                      APPAC and PDC Present: Business & Lenders Connect: Make Connections to Grow Your Business, March 28, 2013 Thursday from 2-4:00 PM - PDC Commission Room, First Floor, 220 NW 5th Avenue, Portland. Click for info.
                      Philippines
                      Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

                      OPPORTUNITIES

                      Job: Bilingual Tagalog, Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Mandarin Organizers in Training in the San Francisco Bay Area
                      Posted By: Service Employees International Union
                      Salary: $36,000 /annual

                      Job: Fiscal Services Supervisor
                      Posted By: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
                      Final Filing Date: 4:00 PM, March 25, 2013
                      SBA-Visa Export Contest: Are you a Small Business Exporter?
                      Tell your story for a chance to win $10,000. 
                      Click for more info: http://exportvideo.challenge.gov/

                      SBA e200 Emerging Leaders Registration Now Open: 

                      Congresswoman Jackie Speier calling for Volunteers for Speier Corps Day! - http://speier.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=909

                      Coast Colleges District Job Opportunity: http://www.cccd.edu/employment/

                      PINAY LIFESTYLE
                      Filipina 'food heroes'
                      In celebration of International Women's Month, humanitarian and development organization Oxfam has come up with a list of 10 extraordinary Filipina "Food Heroes." Read more...


                      CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
                      On Monday, March 18, members of the Filipina Women's Network celebrated Women's History Month at the California State Capitol with Appointments Secretary Mona Pasquil, Senator Leland Yee, and Assemblymember Rob Bonta. In a meeting with Mona Pasquil, several FWN members in attendance inquired about appointment opportunities, which is great because the Filipina community could use more representation in state politics. If you're not familiar with Mona Pasquil, then you should be (she was on the cover of FWN's V-Diaries Magazine 2010, 7th Anniversary Issue)! Mona is the Appointments Secretary for California Governor Jerry Brown, in which she is in charge of overseeing who the governor appoints to join the California bureaucracy. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming appointed, you can visit: http://www.gov.ca.gov/m_appointments.php
                      http://gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=16884

                      Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
                      - Rebecca

                    • Issue 40 3.13.13

                      March 13, 2013 2:05 PM | Deleted user
                      IN THIS ISSUE:

                      Marlina Gonzalez (FWN100 '09) is co-hosting a post-screening discussion of the film "Off World," which portrays the story of a Filipino adoptee who discovers that he was born in one of Philippines most notorious slums.

                      (click to enlarge)

                      Sony Robles (FWN100 '07) is featured in an article titled "Going digital with land titles" on The Philippine Star! Click the link to check it out: http://www.philstar.com/opinion/2013/03/12/918611/going-digital-land-titles

                      Shared by Mona Lisa Yuchengo:
                      Check out Mona's documentary entitled "Marilou Diaz-Abaya: Filmmaker on a Journey," showing at the CAAMFest starting on Friday, March 15. 
                      Click link for more info on the film: http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/CAAMfest-capsule-Marilou-Diaz-Abaya-4337177.php

                      "Running in Heels?" Where are all the Filipina Women in Politics & Public Service? 

                      Join Us! Celebrate Women's History Month with Mona Pasquil (Appointments Secretary for California Governor Jerry Brown), women legislators, FilAms in public service, Senator Leland Yee & Assemblymember Rob Bonta.
                      • When: Monday, March 18, 2013.
                      • Where: State Capitol, Sacramento, CA.
                      • Limited Seating.
                      For more info or to register, visit: www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events
                      Please Join us and help stop violence against women and girls!
                      Tickets on sale now at www.cityboxoffice.com or call 415.392.4400. 


                      FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
                      Nominate a Local Hero for KQED's Asian Heritage Month:
                      May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and KQED is seeking nominations for Bay Area Local Heroes. KQED is looking for individuals who have demonstrated leadership and a strong commitment to community service to be honored at our annual event on May 1, 2013 and will receive a promotion on KQED 9 throughout the month of May.
                      Deadline is March 15, 2013.

                      I. Nominee Information

                      Name:

                      Title:

                      Organization or Business:

                      Address:

                      Telephone:

                      E-mail:

                      Category: (Arts, Business, Education, Social Services or Community Activism/Volunteerism)

                       

                      II. Nominee Description

                      Please write on a separate sheet a written narrative about why you feel the nominee is worthy of this

                      award. Be sure to include:

                      • Significant Contributions

                      • Community Involvement/Volunteer Work:

                      • Previous Awards/Recognition Received

                      Letter(s) of Endorsement can also be submitted (optional)

                       

                      III. Submitted By:

                      Name:

                      Telephone Number:

                      Cell phone Number:

                      Relationship to Nominee:

                      E-mail:

                      Award winners will be notified by March 22, 2013

                      Send to: Siouxsie Chiemi Oki, KQED, 2601 Mariposa St., SF, CA 94110 or localheroes@kqed.org



                      Nominate an AAPI Woman as a Champion of Change:
                      On the occasion of AAPI Heritage Month, a small group of AAPI women who represent diverse experiences and backgrounds will be honored as Champions of Change and invited to the White House for an event in early May. 

                      Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2013.


                      3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards:
                      Do you know someone who has helped make your community a more peaceful place to live? 

                      Please take a moment to nominate individuals and/or organizations working in San Francisco to promote peacemaking through conflict resolution, community engagement, public services, or education activities.
                      Nomination Form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FWJDMCF
                      Deadline for nominations: March 31, 2013.


                        PRESS RELEASES

                      Bataan Legacy on May 5 at Koret Auditorium SF Public Library
                      San Francisco, CA – March 1, 2013 - The San Francisco Public Library and Artis Mundi will present Bataan Legacy on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at 2PM at the Koret Auditorium at the San Francisco Public Library located at 100 Larkin Street in San Francisco, CA. Read full text.

                      APIAHF Applauds Introduction of House Bill Restoring Health Care for COFA Migrants
                      WASHINGTON--The Asian & Pacific Islander Health Forum (APIAHF) applauds Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (Hawaii) on her efforts to restore Medicaid coverage for Compact Free Association (COFA) Migrants in the United States. Read full text.

                      Embassy Holds Second Youth Forum
                      WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Filipino Inter-Collegiate Networking Dialogue of District VI held the second "Merienda with Ambassador Cuisia" Youth Forum at the Catholic University of America on 3 March 2013. Read full text.

                      IN THE NEWS
                      Service Spotlight: Economic Empowerment
                      Building on an initial partnership that started into 2010 with Bank on San Francisco (a program of the San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment) and the Office of the District Attorney, La Casa has continued to expand support for survivors' long term financial stability and independence. - La Casa. Read more...

                      Judge Rules Against Ariz. Ethnic Studies Program
                      State officials have won a significant legal battle in a long-running saga over a controversial Tuscon schools ethnic-studies program, with a federal judge ruling that a law designed to ban it is constitutional. - The Arizona Republic. Read more...

                      Asian Americans say they faced voting problems
                      Asian American voters in Georgia had a range of problems during the 2012 presidential election, including being improperly asked to show proof of citizenship at the polls, not having access to translators or interpreters when reviewing ballots, and having their names misspelled on voter rolls. - The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Read more...

                      Fil-Ams ask US university to reinstate Asian studies official
                      Filipino American writers and artists came out in support of a Stony Brook University official after her position as director of Wang Center's Asian and Asian American Programming was eliminated in a reorganization. - GMA News. Read more...
                      Liberal Super PAC Goes After Mitch McConnell's 'Chinese' Wife
                      A Democratic group is under sharp criticism for controversial online messages about Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's wife - WFPL News. Read more...

                      Survey highlights challenges for Metro Detroit's Asian-Americans
                      Metro Detroit's Asian-American community faces bullying in schools, barriers to career advancement and high unemployment, according to an assessment that will be delivered to state lawmakers Thursday. - The Detroit News. Read more...

                      California Supreme Court mulls Tempongko domestic violence case--was it murder or manslaughter?
                      Should the killer of Claire Joyce Tempongko have been convicted of manslaughter and given a less severe sentence instead of murder, which carries a heavier penalty, because a lower court allegedly erred in instructing the jury on the distinction between murder and manslaughter? - Inquirer. Read more...

                      First Asian-American studio chief brings in hard work, humor to Warner Bros.
                      There isn't much "Hollywood" about Kevin Tsujihara. He spends most of his time in back-room meetings, far away from the red carpets and spotlights for which the city is known. - The Washington Post. Read more...


                      EVENTS AND MEETINGS

                      California

                      CAAMFest 2013, March 14-24, 2013 - 145 Ninth St, Suite 350, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Kabayan Ko, Kapatid Ko - "Isang Pagpapakilala sa Iglesia Ni Cristo," March 15, 2013, Friday at 6:00 PM - The Philippine Consulate General, 447 Sutter Street, Suite 507, San Francisco. For more info, email dell_mariano@pal.com.ph or hufellow@gmail.com.
                      Unequal Justice: The Relentless Rise of the 1% Court, March 19, 2013, Tuesday at 6:00 PM - Delancey Street Foundation, 600 Embarcadero, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      "Women Making History Awards" Celebrating Amazing San Francisco Women, March 19, 2013, Tuesday at 3:30 PM - San Francisco City Hall, 1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco. Click for info. 
                      Women Veterans Make History, March 20, 2013, Wednesday at 5:00 PM - California State Library, 900 N Street, Sacramento. RVSP by Friday, March 15, to Catherine Banks at Catherine.Banks@calvet.ca.gov
                      Women in the Global Economy: Leading Social Change, March 21, 2013, Thursday at 6:00 PM - IIE San Francisco, 530 Bush Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      29th Annual San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame, March 22, 2013, Friday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St, San Mateo. Click for info.
                      BART's New Small Business Initiative, March 23, 2013, Saturday at 10:00 AM - West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Filmore Street, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Train-the-Trainers on Because We Have Daughters (BWHD) Program, March 28-29, 2013 - The California Endowment Conference Center, Oakland. Click for info.
                      APAPA's 9th Annual Capital Internship Award & Scholarship Fundraising Gala, March 30, 2013, Saturday at 5:30 PM - Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J Street, Sacramento. Click for info.
                      Project Sentinel's 7th Annual Fair Housing Symposium, April 26, 2013, Friday at 8:00 AM - Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. Click for info.
                      Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      3rd Annual San Francisco Peacemaker Awards, June 6, 2013, Friday at The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
                      Washington, D.C.
                      2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
                      Louisiana
                      WOCN's Economic Policy and Leadership Southern Regional Forum, April 18-19, 2013 - New Orleans. Click for info.
                      Michigan
                      Free SBA Roundtable on Small Business Lending, March 14, 2013, Thursday at 9:00 AM - Schoolcraft College SBTDC, VisTaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia. Click for info.
                      New York
                      Raising the Bar and Tearing Down Barriers: Asian Women Prosecutors and the Pursuit of Justice, April 11, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - White & Case, 1155 Avenue of the Americas, Btwn 44th and 45th Street, NYC. Click for info.
                      Nevada
                      Getting to Know You Luncheon, March 20, 2013, Wednesday at 11:30 AM - Las Vegas National Golf Club, 1911 E. Dessert Inn Road, Las Vegas. Click for info.
                      APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
                      The Next Big Thing: Economic Empowerment Conference - Asian American Entrepreneurs Network, March 28, 2013, Tuesday at 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM - CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York. Click for info.
                      Oregon
                      APPAC and PDC Present: Business & Lenders Connect: Make Connections to Grow Your Business, March 28, 2013 Thursday from 2-4:00 PM - PDC Commission Room, First Floor, 220 NW 5th Avenue, Portland. Click for info.
                      Philippines
                      Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

                      OPPORTUNITIES

                      Job: Bilingual Tagalog, Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Mandarin Organizers in Training in the San Francisco Bay Area
                      Posted By: Service Employees International Union
                      Salary: $36,000 /annual

                      Job: Fiscal Services Supervisor
                      Posted By: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
                      Final Filing Date: 4:00 PM, March 25, 2013

                      SBA-Visa Export Contest: Are you a Small Business Exporter?
                      Tell your story for a chance to win $10,000. 
                      Click for more info: http://exportvideo.challenge.gov/

                      SBA e200 Emerging Leaders Registration Now Open: 

                      Congresswoman Jackie Speier calling for Volunteers for Speier Corps Day! - http://speier.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=909

                      Coast Colleges District Job Opportunity: http://www.cccd.edu/employment/

                      PINAY LIFESTYLE
                      Mayem Rules for Filipina Mom in Shanty Baby Room
                      The smell of a simmering pot of rice wafts in the air in this slapdash shanty of sticks and plywood, here in a slum dwelling in the northern part of Quezon City, Philippines. Read more...


                      CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
                      Melchora Aquino, also known as "Tandang Sora", is noted as a Filipina revolutionary and national hero in the Philippines. 
                      Acquiring the titles "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and "Mother of Balintawak", she was a refuge for those who were wounded during the revolution. At eighty-four years old, Aquino not only tended to their wounds, but also gave advice and prayers; she was seen as a motherly figure to the revolutionaries. Ultimately, the Spanish learned about Aquino's knowledge and aid to the revolutionaries, and was arrested. 
                      To learn more about Tandang Sora, you can visit:
                      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melchora_Aquino
                      http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/122695/in-the-know-melchora-aquino

                      Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
                      - Rebecca

                    • Issue 39 3.5.13

                      March 05, 2013 2:36 PM | Deleted user
                      IN THIS ISSUE:
                      We are calling for a Special Reading Audition to join the cast of a ONE-night only benefit show of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues at Herbst Theatre April 5, 2013! 
                      Do you speak Tagalog? In honor of our 10th Anniversary, the Tagalog version "Usaping Puki" will also be produced. Reading audition is by appointment only. If interested in auditioning, email filipina@filipinawomensnetwork.org.

                      A wonderful article on HR 5050 appeared in Vol. 9, No. 6 of Enterprising Women Magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com) and is being reprinted with permission from the publisher (our friend and colleage, Monica Smiley). 
                      "Heroines: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" - http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.wipp.org/resource/_heroines

                      Jessica Cox, Fil-Am motivational speaker and FWN100 '09, gets married! Watch the YouTube video from TFCBalitangAmerica here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIyLQ6o4GB4

                      Shared by Richard Gervais: Richard Gervais Collection - Basket & Bamboo Sale - 40 % Off 
                      • Where: The Souk, 1465 Custer Ave., San Francisco. (415)-642-1056
                      • Souk Members: 
                        • Christian Armstrong Collection - South/East Asian Art
                        • Inside Asia - Asian Antique Furniture
                        • Living Green - Plantscapes Design
                        • Thierry Chantrel - Decoration Florale
                        • Vogt - Antiques / Artifacts / Fabrics
                      • Website: RichardGervaisCollection.com
                       

                      FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION

                      Help Domestic Workers Fight for Bill of Rights:
                      Two days from now, hundreds of domestic workers from across the country with gather at 9 am at the Los Angeles State Building to launch the CA Domestic Workers Coalition 2013 Bill of Rights. Your donation of $15, $25, or $50 will make it possible for domestic workers to make their voice heard in every district and in Sacramento. 



                      U-Visa Certification and Law Enforcement Response to Calls from Immigrant Victims:
                      National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP) is seeking your help with a survey that seeks to document immigrant crime victims experiences with U-visas and U-visa certification, to learn more about law enforcement response with immigrant victims call for help, and to document the extent to which law enforcement assistance is language accessible for immigrant victims living in urban and rural communities across the U.S. To take the survey, visit: www.surveymonkey.com/s/Certification-and-Law-Enforcement-Response
                      Survey responses due Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

                      'Communications X-Change' from Futures Without Violence:
                      Communications X-Change is an innovative website and digital library that calls on organizations and activists throughout the world to find, share, and learn from campaigns and content focused on ending violence against women and children. Help us build it! - http://xchange.futureswithoutviolence.org/

                      Rename Alvarado Middle School after Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz:
                      One of five students in New Haven Unified School District are of Filipino descent. One out of three Union City residents are Filipino. 

                      As community outreach efforts escalate in reflecting the diversity of Union City's constituents, an online petition is being circulated to garner support for the re-naming. To sign the petition, visit: www.ipetitions.com/petition/support_the_renaming/

                      Update from Superintendent Kari McVeigh:
                      The room was filled with students and families in support of the renaming of Alvarado Middle School to Itliong-Veracruz Middle School. The New Haven Unified School District Board announced at the meeting that only 10 speakers from each side speaking for or against supporting the renaming of the school would be allowed to speak even though 50 people from the audience signed up to speak. Protests from various FilAm members in support of the renaming (only 10 attendees signed up speaking against the renaming) identified this ruling as a violation of our first amendment right as well as the Brown Act because of a lack of previous notification of the process. The Board will be making a decision on March 19.
                      Meanwhile, PASE organizers at Union City would like to encourage hand written letters to be sent the Board members of New Haven Unified School District or electronic letters which are not template or format letters between now and March 19. Anyone who is able to approach their elected officials and leaders of various organizations (Filipino or otherwise) to send their words of support should do so prior to March 19. 
                      Contact Information: New Haven Unified School District, 34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City, CA 94587


                        PRESS RELEASES

                      Women's History Month Calendar Honors California Women Pioneers in STEM fields

                       SACRAMENTO--In honor of Women's History Month, the California State Library and Commission on the Status of Women and Girls have created a colorful online weekly calendar of women from California history who have achieved success in science, technology, engineering or math - the STEM fields. Read full text.

                      IN THE NEWS

                      House passes Violence Against Women Act after GOP version defeated
                      An expanded Violence Against Women Act won bipartisan approval on Thursday from the U.S. House after Republicans failed to pass their own proposal due to a party split on an issue important to women and minority groups - CNN. Read more...
                      Prosecutors Appeal to High Court To Reinstate Conviction In Domestic Violence Slaying
                      A state laywer asked the California Supreme Court in San Francisco today to reinstate the second-degree murder conviction of a man who fatally stabbed his former girlfriend 13 years ago after a two-year history of domestic violence. - SF Appeal. Read more...

                      Comelec reinstating 238,000 overseas voters
                      The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is reinstating over 238,000 overseas Filipinos voters who were earlier delisted for failing to beat the deadline to manifest their intent to vote in the midterm elections. - ABS-CBN. Read more...
                      Filipinos survive attack
                      "They are alive and kicking," so claimed the spokesman of the Sultan of Sulu Jamalul Kiram III after Malaysia launched air strikes and mortar attacks on Tuesday against nearly 200 Filipinos occupying a Borneo coastal village. - Inquirer. Read more...


                      EVENTS AND MEETINGS

                      California

                      "Yes, And..." A Special Workshop in Building Leadership and Communication Skills, March 7, 2013, Thursday at 6:00 PM - Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Spring is in the Air, March 9, 2013, Saturday at 7:30 PM - Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Women Veterans Make History, March 20, 2013, Wednesday at 5:00 PM - California State Library, 900 N Street, Sacramento. RVSP by Friday, March 15, to Catherine Banks at Catherine.Banks@calvet.ca.gov
                      29th Annual San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame, March 22, 2013, Friday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St, San Mateo. Click for info.
                      Train-the-Trainers on Because We Have Daughters (BWHD) Program, March 28-29, 2013 - The California Endowment Conference Center, Oakland. Click for info.
                      Greenlining's 20th Economic Summit Vision 20/20:Our Legacy Our Horizon, May 17, 2013, Friday at 9:30 AM - the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
                      Washington, D.C.
                      2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
                      Louisiana
                      WOCN's Economic Policy and Leadership Southern Regional Forum, April 18-19, 2013 - New Orleans. Click for info.
                      Nevada
                      APALA 2013 12th Biennial Convention, August 15-18, 2013,  Bally's Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas. Click for info.
                      The Next Big Thing: Economic Empowerment Conference - Asian American Entrepreneurs Network, March 28, 2013, Tuesday at 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM - CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York. Click for info.
                      Oregon
                      APPAC March Workshop: Business credits, deductions, & protecting yourself from identity theft, March 13, 2013, Wednesday at 5:30 PM -  APPAC Community Room, 1125 SE Madison St. Suite #103B, Portland. Click for info.
                      APPAC and PDC Present: Business & Lenders Connect: Make Connections to Grow Your Business, March 28, 2013 Thursday from 2-4:00 PM - PDC Commission Room, First Floor, 220 NW 5th Avenue, Portland. Click for info.
                      Philippines
                      Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

                      OPPORTUNITIES
                      Job: Fiscal Services Supervisor
                      Posted By: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
                      Final Filing Date: 4:00 PM, March 25, 2013

                      SBA-Visa Export Contest: Are you a Small Business Exporter?
                      Tell your story for a chance to win $10,000. 
                      Click for more info: http://exportvideo.challenge.gov/

                      SBA e200 Emerging Leaders Registration Now Open: 

                      Congresswoman Jackie Speier calling for Volunteers for Speier Corps Day! - http://speier.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=909

                      Coast Colleges District Job Opportunity: http://www.cccd.edu/employment/

                      PINAY LIFESTYLE
                      4 types of 'adobo,' 'lechon' belly, 'balbacua'--authentic Filipino heirloom reciples
                      Myke "Tatung" Sarthou finds it hard to say no to people. When he started cooking--born out of passion and family history than a formal education--for friends at his home in Quezon City, splendid tales of his dishes spread like wildfire, chiefly among acquaintances, and later, ladies who lunch, politicians, power players, and soon, strangers. Read more...


                      CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
                      Since it is Women's History Month, I find it only fitting to feature a Filipina whose life and work has made positive contributions to society. Filipina pediatrician, and first woman to be admitted as a student of the Harvard Medical School, Fe del Mundo was a remarkable woman. She garnered international recognition with her pioneering work in pediatrics, receiving the Elizabeth Blackwell Award in 1966, the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1977, and the 15th International Congress of Pediatrics Award in 1977. In addition, she founded the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines. Fe is also credited with studies that led to the incubator and a jaundice relieving device. 
                      If interested in reading more about Fe del Mundo, you can visit: www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Biography/BiographyDelMundoFe
                      Want to read up on more women inventors? Click here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marlo-thomas/mothers-of-invention

                      Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
                      - Rebecca

                    • Issue 38 2.26.13

                      February 26, 2013 1:08 PM | Deleted user
                      IN THIS ISSUE:
                      We are calling for a Special Reading Audition to join the cast of a ONE-night only benefit show of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues at Herbst Theatre April 5, 2013! Do you speak Tagalog? In honor of our 10th Anniversary, the Tagalog version "Usaping Puki" will also be produced. Reading audition is by appointment only. If interested in auditioning, email filipina@filipinawomensnetwork.org.

                      Jessica Cox, Fil-Am motivational speaker and FWN100 '09, is going to Ethiopia to spread her inspirational message of "thinking outside the shoe"! Read the article: http://www.asianjournal.com/fil-am-news/3-filamnews/19552-jessica-cox-to-visit-ethiopia.html

                      Shared by Vangie Buell: Deadline for short story submissions for the sequel book "7 Card Stud with 7 Manangs Wild" is EXTENDED to March 31, 2013. 
                      Guidelines: story must reflect aspect of your life experience in the U.S., should be between 1,000-1,500 word count, have to be writer's own personal experience, writers must have Filipino ancestry (including blended backgrounds, 2nd-5th generation FilAm, as well as Philippine-born & with the majority of life spent in the U.S.), no plagiarism, no profanity, no horror or graphic or gratuitous violence, no disrespect towards any race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation.
                      How to Submit short story: e-mail as PDF to sevencardstudwith7manangswild.gmail.com with the subject line as "7 Card Stud with 7 Manangs Wild"
                      For questions, please e-mail Vangie Canonizado Buell at vangiec@berkeley.edu, or Jeanette Gandionco Lazam at lazamjg@gmail.com.

                      Shared by Franklin Ricarte: The One Awesome Filipina Woman With Whom You Would Share a Meal
                      For their March Women's Month issues, Positively Filipino (LINK www.positivelyfilipino.com) would like to know, in 100 words or fewer, the One Awesome Filipina Womanundefinedliving or deadundefinedwith whom you would share a meal, and why. Send with a photo to submissions@positivelyfilipino.com.
                      Our editor Rene wants to dine with Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago:"My famous awesome woman dinner guest has got to be Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. She's quite controversial but is easily among the most intelligent in the Senate. She is also quite eccentric. Recently, she was elected judge of the International Criminal Court of the United Nations. For dinner, I would prepare something delicious that would not worsen her high blood pressure, like grilled fish and veggies. Too bad that she probably doesn't drink alcohol, because of
                      her health. But I would really like to pry into her thought process. What's behind the sometimes brilliant, sometimes absurd statements she has been known for…"



                      FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
                      VAWA - URGENT - ACTION NEEDED
                      There has been an important and TIME SENSITIVE development with VAWA.
                      • On WEDNESDAY, February 27th, the House will vote on a rule to proceed with consideration of VAWA.  We want them to vote YES on the Rule. 
                      • On THURSDAY, February 28th, the vote on the actual bill will occur.  We want them to vote NO on the House substitute bill and YES on the Senate version of VAWA. 
                      Your Congress Members are listening to you!  We only have a few hours to act so please call today and tomorrow morning. Members must hear loud and clear that they need to pass the bipartisan Senate version of VAWA!  Your work has gotten us this far - let's get this done!

                      URGENT ACTION ITEM:
                      To reach your Congress Member, call the Capitol Switchboard at (202)-224-3121 or look them up here: http://www.house.gov/representatives/. When you're connected to their offices, ask to speak to the staff person who handles VAWA. 

                      MESSAGE:
                      I am a constituent from (city and state) and my name is ________. I'm calling about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). I urge Congress Member _______ to vote NO on the House substitute bill and then vote YES on the bipartisan Senate version of S. 47.  VAWA can and must protect all victims.




                      Tell the President and HHS young women need access to safe contraception: 

                      On Dec. 7 Senator Sebelius at Human & Health Services (HHS) rejected the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to make Plan B available over the counter for women of all ages. FDA experts reviewed scientific medical data and analysis and found no reason to deny women below 17 full access. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2491/p/dia/action/
                      • Young Asian/Pacific Islander (API) women, who are often uninsured or do not have access to a regular health care provider, will have difficulty obtaining prescriptions. 
                      • API women 17 and older who are unable to provide documentation to verify their age will need to continue to need a prescription.
                      • The age restriction affects all women because everyone will continue to need to go to a pharmacist to access the medication.
                      Journalism FAIL: Tell Tribune Media Services to Pull Joel Brinkley - In early February, Tribune Media Services distributed the article "Despite Increasing Prosperity, Vietnam's Appetites Remain Unique" by Joel Brinkley. In the article, Brinkley claimed that the Vietnamese are an overly aggressive people compared to their "passive" Asian counterparts, which can be attributed to their rampant consumption of dogs, rats, and other wildlife. If you feel this article is ridiculously offensive, then please join us in sending a letter demanding that Tribune Media Services remove Brinkley as an "American Voices" columnist. - http://act.engagementlab.org/letter/18mr_journalismfail/




                      VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! APIASF is needing volunteers to help review this year’s scholarship applications.  APIASF received over 7,000 applications and have completed only about 25%. Visit http://www.apiasf.org/ for more information.
                      Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - Survey on Discrimination Against Women in Economic and Social Life - Make Your Voice Heard: 
                      the Working Group on Discrimination against Women invites you to contribute to its 2014 report by taking the survey on discrimination against women in economic and social life. Deadline for reply is March 1, 2013. http://www.wunrn.com/news/2013/



                        PRESS RELEASES

                      Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Activities Reach Youth City-Wide

                       February 1st kicks off Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and La Casa de las Madres' Teen Program is geared up to reach out to teens all month long across San Francisco and the wider Bay Area. Read full text.

                      IN THE NEWS

                      Exit Poll: Majority of Fil-Ams voted for Obama
                      Contrary to pre-election projections that most Filipino Americans were going to vote Republican last November, a multi-state exit poll found that the majority of Filipino American voters instead chose President Barack Obama over Republican Mitt Romney. - Yahoo News. Read more...
                      Fil-Ams now the largest Asian American group in CA
                      California is home to the biggest number of Filipinos in America. It is also the biggest state in the nation in terms of population. - Asian Journal. Read more...

                      US willing to review Filipino veterans' denied claims
                      The United States is open to a review of the rejected benefit claims of thousands of aging Filipino veterans who served with American forces during World War II, the chair of the US House committee on veterans's affairs said on Friday. - Inquirer. Read more...

                      Two Filipinas Named San Francisco Commissioners
                      Mayor Ed Lee included two Filipinas among the 32 community leaders he recently named to serve as city commissioners. - Inquirer. Read more...



                      EVENTS AND MEETINGS

                      California

                      Providing Mental Health and Wellness Services to the Filipino Community, February 27, 2013, Wednesday at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San Francisco. RVSP to Sheila Rivera at sm.rivera@gmail.com
                      Women 2013: Lessons Learned and What's on the Horizon, February 28, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Latham & Watkins, LLP, 500 Montgomery St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Train-the-Trainers on Because We Have Daughters (BWHD) Program, March 28-29, 2013 - The California Endowment Conference Center, Oakland. Click for info.
                      Most Influential Women in Business Awards, June 6, 2013, Thursday at 5:30 PM - Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O' Farrell St, San Francisco. Click for info.
                      Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 2013 National Summit, June 30 - July 2, 2013, San Francisco. Click for info.  
                      Washington, D.C.
                      2013 Americas NeuroLeadership Summit, November 5-8, 2013. Washington, D.C. Click for info.
                      New York
                      Brand Yourself for Leadership and Business Success, February 28, 2013, Thursday at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Microsoft, 1290 Avenue of Americas, 6th Floor, New York City. Click for info.
                      The Next Big Thing: Economic Empowerment Conference - Asian American Entrepreneurs Network, March 28, 2013, Tuesday at 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM - CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York. Click for info.
                      Oregon
                      APPAC March Workshop: Business credits, deductions, & protecting yourself from identity theft, March 13, 2013, Wednesday at 5:30 PM -  APPAC Community Room, 1125 SE Madison St. Suite #103B, Portland. Click for info.
                      APPAC and PDC Present: Business & Lenders Connect: Make Connections to Grow Your Business, March 28, 2013 Thursday from 2-4:00 PM - PDC Commission Room, First Floor, 220 NW 5th Avenue, Portland. Click for info.
                      Philippines
                      Asian Publishing Convention, July 11-12, 2013, Thursday - Friday, Manila. Click for info.

                      OPPORTUNITIES
                      Congresswoman Jackie Speier calling for Volunteers for Speier Corps Day! - http://speier.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=909


                      City of El Cajob - Seeking (3) Police Service Officers. Deadline March 6, 2013 by 5:00 PM. Click for info.


                      Call for Applications: Covered California Outreach and Education Grant Program
                      Deadline: March 4, 2013


                      Small Business Forum Radio Wants to Promote Your Business to +35,000 Listeners Worldwide! February 7-28, 2013. - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5470454276/


                      Coast Colleges District Job Opportunity: http://www.cccd.edu/employment/

                      Oakland Asian Cultural Center - Seeking Executive Director. Deadline: March 4, 2013.                       http://www.oacc.cc/

                      Job Position: CUNY Thomas Tam Visiting Professorship for 2013-2014 Academic Year in Asian American Studies
                      Organization: The City University of New York 
                      Applications Due: February 28, 2013.

                      Webcast: The Health Care Series
                      Everything You Wanted to Know About Health Care Reform* 
                      *And You Weren't Afraid to Ask
                      February 28, 2013 at 2 PM E.T. / 11 AM P.T.
                      Speaker: Gary Kushner & Co.


                      PINAY LIFESTYLE
                      Aquino to PH: Never Again
                      Amid the hoopla of the People Power I celebration, President Aquino on Monday signed a law compensating close to 10,000 victims of human rights violations during martial law as he exhorted Filipinos to "celebrate a race that will never again be oppressed." Read more...


                      CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
                      At the sensational One Billion Rising San Francisco event at SF City Hall, GABRIELA-USA performed a beautiful flash mob amidst a crowd of more than a thousand people. You can watch their flashmob here: http://youtu.be/Uh9IAibO6gk. GABRIELA National Alliance of Women is a "grassroots-based alliance of more than 200 organizations, institutions, desks and programs of women all over the Philippines seeking to wage a struggle for the liberation of all oppressed Filipina women." 
                      Do you know why the alliance is named Gabriela? Gabriela, standing for "General Assembly Binding Women for Reforms, Integrity, Education, Leadership, and Action," honors the first Filipina to lead a revolt against the Spanish colonization of the Philippines--Gabriela Silang. Gabriela, the wife of Ilocano insurgent leader, Diego Silang, led a troop of 2,000 fighters against the Spanish.
                      Send comments to epahayagan@ffwn.org
                      - Rebecca

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