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  • Issue 29 11.20.12

    November 20, 2012 1:26 PM | Deleted user


    You're invited! Please join us at our Holiday Party to honor a truly remarkable Filipina Woman, Shero & Legend, Vangie Buell, on December 14 at 6:30 PM at Hana Zen Pier 39. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.FilipinaWomensNetwork.org/events


    Vangie Buell is a living historical gem: She's the granddaughter of a Buffalo Soldier -- the nickname given by American Indians in the 19th century to black American soldiers. Even rarer: Her grandfather Ernest Stokes was one of the 6,000 Buffalo Soldiers sent to the Philippines to fight during the Spanish-American War during the 1890s. He was one of the few who stayed, married a Filipina (Buell's grandmother) and had children.
    In her memoir "Twenty-Five Chickens and a Pig for a Bride: Growing Up in a Filipino Immigrant Family" (T'Boli Publishing, 2006), Buell recounts her grandfather's experience, and her own, as one of the few Filipinos growing up in West Oakland during the 1930s and '40s.
    She remembers seeing "No Filipinos or dogs allowed" signs posted at restaurants and having to wear a button that said "I am a loyal Filipino" during World War II, because even though she didn't look Japanese, she was still Asian -- and vulnerable to harassment. -Michelle Devera Louie, SF Chronicle 

    A Filipino-American activist, Vangie was born in San Pedro, California, grew up in West Oakland and devoted her life to social justice, human dignity, multicultural understanding and equality.




    On Sunday, November 18, FWN attended the PIA Bazaar and Fashion Show at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco where designer Patis Tesoro's designs went down the runway!     To check out photos taken by Richard Lao from the event, visit: https://picasaweb.google.com/108531671264074006773/PatisTesoroSFashionShow


    (click photo to enlarge)


    Way to go Fil-Ams! In this year's election cycle a number of Filipino Americans were elected nationwide. To celebrate their victory, we hosted the successful Fil-Am Thanksgiving and Victory Party Monday night, November 19. Many people attended and celebrated with music and food, such as yummy lechon and cupcakes! If you missed it, or want to relive the festivities, check out these photos:






    Do you know about the cool news network called Rappler? Rappler is a "social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fueled actions for social change." To check out their site and learn more, visit Rappler.com!

    FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION


    One Billion Rising
    Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film "One Billion Rising" is gaining momentum. You can watch the trailer for the film here: http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/one-billion-rising-trailer.


    California Women Lead's mission is to ENGAGE, EMPOWER, and ELECT more women in the 2014 and 2016 elections. According to CA Women Lead, "in 2014, seven women will end their careers in the State Assembly, and in 2016 seven women will in State Assembly and five in the State Senate will be barred from seeking reelection for their current seats," which will create an opportunity for other women to participate in public service. Visit, http://cawomenlead.org/ to learn more.


    East West Players - Casting Notice: Now Casting for "Christmas in Hanoi". Written by Eddie Borey and directed by Jeff Liu. Rehearsal begins January 8, 2013. Show opens February 13, 2013. Email resume and photo to: mimamoto@eastwestplayers.org. Mail to: Casting, East West Players, 120 Judge John Aiso Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. For more information, visit: www.eastwestplayers.org


    The Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence is in need of stories for U visa clients' experiences with Immigration Court and ICE. If you have a story to share, please fill out the brief survey here by Novebmer 30, 2012.     You can also contact Cecelia Friedman Levin at cecelia@asistahelp.org or call 202-505-5140.

     PRESS RELEASES


    WMC Feature: Girls Impact the World Film FestivalundefinedA Forum for Social Change
    Opportunities for large-scale creative problem solving by women seem few and far between, in part due to lack of access to forums where ideas ripe for development can be heard. Read full text.

    Women Offered Fewer Career-Advancing "Hot Jobs"
    Catalyst research shows that on-the-job experience leads to advancement more quickly than formal leadership training—and even among those who have completed training programs, men are still more likely than women to get access to “hot jobs.” Read full text.

    IN THE NEWS


    Women's Longevity Declining in Parts of US:

    Women's longevity took an unprecedented nosedive during the past decade, researchers recently discovered, with their life expectancy tumbling or stagnating in one of every five counties in the country. - New America Media. Read more...

    Alex Esclamado, Filipino Media Pioneer and Community Advocate, Dies at 84:

    Alex Esclamado, a civic leader and advocate for the Filipino-American community who founded Philippine News, the oldest-running Filipino weekly publication in the United States, has died. He was 84. - New America Media. Read more...

    26 Fil-Ams winning in US polls:

    There has never been this many Filipino American candidates in a United States election--40--and more than half of them are winning, based on nearly complete but unofficial results from the November 6 polls. - Rappler.com. Read more...

    EVENTS AND MEETINGS

    California

    Five Week Movement Workshop: Chalk Talk Walk, November 6th through December 4th, 2012, Tuesdays at 7 PM - Intersection for the Arts, 925 Mission St, Suite 109, San Francisco. RSVP to Melvign Badiola at melvign@bindlestiffstudio.org.

    The Level Playing Field Institute's Fairness Matters Forum, November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Arillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University, 326 Galvez Street, Stanford. Click for info.

    Around the Barangay - The Hundred Flowers Project, Now through November 17, 2012, Wednesday - Saturday at 8 PM - The Thick House 1695 18th St, San Francisco. Click for info.

    igNITE 2012 Gala, November 16, 2012, Friday at 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - After Party 9:30 PM to Midnight - The Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, Menlo Park. Click for info.

    Partnering for a Brighter California, November 20, 2012, Tuesday at 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. RSVP to Anita Miller. Click for info.

    Celebrate Major Milestones - A Fundraiser for Global Women's Leadership Network, December 5, 2012 Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Adobe Lounge, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara. Click for info.

    CA Women Lead Holiday Mixer, December 11, 2012, Tuesday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - The California Museum, 1020 O Street, Sacramento. Click for info.


    New York
    Asian Women Boutique Owners: Lower East Side Shopping Night, November 27, 2012, Tuesday at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - celebration begins at Yumi Kim, 105 Stanton Street, New York. Click for info.

    Starting Your Business 101, Now through December 4, 2012, each session from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Microsoft, 1290 Avenue of the Americas (between W 51st  & W 52nd St), New York City. Click for info.


    OPPORTUNITIES
    Capital Fellow Program 
    California State University, Sacramento's Center for California Studies sponsors the Capital Fellows Programs for college grads to receive a monthly stipend of $1,972 to work for 10-11 months as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office. http://www.csus.edu/
    NCAVP WEBINAR: Outreach to LGBTQ Communities - December 13, 2012, Thursday at 3 PM to 5 PM EST. Visit: http://www.avp.org/ncavp.htm
    2013 Leadership Development Program for Managers and Executives Serving Transition-Age Youth - CompassPoint is now accepting applications. Visit the website to learn more: http://www.compasspoint.org/tay
    Rural Human Services - Executive Director Job - Rural Human Services provides comprehensive programs in Del Norte County, California, and surrounding communities to support people in need, including domestic violence shelter services, a food bank, job training, support for local businesses, independent living support for disabled adults, and more. Apply by December 3. http://www.ruralhumanservices.org/
    Small Business Saturday 2012 - November 24, 2012 - Visit website for information on where to shop: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/
    1,000 Stories Campaign - Know a business woman owner with an interesting story? Share it with the 1,000 Stories Campaign, launched by The Story Exchange aimed at understanding the needs of women business owners and giving their stories media exposure. Visit: https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/


    PINAY LIFESTYLE
    Help for Sandy-affected Fil-Am families continue to pour
    Many Filipinos were affected by the storm – some lost power for days, others had their homes flooded and a number lost their homes altogether. Read more...

    CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
    Do you know the history of Filipino martial arts, known as Eskrima or Kali? Eskrima is the traditional martial arts of the Philippines, which emphasizes weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives, or other improvised weapons. According to Mark V. Wiley's book, Filipino Martial Culture, "the origin of eskrima can be traced back to the fighting systems used by Filipinos during internal conflicts. Settlers and traders travelling through the Malay Archipelago brought the influence of silat as well as Chinese and Indian martial arts." In numerous movies, the use of eskrima can be seen. For example, if you've ever watched Matt Damon in the Bourne Identity, you'll be able to see some of his Filipino martial art moves that he uses to fight off the bad guys! It has been said that Damon trained with Dan Inosanto, a Filipino-American martial arts instructor who was a student of Bruce Lee. 
    If you are interested in learning more about Filipino martial arts, you can visit some of the sites listed below:
    Comments or suggestions? epahayagan@ffwn.org
    - Rebecca

  • Issue 28 11.13.12

    November 13, 2012 1:50 PM | Deleted user

    Memorial Service for Alex Esclamado will be Saturday, November 17, at 11:00 AM at St. Anne of the Sunset Catholic Church in San Francisco - 850 Judah St, corner of Funston Avenue. For directions: http://www.stanne-sf.org/directions.html. For more information, contact Rodel Rodis: Rodel50@aol.com

    Way to go Fil-Ams! In this year's election cycle a number of Filipino Americans were elected nationwide. Please note these are Semi-Official Election Results as of Nov. 7, 2012:
    ELECTED: California
    1. Christopher Cabaldon - re-elected Mayor of City of West Sacramento
    2. Jim Navarro - re-elected for City Council of Union City
    3. Jess Malgapo - garnered enough votes to qualify for Erin Hannigan's Vallejo City Council seat which she will vacate for Supervisor D1
    4. Jose Esteves - re-elected Mayor of the City of Milpitas
    5. Rob Bonta - wins a seat in the CA State Assembly D18
    6. Rudy Nasol - elected Trustee of San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, Area 1
    7. Stewart Chen - 5,855 votes (17%) to qualify for Rob Bonta's Alameda City Council seat which Rob will vacate for CA State Assembly
    8. Tony Daysog - elected to the Alameda City Council
    9. Vince Songcayawon - elected to the Evergreen School District Board
    10. Wendy Ho - ran uncontested and is elected San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Trustee.  
    ELECTED: Virginia
    •  Robert "Bobby" Scott - elected to his 11th term in the US House of Representatives
    ELECTED: Hawaii
    1. Chris Manabat - State Representative D40
    2. Delia Au Belatti - State Representative D24
    3. Donna Mercado Kim - State Senate D14
    4. Donovan Dela Cruz - State Senate D22
    5. Gilbert S. Keith-Agaran - State Representative D9
    6. Henry Aquino - State Representative D38
    7. Joey Manahan - Honolulu City Council
    8. Kymberly Marcos Pine - Honolulu City Council D1
    9. Marissa Capelouto - State Representative D42
    10. Rida Cabanilla-Arakawa - State Representative D41
    11. Romy Cachola - State Representative D30
    12. Ron Menor - Honolulu City Council D9
    13. Ty Cullen - State Representative D39
    14. Will Espero - State Senate D19

    ELECTED: Illinois
    • Jessica O'Brien - Cook County District Court Judge
    NEXT TIME AROUND: California
    • Chris Mateo - CA Assembly D12 (currently Vice Mayor, Lathrop, CA)
    • Garry Barbadillo - Milpitas City Council
    • Hermy Almonte - San Leandro City Council
    • Jennifer Ong - CA Assembly D20 ( received 44,016 votes or 48.7%)   
    • Joey Ermitanio - Lathrop City Council
    • Rebecca Delacruz Ayson -Daly City Clerk
    • Thelma Boac - San Jose School Board

    NEXT TIME AROUND: Hawaii

    • Ben Cayetano (former Governor) - Mayor, Honolulu
    • Chelsea Yagong - Hawaii City Council D1
    • Chris Manabat - State Representative D40
    • Marissa Capelouto - State Representative D42

    NEXT TIME AROUND: Michigan

    • Owen Diaz - re-election for Mayor of Milan, Michigan

    NEXT TIME AROUND: Ohio

    • Marisha Agana - US D13

    NEXT TIME AROUND: Pennsylvania

    • William Sylianteng - Assembly D151
      Celebrate their victory with us at the FilAm Thanksgiving & Victory Party on Monday, November 19, 2012. No cost to attend. Please RSVP online at http://filamvictory2012.eventbrite.com/ Questions? Call FWN at 415.935.4396





      FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION

      Give to the Max Day is November 15, 2012 and every donation you make gives your favorite organization the chance to win even more money. Hundreds of nonprofits and schools will offer the opportunity to double your dollars throughout the 24 hours. During Give to the Max Day, your gift makes a BIG difference. To give, visit: http://givemn.razoo.com/

      One Billion Rising
      Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film "One Billion Rising" is gaining momentum. You can watch the trailer for the film here: http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/one-billion-rising-trailer.


      Join V-Girls Emotional Creature Club, a global network of girl activists and advocates celebrating the voice inside of them. You can view the guide on how to bring Emotional Creature to your community here: http://www.v-girls.org/club/


      PRESS RELEASES

      WMC Feature: Girls Impact the World Film FestivalundefinedA Forum for Social Change
      Opportunities for large-scale creative problem solving by women seem few and far between, in part due to lack of access to forums where ideas ripe for development can be heard. Read full text.

      Alice Honors District Attorney George Gascon and Women's Groups for Standing Up Against Domestic Violence in 2012
      On November 14th, the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club will host its annual Fall Awards program in the Castro.  Please join Alice as it honors those who stood up for the law, for women, and for those in need who often do not have a voice. Read full text.

      IN THE NEWS

      Gender Gap in 2012 Vote is Largest in History:
      Barack Obama won the women's vote by 12 percentage points while Mitt Romney prevailed among men by eight points. That 20-point gender gap is the largest Gallup has measured since it began tracking presidential vote by subgroup in 1952. - Gallup. Read more...

      Returning ConGen gets warm welcome from Fil-Ams
      Returning Consul General Maria Hellen M. Barber – De La Vega was given a warm welcome at the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles (PCG-LA) on Tuesday, Nov. 6.  - Asian Journal. Read more...


      EVENTS AND MEETINGS

      California

      Do It Live Productions presents: Phaedra's Love, Now through November 17, 2012, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 AM - Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th St, San Francisco. Click for info.

      Fil-Am Victory Party, November 19, 2012, Monday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - One Ferry Plaza Restaurant & Lounge, 1 Ferry Plaza (behind the Ferry Building), San Francisco.

      Five Week Movement Workshop: Chalk Talk Walk, November 6th through December 4th, 2012, Tuesdays at 7 PM - Intersection for the Arts, 925 Mission St, Suite 109, San Francisco. RSVP to Melvign Badiola at melvign@bindlestiffstudio.org.

      The Level Playing Field Institute's Fairness Matters Forum, November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Arillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University, 326 Galvez Street, Stanford. Click for info.

      Around the Barangay - The Hundred Flowers Project, Now through November 17, 2012, Wednesday - Saturday at 8 PM - The Thick House 1695 18th St, San Francisco. Click for info.

      igNITE 2012 Gala, November 16, 2012, Friday at 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - After Party 9:30 PM to Midnight - The Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, Menlo Park. Click for info.

      Partnering for a Brighter California, November 20, 2012, Tuesday at 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. RSVP to Anita Miller. Click for info.

      Celebrate Major Milestones - A Fundraiser for Global Women's Leadership Network, December 5, 2012 Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Adobe Lounge, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara. Click for info.


      New York

      Asian American/Asian Research Institute 11th Annual Gala, November 15, 2012, Thursday at 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth St, New York City. Click here for more info.
      Asian Women in Business Auction, Now through December 19, 2012 - You can check out the items up for auction by visiting: http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction

      Starting Your Business 101, Now through December 4, 2012, each session from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Microsoft, 1290 Avenue of the Americas (between W 51st  & W 52nd St), New York City. Click for info.

      Oregon

      APACC Advanced Content Marketing Workshop      ,       November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - APACC Office multi-purpose room, 520 SW  Yamhill  St, Portland. Click for info.

      OPPORTUNITIES
      Capital Fellow Program 
      California State University, Sacramento's Center for California Studies sponsors the Capital Fellows Programs for college grads to receive a monthly stipend of $1,972 to work for 10-11 months as full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office. http://www.csus.edu/
      NCAVP WEBINAR: Outreach to LGBTQ Communities - December 13, 2012, Thursday at 3 PM to 5 PM EST. Visit: http://www.avp.org/ncavp.htm
      2013 Leadership Development Program for Managers and Executives Serving Transition-Age Youth - CompassPoint is now accepting applications. Visit the website to learn more: http://www.compasspoint.org/tay
      Rural Human Services - Executive Director Job - Rural Human Services provides comprehensive programs in Del Norte County, California, and surrounding communities to support people in need, including domestic violence shelter services, a food bank, job training, support for local businesses, independent living support for disabled adults, and more. Apply by December 3. http://www.ruralhumanservices.org/
      Small Business Saturday 2012 - November 24, 2012 - Visit website for information on where to shop: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/
      1,000 Stories Campaign - Know a business woman owner with an interesting story? Share it with the 1,000 Stories Campaign, launched by The Story Exchange aimed at understanding the needs of women business owners and giving their stories media exposure. Visit: https://survey.qualtrics.com/SE/
      Sign the Petition and Help the Unemployed Become their Own Boss - To learn more & to sign the petition, visit: http://www.causes.com/causes/

      PINAY LIFESTYLE
      Memory Museum to memorialize martial law, conserve Edsa heritage
      With the 40th  anniversary of the declaration of martial law this year has arisen a movement that promotes the “Edsa brand” of activism and pushes the realization of a Memory Museum that would highlight the People Power Revolution of 1986 and events that led up to it. Read more...

      CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
      Do you know the history of Filipino martial arts, known as Eskrima or Kali? Eskrima is the traditional martial arts of the Philippines, which emphasizes weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives, or other improvised weapons. According to Mark V. Wiley's book, Filipino Martial Culture, "the origin of eskrima can be traced back to the fighting systems used by Filipinos during internal conflicts. Settlers and traders travelling through the Malay Archipelago brought the influence of silat as well as Chinese and Indian martial arts." In numerous movies, the use of eskrima can be seen. For example, if you've ever watched Matt Damon in the Bourne Identity, you'll be able to see some of his Filipino martial art moves that he uses to fight off the bad guys! It has been said that Damon trained with Dan Inosanto, a Filipino-American martial arts instructor who was a student of Bruce Lee. 
      If you are interested in learning more about Filipino martial arts, you can visit some of the sites listed below:
      Comments or suggestions? epahayagan@ffwn.org
      - Rebecca

    • Issue 27 11.7.12

      November 07, 2012 1:20 PM | Deleted user

      Congratulations to the Fil-Am candidates that were elected in this year's election cycle! You can view the California General Election results by visiting: http://vote.sos.ca.gov/. A list of the reported winners as of November 7, 2012 is shown below:
      Please note these are Semi-Official Election Results as of Nov. 7, 2012:
      ELECTED: California
      1. Christopher Cabaldon - re-elected Mayor of City of West Sacramento
      2. Jim Navarro - re-elected for City Council of Union City
      3. Jess Malgapo - garnered enough votes to qualify for Erin Hannigan's Vallejo City Council seat which she will vacate for Supervisor D1
      4. Jose Esteves - re-elected Mayor of the City of Milpitas
      5. Rob Bonta - wins a seat in the CA State Assembly D18
      6. Rudy Nasol - elected Trustee of San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, Area 1
      7. Stewart Chen - 5,855 votes (17%) to qualify for Rob Bonta's Alameda City Council seat which Rob will vacate for CA State Assembly
      8. Tony Daysog - elected to the Alameda City Council
      9. Vince Songcayawon - elected to the Evergreen School District Board
      10. Wendy Ho - ran uncontested and is elected San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Trustee.  
      ELECTED: Virginia
      •  Robert "Bobby" Scott - elected to his 11th term in the US House of Representatives
      ELECTED: Hawaii
      1. Chris Manabat - State Representative D40
      2. Delia Au Belatti - State Representative D24
      3. Donna Mercado Kim - State Senate D14
      4. Donovan Dela Cruz - State Senate D22
      5. Gilbert S. Keith-Agaran - State Representative D9
      6. Henry Aquino - State Representative D38
      7. Kymberly Marcos Pine - Honolulu City Council D1
      8. Marissa Capelouto - State Representative D42
      9. Rida Cabanilla-Arakawa - State Representative D41
      10. Romy Cachola - State Representative D30
      11. Ty Cullen - State Representative D39
      12. Will Espero - State Senate D19

      NEXT TIME AROUND: California
      • Chris Mateo (CA Assembly D12) - currently Vice Mayor, Lathrop, CA
      • Garry Barbadillo (Milpitas City Council)
      • Hermy Almonte (San Leandro City Council)
      • Jennifer Ong (CA Assembly D20) - received 44,016 votes (48.7%)   
      • Joey Ermitanio
      • Rebecca Delacruz Ayson 
      • Thelma Boac 

      NEXT TIME AROUND: Ohio

      • Marisha Agana - US D13

      NEXT TIME AROUND: Pennsylvania

      • William Sylianteng - Assembly D151
        Celebrate their victory with us at the FilAm Thanksgiving & Victory Party on Monday, November 19, 2012. No cost to attend. Please RSVP online at http://filamvictory2012.eventbrite.com/ Questions? Call FWN at 415.935.4396





        Cristeta Comerford (FWN100 '12), White House Executive Chef, in an article posted by the Advocate, reveals that the Obamas "dont care for beets." To read the full article, visit: http://theadvocate.com/features/food/4243535-123/chefs-share-secrets-of-first
         
        On Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th, Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales took her daughter, Mahayala Tintiangco-Cubales, to the polls to help teach the power of her vote! Did you take your daughter too? Let us know and send us a picture!




        FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION


        One Billion Rising
        Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film "One Billion Rising" is gaining momentum. You can watch the trailer for the film here: http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/one-billion-rising-trailer.


        Join V-Girls Emotional Creature Club, a global network of girl activists and advocates celebrating the voice inside of them. You can view the guide on how to bring Emotional Creature to your community here: http://www.v-girls.org/club/


        PRESS RELEASES

        Pinoys Keep Bayanihan Spirit Alive in Devastated East Coast

        Filipinos in the devastated East Coast of the United States are keeping the bayanihan spirit burning as they continue to go out of their way to help one another cope with the aftermath of what could be the worst natural disaster to hit the American mainland. Read full text.

        Congen Paynor Thanks Kababayans for Record-breaking Numbers As Registration for Absentee Voting Ends
        Consul General Marciano A. Paynor, Jr. of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco thanked Kababayans as the total number of Filipino citizens who registered for the period which ended on October 31, 2012 reached 11,308. Read full text.

        IN THE NEWS

        Fil-Ams go out to vote:
        In one of the most important elections in California and the United States, Filipino-Americans came out all across the state and the nation, to cast their ballots. - Asian Journal. Read more...


        Obama makes history, vows best yet to come:
        President Barack Obama swept to an emphatic reelection win over Republican Mitt Romney on Tuesday, forging new history by transcending a dragging economy and the stifling unemployment that haunted his first term. - Inquirer. Read more...


        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        Events for Filipino-American Heritage Month

        Golden State Warriors Filipino Heritage Night, November 10, 2012, Saturday at 7:30 PM - Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA. Click for ticket pricing.

        California

        Manilatown Gathering, November 10, 2012, Saturday at 6:00 PM - International Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St, San Francisco. RSVP to mhf@maniatown.org or call (415)-399-9580.

        Do It Live Productions presents: Phaedra's Love, Now through November 17, 2012, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 AM - Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th St, San Francisco. Click for info.

        Fil-Am Victory Party, November 19, 2012, Monday at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - One Ferry Plaza Restaurant & Lounge, 1 Ferry Plaza (behind the Ferry Building), San Francisco.

        Five Week Movement Workshop: Chalk Talk Walk, November 6th through December 4th, 2012, Tuesdays at 7 PM - Intersection for the Arts, 925 Mission St, Suite 109, San Francisco. RSVP to Melvign Badiola at melvign@bindlestiffstudio.org.

        The Level Playing Field Institute's Fairness Matters Forum, November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Arillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University, 326 Galvez Street, Stanford. Click for info.

        Around the Barangay - The Hundred Flowers Project, Now through November 17, 2012, Wednesday - Saturday at 8 PM - The Thick House 1695 18th St, San Francisco. Click for info.

        igNITE 2012 Gala, November 16, 2012, Friday at 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - After Party 9:30 PM to Midnight - The Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, Menlo Park. Click for info.

        Partnering for a Brighter California, November 20, 2012, Tuesday at 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. RSVP to Anita Miller. Click for info.

        Celebrate Major Milestones - A Fundraiser for Global Women's Leadership Network, December 5, 2012 Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Adobe Lounge, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara. Click for info.


        New York

        Waking the New Republic: Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes' Plan for Revival,         November 13, 2012, Tuesday at 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - CUNY Graduate Center Segal Theatre, 365 5th Avenue, New York City. Click for info.
        Asian American/Asian Research Institute 11th Annual Gala, November 15, 2012, Thursday at 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth St, New York City. Click here for more info.
        Asian Women in Business Auction, Now through December 19, 2012 - You can check out the items up for auction by visiting: http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Browse.action?auctionId=180604091

        Starting Your Business 101, Now through December 4, 2012, each session from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Microsoft, 1290 Avenue of the Americas (between W 51st  & W 52nd St), New York City. Click for info.

        Oregon

        APACC Advanced Content Marketing Workshop        ,         November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - APACC Office multi-purpose room, 520 SW  Yamhill  St, Portland. Click for info.

        OPPORTUNITIES

        Call for Artists: 2013/14 Prequalified Artist Pool - The SF Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the Western States to submit qualifications for potential inclusion in a pre-qualified artist pool for upcoming public art opportunities. DEADLINE: 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 (PST). http://www.sfartscommission.org/pubartcollection/calls-for-artists/2012/10/29/6595/
        Small Business Saturday 2012 - November 24, 2012 - Visit website for information on where to shop: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/?extlink=US%3AOPEN%3Ashopsmallcom%3AFacebookPost-SBO-Toolkit
        Praxis International and Manavi, in partnership with the Office on Violence Against Women now accepting applications for the next Advocay Learning Center Class "H" beginning March 2013. Application deadline December 14, 2012. Visit website to learn more.

        Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students         - provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are enrolled in health professions and nursing programs.
        http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/875
        Family Violence Prevention Services -         available to help victims of domestic abuse and their dependents secure immediate shelter and related assistance.
        http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/626

        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        Puey Quinones bounces back - via cooking
        Looks who’s cooking now! It’s none other than controversial fashion designer Puey Quiñones, who turned the first level of his rooftop pad at Bel-Air Place in Makati early this year into a dining venue for private parties. Read more...

        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
        Have you ever visited Food.com for some cool, new recipes to prepare for your family or friends? I know I have. As a filipina/o, you probably don't usually look for Filipino recipes on the web. But out of sheer curiosity, I typed in "Filipino recipes" in the search bar of Food.com and lo and behold! There are 384 recipes available! As I took a gander at what recipes Food.com featured, I saw that listed under the category "Most Popular Filipino Recipes" were the familiar and tasty "Baked Lumpia Rolls," "Traditional Adobo," and "Filipino Pandesal Bread"! Scrolling down the page, "Nilaga" and "Maja Blanca" were listed under the category "Newest Filipino Recipes." Have you ever contributed a recipe to Food.com or any other food/recipe website? With Thanksgiving coming up in a few weeks, have you already thought about what's on your menu for Thanksgiving dinner?
        Please share with us and let me know at epahayagan@ffwn.org
        - Rebecca

      • Issue 26 10.30.12

        October 30, 2012 1:52 PM | Deleted user

        IN THIS ISSUE:
        FWN Announcements
        Press Releases
        In the News
        Events and Meetings
        Opportunities
        Pinay Lifestyle
        Connecting with Your Pinay Roots

        FWN ANNOUNCEMENTS
        Tuesday, Oct 30, was our successful FilAms Rally for FilAm Candidates! We had a great turn out with over a hundred in attendance to rally for the candidates. Check out this photo from the rally:

        FilAms Rally for FilAm Candidates

        Congratulations to Melissa Roxas (F        WN100 '11) for being awarded at the 10th Biennial Phenomenal Woman Reception & Awards Fundraiser on November 3, 2012! For event info, visit: http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=gws
        Jennifer Ong (FWN100 '09) is seeking an Assembly District 20 seat! Read the article on her featured in the San Jose Mercury News here: http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_21846557/bill-quirk-and-jennifer-ong-vie-assembly-district
        Jennifer Rosales (FWN100 nominee), a Filipina professional golfer, competed in the Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship and shot a two-over-par 74 in the first round. Read the full article: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/279827/sports/othersports/golf-filipina-duo-shoot-over-par-after-round-one-of-taiwan-championship

         
        Dr. Connie Mariano (FWN100 '07), former White House doctor, reveals that circumcision is more than "just a little snip." Watch the video posted by EmpowHER.com:         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncqje1eeNuQ


        SF Firefighter Terry White made racists remarks against the FilAm community in response to our "FilAms Rally for FilAm Candidates," which took place Tuesday, October 30. You can read the article by clicking here. Since then, an investigation has begun regarding the firefighter's negative comments. Read the relating article posted by Sfnewsfeed.us here:         www.facebook.com/pages/Sfnewsfeedus/171020735816




         FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION


        Pledge to Vote! H/T to Emerge America: "With 7 days left until the election we know that you are doing everything that you can to help women get elected up and down the ballot! But, are your friends?

        People who pledge to vote on social media are FOUR TIMES more likely to actually vote on election day. Pledge below to make your voice heard on election day. Then, share it on your social media pages and invite your friends to do the same.

        Election day is depending on us. Women can and will decide this election. Take a minute to invite your friends and make they turnout next Tuesday."         Click here to pledge now!
        Jessica O'Brien is running for Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. Visit her website to learn more about her campaign! http://www.jessicaobrienforjudge.com/

        October is National Anti-Bullying Prevention Month. The San Francisco District Attorney's office is sponsoring "Bye Bye Bullying," a video contest for middle and high school students in San Francisco. Deadline to submit is Nov. 7, 2012. Know any kids who might be interested? Please forward this message. Visit: http://sfdistrictattorney.org.
        Anti-Bullying Video Contest


        One Billion Rising
        Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film "One Billion Rising" is gaining momentum. You can watch the trailer for the film here: http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/one-billion-rising-trailer.


        Join V-Girls Emotional Creature Club, a global network of girl activists and advocates celebrating the voice inside of them. You can view the guide on how to bring Emotional Creature to your community here: http://www.v-girls.org/club/


        PRESS RELEASES

        Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

        The Obama Administration's recent decision to exclude young, healthy individuals who are eligible for its Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program from affordable health care harms Asian and Pacific Islander youth by denying them access to crucial health care services. APIAHF commented on the interim final rule and prepared FAQs highlighting the detrimental effects of this policy. Read full text.

        IN THE NEWS
        Global Networking: FilAm Republicans Embrace the Tea Party
        Rodel Rodis

        The most disturbing news development in the 2012 US presidential elections is not the National Asian American Survey (NAAS) poll showing that more FilAms are registering as Republicans (27%) than as Democrats (24%) but that a large number of FilAm Republicans have embraced the views of the far right Tea Party.

        An example of this trend is FilAm pediatrician Dr. Marisha Agana, the Tea Party member who is the Republican candidate running against long-time Democratic incumbent Rep. Tim Ryan in the 8th district of Ohio.  

        Dr. Agana made news when she tweeted “History has a way of repeating itself: Stalin, Hitler, Mao Tse Tung and now Obama!!!” Her tweet drew this heated response from an irate reader: “You need to immediately apologize for comparing the President of the United States to Hitler. This is not how a person running for office behaves in this country. When you make these types of comments, you diminish the suffering of the Jewish people.”

        But the tweet accomplished its intended purpose as it drew national attention to her campaign earning her media coverage on the Huffington Post and on Balitang America which has 250,000 cable subscribers in the US.

        Dr. Agana explained to the Huffington Post that because of “the position Mr. Barrack (sic) Hussain (sic) Obama has taken on abortion directly as well as the use of Obamacare to provide contraception and abortifacient drugs I feel it is proper and important to have included him on the list I tweeted about.”

        The tweet made her the feature story on Balitang America’s October 25 telecast where she told reporter Nadia Trinidad that she was making “a comparative analogy of President Obama’s stand for pro abortion legislation and for me abortion is the murder of babies.”

        The fact is that Pres. Obama has never backed one piece of “pro abortion legislation” although he does support Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court ruling on the issue of abortion that was decided when Obama was only 12 years old.

        The law of the land since 1973 is that a woman has the right to choose what is best for her body and health until the fetus is viable. Republican Tea Party senate candidates like Richard Mourdock from Indiana and Todd Akin from Missouri oppose Roe v. Wade and hold the view that the government should outlaw all abortions even in cases of “legitimate rape” or incest as they are “gifts from God”.

        In her Balitang America live interview, Dr. Agana cited Obama’s support for the inclusion of free contraceptives as part of Obamacare as a basis for the comparison to Hitler. When I was asked by Balitang America to comment on Dr. Agana’s assertion, I said that it was obscenely extreme to compare the “killing” of sperm trapped in a condom - preventing them from penetrating the ovum of a woman - as similar to the extermination of six million Jews by Hitler.
         
        I also commented that the Republican Party cleverly picks ethnic minority activists like Dr. Agana to run against unbeatable entrenched Democratic incumbents in order to draw coverage from the ethnic media to show that the Republican Party is inclusive even though there were hardly any minority delegates at the Republican National Convention last August.

        In her Huffington Post interview, Dr. Agana described herself as being “compassionate” and as one who looks up to “Mother Teresa of Calcutta” as her role model. This response may come as a shock to those who watched the September 12, 2011 Republican presidential primary debate when Tea Party favorite Rep. Ron Paul said that a sick person should be responsible for himself. “That’s what freedom is all about, taking your own risk,” he said.

        CNN moderator Wolf Blitzer followed up and asked Paul: “Are you saying that society should just let him die?” to which the Tea Party audience shouted “Yeah!” Mother Theresa would be horrified.

        Eventually, the Tea Party will indoctrinate Dr. Agana to cite Ayn Rand as the more appropriate answer as Rand believes that all people should pursue their own rational self-interest, and not look after the good of others. Rand is the role model of Republican vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan who regularly gives out her book Atlas Shrugged as Christmas presents and who makes his interns read the book. 

        Ayn Rand’s self-interest world view is rejected by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops which calls for the government to create a “circle of protection” around poor and vulnerable people and to create programs that meet their basic needs and protect their lives and dignity. The Catholic bishops have asked Congress to put the poor first in budget priorities and to oppose measures that reduce resources for essential safety net programs, a request the House ignored the bishops pleas and passed the Ryan Budget Plan last April.

        Aside from Dr. Agana, another prominent FilAm supporter of the Tea Party is Nimfa Yamsuan Gamez who was the spokesperson for Gov. Mitt Romney in the Balitang America presidential debate held on October 18 (aired Nov. 1 & 2).

        In her October 7 post on Facebook, Gamez repeated the Tea Party charge that Obama is "a devout Muslim” warning people “do not be fooled. Look at his czars... anti-business…anti-American.” So "anti business" that he brought the Dow Jones up from 6,000 in 2009 to over 13,000 now, dramatically increasing the wealth of American investors in Wall Street stock.

        Gamez also criticized Obama’s support for comprehensive immigration reform. "Just giving these 12 million potential new citizens free healthcare alone could overwhelm the system and bankrupt America,” she wrote.

        After his Dream Act legislation failed to obtain the 60 votes needed to overcome a Republican filibuster, Pres. Obama issued an executive order allowing alien children who entered the US illegally to obtain legal status, which benefited millions of alien children - including hundreds of thousands of Filipino children in the US - whom Romney plans to deport if he gets elected.

        When Gamez emailed me claiming that Gov. Romney showed his “executive ability” by his management of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah, I pointed out that Romney sought and obtained a $2.7 billion bailout from the US Congress to complete the winter games. Fellow Republican Senator John McCain deplored this taxpayer bailout of Romney’s olympics by pointing out that the amount was exorbitant compared to the $75 million that Congress spent on the L.A. Summer Olympics.

        Gamez responded that regardless of the cost of the $2.7 billion congressional bailout, “what was important with what happened in the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics was that Romney came in, took charge and succeeded in making the prestigious event.”

        Gamez then reiterated the Tea Party charge against Obama that "10.5 billions of Federal dollars (were) given to his green company friends" repeating the claim that Romney made during the presidential debate that Pres. Obama invested $90 billion in green energy businesses of which “about half” have failed.

        As the Washington Post noted, this claim comes "nowhere near" the truth. The $90 billion was a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act aimed at reducing US dependence on foreign oil and rebuilding the US economy in the short- and long-term. Most of the money went to the states with only $10 billion allocated to fund green energy projects.

        As CNN pointed out, not even half of the Recovery Act funding for clean energy went directly to green businesses. “Most of the large projects that benefited from the Department of Energy loan program remain in operationundefinedcontrary to Romney’s assertion.” In fact, companies that filed for bankruptcy received just 4% (not "half" as Romney claimed) of the funding awarded to clean energy companies through the Energy Department’s loan program.

        Regardless of whatever the facts may be, Tea Party Republicans like Dr. Agana and Gamez will still remain steadfast in their belief that Obama is the worst president in US history and they will not allow any facts to change their view. Romney can do no wrong, Obama can do no right.

        While FilAm Republicans will not likely wear "Put the white back in the White House" t-shirts popular in Tea Party rallies, the fact that so many of them are now willing to wholeheartedly embrace the extremist views of the Tea Party is the most deplorable development of the 2012 US presidential elections.

        (Send comments to Rodel50@gmail.com or mail them to the Law Offices of Rodel Rodis at 2429 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 or call 4156.334.7800).

        FilAms lack awareness on Itliong, 'manongs' of the farm worker movement:
        Filipino-American leaders expressed excitement, but also a bit of disappointment during a celebration for one of the most historically important Filipino-American figures in the United States on October 18. - Asian Journal. Read more...


        FWN100 leaders participated in presidential debate:
        Filipino-American community leaders Loida Nicolas Lewis (FWN100 '07) represented President Obama and Nimfa Yamsuan Gamez (FWN100 '07) represented Mitt Romney in a town hall-style debate about the US Presidential Elections where implications of the poll on the Filipino-Americans will be discussed.  - Asian Journal. Read more...


        (photo credit: Asian Journal)



        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        Events for Filipino-American Heritage Month

        Golden State Warriors Filipino Heritage Night, November 10, 2012, Saturday at 7:30 PM - Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA. Click for ticket pricing.

        California

        Procurement Connections & Western Region Chapter Top 10 Asian American Business Awards, November 8, 2012, Thursday at 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Sheraton San Jose Hotel, 1801 Barber Lane, Milpitas. Click for info.

        The Level Playing Field Institute's Fairness Matters Forum, November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Arillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University, 326 Galvez Street, Stanford. Click for info.

        igNITE 2012 Gala, November 16, 2012, Friday at 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - After Party 9:30 PM to Midnight - The Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, Menlo Park. Click for info.

        Partnering for a Brighter California, November 20, 2012, Tuesday at 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. RSVP to Anita Miller. Click for info.

        Celebrate Major Milestones - A Fundraiser for Global Women's Leadership Network, December 5, 2012 Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Adobe Lounge, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara. Click for info.


        New York

        Bring Your School to Emotional Creature!,         November 2, 2012, Friday at 7:30 PM - The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 West 42nd St, New York. Click for more dates and times.

        Waking the New Republic: Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes' Plan for Revival,         November 13, 2012, Tuesday at 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - CUNY Graduate Center Segal Theatre, 365 5th Avenue, New York. Click for info.
        Asian American/Asian Research Institute 11th Annual Gala, November 15, 2012, Thursday at 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth St, New York. Click here for more info.


        Oregon

        APACC Advanced Content Marketing Workshop        ,         November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - APACC Office multi-purpose room, 520 SW  Yamhill  St, Portland. Click for info.


        Illinois

        Fire, Politics, and Fashion hosted by Jessica O'Brien for Judge Committee,         November 5, 2012, Monday at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Click for info.

        OPPORTUNITIES

        Webinar: “Improving Outcomes for Immigrant Survivors Involved in Custody Disputes” - November 5, 2012, Monday at 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Offered here: www.niwap.org/training/survivorscustody.htm

        Praxis International and Manavi, in partnership with the Office on Violence Against Women now accepting applications for the next Advocay Learning Center Class "H" beginning March 2013. Application deadline December 14, 2012. Visit website to learn more.

        Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students         - provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are enrolled in health professions and nursing programs.
        http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/875
        Family Violence Prevention Services -         available to help victims of domestic abuse and their dependents secure immediate shelter and related assistance.
        http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/626

        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        Filipino feast celebrates canonization with 'lechon'

        The lechon is truly the worldwide symbol of the Filipino celebration. We were fortunate enough to attend the thanksgiving lunch at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome after the canonization of St. Pedro Calungsod. Read more...


        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
        Do you know the history of the Philippine flag? If you don't, please keep reading! At the beginning of the second phase of the Philippine Revolution, the idea of a new flag for the Philippines was personally brought up by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, President of the Revolutionary Government. The flag was sewn by Mrs. Marcela Marino Agoncillo, who was the wife of the first Filipino diplomat. The flag was completed in a total of five days and was given a "baptism of fire and blood" in Cavite (http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/).

        Read the full article:         The History of the Philippine Flag

         Comments or suggestions? Let me know at epahayagan@ffwn.org
        - Rebecca

      • Issue 25 10.24.12

        October 23, 2012 4:44 PM | Deleted user


        IN THIS ISSUE:
        FWN Announcements
        Filipina Call to Action
        Press Releases
        In the News
        Events and Meetings
        Opportunities
        Pinay Lifestyle
        Connecting with Your Pinay Roots

        FWN ANNOUNCEMENTS
        Domestic Violence Advocates met on October 15 and discussed how the votes of the San Francisco Supervisors Avalos (D11), Campos (D9), Kim (D6) and Olague (D5) to reinstate Mirkarimi as Sheriff impact the community by sending the wrong message that it is okay to batter your domestic partner, the negative impact on the integrity of the current domestic violence programs, and the need for more public messaging and education campaigns. The overall question was, "How do we move forward?" Districts 6, 9 and 11 are the three districts that have the highest population of Filipinos in San Francisco. Watch for next steps.
        Make some noise and participate at the Fil-Am Community Rally on October 30 at 5:30 PM at the One Ferry Plaza Restaurant to help elect Filipino American candidates running for public office this election cycle: Chris Mateo, Jennifer Ong, Joe Esteves, Rob Bonta, Rebecca Delacruz Ayson, Stewart Chen, Thelma Boac and Wendy Ho. RSVP at http://FilAms Rally.Eventbrite.com.

        FilAms Rally for FilAm Candidates

        FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION


        October is National Anti-Bullying Prevention Month. The San Francisco District Attorney's office is sponsoring "Bye Bye Bullying," a video contest for middle and high school students in San Francisco. Deadline to submit is Nov. 7, 2012. Know any kids who might be interested? Please forward this message. Visit: http://sfdistrictattorney.org.
        Anti-Bullying Video Contest


        One Billion Rising
        Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film "One Billion Rising" is gaining momentum. You can watch the trailer for the film here: http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/one-billion-rising-trailer.


        PRESS RELEASES

        Migration Nation: Imported and Exploited

        Leviathan Lab's 2nd season continues with their newest project, Migration Nation: Imported and Exploited, an experimental theatrical experience that will take place on October 26th and 27th at Space on White in New York City. Migration Nation will feature 9 world-premiere plays from Leviathan's Women Writer's Group exploring the experiences of immigrant Filipinos who have taken jobs as overseas workers worldwide. Click for website.


        APALC Provides Free Legal Assistance to DREAMers 

        Kim*, a 20-year-old Chinese woman, came to the United States illegally when she was 10 years old. Raised by her single mother, she started realizing the limitations of being undocumented in high school when she couldn’t get a driver’s license. Read full text.



        IN THE NEWS
        Forgotten Hero of Labor Fight; His Son's Lonely Quest:
        Larry Itliong, a Filipino labor leader who played a pivotal role in the farm labor movement, continues to reside in history’s shadows. - New York Times. Read more...
        (photo credit: leroychatfield.us)

        Australia's Leader Meets Sexist Attacks Head On:
        Australia’s first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, made international headlines last week with her fiery speech to the nation’s parliament in which she denounced the “sexism and misogyny” of the leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott. Read full text.  - Women's Media Center. Read more...


        UN Recognizes Filipina as 'Hero of Resilience':

        Among the esteemed women recognized from all over the world, Senator Loren Legarda, a staunch advocate of the environment and women’s rights in the Philippines and South East Asia, recently received the 2011 Asian Leader Award of Excellence in environmental policy and climate change adaptation. - Tempo. Read more...


        Photo exhibit chronicles Filipino-American history:

         American Idol star Jessica Sanchez and boxing champion Nonito Donaire Jr. are featured in a photo exhibit that chronicles the lives and times of Filipino-Americans in the United States. - Examiner. Read more...


        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        Events for Filipino-American Heritage Month
        Reclaiming Our Stories, Creating New Images - Celebrating Filipino American History Month, October 27, 2012, Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Empire Firehouse at History Park, 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA. Click for more info.
        2nd Annual Celebration of Filipino American History Month in the SouthBay, LA Area, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 4:00 PM - SouthBay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA. Click for more info.

        Philippine Heritage Collection Open House at Echo Park Library, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Echo Park Library, 1410 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA. Contact Caroline Lorenzo at caroline.lorenzo@yahoo.com or call (818)-439-4708 for more information.

        SAWIRA! The People's Kitchen dinner benefiting FACES! - October 27, 2012, Saturday at 6:30 PM - Cosecha, 907 Washington Street, Oakland, CA. Click for info.
        The 2012 TOFA-NY Awards Celebrating Filipino American History Month, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 8:00 PM - Weill Recital Hall, 57th St and 7th Ave, New York, NY. Click for event info.

        The Oakland Raiders 5th Annual Mabuhay Fiesta, November 4, 2012, Sunday at 1:05 PM - Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA. Click for info.

        Golden State Warriors Filipino Heritage Night, November 10, 2012, Saturday at 7:30 PM - Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA. Click for ticket pricing.

        California

        Engaging Men to End Violence Against Women, October 25, 2012, Thursday at 5:30 PM - BlogTalkRadio and Webinar Sessions. Click here for more information on the session.

        Fil-Ams Rally for Fil-Am Candidates, October 30, 2012, Tuesday at 5:30 PM - One Ferry Plaza Restaurant, San Francisco. Click for info.

        The Level Playing Field Institute's Fairness Matters Forum, November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Arillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University, 326 Galvez Street, Stanford. Click for info.

        igNITE 2012 Gala, November 16, 2012, Friday at 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - After Party 9:30 PM to Midnight - The Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, Menlo Park. Click for info.

         

        New York

        Crowdsourcing for Marketing in Enterprise & Agencies,         October 25, 2012, Thursday at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Interactive Advertising Bureau, New York. Click for info.

        Crowdsourcing for Media & Content,         October 26, 2012, Friday at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Interactive Advertising Bureau, New York. Click for info.

        Migration Nation: Imported and Exploited,         October 26-27, 2012 at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - 81 White Street, New York. Click for info.
        Asian American/Asian Research Institute 11th Annual Gala, November 15, 2012, Thursday at 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth St, New York. Click here for more info.

        OPPORTUNITIES

        Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) - special research training support to 4-year colleges, universities, and health professional schools with substantial enrollments of minorities.
        http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/695

        Nursing Workforce Diversity - increases opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses - includes student scholarships or stipends, pre-entry preparation and retention activities.
        http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/727

        Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students         - provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are enrolled in health professions and nursing programs.
        http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/875
        Family Violence Prevention Services -         available to help victims of domestic abuse and their dependents secure immediate shelter and related assistance.
        http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/626


        Kularts Philippine Tribal Tour 2013, Tribes of Mindanao, Philippines - February 1-12, 2013. Visit the website for more information on the tour:                 http://kularts.org/wp/programs/tribal-tour/

        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        Always a first, and now in a post to make a change

        Mariels Alemda Winhoffer is no stranger to bigger roles. At the age of 12, she was the youngest member of the Philippine badminton team that competed in the Southeast Asian games. Read more...


        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
        Did you know...the barong Tagalog, an intricately embroidered, lightweight garment usually worn to formal events by men, has also become fashionable for women??

        Designer Veejay Floresca infused Filipino culture with New York high fashion into his 2012 holiday designs collection during this year's Philippine Fashion Week. If you take a look at how Floresca designs incorporate the traditional barong, the beauty of the traditional barong style is still very much there. Floresca says,"'My collection is actually challenging every woman that you can still look chic wearing our national fabric.'" The fabric of the barong Tagalog is usually made from pineapple leaf fibers or banana silk. Read the article on Floresca's barong designs here: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/261159/lifestyle/design/how-women-should-wear-the-barong-tagalog

        (photo credit: Philippine Fashion Week)

        Check out more of Veejay Floresca's beautiful designs on his website! - http://veejayfloresca.4ormat.com/
         Comments or suggestions? Let me know at epahayagan@ffwn.org
        - Rebecca

      • Issue 24 10.16.12

        October 16, 2012 1:55 PM | Deleted user


        IN THIS ISSUE:
        FWN Announcements
        Filipina Call to Action
        Press Releases
        In the News
        Events and Meetings
        Opportunities
        Pinay Lifestyle
        Connecting with Your Pinay Roots

        FWN ANNOUNCEMENTS 

        Helping Filipina women. Tagalog interpreter urgently needed - The Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic needs a volunteer Tagalog interpreter who can help their Filipino clients who are in domestic violence shelters.  If you're able to volunteer or knows someone who can can help out, please contact Emberly Cross at emberly@roclinic.org

        From Cora Alisuag (FWN100 '07) - Check out her company's new CORALink commercial to be released October 22nd on Channel 8 Cable TV!         - http://vimeo.com/51103891

        FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION

        October is National Anti-Bullying Prevention Month. The San Francisco District Attorney's office is sponsoring "Bye Bye Bullying," a video contest for middle and high school students in San Francisco. Know any kids who might be interested? Visit: http://sfdistrictattorney.org
        Anti-Bullying Video Contest
        One Billion Rising
        Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film "One Billion Rising" is gaining momentum. You can watch the trailer for the film here:         http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/one-billion-rising-trailer. 

        PRESS RELEASES

        Echo Park Library to Launch the Philippine Heritage Collection

        Los Angeles, - October has been designated as Filipino American History Month.  In celebration, the Echo Park Community Group (EPCoG) in collaboration with the Los Angeles City Public Library is launching the Philippine Heritage Collection at the Echo Park Public Library. Click to read full text.


        IN THE NEWS
        SF domestic-violence policy on fast track:
        Six days after voting to remove suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi from office for bruising his wife (but failing to get enough supervisors to join them), Supervisors Eric Mar and Malia Cohen announced plans to push a long-stalled workplace policy for domestic violence. - San Francisco Chronicle. Read more...


        Asian American vote could swing tight elections:

        In an election that might turn out to be a tight race to the finish, different ethnic voter groups, like the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI), might just swing the tide and win the presidential seat for either President Barack Obama or Republican nominee Mitt Romney. - AsianJournal. Read more...


        US welcomes Philippine peace deal:

        The United States on Monday welcomed a peace deal between Muslim rebels and the Philippine government to end a four-decade old insurgency, saying it was another step towards ending insurrection. - Inquirer. Read more...


        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        Events for Filipino-American Heritage Month
        Reclaiming Our Stories, Creating New Images - Celebrating Filipino American History Month, October 27, 2012, Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Empire Firehouse at History Park, 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA. Click for more info.
        2nd Annual Celebration of Filipino American History Month in the SouthBay, LA Area, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 4:00 PM - SouthBay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA. Click for more info.

        Philippine Heritage Collection Open House at Echo Park Library, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Echo Park Library, 1410 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA. Contact Caroline Lorenzo at caroline.lorenzo@yahoo.com or call (818)-439-4708 for more information.

        SAWIRA! The People's Kitchen dinner benefiting FACES! - October 27, 2012, Saturday at 6:30 PM - Cosecha, 907 Washington Street, Oakland, CA. Click for info.
        The 2012 TOFA-NY Awards Celebrating Filipino American History Month, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 8:00 PM - Weill Recital Hall, 57th St and 7th Ave, New York, NY. Click for event info.

        The Oakland Raiders 5th Annual Mabuhay Fiesta, November 4, 2012, Sunday at 1:05 PM - Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA. Click for info.

        Golden State Warriors Filipino Heritage Night, November 10, 2012, Saturday at 7:30 PM - Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA. Click for ticket pricing.

        California

        2 Blocks Artwalk: Exhibit & Artisan Sale, October 19, 2012, Friday at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission St @ 6th, San Francisco. Click for info.

        San Francisco Idealist Grad Fair, October 19, 2012, Friday at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Hall of Flowers, San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Click for info.


        San Francisco: Crowd Business Models Summit, October 22, 2012, Monday at 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM - UCSF @ Mission Bay Conference Center, San Francisco. Click for info.
        Women and the 2012 Election: Part 1 with Dan Schnur and Rachel Michelin, October 23, 2012, Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - USC Davidson Conference Center, Vineyard Room, 3415 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles. Click for info.

        Engaging Men to End Violence Against Women, October 25, 2012, Thursday at 5:30 PM - BlogTalkRadio and Webinar Sessions. Click here for more information on the session.


        The Level Playing Field Institute's Fairness Matters Forum, November 14, 2012, Wednesday at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Arillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University, 326 Galvez Street, Stanford. Click for info.

         

        New York

        Women's World Banking 10th Annual Capital Markets Conference,         October 23-24, 2012, Tuesday at 8:00 AM, Wednesday at 6:00 PM - New York. Click here for event info.


        Crowdsourcing for Marketing in Enterprise & Agencies,         October 25, 2012, Thursday at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Interactive Advertising Bureau, New York. Click for info.


        Crowdsourcing for Media & Content,         October 26, 2012, Friday at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Interactive Advertising Bureau, New York. Click for info.
        Asian American/Asian Research Institute 11th Annual Gala, November 15, 2012, Thursday at 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth St, New York. Click here for more info.

        OPPORTUNITIES

        Kularts Philippine Tribal Tour 2013, Tribes of Mindanao, Philippines - February 1-12, 2013. Visit the website for more information on the tour: http://kularts.org/wp/programs/tribal-tour/
        Idealist Grad School Fairs
        To see a full list of locations, visit:          http://www.idealist.org/info/GradFairs
        Executive Director
         Posted by: HomeownershipSF
        Location: San Francisco, CA


        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        Philippines is 3rd most disaster-prone country, new study shows
        After Pacific countries Tonga and Vanuatu, the Philippines ranks as the third most disaster-prone country in the world because of its high exposure to natural calamities, a new international report showed. Read more...

        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
        For all the art lovers out there, have you heard of Fernando Amorsolo before? Well, if you haven't...Amorsolo is considered to be among the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. Born in Manila in 1892, Amorsolo is best known for his use of light in his paintings of rural Philippine landscapes and portraits. With his impressionistic technique and style, Amorsolo has been referred to as a "pioneer of Philippine art":
        Amorsolo's pioneering use of impressionistic techniques and shimmering sunlight on pastoral landscape is significant not only in the development of Philippine art, but also in the formation of Filipino notions of self and identity. His idyllic country scenes, beautiful maidens, and colorfully dressed peasants planting or harvesting rice distilled an imagined sense of nationhood in counterpoint to the American colonial rule - an idealized image of the true Filipino that persist today. (ayalamuseum.org)

        (Fruit Gatherer, 1950)
        As an artist myself with a college degree in fine arts, it is always a true treat to learn about important art figures in different countries and cultures, especially my own. Maybe one day I can be a pioneer for Fil-Am women artists!
        Are you an artist, too? Let me know at epahayagan@ffwn.org
        - Rebecca

      • Issue 23 10.09.12

        October 09, 2012 2:03 PM | Deleted user

        It is Filipino-American Heritage Month! You won't want to miss out on the upcoming events! Once again, to read the Senate Resolution passed last year, click here. Enjoy! - Rebecca



        Congrats to our very own Col. Shirley S. Raguindin, USAF, (FWN100 '07) for being honored under the category of US Military for the Los Angeles Filipino Association of City Employees "2012 Filipino-American History Achievement Award"!


        FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
        "Your Vote Matters! 2012", Asian Pacific American Legal Center's campaign to empower and mobilize community members to exercise their vote at the ballot box, is looking for volunteers. For more information or to get involved, click here for the website.

        Pledge to vote because your vote matters this November! There are approximately 18 million Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women in the U.S. and that number is rising. Take part in the 18MillionRising campaign and pledge to vote by clicking here. 

        California Governor Brown vetoed both the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and the "anti-Arizona" TRUST Act. If dissatisfied with his decision, call Gov. Brown at (916)445-2841 to voice your opinion.

        Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film "One Billion Rising" is gaining momentum. You can watch the trailer for the film here: http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/one-billion-rising-trailer. 

        PRESS RELEASES

        Mayor Lee's Statement on Board of Supervisors' Vote on Ross Mirkarimi Official Misconduct Charges

        Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement regarding the Board of Supervisors’ 7-4 vote against sustaining charges of official misconduct against Ross Mirkarimi, which required at least nine votes to sustain the charges for removal as San Francisco’s Sheriff...click here to read the Mayor's full statement.

        President Obama Calls for an End to Human Trafficking

        At the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) last Tuesday, President Obama dedicated his speech to one of the fundamental human rights issues of our time – human trafficking. According to the UN, the overwhelming majority of trafficking victims are women and girls. Click to read full text.

        IN THE NEWS

        Fil-Aussie journalists shine:
        An overseas Filipino publication became the first to receive a new Australian award that recognizes cross-cultural reporting, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. - Inquirer. Read more...


        Favorable appeals court decision to benefit aged-out children:

        On September 26, a federal appeals court decided in favor of appellants against the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). In the consolidated case of De Osorio v Mayorkas, the court ruled that “aging-out” children (those turning 21 years old), should have the opportunity to immigrate with their parents. - Inquirer. Read more...


        Ross Mirkarimi to keep job, supes decide:

        In a shocking end to the melodrama that has consumed San Francisco City Hall for the past nine months, the Board of Supervisors bucked Mayor Ed Lee late Tuesday night by giving suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi his job back. - San Francisco Chronicle. Read more...


        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        Events for Filipino-American Heritage Month
        Shared by Cora Aragon Soriano (FWN100 '12)
        "425 Years of Filipino-American History," October 12, 2012, Friday at 10:00 AM  - Celebration in Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles, CA. For more information email coraaragon@aol.com.
        FACINE/19: The 19th Annual Filipino American Cine Festival, October 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM - I-Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA. Click for event and ticket info.
        5th Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival, October 12-14, 2012, Yoshi's Jazz Club, Oakland & San Francisco, CA. Click here for more info.
        Kodakan at Yerba Buena Night: Making Pilipino Faces Visible in SF, October 13, 2012, Saturday at 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Yerba Buena Gardens & Neighborhood, Mission St & 3rd St, San Francisco. Click for website.
        Filipino American History Day, October 13, 2012, Saturday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM - History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. Click here for more info.
        2nd Annual Alameda Filipino American History Month Celebration, October 13, 2012, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Harbor Bay Isle Community Center, 3195 Mecartney Rd, Alameda, CA. Click here for event info.
        Reclaiming Our Stories, Creating New Images - Celebrating Filipino American History Month, October 27, 2012, Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Empire Firehouse at History Park, 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose. Click for more info.
        2nd Annual Celebration of Filipino American History Month in the SouthBay, LA Area, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 4:00 PM - SouthBay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA. Click for more info. 
        The 2012 TOFA-NY Awards Celebrating Filipino American History Month, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 8:00 PM - Weill Recital Hall, 57th St and 7th Ave, New York, NY. Click for event info. 

        California
        Leadership Contra Costa Alumni Association Speaker Series, October 11, 2012, Thursday 7:45 AM - Ruth's Chris Steak House, 1553 Olympic Blvd., Walnut Creek. Click here to register.

        SF Filipino-American Town Hall: Coming Together on Issues that Affect Us All, October 11, 2012, Thursday at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission St, San Francisco. Contact jun@filipinocc.org or (415)-333-6267 for more info.

        FACC-LA Business Professional & Career Expo, October 13, 2012, Saturday at 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - SouthBay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd, Carson. Contact Mary Ann at maryann.filamchamber@gmail.com or call (818)-430-3972 for more info.


        Bindlestiff Studio Presents: The Strange Case of Citizen de la Cruz, October 13, 2012, Saturday at 8:00 PM - Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th St., San Francisco. Click for info.

        2 Blocks Artwalk: Exhibit & Artisan Sale, October 19, 2012, Friday at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission St @ 6th, San Francisco. Click for info.

        San Francisco Idealist Grad Fair, October 19, 2012, Friday at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Hall of Flowers, San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Click for info.

        Women and the 2012 Election: Part 1 with Dan Schnur and Rachel Michelin, October 23, 2012, Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - USC Davidson Conference Center, Vineyard Room, 3415 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles. Click for info.

        Engaging Men to End Violence Against Women, October 25, 2012, Thursday at 5:30 PM - BlogTalkRadio and Webinar Sessions. Click here for more information on the session.


         

        New York


        Identity & Perception: A Digital Voyage of a Filipino Visual Artist, October 12, 2012, Friday at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - 25 West 43rd St. Room 1000, between 5th & 6th Ave, Manhattan. Click for more info.

        Asian American/Asian Research Institute 11th Annual Gala, November 15, 2012, Thursday at 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM - Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth St, New York. Click here for more info.

        OPPORTUNITIES

        Kularts Philippine Tribal Tour 2013, Tribes of Mindanao, Philippines - February 1-12, 2013. Visit the website for more information on the tour: http://kularts.org/wp/programs/tribal-tour/
        Idealist Grad School Fairs
        To see a full list of locations, visit:          http://www.idealist.org/info/GradFairs
        Accounting Specialist - Finance Department
        Posted by: Youth Leadership Institute
        Location: San Francisco, CA
        Salary: $50-55,00 per year, DOE plus benefits
        Vice President, Business Operations & Finance
        Posted by: Youth Leadership Institute
        Location: San Francisco, CA
        Salary: $110,000-120,000 annually
        http://www.yli.org/

        Development Manager
        Posted by: Youth Leadership Insitute
        Location: San Francisco, CA
        Salary: $65,000-70,000 base, plus benefits


        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        Waving the baton worldwide
        This is turning out to be a good year for choir conductor Novem Cabios and the Prime Note Ensemble. But 2013 may be even better for the all-boys Filipino Chorale group now based in West Covina, California. For one, they are set to perform at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium on March 24, 2013, with the distinguished composer and conductor Eric Whitacre. Read more...

        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
        Over the weekend, I once again was perusing through my mother's Filipino history books, and came across a picture of the ancient Philippine alphabet. The picture sparked my interest. So I went on adventure and googled the words "ancient Philippine alphabet" and came across an article posted by the Inquirer titled "UST Collection of Ancient Scripts in 'Baybayin' Syllabary Shown to Public." According to the article, the University of Santo Tomas holds the largest collection of these ancient "baybayin scripts". Click the title of the article above to read the full text!
        Here's a photo I took of the ancient Philippine alphabet I found in a history book:
         
        Check out this other baybayin image from baybayin.com:

        Comments or suggestions? Email me at epahayagan@ffwn.org
        - Rebecca

      • Issue 22 10.02.12

        October 02, 2012 2:21 PM | Deleted user

        Greetings friends! Happy Filipino-American Heritage Month! In its honor, we featured numerous events and articles in this issue! Don't miss out! To read the Senate Resolution passed last year, click here - Rebecca


        IN THIS ISSUE:
        FWN Announcements
        Filipina Call to Action
        Press Releases
        In the News
        Events and Meetings
        Opportunities
        Pinay Lifestyle
        Connecting with Your Pinay Roots

        FWN ANNOUNCEMENTS
        Check out these cool photos from the Pinay Power Walk at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco during the 9th Annual Filipina Leadership Summit! Click on photo to see larger version.




        FILIPINA CALL TO ACTION
        "Your Vote Matters! 2012", Asian Pacific American Legal Center's campaign to empower and mobilize community members to exercise their vote at the ballot box, is looking for volunteers. For more information or to get involved, click here for the website.


        San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon is announcing two public education campaigns in honor of October's National Anti-Bullying Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.         Click here to learn more about the two campaigns and get involved.

        California Governor Brown vetoed both the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and the "anti-Arizona" TRUST Act. If dissatisfied with his decision, call Gov. Brown at (916)445-2841 to voice your opinion.

        Eve Ensler and Tony Stroebel's film "One Billion Rising" is gaining momentum. You can watch the trailer for the film here: http://onebillionrising.org/blog/entry/one-billion-rising-trailer. 

        PRESS RELEASES

        The Bayanihan Dance Company Returns to New York for Special Performance

        New York City - At the invitation of the newly launched US-Philippines Society in Washington, D.C., the world-renowned Bayanihan, the national dance company of the Philippines, comes to the Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center, New York City on November 1 at 8:00 pm with a fabulous repertory to thrill the audiences once more. Tickets soon to be available at www.jalc.org. For more info, call the US-Philippines Society at (202)-525-3982.

        IN THE NEWS

        History San Jose honors Filipino American History Month:
        The entire month of October celebrates Filipino American History Month (FAHM). This year History San Jose (HSJ) will hold a series of events with activities for both families as well as adult education - Inquirer. Read more...


        First-ever all-women opening of WSE:

        Over 100 of Poland's women business leaders Tuesday joined Irene Natividad Corporate Women Directors International Chair  (the research branch of the Global Summit of Women) in opening the Warsaw Stock Exchange - The Warsaw Voice. Read more...


        Filipina educator wins International Literacy Award:

        Yvette Tan, a Filipino educator and researcher of the Education Development Center Inc. was one of the top six awardees during the International Literacy Day held in Washington D.C. on September 7 - Inquirer. Read more...


        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        Events for Filipino-American Heritage Month
        "Filipino-American Heritage Month" - The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) & SEIU Local 1021 Asian Pacific Islander Committee (APIC), October 12, 2012, Friday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - SEIU Local 1021 Union Hall, 100 Kansas St entrance, San Francisco, CA. RSVP to Mary Anne Ahtye (Secretary, SF Chapter APALA) at mahtye@gmail.com.
        5th Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival, October 12-14, 2012, Yoshi's Jazz Club, Oakland & San Francisco, CA. Click here for more info.
        Reclaiming Our Stories, Creating New Images - Celebrating Filipino American History Month, October 27, 2012, Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Empire Firehouse at History Park, 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose. Click for more info.
        Filipino American History Day, October 13, 2012, Saturday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM - History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. Click here for more info.
        2nd Annual Alameda Filipino American History Month Celebration, October 13, 2012, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Harbor Bay Isle Community Center, 3195 Mecartney Rd, Alameda, CA. Click here for event info. 
        Brewmaster Dinner "Filipino Feast", October 9, 2012, Tuesday at 7:00 PM - Social Kitchen & Brewery, 1326 Ninth Ave, San Francisco, CA. Click for info. 
        FACINE/19: The 19th Annual Filipino American Cine Festival, October 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM - I-Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA. Click for event and ticket info. 
        2nd Annual Celebration of Filipino American History Month in the SouthBay, LA Area, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 4:00 PM - SouthBay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA. Click for more info. 
        The 2012 TOFA-NY Awards Celebrating Filipino American History Month, October 27, 2012, Saturday at 8:00 PM - Weill Recital Hall, 57th St and 7th Ave, New York, NY. Click for event info. 

        California

        "Latino Heritage Month" - Mayor Edwin Lee together with Supervisors John Avalos, David Campos, & Christina Olague, Treasurer Jose Cisneros, District Attorney George Gascon, City Attorney Dennis Herrera, & The Latina Heritage Month Committee, October 9, 2012, Tuesday 5:30 PM - the Rotunda, San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco. RSVP to Luis Figueroa at Luis.Figueroa@sfgov.org by Monday, October 8, 2012.


        NARAL Pro-Choice Signature Event - "Performers for Choice", October 11, 2012, Thursday 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Yoshi's Jazz Club, 1330 Filmore St, San Francisco. To register for the event or for more info, click here.


        Best Practices for Supporting Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors, October 29, 2012, Monday at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, SF Public Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room on the lower level, 1001 Larkin St (at Grove), San Francisco. To RSVP contact Jackie Ortiz at the District Attorney's Office (415)-558-2408.


        The Center for APA Women - SF Community Reception, October 9, 2012, Tuesday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Kabuki Hotel, O Izakaya Lounge - Mezzanine Level, 1625 Post St, San Francisco. Click here for more information.

        4th Annual Diversity Speakers Forum, December 18, 2012, Tuesday 5:00 PM -7:30 PM, San Mateo County History Museum, Old Redwood City Courthouse, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Click here to view invitation. 


        Shared by Angie Louie (FWN100 '12):

        SFFACC Small Business Expo, October 9, 2012, Tuesday at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Bechtel Conference Center, Public Policy Institute of California Building, 500 Washington St, San Francisco. Contact Angie Louie (President, SFFACC) at saramae888@aol.com to RSVP.


        Washington D.C.

        Women in Business Town Hall with SBA Administrator Karen Mills, Deputy Administrator Marie Johns, & NWBC Chair Donna James - October 18, 2012, Thursday at 10;30 AM - Eisenhower Room, Small Business Administration Building, 409 3rd St SW, Washington, D.C. For more info or to RSVP contact Chris Van Es at Christopher.vanes@sba.gov or (202)-205-7660.
        New York

        "An Evening with Dr. A. Gabriel M. Estaban", October 11, 2012 6:30 PM - Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, 556 Fifth Avenue, between 45th & 46th St, New York.         To RSVP contact Ms. Mae Ermita at (212)-764-1330 ext 336 or pcgnyevents@gmail.com

        OPPORTUNITIES

        Check out the October Classes at Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center! Contact Cris Bautista (Program Assistant, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, SOMA) at cbautista@rencenter.org or call (415)-348-6227 for more info.
        Idealist Grad School Fairs
        To see a full list of locations, visit:          http://www.idealist.org/info/GradFairs
        Social Media Consultant - Internship
        Posted by: Atlas: DIY
        Location: Brooklyn, New York
        Stipend: $100 per week
        Internship in Non Profit Management - Internship 
        Posted by: Maidstone Foundation
        Location: New York, New York
        Salary: Credit Internship Program
        http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/jpScx9WkSkMD/

        Graphic Design - Internship
        Posted by: Generation Hopeful
        Location: Claremont, California; Los Angeles, California; Orange County, California


        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        Balkan folk may soon enjoy PH fruits
        The Philippines is looking at Croatia as a gateway for exporting bananas, pineapples, coconut and mangoes to the Balkan region, among other places. Read more...

        Warning out on Newest SARS strain called "coronavirus"
        The nation has been alerted to a new strain dubbed the “coronavirus,” which the World Health Organization (WHO) says belongs to the large family of viruses that cause the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Read more...

        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
        As you should already know, it is Filipino-American Heritage Month! But do you know how October became the official month to celebrate our Filipino roots? 
        The lovely month of October, when the leaves start to turn from vivid green to the warmer shades of yellow, orange, and red, was initially established by the Filipino American National History Society (FANHS) in 1992. But in the year 2009, a law was passed officially recognizing October as Filipino-American Heritage Month. 
        Fascinated and want to read more? Check out FANHS's website by clicking here! 
        I hope you checked out the "Events & Meetings" section of this issue for upcoming events in honor of Filipino roots!
        Comments or suggestions? Email me at epahayagan@ffwn.org
        - Rebecca

      • Issue 21 - 09.25.12

        September 25, 2012 9:43 AM | Deleted user
        IN THIS ISSUE:
        FWN Announcements
        Filipina Call to Action
        Press Releases
        In the News
        Events and Meetings
        Opportunities
        Pinay Lifestyle
        Connecting with Your Pinay Roots

        FWN ANNOUNCEMENTS

        Missed the 9th Annual Filipina Leadership Summit? Take a look at these highlights from the Gala Dinner at the Stanford Court Hotel!









        FILIPINA CALL TO ACTI        ON
        California Governor Jerry Brown is calling for support for the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights seeks to provide necessary labor protections for hundreds of thousands of domestic workers in the state of California. Governor Brown is also seeking support for the Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST Act), which will ensure law enforcement resources focus on preventing crime. You can contact Governor Brown at (916) 445-2841.


        ONE BILLION RISING escalates with new short film. Help V-Day go Viral! One Billion Rising is a short film by Eve Ensler and South African filmmaker Tony Stroebel. Post a tweet using the hastag #1billionrising and link for the film - http://ow.ly/dVLJK to show support. Registration for the 2013 V-Season starts next week. Click here for the website.

        PRESS RELEASES

        FilAm Nominated Judge in Guam Superior Court

        Washington, D.C. - A Filipina American lawyer has been nominated as judge in the Superior Court of Guam, making her the first American of Filipino descent to be considered for said position. To read more, visit the Embassy of the Philippines website: http://philippineembassy-usa.org/news/2804/300/FilAm-Nominated-Judge-in-Guam-Superior-Court/


        IN THE NEWS


        PNoy orders history books corrected on Martial Law:

        President Benigno Aquino III orders the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to move against revisionist and propagandist history of Martial Law - InterAksyon. Read more...


        Pinay Lauded as nonprofit advocate of the year:

        Filipino-American entrepreneur, Gloria C. Rull based in Orange County cited as the Nonprofit Advocate of the year at the 19th National Asian Entrepreneur Awards held on Friday, September 14, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, LA - Asian Journal. Read more...


        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        California

        "Made in SF...Sold in China" Series - Installment One: Channels for Exporting to China, September 27, 2012, Thursday 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM - San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 235 Montgomery St, Suite 1200, San Francisco. RSVP to chinasf@sfced.org

        Opening Presentation:
        Market Overview & Channels for Exporting to China:
        Josh Halpern, Commercial Officer & Consumer Product Specialist, US Embassy, Beijing
        5th Annual B a Hero Gala, September 27, 2012, Thursday 6:00 PM - the Intercontinental Hotel, 888 Howard St, San Francisco. Click for more information.
        BLACK TIE OPTIONAL

        Purchase tickets here.

        SF Hep B Free will also be silent auctioning over 100 items:
        • San Francisco Ballet - two tickets to one performance SF Ballet's 2013 Repertory Season in the War Memorial Opera House - retail value $130
        • Silverado Resort & Spa - Gift certificate good for one night stay in a one bedroom suite & one round of golf for two people - retail value $670
        • Gregg Valley artwork - one framed 16x24 print, "MOONRISE OVER THE GOLDEN GATE" by artist Gregg Valley - retail value $400

        Also seeking volunteers! Click here!


        Shared by Evelyn Centeno (FWN100 '11):

        "Project Open Arms" Bay Area Fashion Week Fundraiser -         Inspire Learning Institute, September 27, 2012, Thursday 7:00 PM - Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame. Click here to register.
        Videos:


        Shared by Angie Louie (FWN100 '12):

        Small Business Expo, October 9, 2012, Tuesday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Bechtel Conference Center, 500 Washington St, San Francisco. For more info or to RSVP email Angie Louie at saramae888@aol.com or Jose Pecho at jose@jpinvests.com.


        Bindlestiff Studio Presents: "The Strange Case of Citizen de la Cruz", September 27 - October 13, 2012, Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 PM, October 7, 2012 - Matinee at 2:00 PM, Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th St., San Francisco. Click here for ticket info.

        Mature audiences only. Not for children.

        Help Bindlestiff raise $5,000!


        Yes I Can! Domestic Violence Survivors Conference - My Sister's House, September 27, 2012, Thursday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM - Sac City Unified School District Administration Office, Serna Building, 5734 47th Ave., Sacramento. Click here to register.
        Agenda:
        • 8:30-9:00 - Registration
        • 9:00-9:20 - Intro & Welcome
        • 9:20-10:20 - Workshops
          • Protecting our Children in Custody - Jennifer Kendall (Executive Director, 3044 Charlie's Place)
          • Networking  & Recovering from a Pink Slip - Annie Cannon (State employee & Entrepreneur)
          • Dollar $mart Survivors - Rashida Lilani (Lilani Wealth Management)
        • 10:30-11:40 - Workshops
          • Mothers of Molestation Survivors: How to Protect Your Child - Kim Johnson (LCSW Author - Mothers of Molestation Survivors)
          • Promoting Yourself: Survival, Trials, & Lessons - Anita Ross (Author - Mean Time Love: A Woman's Journey from Self Loathe to Self-Love)
          • Falling in Love Again Safely - Camica Edwards (Coordinator Spirit & Truth Survivor Group)
        • 11:40-12:20 - Complimentary Lunch
        • 12:20-1:20 - Workshops
          • Raising Successful Children - Dayanira Galvez (Birth & Beyond)
          • How to Use a Coach/Mentor - Pauline Haynes (Life Coach)
        • 1:20-2:00 - Closing w/ Elaine Whitefeather, E.D. & Door Prizes

        Surviving & Thriving: Celebrating Phenomenal Women, September 27, 2012, Thursday 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St.and 2nd St., San Francisco. Click for more information.


        Virginia

        Give Me 5 WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) Procurement Opportunity Forum - October 24, 2012, Wednesday - Alexandria. Email mfravel@wipp.org for more info.

        Features:

        • Insight to potential procurements and WOSB set-asides in 2013
        • Key Agency Procurement Representatives from DoD Agencies
        • An update on current Procurement Policy and the WOSB Program
        • Opportunities to meet other WOSB and EDWOSB Firms working in your fields 
        Registration coming soon.

        New York

        Shared by Analisa Balares (FWN100 '09):

        Womensphere's 5th Annual Global Summit & Awards, September 27, 2012 at Columbia University & September 28, 2012 at Time Warner Center, New York. Visit the website for more info: www.womenspheresummit2012.eventbrite.com/. Click here to RSVP.


        OPPORTUNITIES
        Save on IABC Membership by joining in September -
        Join the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) by September 30 to qualify. Click here for more info!

        Consultant Opportunity - looking for native Tagalog speakers
        Location: Work can be done from home computer
        Posted by: National Foreign Language Center
        Email the NFLC for more info: recruitment@nflc.org

        Child Development Specialist - Job
        Posted by: HealthRIGHT360
        Location: San Francisco, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/34xcdDCxBFW8d/

        Project Specialist, Evidence-based Practice - Job
        Posted by: Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
        Location: San Francisco, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/BNK9sK3666BD/

        Mentor/Community Outreach Coordinator - Job
        Posted by: Next Step Learning Center
        Location: Oakland, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/TWccJ7F9J874/

        Grants and Administrative Manager - Job
         Posted by: The Campaign for College Opportunity
        Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/p3G2BKcms5Cp/


        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        More Vigilance vs. Trafficking by Marriage
        The clamor for upscaling the fight against Human Trafficking has resulted in tighter monitoring by concerned government agencies in the Inter-Agency Council Against Human Trafficking (IACAT). A statement released by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) clarified its role in the campaign, as head of the IACAT's Committee on Advocacy and Communication (ADVOCOM). Read more...

        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS
        For this week's issue of ePahayagan, this section should probably be temporarily changed to "Connecting with MY Pinay Roots" because recently, I have gathered some interesting facts on my family history.

        Over the weekend while enjoying a relaxing visit to my parents' home, I came across a thick, heavy book sitting on the coffee table. The book was blue with the words "Students' Philippine Almanac" in shiny gold letters across the front. As I turned the book over in my hands, a yellow, crumpled post-it note was sticking out from between the worn out pages. It read: "Grandma's great uncle, Camilo Jacob" and had a squiggly arrow pointing down towards a picture. After taking a good look at the photo and reading the small column to the left of it, I learned that Camilo Jacob, my great great great uncle, was one of the fifteen martyrs of the 1897 Execution of the Bicol Martrys at Luneta! According to the article in the Students' Philippine Almanac:
        The fifteen Bicolanos were among the first victims of Spanish cruelty after the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution. Of the fifteen, eleven were executed at Luneta and the rest died during incarceration or in exile. The fifteen martyrs were: Father Gabriel Prieto, Father Severino Diaz, Father Innocencio Herrera, Manuel Abella, Domingo Abella, Ramon Abella, Camilo Jacob, Tomas Prieto, Florencio Lerma, Macario Valentin, Leon Hernandez, Mariano Arana, and Mariano Ordenanza.
        I am deeply honored to be related to a passionate man who was unafraid to defend his country. Recognize any of the names listed? Let me know! - epahayagan@ffwn.org
        - Rebecca

      • Issue 20 - 09.18.12

        September 18, 2012 9:54 AM | Deleted user
        Last call for tickets! Jessica Cox, member of FWN, along with Filipino TV program Power ng Pinoy, are hosting a fundraiser dinner in San Francisco on September 22, 2012 for Jessica's documentary, Rightfooted. Click here to donate or purchase tickets.

        Jennifer Ong, is running for state legislature!         Jennifer, an FWN member and ECA alumnus, is seeking votes for the California State Assembly District 20. Click here to learn more.

        Congratulations to the FWN100 2012 Finalists!!!

        Put your hands in the air for the 100 Most Influential Filipinas in the U.S. 2012 finalists!


        Here are some highlights from the 9th Annual Filipina Leadership Summit Gala Dinner if you missed it!










        FILIPINA CALL TO ACTI        ON
        Don't Forget! Filipina Women Who Could Be President Fellowship accepting applications now.  2012-2013 sessions scheduled for October 12-14,  January 25-27, 2013, March 29-31, 2013 and June 28-30, 2013.



        PRESS RELEASES

        MBeauty Clinic opens in Glendale

        Glendale, CA - World Renowned US Board Certified Dermatologist and dubbed as "America's Favorite Dermatologist", Dr. Tess Mauricio, FWN100 '11 is opening a cosmetic dermatology clinic in Glendale, California. There will be a red carpet Inaugural Celebration on September 17, 2012 at 7pm where anyone interested can come to the clinic and participate in the festivities. To find out more, go to Dr. Tess Mauricio's website: http://www.scrippsderm.com.


        8th Annual Heroes & Hearts Awards Nominations

        San Francisco, CA - San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) began accepting nominations for its eighth-annual Hereos & Hearts Award, a service award which recognizes humanitarians who live or work in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nominations are being accepted now through Thursday, November 1, 2012. Click here for more information.


        IN THE NEWS


        Occupy Movement once again in San Francisco: Occupy march in SF streets on Monday - The SF Examiner. Read more...

        New Los Angeles Consul General, Ms. Hellen M. Barber-Dela Vega :  Barber-Dela Vega becomes the second female consul general in Los Angeles - Asian Journal. Read more...

          

        EVENTS AND MEETINGS

        California

        Project Open Arms - Inspire Learning Institute's Beneficiary for career readiness for underserved, at-risk youth, September 27, 2012, Thursday 6:00 PM - Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame.

        Tickets: $50 - Regular, $75 - VIP
        • No host bar
        • Buffet Hors de'oeuvres
        • Live Music & Door Prizes
        Buy your tickets now! Click here for more info.
        Tour de Emerge - Final Bay Area Tour, September 19, 2012, Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm - United Way Building, 1922 The Alameda 1st Floor, Room 105, San Jose. Click to RSVP.
        Recruiting in Southern California:

        Friends of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women's 4th Annual CEDAW Awards Luncheon, September 24, 2012, Monday 11:00am-2pm - Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California St. & Montgomery St., San Francisco. Click here to register.

        Emerge America's 2nd Annual Celebrating Women Trailblazers Luncheon, October 3, 2012, Wednesday 11:00am - The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco. Click to buy tickets.
        Keynote Speaker: Madeleine Kunin
        • Former U.S. Ambassador & Governor
        • Author of The New Feminist Agenda: Defining the Next Revolution for Women, Work and Family
        Sponsorships available. Click for more info on this event.

        OPPORTUNITIES

        Consultant Opportunity - looking for native Tagalog speakers
        Location: Work can be done from home computer
        Posted by: National Foreign Language Center
        Email the NFLC for more info: recruitment@nflc.org

        Child Development Specialist - Job
        Posted by: HealthRIGHT360
        Location: San Francisco, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/34xcdDCxBFW8d/

        Project Specialist, Evidence-based Practice - Job
        Posted by: Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
        Location: San Francisco, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/BNK9sK3666BD/

        Mentor/Community Outreach Coordinator - Job
        Posted by: Next Step Learning Center
        Location: Oakland, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/TWccJ7F9J874/

        Grants and Administrative Manager - Job
         Posted by: The Campaign for College Opportunity
        Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/p3G2BKcms5Cp/

        Los Angeles Program Coordinator - Job
        Posted by: Stoked Mentoring LA
        Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/7KnFjbJf79h4/

        Education Specialist - Job
        Posted by: New Alternatives for Children of New York City
        Location: New York, New York, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/959GSkSt778d/

        Assistant Campaign Director - Job
        Posted by: Grassroots Campaigns, Inc.
        Location: Multiple Locations in United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/GNfgg239F5Cp/

         Director of Development - Job
        Posted by: Children's Theater Company
        Location: New York, New York, United States
        http://www.idealist.org/view/job/FcCN94gnmPFP/


        PINAY LIFESTYLE
        More Vigilance vs. Trafficking by Marriage
        The clamor for upscaling the fight against Human Trafficking has resulted in tighter monitoring by concerned government agencies in the Inter-Agency Council Against Human Trafficking (IACAT). A statement released by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) clarified its role in the campaign, as head of the IACAT's Committee on Advocacy and Communication (ADVOCOM). Read more...

        CONNECTING WITH YOUR PINAY ROOTS

        Featured in the latest Filipina Women's Network Magazine, the FWN100 2012 finalists had to answer the question: What Filipino custom or tradition would you like to pass on to others? Interestingly enough, many of the finalists listed their answer as "mano po," the showing of respect to an elder by the touching of the elder's hand to one's forehead.

        One 2012 finalist, Theresa Chua (Builder & Emerging Leader), writes, "Living in a culture that typically diminishes senior citizens, I feel it is critical to make a profound effort to keep this tradition alive. Our elders are fountains of wisdom that for the most part, remain untapped. Our elders are society's best mentors and deserve our respect and gratitude."

        Another popular response from the FWN100 2012 Finalists was "bayanihan," which finalist Vivian Zalvidea Araullo (Innovator & Thought Leader) defines as "harnessing the community spirit to help others. In my opinion, Filipinos are generally hospitable, friendly, and really want to help others. Bayanihan would go a long way in today's world."

        In addition, finalist Marian Catedral-King (Behind the Scenes Leader) agrees, saying, "The act of being selfless and being ready to help anyone in need is the ultimate word to describe a Pinoy or Pinay. My family has always instilled in us the importance of helping and giving oneself and time to others."


        Have a favorite Filipino custom or tradition that you'd like to share? E-mail your answers to: epahayagan@ffwn.org

        - Rebecca

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