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Strategic Millennium Partnerships: USA-Philippines

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From Yolanda O. Stern – PHILIPPINES: Will NO-KIDNAP Zones (NKZ) Help Bring Investments?

“I can say YES, I will be truthful to everyone in this world that Darul
Jambanggan is a No Kidnap Zone in Jolo, Sulu. I give my assurance
that our people inside Darul are faithfull to us and have no plans to
harm anyone regardless of race, religion etc. Please help me get this message to the media.” Rajah Muda Muedzulail Kiram, Darul Jambanggan, Jolo, Sulu Continue reading

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Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil on Aging-Friendly Communities and Advocacy for Seniors

JTS Northside Community Center on May 24, 2011 will be the center of attention as President Obama appointee as Vice Chair of the National Council on Disability and nationally-recognized author & expert on social welfare and public policy is the keynote speaker and honored guest of 4c’s, the JTS Northside Senior Nutrition Program, together with other co-sponsors. The Press is cordially invited to a Press Conference on May 24, 2011 at 11:00am.

Please RSVP to Mr. Jaime Gallardo asap at gallarj@att.net.

A Special Reception to meet Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil will be held at 5:30pm, emceed by Ysabel Duron.

The reception is Co-sponsored by the Council on Aging Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits, the Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services, and the 4C Council. Continue reading

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Byron Garcia is honored at the 2nd Annual Disruptive Innovation Award at the Tribeca Film Festival

BYRON GARCIA, represented by his sister, Deirdra Vachal, accepted the Tribeca Film Festival Disruptive Innovation Award on April 26, 2011 at Citigroup Auditorium in New York, NY. The ceremony/luncheon (11 am to 2 pm) is presented by the Tribeca Film Festival in association with Professor Clayton Christensen and the Disruptor Foundation. (Today, the original “Thriller” has 47,620,291 hits on YouTube.) Continue reading

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KHAL Speaks Up! Empowering Indigenous and Minority Leaders in Southern Philippines

After Ron Salazar took me to meet the participants of Northern Illinois University’s Philippine Minority Program Batch 2 at a party in DeKalb, Illinois, many of us promised to stay in touch. Among them was Norkhalila Mae Mambuay Campong (Khal Balisado Mambuay), aka @iamkhalmambuay. She certainly believes in immediate action after training. As we speak, Khal has joined the Reform ARMM Now [RAN]. Continue reading

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A Shout-Out for @FilBookFest! The First Filipino American International Book Festival

The First Filipino American International Book Festival on October 1 and 2, 2011 will be held at the San Francisco Public Library. This event is sponsored by the Literacy Initiatives International Foundation (LIIF) in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate of San Francisco and the Filipino American Center of the San Francisco Public Library. This is a shout-out to Filipino authors, publishers, sponsors, and cultural performers and community-based organizations who would like to participate in this event that kicks off October 2011 as Filipino American History Month.
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Philippines: Educating People about the Reality of Unsafe, Illegal Abortions

My niece, Lauren, seeks to understand what makes the RH Bill an important milestone in reproductive health in the Philippines when Church and State grapple over the morality, ethics, and every reason for or against this bill. As a 20-something adult living and working in the Philippines — and of child-bearing age — Lauren volunteers at Likhaan and learns all about their advocacy. Continue reading

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More on Yolanda O. Stern and her book on natural pearls, “Sex and the Wild Pearl”

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Arizona Gem Show 2011: Short Readings from Yolanda O. Stern’s Book on Natural Pearls, “Sex and the Wild Pearl”

On January 31 to February 6, 2011, at the Arizona Global Gem and Jewelry Show, Yolanda O. Stern will be one of the members from the Natural Pearl Society who will be educating “the trade” about the history, care, science, marketing, and the romance of natural pearls. Yolanda’s much-anticipated book about SEX — not sex for homo sapiens but about “SEX AND THE WILD PEARL” — is coming soon to our neighborhood. As a special preview, “Manang Yo” will be giving a couple of short readings (from her book) during this gem show. Continue reading

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2010 Holiday Gift Catalog from One World Institute: Pearls for Peace, One-of-a-Kind Brooches by Basil Anik

I hope you can support me in my holiday non-profit project. If you’re looking for unique, meaningful gifts, I have something to offer online. It’s TheOneWorldInstitute.org’s “Pearls for Peace” project. They are featuring BASIL ANIK, a Fisherman-Artist from Jolo, Sulu, who creates one-of-a-kind brooches suitable for everyone. Video catalog at http://bit.ly/g5qVf4.

Your donations, starting at $25 per brooch, will help save many lives in areas of conflict. For more information, see http://OWIcommunity.tumblr.com. Special orders accepted at WildPearl8@gmail.com. Please pass on to your friends. Happy holidays!
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