Category Archives: Non-Profit & Community

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E-2010: Building The Next Generation of Community Advocates with NaFFAA’s Intergenerational Leadership

I’ve teamed up with my former mentor, Ben Menor and a mutual colleague, Baylan Megino, to provide the first tier of conference management support before the rest of the NaFFAA leadership comes in and helps out. I’ve known for the longest time that this day was coming: the day we can open our doors and welcome everyone to the conference and shout: “Yippee! The YP’s are here — and they’re coming in strong!” (You have to see the slide show if you want to know what YP means.) Continue reading

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Oct. 17, 2010 in New Jersey: 2nd Annual Lakad Tulong Features Fitness and Fundraising

If more people can walk for a cause, then it would be so easy to be healthy and wise! Physical fitness + fundraising + fun always benefit our Filipino American communities. Exclusive TV Media Sponsor: GMA Pinoy TV.

The way my friend, Mohinder Mann, explained it to me during an ALS Walk I joined last month with his team: “The best part is that you get to meet old and new friends — and walk at your pace.” Go ahead — and join the 2nd Annual Lakad Tulong in New Jersey this Sunday, October 17, 2010! Spread the word! (Exclusive TV Media Sponsor: GMA Pinoy TV) Continue reading

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Reshape the History of Filipina Women and Girls: Babae Ka Party List and V Monologues/MMRP in San Francisco

For the April 10, 2010 weekend – Reshape the history of Filipina Women & girls worldwide! (Overseas Filipino voting & the V-Monologues/MMRP in San Francisco, CA) Hello, friends! It’s been sometime since you’ve heard from me. For this worldwide email … Continue reading

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FPACC Bi-National Convention – Federation 2010: Entrepreneurs without Borders on Nov. 12-14, 2010

Click here for the updated version of the video. NOVEMBER 12-14, 2010 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce Announces Bi-National Annual Convention “Entrepreneurs without Borders” Converge in Phoenix to Address Global Recession San Francisco, CA, February … Continue reading

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Dec. 20, 2009: Dance for a Cause with Cheryl Burke in San Francisco

We all had a wonderful time “for a good cause” last December 20, 2009. I arrived in Chicagoland to a snowy wonderland the next day, tired and happy! The victims of the devastating typhoons in the Philippines in September and … Continue reading

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AKO MISMO: An online Wall of Commitment for Pinoys Worldwide

“Make a stand and take real action for causes you believe in!” is a resonant CALL TO ACTION that speaks to our hearts! AKO MISMO! AKO (I, me) mismo (myself or me, personally) is a very rough translation. Me, myself, … Continue reading

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Valley Golf Brawl and the Pangandamans: Lessons learned for journalists and bloggers

After you finish viewing the Media in Focus segment last January 15, 2009, please scroll below to understand the interconnectedness of our journalistic and blogging relationships (from my point of view). My sister, Noemi Dado, who is a new media … Continue reading

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Filipina Women’s Network’s Pinay Power 2012: Time Capsule Project

Happy New Year! For my first posting of the year, I am featuring some of my beloved Filipina friends from the Filipina Women’s Network’s 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the US. The honor of being selected as an influential … Continue reading

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Ben Menor To Plead No Contest To One Charge, 2 Other Charges To Be Dismissed: Sentencing Rescheduled October 9; Charge To Be Expunged

Thank you for the prayers! What a roller-coaster ride it has been these past five years — with many lessons learned and true friendships cherished… Greg B. Macabenta, veteran journalist and publisher/editor-in-chief of Ang Panahon and Filipinas Magazine, who witnessed … Continue reading

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Philippine Coral Reef Exhibit Opens At The New California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco

The staff members at the Philippine Consul General’s Office in San Francisco are very good in making sure that the Filipino American media is updated with consulate-supported events and activities. Consul General Marciano Paynor (an adopted son of Cebu) wanted … Continue reading

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