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From our partners Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote): None of us are immune from disinformation. Bad actors want to mislead us for their own gain, but we know we can outsmart them. Check your sources and your own biases! Learn more at apiavote.org/disinfo

: FYLPRO 2016 delegate Brandon Dela Cruz and 2023 delegate Trish Quema La Chica are part of the 18th cohort of the Pacific Century Fellows Program. The Pacific Century Fellows, modeled after the prestigious White House Fellows program, is the signature activity of the nonprofit organization, the Fund for the Pacific Century. https://www.pacificcenturyfellows.com/cohort18

👻🎃 ! Share your Halloween spirit and Filipino pride with us! What’s your favorite way to celebrate? 👻🇵🇭

: What makes food “Filipino?” Kamayan explores the culinary history of the Philippines from pre-colonialism to modern day. FYLPRO 2023 delegate Yana Gilbuena-Babu is a producer for “Kamayan—The Filipino Food Documentary.” The film kickstarter campaign ends on Oct. 31.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kamayanfilm/kamayan

It’s finally Vote Early Day! Celebrate our democracy by casting your ballot by mail or in person today.

Here’s how:
💻 Head to www.voteearlyday.org/vote
🔍 Find out where and when and you can vote today
🗳️ Go cast your ballot!
🎉 Celebrate

: Several FYLPRO alumni participated in the Dream Bigger Challenge in Sunnyvale last week. FYLPRO 2015 delegate Nicole Adrienne Ponseca of Jeepney took home second place and 2023 delegate Walbert Castillo of Istorya was a finalist. FYLPRO Tayo’s Project Director Leezel Tanglao and Product Counsel Mark Calaguas pitched the project in an exhibition round with Technologist Jobel Kyle Vecino in attendance. FYLPRO served as a community partner for the event.

: FYLPRO Tayo core leadership member and 2022 fellow Frances Angela Rodriguez presented on public health misinformation and disinformation in Tagalog/Bisaya/English at the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) Seminar at Silliman University in Dumaguete, Philippines on October 4, 2024 through Texas Tech University Health Science Center’s (TTUHSC) Philippines International Program as part of her Masters in Public Health (MPH) program. Rodriguez and her colleague, Ericka Tobias, RN, presented on health misinformation and disinformation and their presentation was titled “Differentiating Science and Misinformation in Health: Understanding the Truth in the Age of Information."

https://www.tayohelp.com/en-us/articles/fylpro-tayo-core-leadership-member-and-2022-fellow-presents-at-barangay-health-workers-seminar-at-silliman-university/

From our partners APIA Vote: Results take time. While Election Day is still a few days away, there are steps you can take now to make your voice heard! Did you know that many states allow you to track your mail-in-ballot? If you requested a mail-in-ballot, be sure to turn it in through the mail or your local drop box, if your state allows. Early voting is safe, secure, and convenient. Trust the process!

: FYLPRO 2013 delegate Anthony Guevara was awarded Chamber Champion Award 2024 State-Level winner by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce-Texas. It was awarded at 15th Year Anniversary Gala and Awards Ceremony last weekend in Grapevine, Texas. https://lawin.news/10/2024/22/headline/pacctx-15th-anniversary-gala/

: Please join our first Oktoberfest 🇵🇭 celebration for Filipino American History Month - each ticket comes w beer (special sinigang brew!!) and food.

​Beer Lab HI will be featuring a unique golden ale inspired by the beloved Filipino dish sinigang, featuring tantalizing flavors of tamarind, calamansi, and coconut 🥥

​This event is not just about great beer; it’s a chance to connect with fellow Filipinos and Filipinos at heart and meet some of this year’s “The Outstanding Filipino Award” (TOFA) honorees selected from across the US.

​Showcase your Filipino pride and don your best 🇵🇭 attire! Doors open at 5:30 PM. Limited tickets, get yours now! Ticket comes with beer and pulutan. Let’s raise our glasses and honor our rich history and heritage together!

​Organized by the Filipino Young Professionals - Hawai’i, in partnership with the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai’i (FCCH), Filipino Jaycees of Honolulu (FJC), Hawai’i- Philippines Economic Council (HPBEC), Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC), The Outstanding Filipino Award (TOFA), United Filipino Council of Hawai’i Foundation (UFCH), and 808Filipinos. Special thanks to Nicolas Wong of Beerlab HI and Eulerson Pajimula (Master Brewer).

: FYLPRO President-Elect Genevieve V. Jopanda spoke on “Advocating for Each Other” and FYLPRO 2015 delegate Nicole Adrienne Ponseca spoke on” Filipino Food Going Global “ at the PHTimeIsNow event at the Banatao Institute at U.C. Berkeley earlier this week.

Several FYLPRO 2023 delegates (Christine Melendres, Juslyn Manalo, Lourdes Moldre, and Yana Gilbuena-Babu) joined in support of PH Time Is Now’s mission to share and connect in the .

: 📢 Applications open for Act to Change's Youth Ambassador Program (2024-2025 School Year)!

The Youth Ambassador Program has been redesigned to give Asian American and Pacific Islander youth the skills and support needed to make a difference.

The revamped Youth Ambassador Program is now a 8-month journey, where participants will be guided through a structured process of discovery, mentorship, innovation, and implementation, culminating in the creation of Capstone Projects designed to build safer, more inclusive environments.

✨ Learn more and apply by Friday, Nov 1: https://acttochange.org/youth-ambassador-program/

Join one of our Instagram Live Info Sessions where all of your questions will be answered:
📅 Friday, October 25th at 2PM PT / 5PM ET
📅 Monday, October 28th at 3PM PT / 6PM ET
On Instagram Live: https://www.instagram.com/acttochange/

: For the third year in a row, several FYLPRO alumni and Tayo members participated in AAJA-LA's trivia bowl and came in the top 5. This year, the team (sponsored by AAJA member Leezel Tanglao) tied for second place with the Los Angeles Times team 2 and the Japanese American bar association. In 2022, FYLPRO/Tayo team won AAJA-LA's virtual trivia bowl. This year's team included FYLPRO Immediate Past President Leezel Tanglao, FYLPRO Executive Vice President Mark Calaguas, Chris Lapinig (2016), Ireneo Reus (2017), Patricia Tumang (2023), Paolo Roca (2023), Tayo technologist and cofounder Jobel Vecino and friends Winston Emano and Moonie Lantion.

: FYLPRO Tayo Research member Samantha Sumait, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, has been recognized as one of the Illinois Nurses Foundation's 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders for 2024! 🏆

Samantha earned this prestigious award for her impactful work on Tayo's MAGPABAKUNA Project, addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Filipinos in the Chicago area. 🇵🇭💉

In her own words: "As a Filipina nurse, working with Tayo has been transformative for my personal and professional growth. The COVID-19 pandemic’s devastating effect on Filipino nurses highlighted the need for advocacy and culturally specific care. Being able to give back to my community has been incredibly fulfilling."

https://fylpro.org/fylpro-tayo-research-member-samantha-sumait-awarded-2024-award-winners-40-under-40-emerging-nurse-leaders-by-illinois-nurses-foundation/

: Join us in celebrating at the Dream Bigger Challenge, happening on Friday, October 25, at the Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley!

Witness an inspiring pitch competition where Filipino American innovators showcase how they’re uplifting lives through groundbreaking startups.

Experience the power of entrepreneurship and investing.

Envision new possibilities for our community as we dare to dream bigger, together.

REGISTER NOW:

https://lu.ma/wjh8arwi

: Come to UC Berkeley on October 24, 2024, Thursday, 10am to 5pm for a day of inspiring sessions to connect with fellow innovators and forward-thinkers, ignite new ideas, and learn from today’s global Filipino industry leaders at PHTimeIsNow.

Set at CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, every minute and every session at will teach and challenge you to create meaningful paths to personal progress and professional success.

www.phtimeisnow.com

From our partners AAPI Data & Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote):

As we approach the upcoming elections, misinformation is more prevalent than ever. It’s essential to navigate the complexities of media and identify credible sources, especially within the AANHPI community. This webinar aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to combat misinformation effectively.

Gain access to exclusive insights: Hear from experts at AAPI Data, APIAVote, and Asian American Journalists Association, who will share vital data and survey findings relevant to AANHPI voters, community organizations, and civic engagement leaders.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at Noon PT/3pm ET

Reserve your spot now: apia.vote/misinfo24

: FYLPRO’s Tayo Help Desk hosted a kwentuhan booth at the Lone Star Palengke in Grand Prairie as part our NEH project with our co-PI Dr. Rachel Kuo from the University of Wisconsin at Madison earlier this month. The DFW region has more than 80,000 Filipinos according to the 2020 census.

From our partners Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote):

Election Day is only two weeks away! Here is a refresher on some of the basic steps you should take when making your voting plan. And don’t forget to remind your family and friends to make one as well! https://apiavote.org/how-to-vote/

: Several FYLPRO alumni were in attendance at the White House Filipino American History Month celebration in Washington DC on Monday. Excerpts from Michele Josue’s legacy project Nurse Unseen was also screened at the event.

: Celebrate Filipino American History Month while networking with fellow Filipino Americans from across the country.

Filipino American History Month Celebration
Sunday, Oct 20, 6pm-11pm
La VIE 88 District Square SW Floor 4.6, Washington, DC 20024

RSVP on Partiful or email [email protected]
https://partiful.com/e/LhEMxEoBnvI37JfhYufP

from our partners National Council of Asian Pacific Americans - NCAPA • Happy Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! 🇵🇭 🇺🇸

is celebrated in October every year to mark the anniversary of the first evidence of Filipinos in America, which was in October 1587.

On , we honor the many historical and cultural contributions that Fil-Ams have made in the U.S.

Check out our members National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and FYLPRO to learn more about their work to serve the Filipino-American community!

: Earlier this month, FYLPRO Immediate Past President and Tayo Help Desk Director and cofounder Leezel Tanglao and FYLPRO Executive Vice President And Tayo Product Counsel and Cofounder Mark Calaguas presented at the UConn Connecticut Advanced Computing Center as part of the last all hands meeting marking the close of the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s grant supporting the CoInsights project led by Meedan. For the last two years, FYLPRO’s Tayo has been working with all the project’s partners and collaborators including Viet Fact Check, UMass Amherst College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Department off Communication’s Global Technology for Social Justice Lab, University of Colorado Boulder, Rutgers University School of Communication and Information, University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center, Piyaoba, and DesiFacts. We look forward to continuing our work together in building trusting and authenticity online communications for diaspora communities.

: FYLPRO 2022 delegate Michele Josue’s film and legacy project, Nurse Unseen, continues its nationwide tour. Earlier this month, it kicked off in New York where PIX11 featured the film. Screenings continue in Los Angeles, San Francisco, South San Francisco, Seattle, Carson and New Orleans. https://pix11.com/video/new-documentary-highlights-contributions-of-filipinos-in-nursing/10101894/

: Several FYLPRO alumni participated and presented at National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) 15th National Empowerment Conference (NEC) and 2024 Civic Leadership Forum in Detroit, Michigan over the summer including Steven Raga (2012), Abbey Eusebio (2014), Anthony Guevara (2013). https://naffaa.org/nec2024/