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December 3, 2016<br />
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CONGRATULATIONS!<br />
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After a long hard and arduous campaign, we have achieved our goal of honoring with respect, recognizing with dignity, in the awarding the ultimate medal that is so deserving to our Filipino-American veterans of World War II.<br />
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On November 30, 2016, the Government of the United States thru its Congress approved the passage of S-1555 and HR-2737 (both Senate and Congress) that awards them the Congressional Gold Medal for the their sacrifice during this tragic World War. It is known as the "Congressional Gold Medal act of 2015". President Obama is expected to sign it into law.<br />
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We are proud of our 260,000 Filipino soldiers-men and women-who stood by with the United States Forces to defend our country for us to stand free today.<br />
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We are also equally proud to all the various advocates, supporters and Filipino-American associations and governmental agencies that have rallied to this benevolent cause. I thank most especially our supporters in Georgia. These efforts bring prominence to these men and women in the Philippine and American history. <br />
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This is a moment in time that we continue to be proud as Filipinos and Filipino Americans.<br />
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Mabuhay!<br />
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Raoul "Ray" Donato<br />
Consul General, a.h.<br />
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The Honorary Philippine Consul General Raoul “Ray” Donato was honored by the Secretary of Defense of the Philippines General Delfin Lorenzana at Camp Aguinaldo in Makati last October 2016. Secretary Lorenzana advised HCG Donato to extend his best wishes to his friends in Atlanta. Edith Lorenzana (wife of Secretary Lorenzana) and his daughter attended the private luncheon. They exchanged views with regards to the Philippines and the United States. The menu included a tasty “pinakbet” a traditional Ilocano dish among other delicacies. Secretary Lorenzana was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as part of his cabinet team. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-88234254505625041632016-10-02T05:35:00.001-07:002016-10-02T05:35:59.661-07:00NaFFAA calls for greater participation by Filipino Americans in U.S. society<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">“As we celebrate Filipino American History Month, let us reflect on our many achievements and contributions to our nation’s cultural, social and political life,” said NaFFAA National Chairman Brendan Flores. “While we have made many gains as a community over the years, we need to continue amplifying our voices and asserting our presence by actively participating in our country’s electoral process.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Flores notes that there are nearly 4 million Filipinos and Filipino Americans in the U.S. today, constituting the second largest Asian American and Pacific Islander group in the country. “But voting rates among Filipino Americans continue to be low,” he said. “And we are still poorly represented in state and national legislatures.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">To address this challenge, NaFFAA launched it’s FilAmVote program early this year, with the goal of increasing voter registration and voter participation in this year’s national elections. NaFFAA has also partnered with APIA Vote to bolster outreach to APIA communities across the country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"> “But even as we hail the progress we’ve made, we continue to be concerned about the way our presence is perceived in the American mainstream and in the media,” Flores states. “I’m referring to recent news reports that NBC had put in development a comedy show about a mail-order bride from the Philippines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">“In a culture where we continue to strive for diversity and inclusion, NBC will be taking us many steps back if the network moves forward with this show. The last thing we need is a prime time television show that objectifies an Asian woman to be married off, via a catalogue, to a man she doesn’t know. That isn’t comedy. It’s called human trafficking and it’s simply unacceptable.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Flores notes that “as of 2014, the International Labor Organization estimates there are 4.5 million people trapped in forced sexual exploitation globally. It is abhorrent that in 2016, we would allow for a company to promote and produce a show that perpetuates Asian stereotypes and human trafficking as an acceptable form of entertainment.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"> “While we commend NBC’s decision, this is not the first time NBC has made light of Asian stereotypes,” Flores said. He recalled that in 1994, the NBC sitcom “Frasier” included an offensive joke about purchasing a mail order bride from the Philippines. Then Philippine Ambassador Raul Ch. Rabe protested to NBC executives, denouncing the joke as “racist and sexist.” In his letter, he wrote that “Our people are not chattel.” Rabe added that the Philippines passed a law in 1991 banning the mail-order bride business and other similar practices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">In 2007, ABC was forced to apologize for disparaging doctors trained in the Philippines in an episode of “Desperate Housewives,” after an on-line petition led by Filipino American author Kevin Nadal drew more than 50,000 signatures. ABC also removed the offending episode from all its platforms. In condemning the racially-biased and culturally insensitive remarks, NaFFAA pointed out the need for cultural awareness training among Hollywood writers, producers and actors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"> “We appreciate the leadership of various individuals and organizations who alerted us to the ‘Mail Order Family,’ which NBC was considering to produce,” said Flores. “We join this collective effort in denouncing any programming that presents insensitive and disrespectful images of our communities.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">GABRIELA USA, a grassroots-based alliance of more than 200 organizations advocating for Filipino women, condemned NBC for “exploiting women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds as perpetuated by the mail order bride industry.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"> Asian Americans Advancing Justice Affiliates issued a statement expressing their outrage over the network’s consideration of a show that “perpetuates the fetishization and commoditization of Asian women,” and “trivializes the predicament of women who are bought and sold into the sex slave trade or into abusive relationships with men they’ve often never met.”</span> <span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">“The cancelation of this show is a result of the collective efforts of leaders nationwide with the Filipino-American community's best interest in mind,” Flores said. “This is a positive example of a unified message and its powerful impact." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"> “This month is also an occasion to acknowledge the support of U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives who have cosponsored a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to our Filipino World War II veterans,” Flores said. NaFFAA is among a number of national organizations pressing Congress to once and for all recognize the vital role Filipino and American veterans played in defending the Philippines and the United States during World War II.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">In July, the Senate passed the bill, S. 1555. A companion measure in the House, HR 2737, has gained the support of 306 cosponsors to date, more than the two-thirds required.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"> “We are calling on Speaker Paul Ryan and the House leadership to take immediate action, secure House approval and send it to the White House for President Obama’s signature,” Flores said. “We owe it to our veterans, who have waited for more than 70 years.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'bookman old style', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">“Indeed, this time of celebration is an occasion for all Filipino Americans to rededicate themselves as citizens actively engaged in moving our country forward.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', serif;">The <b>National Federation of Filipino American Associations</b> (NaFFAA) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan tax-exempt organization established in 1997 to promote the active participation of Filipino Americans in civic and national affairs. It is recognized by Washington policy makers, national advocacy groups and private industry as the Voice of Filipinos and Filipino throughout the United States. NaFFAA partners with local affiliate organizations and national coalitions in advocating for issues of common concern to Filipino Americans. As the largest national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, organizations and individuals, NaFFAA’s thirteen-member regions cover the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, the Marianas Islands, and American Samoa.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-36185498380221206752016-10-01T12:55:00.001-07:002016-10-01T12:55:11.878-07:00Vote in the November 8th presidential, congressional, state and local elections- E. Pascual, Community Affairs Director<div class="yiv8930169851MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475351216035_3058" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475351216035_3060">Vote in the <a dir="ltr" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475351216035_3066" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">November 8th</a> presidential, congressional, state and local elections. <a dir="ltr" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">October 11th</a> is the deadline to register in Georgia. Check your registration, change your address or register online as a Georgia voter by clicking on this link: <a href="http://www.gavotes.org/?source=MGA" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475351216035_3059" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank">REGISTER TO VOTE!</a><a href="http://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank"><br clear="none" /></a></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-11422127166107415892016-09-29T03:59:00.002-07:002016-09-29T04:01:04.528-07:00Veterans advocates call for passage of the Congressional Gold Medal Award for Filipino World War II Veterans<div class="yiv1840691717MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3054" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3070" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret), chairman of the Filipino Veterans for Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP), called on the U.S. House of Representatives today to pass the Congressional Gold Medal bill, which would once and for all recognize the service and sacrifice of Filipino World War II Veterans.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3073" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> This week, the U.S. House measure, HR 2737, gained 300 cosponsors, above the two-thirds threshold met by previous Congressional Gold Medal bills. The U.S. Senate had passed the legislation in July.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3074" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> “The overwhelming support of the American people, as expressed through their representatives in Congress, is very encouraging to our aging veterans,” says Taguba.</span> <span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3076" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">“They have over 70 years for the day of recognition to come with the passage of the Congressional Gold Medal, an honor they truly deserve. That historic day of reckoning is nearing. We are confident that before the year ends, they will be finally recognized for their valor and selfless sacrifice.” </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3129" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> FilVetREP is calling on House leadership – Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi – to take appropriate action in this legislative session before the end of the year. “Given the short time frame left in this Congressional session, we hope they will move this bill across the finish line for our veterans.”</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3152" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Taguba also thanked the hard work of various individuals from Filipino American communities across the country, Asian American/ Pacific Islander advocacy organizations, Philippine Consuls General and Veterans Service Organizations for their “tremendous effort in reaching out to their Senators and Representatives in accomplishing this very important mission. Without their determination and diligence, we wouldn’t be where we are now.”</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3155" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> The Filipino Veterans of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2014 was introduced in June of last year in the Senate and House as companion bills by their lead sponsors: Senators Maize Hirono (D-HI) and Dean Heller (R-NV) and Representatives Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and Dr. Joe Heck (R-NV).</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3156" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> On July 13 of this year, the U.S. Senate passed S. 1555, with a broad, bipartisan coalition of 71 Senate cosponsors. In commending the Senate’s action, Sen. Hirono praised the “heroism and courage of Filipino World War II veterans who were instrumental to an Allied victory in the Pacific theater.” Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) also said they should be recognized for their service and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal because “our nation’s Filipino veterans made tremendous sacrifices during World War II and played a big part in our victory.”</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3724" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Rep. Gabbard urged “timely passage” of the bill in a “Dear Colleague letter” in April of this year. “These loyal and courageous soldiers suffered, fought, and gave up their lives alongside their American counterparts throughout the war. Yet decades have gone by, and they are still waiting for their service to be recognized,” she said. “Today there are just 18,000 of these Filipino World War II veterans who are still alive today. Time is of the essence. We cannot afford to wait. I urge my colleagues to quickly pass this legislation so that these courageous men and women may be honored while they are still among us.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">our veterans are significantly closer to their long awaited goal of national recognition of sacrifice and selfless service during World War II from the nation they so ably served,” Taguba said. “We deeply appreciate the leadership and dedication of Senator Hirono, Senator Heller, Congresswoman Gabbard, Congressman Joe Heck, and all the senators and representatives who cosponsored this bill.”</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3776" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> FilVetREP, in partnership with its national Board of Directors, its Executive Committee, and hundreds of volunteers and partners around the country, is calling on the House of Representatives to pass this legislation without delay. In order to find out more about FilVetREP and how to get involved, visit the FilVetREP website at <a href="http://www.filvetrep.org/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475145882420_3778" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.filvetrep.org</a>.</span></div>
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Atlanta, GA- "Former President Fidel V. Ramos, the 12th president and commander in chief<br />of the Republic of the Philippines squared off with former five times "real<br />deal" heavy weight champion of the world, Evander Hollyfield. It was dubbed<br />"Thriller in Atlanta" by Honorary Consul General Raoul "Ray" Donato. He and<br />his wife Peggy, together with the Fil-Am community leaders hosted a<br />reception for the former President and Mrs. Amelita Ramos in their<br />residence. Ramos was honored by West Point in New York in the dedication of<br />a Presidential suite in his name at the Thayer Hotel last May 17, 2015. <br />Evander Hollyfield recently had a "boxing" bout with Presidential Candidate<br />GOP candidate, Mitt Romney. Hollyfield and Mike Tyson achieved Notoriety in<br />a match on June 28th 1997 when Tyson bit Hollyfiled's ear. <br />Accordingly, Hollyfield made a comment that he thought Manny Pacquaio won<br />the fight in Las Vegas with Floyd Mayweather last May 2nd 2015."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-53996199291863030512015-01-29T07:56:00.001-08:002015-01-29T07:56:18.533-08:00Turner talks to PHCG on Philippines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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PHCG Raoul "Ray" Donato converses with founder of CNN Ted Turner today in the once a year by "invitation only" luncheon by the Buckhead Coalition Club. They discussed about the Philippines---Ted Turner stayed at the MacArthur Suite at the Manila hotel when he visited the Philippines many years ago. He may go again soon. Turner is the largest owner (2 million acres of land in the U.S. alone) in the United States. He was involved in the Atlanta Braves among other things. <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-42029329826057645592015-01-05T14:12:00.001-08:002015-01-05T14:13:34.187-08:00The 8th Youth Leadership Award and Filipino Teachers in Georgia Appreciation Day The 8th Youth Leadership Award and Filipino Teachers in Georgia Appreciation Day <br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><b>Selection Guidelines:</b><br /><b></b><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">The Galing Foundation, Inc. Board and its designee will <nobr><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://galingfoundation.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-8th-youth-leadership-award-and.html#" id="FALINK_4_0_3"><span style="color: #ffcc77;">select</span></a></nobr> one student from middle school and one student from high school. </span></span><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">The student must be from the Filipino community whom you think have made valuable contributions to the school and community in the state of Georgia. <br /><br /><b>Procedure: </b>Nominations may come from a resident of Georgia nominating a student of Filipino heritage attending a school in the state of Georgia. The nomination must be in writing and must be E-mailed to: galingfoundation@yahoo.com and anafelblackburn@yahoo.com by no later than January 10, 2015.</span></span><b></b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">I. Selection: A selection committee composed of 3 distinguished members of the Filipino community serving in the state of Georgia will make the final selection. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">II. Criteria for selection will be based on the following: </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">A. </span></span><b>Academic Excellence</b><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">: Each nominee shall provide proof of academic achievement (report card) as well as active involvement in extra-curricular <nobr><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://galingfoundation.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-8th-youth-leadership-award-and.html#" id="FALINK_5_0_4"><span style="color: #ffcc77;">activities</span></a></nobr> of the school. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">B. </span></span><b>Community Service</b><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">: Willingly volunteers his/her time and resources to schools and/or communities through non-profit 501 ©3 charitable organizations in Georgia when called upon; (proof of rendered service to state and/or federal recognized charitable organization) benefiting communities in need. Please see attached YLA Service form 2014. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">C. </span></span><b>Leadership</b><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">: Demonstrates self-initiative and commitment in promoting educational and charitable activities. </span></span></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">D. </span></span><b>Character</b><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">: Demonstrates genuine concern for others. Sets a positive example for youth to emulate and displays an exemplary disposition towards others. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">E. </span></span><b>Essay: </b><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,Book Antiqua;">Growing Up Filipino-American: A Personal Retrospective (minimum of 300 words) </span></span></o:p> </span> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This year's celebration will highlight some of the distinguished Filipino teachers serving in the state of Georgia. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The more you work, study and develop your ability to contribute more to the lives and well-being of others, the better life you will have in all areas". - Brian Tracy, Motivational Speaker, Author. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Former Youth Leader Honorees:</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="textexposedshow">2013 – Je’an Francis Cantilang (H.S.) of Locust Grove, GA.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br /><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2012 – Camille Mapua (H.S.) of Woodstock, GA </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shereen Ragheb (M.S.) of Atlanta, GA</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">2011 – Kimberly Moriles of Jonesboro, GA</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">2010 - Jordan Alexandar Moratin of Grayson, GA</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">2009 – Joanne Kelly Utt of Senoia, GA</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">2008 - Janice Alcalde of Chamblee, GA</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">2007 – Omar Ragheb of Atlanta, GA</span></span></span></span> </span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To receive nomination forms, sponsor or for more information, please call 404-925-2639 or <nobr><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://galingfoundation.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-8th-youth-leadership-award-and.html#" id="FALINK_6_0_5"><span style="color: #ffcc77;">email</span></a></nobr> </span></span><a href="mailto:anafelblackburn@yahoo.com"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">anafelblackburn@yahoo.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GFI is is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 tax exempt charitable organization registered in the State of Georgia. EIN 20-5508331</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;">The Philippine Honorary Consul General Raoul "Ray" Donato and the Filipino community in Atlanta presented a Liberation Medal to veteran Melvin S. Sturm for his <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">service with the Third Fleet and in the United States Navy during WWII. "I feel blessed to have so many good years after the War when so many young men and women never made it home." - Sturm</span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-52119345622928919532014-07-31T07:51:00.002-07:002014-12-01T16:01:19.199-08:00Philippine government to honor Corporal Glen Cocke at 7th Heritage Day in Nashville, TN on August 9<br />
Philippine government to honor Corporal Glen Cocke at 7th Heritage Day in Nashville, TN on August 9<br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406815669916_16791" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406815669916_16790" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406815669916_16788" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Corporal Cocke was a radio man at the #756 field Artillery Battalion that landed in Lingayen, Pangasinan on January 9, 1945 and they advanced down San Fernando Valley on their way to liberate Manila in February 1945. </span><br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406815669916_16801" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The Filipino American Association of Tennessee, through the leadership of Ms. Jaycel Montealegre Fields will highlight the award ceremony at the 7<sup>th</sup> Heritage Day in Nashville, TN </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Please join the Philippine Honorary Consulate General and community leaders from the SE Region to celebrate and to witness the awarding of Medal of Honor on behalf of the Filipino people, to Corporal Glen Cocke. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dennis Paredes: 615-289-0498; <a href="mailto:d.paredes@rocketmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:d.paredes@rocketmail.com">d.paredes@rocketmail.com</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jaycel Montealegre Fields: 931-398-0154; <a href="mailto:jaycel.m.fields@vanderbilt.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:jaycel.m.fields@vanderbilt.edu">jaycel.m.fields@vanderbilt.edu</a> </span></div>
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</span> </span><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;">Willy Blanco <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="nofollow">770-331-9540</a> <a href="mailto:willyblanco9540@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:willyblanco9540@gmail.com">willyblanco9540@gmail.com</a></span> <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-9987055067366714302014-07-30T05:02:00.003-07:002014-07-30T05:02:31.525-07:00MAM AWARDS: NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2014
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Nominations
to the Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards 2014 are now formally open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Conceived
in 2011 by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) for the Celebration of
the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day in the
Philippines (December and December 18, respectively every year), <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards</b>
aim to recognize the significant role of the media in information dissemination
and advocacy of news and concerns related to migration and development.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Eligible
for the Awards are works by any individual, government and private media
outlets, institutions and practitioners in the fields of print, radio, movie and
television, advertising and internet based in the Philippines and abroad.
Entries must have raised public awareness on issues on Filipino migration,
advocated the cause of Filipinos overseas, or/and promoted a positive image of
Filipinos overseas. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Entries
to the Awards must be submitted on or before <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">October 15, 2014</b> to MAM Awards Secretariat, Commission on Filipinos
Overseas, Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue cor. Osmeña Highway (South
Superhighway) Manila, Philippines 1007. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The
Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards consist of six categories. The Print
Journalism Award is conferred on best print media. The Radio Journalism Award
is conferred on best radio program. The Television Journal Award is conferred
on best television program (talk show, investigative journalism, TV special or
documentary). The Film Media Award is conferred on best films and videos (full
length or documentary). The Interactive Media Award is conferred on web-based
publications. The Advertisement Award is conferred on best print, radio or TV
commercial/advertisements on issues concerning migration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Since
2011, this recognition has been conferred on 31 awardees and serves to
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the Month of Overseas Filipinos in December. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">For
more information on the Awards, please call the MAM Awards Secretariat at (632)
552-4761 (632) 561-8291 (telefax), or email at </span><a href="mailto:mamawards@cfo.gov.ph"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">mamawards@cfo.gov.ph</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">. To download the primer and
nomination form, please check </span><a href="http://www.cfo.gov.ph/"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">www.cfo.gov.ph</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Contributed by: The Office of the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Atlanta</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-89892426987628147852014-06-26T13:13:00.001-07:002014-06-26T13:14:36.109-07:00PHCG Donato at "After the Storm" Typhoon Haiyan fund raiser in DC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"The Philippine Honorary Consul General Raoul "Ray" Donato and Mrs. Peggy Donato of Atlanta, Georgia, attended the benefit concert entitled <a href="http://www.after-the-storm.org/celebrities/lea-salonga" target="_blank">"After the Storm"</a> at the John F. Kennedy performing Arts Center in Washington D.C. on June 16, 2014. The event was a fund raiser for Typhoon Haiyan which devastated Central Philippines. It was a star studded evening by Broadway stars Lea Salonga, Lou Diamond Philip, Apl.de.ap, Black Eyed Peas, Grammy nominated tenor Rodel Rosel and Joffrey Ballet Christina Rocas. PHCG Donato had breakfast at the residence of Ambassador Jose Cuisia III<br />
with Lea Salonga and her husband Robert Chien and family. Others are friends of the Philippine Ambassador and Mrs. Victoria Cuisia.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-12436606213609895332014-05-23T11:33:00.001-07:002014-05-23T11:38:29.577-07:00H.E. Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos on his annual visit in Atlanta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May 22, 2014, Atlanta, GA<br />
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Atlanta, GA- Philippine Honorary Consul General Ray Donato with Consul General of Japan, Mr. <a href="http://www.atlanta.us.emb-japan.go.jp/CGSunagaAisatsuE.html" target="_blank">Kazuo Sunaga</a> and Robert Helmer- President and CEO of <a href="http://commercescience.com/" target="_blank">Commerce Science Inc</a>. welcomes H.E. <a href="http://www.rpdev.org/" target="_blank">Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos</a> at The Buckhead Club. During the private meeting, the former president shared his views on world events particularly on Russia's take over of Crimea and the growing tension amongst China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and other Southeast Asian countries. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-20443471288078292682014-05-20T12:32:00.001-07:002014-05-20T13:15:11.639-07:00May 27, 2014: 3rd Private Sector-Led Investment Roadshow in the US<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3<sup>rd</sup> Private Sector-led Investment Roadshow in the U.S.</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Atlanta, cordially invites you to a <b>Business Forum</b> on business opportunities in the Philippines in major industries and sectors - IT/BPO (including Healthcare IT), Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy, Biotech & Pharma, Real Estate, Financial Services, and Regional Economic Development. The Philippine delegation is led by the Philippine Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., and prominent Filipino economist Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, together with select captains of Philippine industries.<i></i></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-16767605479867295072014-05-20T06:06:00.001-07:002014-05-20T06:06:34.949-07:00May 25, 2014: PACCGA in cooperation with PHCG Donato invites you to a reception for H.E. Ambassador Cuisia & Trade Delegation
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<b><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">and the Philippine Trade Delegation</span></b><span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Space is limited! Please RSVP by Wednesday,
May 21, 2014, to: </span></b><a href="mailto:philippinechamberga@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: blue;">philippinechamberga@gmail.com</span></span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">or call
Eleanor Mae Pascual at </span></b><a href="tel:404-683-0606" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: blue;">404-683-0606</span></span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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huge “THANK YOU” to our event sponsors:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">International Credit, Inc. – Cherry P. Godoy,
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">H.E. Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. –
Philippine Ambassador to the United States<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas – Professor and
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The World Trade Center Atlanta and the De Guzman & Ramos Group cordially invite you to dine with the Former President of the Republic of The Philippines, <strong>His Excellency Fidel Valdez Ramos</strong>. </div>
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This reception is aimed at raising awareness of the <em><a href="http://www.rpdev.org/" target="_blank">Ramos Peace and Development Foundation</a></em> which was designed to promote sustainable democracies and effective governance through socioeconomic diplomacy. Former President Ramos will address issues of lasting global initiatives and programs, "responsible" world economies, and ending poverty from a local to global framework. Business attire is required and a Silent Auction will also be held at the reception.</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sunday, March 23, 2014 - Macon, GA - "The International Cherry Blossom Festival started with a worship service at the United Methodist Church in Macon attended by the Consul General of Japan, as part of the tradition initiated 40 years ago. Other founding countries of the festival were Germany , Taiwan and the United Kingdom . The “Honoree Country” was the Philippines . The Fil-Am community participated in the parade with luxury cars and floats which featured a replica of a “bahay-kubo”, a distinctly Filipino native shack which drew a lot of attention from spectators during the parade. The PHCG with two beauty queens from the lead group, The Damayan of Warner Robins Georgia headed the Philippine delegation in a top down convertible Mustang 1969. There were thousands of spectators lined up the 3-mile long main street of Macon . The parade lasted about two hours long and the weather was perfect!"- Raoul "Ray" Donato, Philippine Honorary Consul General</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Featured in the parade was Sochi Winter Olympic Silver Medalist in Ice Carving competition, Mr. Victor Dagatan and various Filipino-American organizations from the state: PAWAG (Philippine American Women's Association of GA) led by Pia Valeriano, PACCGA (Philippine American Chamber of Commerce in GA) led by Mae Pascual, the PNAGA (Philippine Nurses Association in GA) led by Berna Bray, the Ramos Law firm and Atty. Bryan Ramos, Fil-Am Association of Greater Atlanta with Lolit Elliott, Nenette Smith, Mayette & Art Bayani, PAMAG (Philippine American Medical Association of GA) led by Dr. Mike Tan and Dr. Lemuel Villanueva, the Kalayaan Group led by Elsie Vidanes and Makabayan Georgia Inc with Willee &; Lynda Bonus, Didi O'Connor, Doddy & TJ Ward and the overall coordinator Willy Blanco, Sinulog Group led by Bernie Utt, the Raghebs and several other community volunteers. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Special thanks to Emma Wiswell, president of the Damayan who spearheaded the preparation and organization of the event and to Anita Smith, Paz William and team for designing and executing the display of the "bahay-kubo" exhibit. </span></div>
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Started in 2005, the ACGTDT is an annual program organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Tourism that brings some 400 Filipinos and Americans to the Philippines each year. Participants enjoy a VIP tour at a reasonable cost. Among other activities, the group will have a private audience with H.E. President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacanang.<br />
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Those making plans for the coming summer break are urged to consider the Philippines as their holiday destination. The basic tour package, offered at $530 (excluding airfare), consists of a 3-night stay at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati with daily buffet breakfast, lunches and dinners with special entertainment, wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park, an out-of-town tour at Villa Escudero in Laguna, and visits to special sites in the Manila and Makati areas. Leading the delegation will be Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29803604.post-39657423853590288872014-03-20T08:02:00.002-07:002014-03-20T08:02:45.732-07:00FAPAC Scholarship for Public Service 2014FAPAC Scholarship for Public Service 2014 <br />
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WASHINGTON DC - <a href="http://www.fapac.org/" target="_blank">The Federal Asian Pacific American Council </a>(FAPAC) Endowment Fund is proud to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2014 Distinguished Public Service Scholarship. For the past many years, FAPAC has awarded a number of scholarships and internships to Asian Pacific American college students who exhibit excellent academic achievement as well as demonstrated a continuous effort to foster diversity and community service to the Asian Pacific American community. Since 2013 the scholarship award is given under the newly established FAPAC Endowment Fund in honor of the first Asian Pacific American elected to Congress. The award will be given to a student during the FAPAC National Leadership Training Program in May each year. The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education. The award will be also given out in honor former Secretaries Elaine L. Chao and Norman Y. Mineta and the late Congressman Dalip Singh Saund from California. Last year FAPAC awarded the 2013 Scholarship in honor of the late Congressman Saund. The 2014 Award will be given in honor of former Secretary Norman Mineta. <br />
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We invite you to join the Annual Easter Spring Event on April 13, 2014 (Sunday) from 12-5pm at Bells Ferry Park Pavilion, Marietta GA. This is open to public and FREE! Please bring your dish to share and a Liter of Soda/Water. Please bring one dozen (12) of plastic eggs per family for egg hunting event. </div>
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We are also reaching out to everyone to please show your compassion by contributing a little to Galing Foundation. Children in the Rural areas in the Philippines need your help!</div>
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Please donate any school supplies, books, or anything that children needed pertaining school supplies. All your contributions will be directed to Miss Tony Daya, the Founder of Galing Foundation. Please check Facebook Page for more information .</div>
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More than 20 years ago, former President Corazon C. Aquino issued Proclamation No. 276 declaring December of every year as Month of Overseas Filipinos as a tribute for overseas Filipinos to encourage their participation in the development activities in the country. Recognizing the significant role of overseas Filipinos in national development, the Philippine government, through the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) conducted various activities to honor overseas Filipinos for their exemplary achievements and contributions. One of these activities is the CFO Awards which were conferred by President Aquino to 34 overseas Filipino individuals and organizations in 1991. <br />
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The Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas is a biennial awards system to give recognition to Filipinos and other individuals or organizations who contribute to Philippine development initiatives, or promote the interests of overseas Filipino communities. The awards are also given to overseas Filipinos who have exceptionally distinguished themselves in their work or profession, and have thereby brought honor to the Filipino nation. A distinct category in the awards is also reserved for foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional contribution to the Philippines and for advancing the cause of overseas Filipino communities. <br />
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Since inception, the awards have already been bestowed upon 367 Filipino individuals and organization overseas from 46 countries and territories. President Fidel V. Ramos conferred the first and second clusters of Presidential Awards on 22 and 45 awardees in 1993 and 1996, respectively. President Joseph E. Estrada conferred the third and fourth clusters of Presidential Awards on 30 and 59 awardees in 1998 and 2000, respectively. President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo conferred the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth clusters of Presidential Awards on 34 (with one special citation), 45, 48, and 31 awardees, in 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008 respectively. President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the ninth and tenth clusters of Presidential Awards on 24 and 29 awardees, in 2010 and 2012 respectively. <br />
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Beyond their recognizable contribution to humanity, the awardees also reinforce faith and confidence in the Filipino nation. They have given meaning to Filipino excellence and the time-honored values of pakikipag-kapwa, pagtutulungan, and pagkakaisa. <br />
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For more information, please<a href="http://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/" target="_blank"> click here</a>.<br />
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I extend warmest congratulations to Je'an Francis Cantilang and James Tierra, selected among the members of the Filipino American community of Georgia, for their nomination as 2013 Youth Leaders of Galing Foundation, Inc. (GFI).</div>
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I wish to commend GFI for this initiative, which aims to promote volunteerism and active engagement among the youth for the benefit of their communities. The Foundation has proven to be a committed partner of the Philippine Embassy in Washington and the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Atlanta in furthering the interests of the Filipino Americans in the State of Georgia.</div>
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The outstanding academic achievements and active extracurricular pursuits of Messrs. Cantilang and Tierra have made them eminently qualified to receive this accolade. They are testament to Filipinos' penchant to excel as well-rounded students and their accomplishments add to the positive image of Filipino Americans in the United States.</div>
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It is my hope that they continue to reach for the stars in all their endeavors, so they may contribute to enriching American society as well as the further development of the Philippines. </div>
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Mabuhay ang Galing Foundation at si Ginoong Cantilang at Tierra!</div>
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Filipinos who re-acquire Filipino citizenship under Republic Act No. 9225, or the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003, even more popularly known as the Dual Citizenship Law, may once again enjoy full civil, economic and political rights enjoyed by all Filipino citizens. Among these are: <a href="http://www.philippineembassy.ca/dual-citizenship-what-are-the-benefits-do-we-have-to-pay-taxes-to-the-philippine-government/">(click on Philippine Embassy Ottawa, Canada link</a>) <br />
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From November 22, 2013 through January 5, 2014, visit the<a href="http://fernbankmuseum.org/explore-exhibits/special-exhibitions/winter-wonderland/"> Fernbank Museum</a> to celebrate and experience holiday traditions from the Philippines and all around the world.<br />
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Simbang Gabi (Dawn Mass) is celebrated throughout the Philippines from December 16-25. Catholic churches across the country open doors before daybreak for special Mass services. Five pointed star lantern (parol) adorned as tree topper and around the tree symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus Christ. Originally illuminated by candles, parol lights the path of those attending in areas before there was electricity. <br />
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Isa Thompson is the owner of Your Flowers by Isabel. Her passion for flowers was realized in her own wedding in the Philippines. With a Masters in Business Management from AIM (Asian Institute of Management-Harvard Affiliate, Manila, Philippines), she runs the company with the loving support of her husband. <br />
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"Christmas in the Philippines is a celebration of the birth of the future King of Kings through a cultural depiction of the Star of Bethlehem (Parol) and the Nativity Scene (Handcarved Frame). Furthermore, the ingenuity of the Filipinos is best demonstrated through the use of abundant resources such as "Capiz", "Burlap", Twigs and Branches in creating unique tree ornaments." - I. Thompson</div>
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To learn more about the 2013 Philippine Tree designer, please visit <a href="http://yourflowersbyisabel.com/">Your Flowers by Isabel</a></div>
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Many thanks to Fernbank Museum, The Philippine Honorary Consulate General, Isa Thompson, Reina Pantaleon, GFI volunteers and supporters of the Winter Wonderland 2013 Exhibition.</div>
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