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#FYLPROAlumniNews: 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://lnkd.in/gGXqzV_f

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

#FYLPROAlumniNews: 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. #fahm #fahm2024 #filipinoamericanhistorymonth

#FYLPRONews: FYLPRO Tayo core leadership member and 2022 fellow Frances Angela (Maher) 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 Sciences 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://lnkd.in/dSPfiXUk

From partners Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote): 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!

#FYLPROAlumniNews: 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://lnkd.in/gSDqVNUC

#FYLPROAlumniNews: 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, LCSW, Juslyn Manalo, Lourdes Moldre, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC and Yana Gilbuena-Babu) joined in support of PH Time Is Now's mission to share and connect in the #GlobalFilipinoJourney. #fahs #fahs2024 #filipinoamericanHistoryMonth

#Opportunity: 📢 Applications open for Act To Change 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://lnkd.in/gT-tektp 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://lnkd.in/e_kdTMk #AAPIYouth #YouthPower #YouthProgram #YouthLeadership #AAPILeaders #ActToChange #EndBullying #LeadWithImpact1w

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

#FYLPROAlumniNews: 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, Christopher Lapinig (2016), Ireneo A. Reus III, Esq. (2017), Patricia Tumang (2023), Rey Paolo Ernesto J. Roca III (2023), Tayo technologist and cofounder Jobel Kyle Vecino and friends Winston Emano and Moonie Lantion. #AAJATriviaBowl #AAJALA