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FYLPRO family and friends - we need your support!
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Your immediate action is crucial in stopping the plan to end the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP).
Through this program, certain Filipino World War II veterans and their spouses that are U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) may request parole for certain family members.
If approved for parole, family members will be able to reunite in the United States before their immigrant visas become available.
The petition to preserve the FWVP Program garnered less than 700 signatures as of today since it was launched on Veterans Day.
We would like to get the number to 1,000 by December 18, with the goal of delivering it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shortly after that.
We urge all our supporters to sign the petition, share within your network of family and friends, post on your Facebook page, and get the word out today. We need more than 300 signatures in the next five days.
Please sign and forward the petition: bit.ly/SaveFWVP
Maraming salamat po. Mabuhay ang Pilipino!
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PETITION TO PRESERVE THE FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS PAROLE PROGRAM
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The Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) program is a policy change that has enabled elderly Filipino World War II veterans to have their family members join them in the United States to help provide much-needed care and support. The FWVP program was created by U.S. Citizenship and Immigrati...Because if not us, then who? It's time for us to look beyond our comfortable lives in our comfortable houses and offices and give back. Ask yourself, what kind of impact do you want to make in the lives of your underserved kababayans?
This #GivingTuesday, please consider helping FYLPRO in making even a small difference in the lives of the childreTrue Manila by Edwin Nombres Bukid, Manila through True Manila by Edwin Nombre Pamanan. These kababayans live in poverty so extreme that some of them live in the hidden tunnels in conditions worse than our pets do in the US.
Our goal for today is to raise $1,000 to support the good work of True Manila and kuya Edwin. Please donate below or on the FYLPRO website: fylpro.org/support/
We know that you could support so many other causes today, but maraming salamat po in advance for choosing to support FYLPRO + True Manila. We wish you a great holiday season surrounded by family and friends!
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For more information, please see Drew Binsky's vlog about True Manila: youtu.be/5rfBMj6AQCQ
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#empathyalwaysManila is a city of contrasts, with some 21 million people in the metropolitan area, and about 5 million of them living in squatter's areas (slums). I have b...
This is what happens when a #FYLPRO batch comes together to support a common cause and embodies FYLPRO's purpose of preserving the Filipino culture, customs, and values. Lucky Batch 7 (2018) took action and supported the Maging Magiting Flag Campaign after getting a briefiJoshua Ang Pricetheir immersion pCatherine Sy Luib Joshua Ang Price, Tony DelaRosa, Catherine Sy Meriden Villanuevan Maningas Cabalona, Brian Tajo, Char McGinnisnueva, Amanda Bantug, Lauren Lalicon, Char McGinnis, Melissa Palma for your generosity and passion to make an impact in these Filipino communities!
To the kids of Tawi-Tawi, know that you have American Ates and Kuyas who are thinking of you.
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LOOK: Maging Magiting goes to Tawi-Tawi, BARMM!
Thank you, TawiAyala Foundation, Inc.d patriotic welcome!
Led by Ayala Foundation, Inc. President Ruel Maranan, we went to Bongao, Tawi-Tawi today and donated approximately 300 flags to schools and offices of DepEd, AFP, and PNP.
Ayala Foundation and Juan would like to thank Filipino Young Leaders Program Batch 7, the patriotic partner in giving flags to Tawi-Tawi. Long live, fellow countrymen!
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#bridgerepresentdiscoverTINGNAN: Maging Magiting goes to Tawi-Tawi, BARMM! 🇵🇭
Salamat, Tawi-Tawi, sa mainit at magiting na pagtanggap!
Sa pangunguna ni Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan, pumunta tayo sa Bongao, Tawi-Tawi ngayong araw na ito at humigit-kumulang sa 300 flags ang ating ipinamahagi sa mga paaralan at opisina ng DepEd, AFP at PNP.
Nagpapasalamat si Juan at ang Ayala Foundation sa Filipino Youth Leaders Program (FYLPRO) Batch 7 FYLPRO, - ang magiting na katuwang sa pagbibigay ng watawat sa Tawi-Tawi. Mabuhay kayo, mga kababayan!
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After the 2019 immersion program wrapped up, FYLPRO Vice President Joshua Ang Price and new Batch 8 delegate Kevin Zagala attended the Awards Ceremony for the International Film Festival Manila held at the Film School Manila.
The winning film was "No Man Left Behind: A Story of Valor in the Battle of Marawi," which incorporated real footage, as well as recovered enemy footage, from the terrible 2017 conflict. The film was directed by Ella Mage, a journalist from Iligan who was on the ground covering the story for 5 months for Al Jazeera English and BBC News.
In attendance was Captain Erwin Czar C. Ercilla who valiantly fought in the Battle of Marawi. He and his men were given only one hour to prepare a plan to rescue 20 military hostages from the 5th Mechanized Battalion before marching 40 hours straight into the battle zone in Marawi. 16 of their fellow servicemen were rescued alive, yet they continued to fight to recover the bodies of the 4 who had fallen, with 17 of their men being injured in the process -- because no man is left behind.
Also present was Tito Jojo Sescon from Iligan, one of the civilian fighters who bravely assisted the soldiers in their mission even though he had no formal combat training.
All three were presented with FYLPRO challenge coins for their extreme acts of courage and selflessness in answering the call to serve and protect their kababayan and preserve the freedom and safety of their Filipino communities.
The winning film won a $200 prize, yet Ella and her crew graciously donated it to the families of the servicemen who had fallen in the battle.
The other recognized films featured topics like mental health and depression, the future role of tech and artificial intelligence in our society, and HIV/AIDS awareness in the Philippines.
Thank you to International Film Festival Manhattan NYC Director Luis Pedron, Jeanette Marco, International Film Festival Manila Emir Kahn Bautista, and Jheng Miranda of Film School Manila for creating a vehicle to showcase our Filipino stories of persistence and triumph in the face of adversity. 🇵🇭
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Last act before going back to the States:
FYLPRO partnered with actor Sid Lucero on True Manila by Edwin Nombre Holiday Project to feed 1,000 children in San Andres Bukid and provide them with t-shirts and toys for Christmas. FYLPRO batch 7 and 8 alumni represented at the event and witnessed the harsh reality for some of our kababayans. From the luxury hotel of Seda Residences Makati to one of the poorest areas of Manila, only miles apart, it is indeed a stark contrast.
This is only the beginning of rekindling the bayanihan spirit of these Filipino-Americans. We are excited to see what impact they will make in Filipino communities in the Philippines and in the United States.
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Today was the last day of the immersion program. This morning, the delegates each had their meetings with their mentors to discuss their legacy projects and come up with an action plan. While the delegates were busy with their mentors, executive committee members JR Calanoc, Joshua Price, and Char McGinnis distributed food and toys to 200 children of San Andres Bukid in coordination with True Manila. It was an eye-opening experience as the ECOM went inside the hidden tunnels or abandoned viaducts where families live in poverty so extreme that pets in America have better lives.
The delegates had a feedback session with AFI and DFA in the afternoon before getting ready for the closing ceremony.
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, President and CEO of Ayala Corp., gave the opening remarks, and Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Strategic Communications Ernesto Abella provided the closing remarks. FYLPRO was pleased to be able to present the Ayala Foundation with a check for Php 400,000 to help fund its community improvement projects.
Each delegate shared their sentiments about the entire week. They were challenged to use FYLPRO as a platform to elevate Filipinos and Filipino-Americans within their communities.
Congratulations, Batch Otso! We look forward to future collaborations and projects!
Thank you to DFA and AFI for your continuing support!
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