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2 weeks ago

We wish our friends at AmCham Foundation (ACFPI) a Happy 4th of July in the Philippines! 🎇🇺🇸 FYLPRO is honored to have been able to raise $1,200 last month to contribute to AmCham's ongoing efforts to provide PPE to our brave and selfless kababayans serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. Read more in the press release below:

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2018 alumna and current FYLPRO Secretary, Major Char McGinnis quickly pivoted and adapted what was her legacy project to focus on helping front liners in rural areas in the Philippines.

In partnership with the American Chamber Foundation, Philippines Inc., Char McGinnis' "Kapwa Virtual 5K Run/Walk" event raised $1,200 over the course of 5 days from June 1-5, 2020.

100% of proceeds went to acquiring testing and extracting kits, medical supplies, and services to vulnerable medical workers, assigned military/police personnel, and public servants in the regions where COVID-19 testing is very low. Supplies were initially distributed to the following hospitals and institutions:
▪︎ Lung Center of the Philippines
▪︎ National Kidney and Transplant Institute
▪︎ Philippine Genome Center
▪︎ PNP Crime Laboratory
▪︎ Makati Medical Center

Each hospital and institution received the following:
▪︎ 20 coveralls
▪︎ 20 gallons of alcohol
▪︎ 20 boxes of surgical facemasks
▪︎ 20 boxes of gloves
▪︎ 20 face shields

“Maraming salamat po to those who supported my FYLPRO legacy project, Kapwa 5K Run/Walk. My original project flexed to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions and shifted to focus on the dire need for PPE for front liners in the Philippines,” said McGinnis. “I’m proud to have partnered with the American Chamber Foundation on this effort as the The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines has been, and continues to be, a great FYLPRO supporter.”

“We are thankful that Char McGinnis used her legacy project as a vehicle to help our kababayans battling the coronavirus pandemic,” said FYLPRO President Joshua Ang Price. “Her leadership on this project is a testament to her dedication to our organization, which is actively looking for collaborative projects and partnerships to support our Filipino communities through our COVID-19 Relief Fund.”

FYLPRO is continuing to fundraise for its COVID-19 Relief Fund. You can donate here: fylpro.org/support/

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FYLPRO

2 weeks ago

In partnership with Barangay Chairman Arturo Reyes Cruz of Malibay, Pasay, FYLPRO alumni raised funds to deliver relief goods to 306 households and 718 families affected by COVID-19 in the Philippines.

FYLPRO donated a total of $1,100 which included matches by Immediate Past FYLPRO President JR Canaloc, Secretary Char McGinnis, and current President Joshua Ang Price.

“FYLPRO is proud to be able to help support our kababayans in the Philippines who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said FYLPRO President Joshua Ang Price. “We are especially thankful to our board member Jan Paul Ferrer in Chicago for leading this effort to provide much-needed food to the residents of Malibay, Pasay.”

The relief goods included rice, sardines, noodles, local corned beef and coffee.

"As both the United States and the Philippines battle this pandemic, it is important to show that Filipino Americans are still reaching out to help our fellow kababayans. FYLPRO’s Bayanihan spirit is just a few of many efforts to continue to remind our kababayans that they are not alone and we are healing as one” said Jan Paul Ferrer.

FYLPRO is continuing to fundraise for its COVID-19 Relief Fund. You can donate here: fylpro.org/support/

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FYLPRO

2 weeks ago

FYLPRO is pleased to announce the appointment of 2016 alumni Tiffany Batac to fill an open seat on its Board of Directors!

Batac is Assistant Vice President and Principal Consultant at WSP, a globally recognized professional services firm, where she advises infrastructure clients as part of the Asset Management and Business Advisory group. Batac also serves on the FYLPRO COVID-19 Task Force.

“FYLPRO has demonstrated organizational resilience and an ability to quickly adapt its programs and services during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Batac said, “It has been a privilege to be an active member of FYLPRO’s COVID-19 Task Force as we strive to expand relief to Filipino communities in the US and abroad. I look forward to further contributing to the organization’s continued growth by serving on FYLPRO’s Board of Directors. I’m confident that we will come out of this pandemic even stronger together – both as an organization and as a community.”

Maraming salamat po to Tiffany for her service to FYLPRO and to our Filipino and Fil-Am communities! Mabuhay!

Read more: fylpro.org/filipino-young-leaders-program-appoints-tiffany-batac-as-new-board-member/
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