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Leezel Tanglao
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2026
2026 Filipino Young Leaders Program Immersion Program Applications Are Now Open
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is proud to announce that applications are now open for its 2026 Immersion Program, marking a major milestone in the organization’s continued growth and commitment to strengthening Filipino diaspora leadership across North America.
For the first time, FYLPRO is expanding eligibility to include Filipino Canadians, opening the program to emerging leaders from Canada alongside applicants from the United States. With nearly 1 million Filipinos in Canada, this expansion reflects FYLPRO’s broader vision of engaging the global Filipino diaspora and building stronger bridges between the Philippines, the United States, and Canada.
Since 2012, the FYLPRO Immersion Program has served as the organization’s signature leadership experience in partnership with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, the Philippine Embassy in the United States, and now with expanded engagement through the Philippine Embassy in Canada.
This year, the Immersion Program is scheduled to take place from November 29 through December 4.
The week-long program brings together high-performing Filipino and Filipino diaspora leaders between the ages of 25 to 45 (46 in 2026 only) from across different industries and sectors for a transformative experience in the Philippines. Delegates meet with business, government, community, cultural, and civic leaders while deepening their understanding of the Philippines and identifying opportunities to contribute to the progress of the global Filipino community.
“As FYLPRO approaches its 15th year as an organization, our expansion into Canada is more than a milestone. It is a reflection of our growth,” said Genevieve Jopanda, FYLPRO President and 2022 Immersion alumna. “We are expanding FYLPRO’s reach by investing in the relationships that move our community forward. Through our shared purpose, we are strengthening our ability to uplift Filipinos across North America and in the Philippines.”
The Immersion Program has been described by alumni as transformative, eye-opening, and life-changing. For many delegates, the experience has led to new businesses, nonprofit initiatives, policy collaborations, advocacy campaigns, and cross-border partnerships that serve Filipino and Filipino diaspora communities.
To date, FYLPRO has cultivated a network of more than 120 alumni who continue to lead across government, business, nonprofit, philanthropy, arts and culture, technology, health, education, and community development.
Applicants must complete and submit the application form by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
Two letter-of-recommendation questionnaires must also be submitted by July 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
For those interested in applying, visit: https://fylpro.org/immersion-application/.
About the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)
The Filipino Young Leaders Program, also known as FYLPRO, is a network of high-performing, next-generation leaders who advance the Philippines and the Filipino people through their advocacy, expertise, and leadership across various industries.
FYLPRO continually expands the pipeline of Filipino young leaders in the diaspora. By connecting them to the motherland, FYLPRO fosters collaborative multinational relationships that create innovation and support the socio-economic progress of the global Filipino community.
For more information, visit https://fylpro.org.
About the Philippine Embassy in the United States
The Philippine Embassy’s mission is to promote and protect Philippine interests in the global community. Republic Act No. 7157, otherwise known as the “Philippine Foreign Service Act of 1991,” gives mandate to the Department of Foreign Affairs to implement the three pillars of Philippine foreign policy: the preservation and enhancement of national security, the promotion and attainment of economic security, and the protection of the rights and promotion of the welfare and interest of Filipinos overseas.
About the Philippine Embassy in Canada
The Philippine Embassy in Canada represents the Republic of the Philippines and works to advance Philippine interests, strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Canada, and promote the welfare and interests of Filipinos and Filipino Canadians. Through its diplomatic, cultural, economic, and community engagement efforts, the Embassy supports stronger connections between the Philippines and the Filipino community across Canada.