Filipino Young Leaders Program Announces 2021 Board of Directors

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Leezel Tanglao

leezel.tanglao@fylpro.org

March 15, 2021

Filipino Young Leaders Program Announces 2021 Board of Directors

The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in the USA with its organizational partners, the  Philippine Embassy in the United States and the Ayala Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce its 2021–2022 Board of Directors.

The announcement comes as the organization’s elected Board of Directors and Ex-Officio Director, Joanna Duarte of Ayala Foundation, Inc strategically appointed five (5) new Directors to fulfill its commitment to build capacity and introduce programming that aims to serve their alumni and the Filipino community at large. The new leadership assume their roles immediately, taking the helm of the nonprofit FYLPRO to fulfill its mission to identify young Filipino-American leaders and reconnect them with their cultural heritage and history; provide professional development to empower them to positively impact their communities; and give them the tools and networks to nurture and grow Philippines-US relations.

“We congratulate the new board directors of FYLPRO as we look forward to working with the FYLPRO nonprofit in boosting the 75-year-old Philippines-U.S. diplomatic relations, and serving the Filipino communities in the United States in this time of great changes,” said Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez.

Executive Committee:

  • Louella Cabalona,’12, President (Chicago, IL)
  • Leezel Tanglao, ’19, Vice President (Carson, CA)
  • Jean Gavina, Secretary (Chicago, IL)
  • Fred Docdocil, ‘19, Treasurer (Carson, CA)

Board of Directors:

  • Alvin Adriano (Fort Washington, MD)
  • Sergio J. Alcubilla III, Esq., ‘19, (Honolulu, HI)
  • Mithi Aquino-Thomas (Tampa, FL)
  • Annalisa Burgos, (Honolulu, HI)
  • Jen Coliflores, Esq., ’15, (Boston, MA)
  • Mike Dahilig, ‘14 (Kauai, HI)
  • JP Ferrer,’14, (Chicago, IL)
  • Lauren Lalicon, ‘18 (New Jersey)
  • Bryan Ramos (Atlanta, GA)
  • Lakhi Siap, ’15, (Chicago, IL)

Ex Officio

  • Darell Artates, Ex Officio (Washington, DC)
  • Joanna Duarte, Ex Officio (Manila, PH)

“I am so thrilled to be working with Jean, Alvin, Mithi, Annalisa and Bryan, who are superstar community leaders themselves, along with our phenomenal group of Directors that are committed to exceeding the strategic goals we’ve set up for FYLPRO last year. Our Secretary, Jean Gavina is also an excellent addition to our Executive leadership with our Vice President Leezel Tanglao and Treasurer, Fred Docdocil.”, said President Louella Cabalona.

This is not the first time the organization is opening its doors to leaders outside of their alumni, the pool of ten to fifteen delegates selected annually to be part of their core immersion program to the Philippines since 2012 but Cabalona believes this will be integral in moving the organization forward. “The diverse set of talent and expertise this leadership brings this year offer valuable perspectives and resources in pursuing our renewed mission in the service of the global Filipino community.”

“It has been my profound honor to serve FYLPRO during the unprecedented past year,” said outgoing President Joshua Ang Price. “Despite having to cancel our 2020 event schedule, including the Alumni Summit and the annual Immersion Trip, FYLPRO was able to pivot and re-focus its efforts to support community projects to help our kababayans in the U.S. and the Philippines affected by the coronavirus.” From our creation of the COVID-19 Task Force to assist frontliners, virtual Tsismisan Talks series, US Census and voter registration efforts, and being awarded a $25,000 grant from the Booz Allen Foundation to launch the Tayo Help Desk platform, I am incredibly proud of what FYLPRO has accomplished despite the challenges created by the pandemic. I know the new leadership team under 2021 President Louella Cabalona will take the organization to even greater heights.”

About the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)
FILIPINO YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (FYLPRO) is a network of high performing, next-generation leaders who advance the Philippines and the  Filipino people through their advocacy and expertise in various industries.

We continually expand the pipeline of Filipino young leaders in the diaspora.  By connecting them to the motherland, we foster collaborative multinational  relationships that create innovations and support the socio-economic  progress of the global Filipino community.

For more information:

https://fylpro.org

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FYLPRO Alumni Townhall

FYLPRO Alumni Town Hall

 

Join FYLPRO’s ECOM and board of directors at our alumni town hall on April 1, 2021 at 9pm ET.

We will be discussing the state of FYLPRO, upcoming programming and initiatives, amending bylaws to clarify membership and board of directors and our membership drive.

You may view the presentation here.

 

 

Video Tribute to Darell:

 

Video message from FYLPRO’s Board of Directors to #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate:

 

More details to come!

Filipino Young Leaders Program Helps Deliver Over 400 Meals to Filipino Community’s Seniors, Frontliners and the Unemployed Through Its Caretaker Project

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Leezel Tanglao

leezel.tanglao@fylpro.org

January 29, 2021

Filipino Young Leaders Program Helps Deliver Over 400 Meals to Filipino Community’s Seniors, Frontliners and the Unemployed Through Its Caretaker Project

LOS ANGELES – The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)’s Caretaker Project helped deliver more than 400 meals to the Filipino community’s most vulnerable during the COVID19 pandemic in the past two months.

Filipino senior citizens, frontline workers and the unemployed in the Los Angeles area received meals in partnership and collaboration with Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), Mabuhay Credit Union (MCU), the Philippine Independence Day Foundation (PIDF), and the Filipino Community of Carson (FCC).

Through the collaboration with SIPA, four Filipino restaurants – Tatang in North Hollywood, Native Fields in Walnut, HiFi Kitchen and BSweet in Los Angeles delivered 200 meals at the end of December 2020 to Alexandria House and Everlasting Adult Day Care Center – which serves seniors and homeless community members.

“In this time of uncertainty, we cannot forget about our community. To help our small businesses along with boosting the residents morale, we wanted to get hot meals donated to the people who need it most during the holidays. That’s when we got the call from FYLPRO about their generous Caretaker Project,” said Dave Andrew, Business Coordinator at SIPA.

The donation program with Mabuhay Credit Union in January 2021, which was spearheaded by FYLPRO Treasurer Fred Docdocil, delivered 235 pre-packaged lunches from Manila Sunrise, Silog, and Jollibee to the medical frontliners at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in collaboration with PIDF and the FCC.

According to Docdocil, “it was truly a privilege to have the opportunity to be able to get the community together and amplify our attempts to honor the fearless frontliners at Harbor UCLA, who are doing so much during a global pandemic, while also supporting Filipino restaurants.” 

Through a Booz Allen Foundation Innovation Grant, FYLPRO’s Caretaker Project launched in October 2020 with Tayo – a virtual help desk to connect Filipinos with vital, culturally relevant services such as wellness resources and legal assistance; debunk misinformation and warn against fraud and scams; and improve collection of data to better serve the community. 

In addition, the Caretaker Project supports direct care to the Filipino community’s most vulnerable social groups — seniors, frontline workers, and the unemployed – through this meal initiatives in collaboration with local organizations.

“While hopeful we’re at the tail end of this pandemic with COVID vaccines rolling out, we must continue supporting our healthcare heroes on the frontlines who are bearing a financial, emotional, and health burden during this ongoing crisis,” said FYLPRO President Louella Cabalona. “I applaud the efforts of our community partners, our volunteers and our alumni in providing aid and services to members of our community, through the Caretaker Project and other initiatives, during this extraordinarily difficult time. May their generosity inspire many others in the future.”

About The Caretaker Project

The Caretaker Project was developed by FYLPRO’s COVID-19 Task Force, which is chaired by FYLPRO Vice President, project director, and spokesperson Leezel Tanglao. Project leadership also includes FYLPRO alum Tiffany Batac, who serves as project manager, as well as product manager Dexter Ligot-Gordon, project operations coordinator Pia Besmonte and product designer Jiggy Villanueva, all of whom lend their talents from Kalibrr, Southeast Asia’s highest rated job search application. FYLPRO alums Krystle Canare serves as the project’s Fellowship Director, Donny Rojo serves as Product Advisor, TJ Simba-Medel serves as Creative Consultant and Risk Mitigator, Mark Calaguas serves as Product Counsel, Dr. Melissa Palma serves as Medical Advisor and volunteer Jobel Vecino serves as Special Projects coordinator.

FYLPRO alums Joshua Ang Price, Fred Docdocil, Brian Tajo, Ireneo Reus and Kit Furukawa round out the Caretaker Project team.

More information on FYLPRO and the Caretaker Project is available at fylpro.org.

About the FYLPRO COVID-19 Task Force

In response to the ongoing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, FYLPRO formed the COVID-19 Task Force in April 2020 to tackle the specific needs of Filipinos in the diaspora and back home. As part of the formation of this task force, the COVID-19 Relief Fund was created to support these efforts. 

The FYLPRO COVID-19 Task Force is looking to identify other opportunities for collaboration both in the United States and the Philippines. If you are aware of potential partner organizations or prospective beneficiaries for FYLPRO’s COVID-19 regional relief program, please complete our information request form. Donations to the FYLPRO COVID-19 Relief Fund are also being accepted at fylpro.org/support. For additional questions, please email covidresponse@fylpro.org.

About the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)
FILIPINO YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (FYLPRO) is a network of high performing, next-generation leaders who advance the Philippines and the  Filipino people through their advocacy and expertise in various industries. 

We continually expand the pipeline of Filipino young leaders in the diaspora.  By connecting them to the motherland, we foster collaborative multinational  relationships that create innovations and support the socio-economic  progress of the global Filipino community.

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FYLPRO Fellows to host Together sa Tayo community event

For Immediate Release 

January 16, 2021

Media Contact: 

Krystle Canare

krystle.canare@fylpro.org

Filipino Young Leaders Program Fellows to Host Together sa Tayo community event 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is holding a virtual, interactive community event, Together sa Tayo, as a way to celebrate the new year and come together, virtually, during the pandemic. Together sa Tayo is a culminating event spearheaded by FYLPRO’s outgoing fellows, eight talented Filipinx students and young professionals from across the nation. 

The January 16 event aims to celebrate FYLPRO’s Caretaker Project Tayo Help desk, the power and impact of the community in combatting COVID-19, and what lies ahead for the Caretaker Project. The evening will feature open mic performances, interactive games with prizes, and highlights from the Tayo Help Desk since its launch this past Fall. 

Together sa Tayo

Saturday, January 16th, 2021

9:00pm Eastern Standard Time 

8:00pm Central Standard Time

6:00pm Pacific Standard Time

4:00pm Hawaii Standard Time

10:00am Manila Time

Register here: http://bit.ly/TogethersaTayo

Open mic sign-up: tinyurl.com/tayoopenmic

Questions: Krystle.Canare@fylpro.org 

 

The FYLPRO Fellows

  Name: Cristina De La Cruz

Year/Major: 3rd year, Stanford University

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                                                  Name: Kristen Del Pilar

Year/Major: 3rd year, University of California, Los Angeles

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  Name: Sarah Mae Dizon

Year/School: 3rd Year, George Mason University

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  Name: Nichole V. Dungo 

Year/School: Spring 2020 Graduate, University of California, Irvine 

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  Name: Reanna Mae Felix

Year/Major: 1st Year, Dominican University of California

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  Name: Kathleen Frejoles

Year/School:  4th Year, University of Maryland, College Park

 
  Name: Maileen Mamaradlo

Year/School:  4th Year, San Jose State University

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  Name: Justine Suegay (she/her),

Year/School:  Spring 2020 Graduate, George Mason University

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  Name: Shiela Mae Wong Valerio

Year/School: 3rd year, University of California, Santa Barbara

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About FYLPRO 

FILIPINO YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (FYLPRO) is a network of high performing, next-generation leaders who advance the Philippines and the  Filipino people through their advocacy and expertise in various industries. 

We continually expand the pipeline of Filipino young leaders in the diaspora.  By connecting them to the motherland, we foster collaborative multinational  relationships that create innovations and support the socio-economic  progress of the global Filipino community.

For more information: 

https://fylpro.org 

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FYLPRO & Philippine Embassy Co-Host Webinar on Stopping Domestic Violence

The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. and Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) co-hosted a webinar entitled, “Stop Domestic Violence” in line with the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and International Human Rights Day on 10 December 2020 featuring speakers (clockwise from top right) Ana Jayme, Christine Lee, Joyce King, and moderator Dr. Joyce Javier

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) and the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. co-hosted a webinar entitled, “Stop Domestic Violence” in line with the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and International Human Rights Day on 10 December 2020.

Observed from 25 November to 12 December, the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women is an advocacy campaign that is observed annually as mandated by Proclamation 1172 s. 2006 in the Philippines.

“Let us be resolved in our commitment to stopping domestic violence and ending the violation of the rights and dignity of anyone who is forced to endure such experience. We must do our part in ensuring that all of us, regardless of gender, ethnicity, social status, and creed, live in a world free of discrimination and violence”, said Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez during his video-recorded opening remarks.

In his remarks, FYLPRO President Joshua Ang Price imparted his personal story of surviving domestic violence as a child, and expressed hope that the discussion would “help women in similar situations find the courage and resources to get out of those and find themselves in a better place.”

Christine Lee, an Emmy-nominated storyteller with over 10 years of professional work experience as a TV journalist, shared her experience as a domestic violence survivor, and identified warning signs of violence within intimate relationships. Christine continues her advocacy as the President and CEO of Kimbop TV LLC – a storytelling brand that talks about business and empowering her fellow survivors of domestic violence.

“Shame and stigma discourage so many people from telling anybody about what they are experiencing. But I think events like this help to dispel that sense of shame and let people know it’s okay and that they are not alone,” she said during her presentation.

Joyce King, Chief Counsel at the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office and FYLPRO alumna, focused on the fundamental rights of domestic violence victims, regardless of their immigration and citizenship status, and what they should expect when seeking legal assistance.

While navigating the U.S. justice system can be very overwhelming, Joyce emphasized that resorting to legal means, such as obtaining a protective order, is one of the most effective ways to save a victim’s life.

Anajay Jayme, a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a founding partner of Bridges to Healing Counseling and Training Center, presented on prevention strategies, resources for survivors, and what allies can do to better support survivors, especially in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities where domestic violence is typically not openly discussed.

The event was moderated by Dr. Joyce Javier, an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and a Senior Advisor for FYLPRO’s Caretaker Project. FYLPRO’s COVID-19 Task Force developed the Caretaker Project in response to the ongoing pandemic and to tackle the specific needs of Filipinos in the diaspora and back home. The project features a virtual help desk, Tayo Help, which contains a list of resources and information on domestic violence.

“Stop Domestic Violence” is accessible on the Embassy’s Facebook page and questions for the panelists may be anonymously submitted to info@phembassy-us.org. Please call 911 if a life-threatening situation arises from domestic violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence and would like to seek the Philippine Embassy’s assistance, you may call our Assistance-to-Nationals and Violence Against Women hotline (VAW) at +1 202 769 8049 or send an email to atn@phembassy-us.org.

Filipino Young Leaders Program and Philippine Embassy to Host Virtual Discussion to Stop Domestic Violence as Part of 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women 

For Immediate Release 

November 24, 2020 

Media Contact: 

Leezel Tanglao 

leezel.tanglao@fylpro.org

Filipino Young Leaders Program and Philippine Embassy to Host Virtual Discussion to Stop Domestic Violence as Part of 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) and The Philippine Embassy in the United States are partnering up for a virtual discussion on stopping domestic violence, in line with the Philippines’ 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. 

The December 10 event aims to raise awareness about domestic violence, including how to spot the signs and seek or extend help to victims; provide information on legal protections for victims, and share available resources and prevention programs for victims, survivors, and their families. FYLPRO’s Caretaker Project Tayo Help desk will be publishing relevant articles to raise awareness during the campaign period, from November 25 to December 12, on TayoHelp.com and social media channels. 

Stop Domestic Violence 

Thursday, December 10, 2020 

5:00pm Eastern Standard Time 

Register here: https://bit.ly/2Hkiye8 

For any questions, please email: info@phembassy.us.org. 

Speakers for the virtual discussion include: 

Moderator: Dr. Joyce Javier 

Joyce Javier, MD, MPH, MS is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. She completed her pediatrics residency and a fellowship in general academic pediatrics at Stanford

University. She is a pediatrician and physician scientist whose research over the past 16 years has focused on optimizing the well-being of Filipino American youth. Her initiatives have been funded by the National Institute of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars program, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. As part of the Filipino Family Health Initiative, she leads Team Kapwa, a multidisciplinary team of health professionals and community partners whose vision is to create a culture of mental health and healthy parenting in the Filipino community. 

Understanding Domestic Violence: Identifying Red Flags and Seeking Help: Christine Lee 

Christine Lee is an Emmy-nominated storyteller with 10+ years of professional work experience as a TV journalist. She is the President and CEO of Kimbop TV LLC. Christine enjoyed a long career with NBC as a local news reporter in Dallas, Flagstaff and Phoenix. Her most memorable assignments include the Vancouver Winter Olympics and an exclusive series on North Korean refugees living in the U.S. The trilingual journalist is fluent in Korean and conversational in Spanish. Christine has fill-in anchored, traffic anchored, and reported on-air and online. She also enjoys filming, writing and editing her own stories. Christine recently revived her YouTube channel and plans to publish stories regularly that entertain and inspire viewers from all backgrounds. She currently lives in Southern California and is surviving COVID by sharing uplifting videos featuring small businesses and empowering women, especially fellow Domestic Violence Survivors through personal storytelling. She can also be seen anchoring Torrance CitiCABLE’s COVID-19 Today and hosting segments for Weekends in Torrance. You can connect with her latest updates on Instagram, Facebook and Patreon. 

Know Your Rights & What You Should Know when Seeking Legal Assistance: Joyce King 

Joyce King is Chief Counsel at the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office and is cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Department of Justice Project Safe Childhood. She serves on the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce 

and serves as a board member for the National District Attorneys Association Digital Safety Advisory Board. In addition to criminal prosecution, Ms. King manages operations and communications of the State’s Attorney’s Office, serves on the Legislative Committee for the Maryland State’s Attorney Association, and provides legal counsel for multi-agency criminal justice policy initiatives, diversion programs and community projects. In 2019, Ms. King was selected for the Filipino Young Leaders Program and has since started her own 501(c)(3) ProjectLigtas Bata to combat internet child exploitation in the Philippines. Ms. King is an alumni of George Washington University, American University: Women & Politics Institute WeLead Program, and the David A. Clarke School of Law. 

Resources for Victims and Preventions Programs: 

Ana Jayme, LMFT 

Anajay is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is a founding partner of

Bridges to Healing Counseling and Training Center, a group psychotherapy practice in Long Beach, CA whose mission is to provide therapy and training that promotes psychological wellness and healing with a particular focus on working with people who have experienced trauma, oppression and disempowerment. She is trained as a California state-certified Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Advocate and has provided counseling to families and individuals who have suffered various kinds of trauma, including family violence, child abuse and sexual assault. Currently, Anajay works as a Program Coordinator at Special Services for Groups – Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers (SSG-APCTC) focusing on programs by Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) providing services for Asian Pacific Islanders (API) in the Los Angeles County area. She also acts as a consultant and community liaison for Team Kapwa, an interdisciplinary team whose mission is to create a culture of mental health and healthy parenting in the Filipino community. 

About FYLPRO 

FILIPINO YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (FYLPRO) is a network of high performing, next-generation leaders who advance the Philippines and the  Filipino people through their advocacy and expertise in various industries. 

We continually expand the pipeline of Filipino young leaders in the diaspora.  By connecting them to the motherland, we foster collaborative multinational  relationships that create innovations and support the socio-economic  progress of the global Filipino community.

For more information: 

https://fylpro.org 

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Go behind the scenes with producer Jhett Tolentino in special forum and screening of Netflix film Lingua Franca

WASHINGTON DC – Tony and Grammy award winning producer Jhett Tolentino will take you behind the scenes to discuss the significance of creating Netflix film Lingua Franca in a special screening to wrap up Filipino American History Month this Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Tolentino, an alumnus of the Filipino Young Leaders Program, will be joined by a panel of artists, which includes the Artistic Director of Upstart Productions Joel Trinidad, Lead Producer of “Yellow Rose” Cecilia Mejia, Director of “Call Her Ganda” PJ Raval, and Director of “Edward” Thop Nazareno. The moderators will include News Reporter at ABC7 Eyewitness News Cate Gauguiran, and fellow FYLPRO alumni Louella Rose Cabalona, Lead Singer & Creative Director of SamaSama Project, and Leezel Tanglao, senior editor at Huffington Post.

Those interested will have the opportunity to ask questions and must register on fylprolinguafranca.eventbrite.com to receive the Zoom link. An active subscription to Netflix will be required to join this special screening. Please visit netflixparty.com to learn more.

This special screening is brought to you by FYLPRO, in partnership with the Professional Filipino American Youth (PFAY), the Midwest Pilipino American Coalition (MPAC) and the Philippine Consulate General’s Office of Chicago.

Lingua Franca, directed and starring Isabel Sandoval, tells the story of Olivia, an undocumented Filipinx transwoman, who works as a caregiver to Olga, an elderly Russian woman, in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. When Olivia runs out of options to attain legal status in the US, she becomes romantically involved with Alex, Olga’s adult grandson, in the pursuit of a marriage-based green card.

Details of the event are also available on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/3hRpSf9Uh. Contact mabuhay@fylpro.org for inquiries.

About Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of high-performing, next-generation leaders that have a passion for advancing the Philippines and the Filipino people.

FYLPRO was established in 2012 by the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC in cooperation with the Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) to annually identify outstanding young professionals in the Filipino communities across the United States and provide the delegates with invaluable community, business, and government insights and access to distinguished network captains of industry and government.

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Chicago alumni’s drive-in movie fundraiser raised spirits for FAHM

Kicking off Filipino American History Month, FYLPRO alumni of Chicago and Asian Pop-Up Cinema on Oct. 3 raised more than $3,000 as they treated COVID-19 frontliners to a drive-in movie for the U.S. Premiere of the movie Edward.

Directed by Thop Nazareno, “Edward” is a coming of age story of a young boy stuck in a public hospital with no one else to take care of his ailing father. Caught in a place where life itself is in limbo, the boy’s careless attitude reaches a screening halt when he experiences a bittersweet incident that pushes his life into transition and will make him a man amidst chaos and heartbreaking loss.

The pre-show was headlined by award-winning recording artist and Philippine actor Boy Rose (@NarCabico), who despite the drizzle, kept spirits up and lively for the night.

Thank you to our partners Asian Pop-up Cinema, Davis Theater Chicago, Instarem, SimpleLabs and Narni Yoder and to everyone who made donations for the event.

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Filipino Young Leaders Program Caretaker Project Partners Work Together to Expand Vital Services to Help the Filipino Community During COVID19

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Leezel Tanglao

leezel.tanglao@fylpro.org

October 16, 2020

Filipino Young Leaders Program Caretaker Project Partners Work Together to Expand Vital Services to Help the Filipino Community During COVID19

LOS ANGELES – The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) Caretaker Project is partnering with the Philippine Embassy in the United States and non-profit Minority Psychology Network (MPN) to expand vital services to help the Filipino community during COVID19 through its virtual help desk, Tayo.

Tayo will amplify new services provided by the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. and Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, and MPN through its Tayo platform, which launches on Oct. 17 in the pilot city of Los Angeles.

“We are excited to be partnering with these two entities to amplify each other’s efforts to serve our respective communities during COVID19,” said FYLPRO COVID19 Task Force Chair Leezel Tanglao.

The Caretaker Project, funded by a Booz Allen Foundation Innovation grant, is intended to connect Filipinos with vital, culturally relevant services, debunk misinformation, and improve collection of data to better serve the community. Tayo features a mobile-friendly, culturally-tailored resource that includes the most frequently asked questions around COVID19 and its impact on health, housing, transportation and other vital services. 

Working in conjunction with the Philippine Consulate General, Los Angeles, Tayo will cross promote services relevant to the Filipino community such as Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO)’s financial assistance programs to webinars to prepare for the new normal.

MPN, based in Santa Clarita, is also a Booz Allen Innovation Grantee and is building a mobile mental health unit and app to address the mental health needs of essential workers amid COVID-19. Tayo will feature mental health content from MPN and promote MPN’s mobile unit services.

On Oct. 17, a virtual launch event will feature more information about the Tayo platform and partners. The free event will be live streamed on Tayo’s Facebook and YouTube pages. There will be a chance to win raffle prizes and enjoy special performances.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://fylpro.org/tayo

About the Caretaker Project

The Caretaker Project was developed by FYLPRO’s COVID-19 Task Force, which is chaired by FYLPRO board member, program director, and spokesperson Leezel Tanglao. Project leadership also includes FYLPRO board member Tiffany Batac, who serves as project manager, as well as product manager Dexter Ligot-Gordon and project operations coordinator Pia Besmonte, both of whom lend their talents from Kalibrr, Southeast Asia’s highest rated job search application. FYLPRO board members Krystle Canare, Donny Rojo, TJ Simba-Medel, Brian Tajo and FYLPRO alumnus Mark Calaguas, Frederick Docdocil, Ireneo Reus and volunteer Jobel Vecino round out the Caretaker Project team.

About the FYLPRO COVID-19 Task Force

In response to the ongoing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, FYLPRO formed the COVID-19 Task Force in April 2020 to tackle the specific needs of Filipinos in the diaspora and back home. As part of the formation of this task force, the COVID-19 Relief Fund was created to support these efforts. The FYLPRO COVID-19 Task Force is looking to identify other opportunities for collaboration both in the United States and the Philippines. If you are aware of partner organizations for FYLPRO’s COVID-19 regional relief program, please complete our information request form. Donations are being accepted at fylpro.org/support. 

About the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)

The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of high-performing, next-generation leaders that have a passion for advancing the Philippines and the Filipino people.

FYLPRO was established in 2012 by the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC in cooperation with the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) to annually identify outstanding young professionals in the Filipino communities across the United States and provide the delegates with invaluable community, business, and government insights and access to distinguished network captains of industry and government. For more information about FYLPRO, please visit fylpro.org.

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Filipino Young Leaders Program Caretaker Project’s Tayo Help Desk Launching in Los Angeles

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Leezel Tanglao

leezel.tanglao@fylpro.org

October 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES – The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is launching the Caretaker Project’s Tayo help desk, a virtual resource to help the Filipino community during COVID19 on Oct. 17, 2020.

The Caretaker Project, funded by a Booz Allen Foundation Innovation grant, is intended to connect Filipinos with vital, culturally relevant services; debunk misinformation; and improve collection of data to better serve the community. This project aims to fill gaps in services for the most vulnerable social groups — seniors, frontline workers, and the unemployed. Tayo features a mobile friendly resource that includes the most frequently asked questions around COVID19 and its impact on health, housing, transportation and other vital services.  Tayo launches in the project pilot city, Los Angeles, where there are about 500,000 Filipinos. 

“The COVID19 pandemic has impacted all of us in so many ways that our lives, especially our kababayans — have been forever changed. As Filipino young leaders, we knew we had to do something to bridge the gap in information – reliable and accurate information about us as a community and connect the most vulnerable to vital services,” said FYLPRO COVID19 Task Force Chair and Caretaker Project Program Director Leezel Tanglao. “The Caretaker Project was the result of our desire to help our community by taking care of the world’s caretakers.”

On Oct. 17, a virtual launch event will feature more information about the Tayo platform and partners. The free event will be live streamed on Tayo’s Facebook and YouTube pages. There will be a chance to win raffle prizes and enjoy special performances.

Register: FYLPRO.org/tayo

About the Caretaker Project

The Caretaker Project was developed by FYLPRO’s COVID-19 Task Force, which is chaired by FYLPRO board member, program director, and spokesperson Leezel Tanglao. Project leadership also includes FYLPRO board member Tiffany Batac, who serves as project manager, as well as product manager Dexter Ligot-Gordon and project operations coordinator Pia Besmonte, both of whom lend their talents from Kalibrr, Southeast Asia’s highest rated job search application. FYLPRO board members Krystle Canare, Donny Rojo, TJ Simba-Medel, Brian Tajo and FYLPRO alumnus Mark Calaguas, Frederick Docdocil, Ireneo Reus and volunteer Jobel Vecino round out the Caretaker Project team.

About the FYLPRO COVID-19 Task Force

In response to the ongoing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, FYLPRO formed the COVID-19 Task Force in April 2020 to tackle the specific needs of Filipinos in the diaspora and back home. As part of the formation of this task force, the COVID-19 Relief Fund was created to support these efforts. The FYLPRO COVID-19 Task Force is looking to identify other opportunities for collaboration both in the United States and the Philippines. If you are aware of partner organizations for FYLPRO’s COVID-19 regional relief program, please complete our information request form. Donations are being accepted at fylpro.org/support. 

About the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)

The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of high-performing, next-generation leaders that have a passion for advancing the Philippines and the Filipino people.

FYLPRO was established in 2012 by the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC in cooperation with the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) to annually identify outstanding young professionals in the Filipino communities across the United States and provide the delegates with invaluable community, business, and government insights and access to distinguished network captains of industry and government. For more information about FYLPRO, please visit fylpro.org.