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NEW YORK CITY — This Fall, immigrant and US-born Filipino youth will hold a consultation in New York City to deepen their understanding of the barriers faced by Filipino American youth.
Through the consultation, “Pasulong: Our Stories Must Be Told, Our Future Must Be Forged”, the youth also aim to create a plan of action to address their needs, issues and rights.
The consultation is organized by Ugnayan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, a local grassroots Filipino youth organization.
“Pasulong” will take place the weekend of November 10-12, 2006.
“We understand that the lack of employment opportunities and deteriorating quality of life in the Philippines directly cause the massive outmigration of our people, who seek jobs and a better future outside the Philippines,” said Leah Obias, an Ugnayan organizer. “We also know that immigrants struggle with low wages, discrimination, and systemic racism.”
“Filipino youth who are either immigrants themselves or children of immigrants feel the effects in many ways, but there is a real lack of understanding about how we are affected and why we are in this situation in the first place. As youth, we need to ask questions and take ownership of our struggles for our future and the future of our community,” she said.
Three thousand Filipinos leave the Philippines every day, and many settle in New York and New Jersey. After Mexicans and Chinese, Filipinos are the second-largest migrant population to the US, and three-fourths of Filipinos in New York City arrived in the last 20 years, according to Census 2000 data. The numbers increase when including undocumented Filipino workers, who face the most barriers to education and employment.
For more information, email Ugnayan at ugnayan_nyc@yahoo.com.
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HE can also be Elvis Presley. Fernando Poe Jr. The late President Ferdinand Marcos. Sammy Davis Jr. Frank Sinatra. Mario Lanza. He can even be a one-man band! Willie Nepomuceno is in a class by himself, a genuine master of impersonation. His energetic, laugh-out-loud performances always leave his audiences rolling in their seats.
Willie’s long string of awards spans three decades, including: Aliw Awards for Best Stand-Up Comedy Act; U.P. Beta Sigma Lifetime Achievement Award; Asian Television Award for a Highly Commended Performance by An Actor in Comedy; Plaque of Appreciation from the National Press Club; KBP Golden Dove Award for Best Comedy Actor; People’s Choice (Parangal ng Bayan) Award for Best Male Performer; Dr. Jose Rizal Award as one of the Top 10 Men and Women of the New Millenium; Awit Award for Best Novelty; Gawad CCP Award for the Most Outstanding TV Special; Cecil Award for Best Comedy Recording, and many more.
Everywhere he goes, Willie never fails to shake the rafters with his wildly hilarious routine. His signature act has lit up the world stage...and the faces of countless overseas Filipinos everywhere.
His next stop: the Philippine Fiesta in America on August 19 and 20 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ. Get ready to laugh hard and bring the whole family.
Organized by Special Edition Press, Inc., a New York-based company that has long been committed to supporting the interests of the Filipino-American community, Philippine Fiesta 2006 carries the theme, “Thank You, America...Salamat Pilipinas.”
The Fiesta has been a successful venue where exhibitors from the Philippines and United States promote and market their products and services. This year, Philippine Fiesta in America has enlisted a record number of exhibitors, from big corporate brands in the US and the Philippines, to popular small business owners in the Filipino-American community.
Major sponsors include such noted names as Citibank, DirectTV, Western Union, Pizza Hut, EvaAir, McDonald’s, Cathay Land, Coca Cola, 3M & Sons, Brittany Corp., My World Unlimited, Philippine News, Mama Sita’s & Tancinco Law Offices – all vying for a share of the affluent Filipino-American market.
To exhibit or attend, please call (212) 682-6610, email: sepmgzn@aol.com or visit www.philippinefiesta.com.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders announced the start of the application period for internship at the White House.
The White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity for Asian Americans to serve the Presidency and explore public service. The sponsors are seeking exceptional candidates to apply for this highly competitive program.
In addition to typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours, and complete an intern service project.
Interns may serve a term in the Fall, Spring or Summer. Every candidate must be a United States citizen, enrolled in a college or university, and at least 18 years of age.
An application and additional information about the program can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html.
Applicants must have:- sound academic credentials
- a history of community involvement and leadership
- solid verbal/written communication skills
- a demonstrated interest in public service
Applications should be submitted to Karen Race, Deputy Director and Intern Coordinator, White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov on or before the following deadlines:- October 13, 2006 for Spring 2007 — (January 9 to May 11, 2007)
- March 6, 2007 for Summer 2007 — (May 22 to August 24, 2007)
If you have questions you may contact Karen Race at (202) 456-5979 or intern_application@whitehouse.gov.
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