Al Perez (FWN100 Keeper of the Flame) and Ruth Asmundson (Global FWN100™ '14) Joins Delegation in Fight to Include Contributions of Filipinos in WWII into California Education Curriculum

Al Perez (FWN100 Keeper of the Flame) and Ruth Asmundson (Global FWN100™ '14) Joins Delegation in Fight to Include Contributions of Filipinos in WWII into California Education Curriculum

The 17-person delegation that trooped to Sacramento recently to press for the inclusion of the role of Filipino soldiers in World War II in California’s school curriculum hoped to get good news. They were somewhat disappointed. The delegation led by the Bataan Legacy Historical Society (BLHS) included Filipino American Arts Exposition President and FWN100 Keeper of the Flame Al Perez; Ruth Asmundson (Global FWN100 '14); BLHS board members Major (Retired) Rick Villarina (Air Force) and Robert Hansen; former Lowell High School Dean Ray Cordoba; retired Judge Betty Bucat and Consul Reginald Bernabe, among others.

Filipino Bakery Workers Win $15 Million Human Trafficking Suit

Filipino Bakery Workers Win $15 Million Human Trafficking Suit

Eleven Filipino bakery workers say they won $15 million in damages in a human trafficking lawsuit against a couple who they said forced them to do housework after arriving in the United States and paid them a meagre wages. Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles said Friday that a federal judge in Los Angeles granted the judgment on behalf of the workers last week. News story from The Associated Press via Toronto Sun.

Filipina Photographer Xyza Bacani Sheds Light on Human Trafficking in "Modern Slavery" Exhibition

Filipina Photographer Xyza Bacani Sheds Light on Human Trafficking in "Modern Slavery" Exhibition

Filipina domestic worker and photographer Xyza Bacani earned a Magnum Fellowship in 2015. In her new solo exhibition "Modern Slavery", Bacani explores themes of resilience and tenacity of victims of human trafficking. "Modern Slavery" is now on view until June 10th at KONG Art Space in Central, Hong Kong. News story from South China Morning Post.

Canada's Highway of Tears: Dozens of Missing and Murdered Are Indigenous Women

Canada's Highway of Tears: Dozens of Missing and Murdered Are Indigenous Women

The Highway of Tears and the disappearances of the indigenous women have become a political scandal in British Columbia. But those cases are just a small fraction of the number who have been murdered or disappeared nationwide. Aboriginal women and girls make up about 4 percent of the total female population of Canada but 16 percent of all female homicides. News story from New York Times.

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May 31 Deadline: Call for Nominations: Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Year 2016 Presidential Awards

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May 31 Deadline: Call for Nominations: Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) Year 2016 Presidential Awards

The Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas is a biennial awards system which was institutionalized through Executive Order No. 498 as a permanent system of recognizing achievements and significant contributions of Filipino individuals and organizations overseas to Filipino communities here and abroad.  

Nominations are now open for the Year 2016 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. Nomination deadline is 31 May 2016. 
 

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Imelda Cuyugan (Global FWN100™ '13) Files Civil Rights Suit Against Pima Community College

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Imelda Cuyugan (Global FWN100™ '13) Files Civil Rights Suit Against Pima Community College

Imelda Cuyugan (Global FWN100™ '13) is filing a Civil Rights Suit against her former employer Pima Community College following a sexual harassment suit against ex-Pima Community College Chancellor Roy Flores. News story from Tucson.com.

Filipino-Australian Pro Golfer Jason Day: Life Lessons From His Mom, A Pen Pal Bride Success Story

Filipino-Australian Pro Golfer Jason Day: Life Lessons From His Mom, A Pen Pal Bride Success Story

Pro-golfer Jason Day’s rise to No. 1 in the world began with a rusted golf club retrieved from a Queensland junkyard. His Filipina mother worried that if not for golf, Day would end up like his father, Alvyn, whose potential was corroded by alcohol. At 28 years old, Day boasts the current World Number 1 standing in the World Golf Ranking. He won his first major tournament at the 2015 PGA Championship. Story from The New York Times.

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Why Oh Why? Peaceful Farmers' Protests Met With Lethal Police Violence in Kidapawan

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Why Oh Why? Peaceful Farmers' Protests Met With Lethal Police Violence in Kidapawan

A peaceful farmer protest demanding the Philippine government for food aid and other assistance turned violent and deadly in Kidapawan on April 1st. The Philippine public is now demanding a transparent inquiry into the matter as well as accountability on part of the national government. News story from Human Rights Watch.