Charina Vergara (Global FWN100™ '16) Marketing Manager of Island Pacific Supermarket, stopped by the FWN booth at the Philippine International Aid (PIA) Giving Hope to the Children 2016 benefit at the Hyatt Embarcadero in San Francisco this past Sunday, October 2.
Catch FWN and Charina at DISRUPTing San Diego next Thursday, Oct. 13. Hurry! Limited seating. Register now.
INVITATION: Office of the Philippines Vice President Invites You to Partner Against Poverty Summit, Oct. 10
The Office of the Vice President invites members of the Filipina Women's Network to the Partnerships Against Poverty Summit scheduled on 10 October 2016 (Monday) from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the SMX Convention Center, Seashell Drive, Pasay City. Register now! www.bit.ly/OVPSummitRegistration
See you at Philippine International Aid Bazaar this Sunday, Oct. 2!
Be Part of the Future of Filipino Americans in Tech, Oct. 9
FASTERCON is the inaugural annual conference hosted at UC Berkeley by FASTER (Filipino Americans in Silicon Valley Tech) which aims to create, connect, and cultivate a valuable movement of Filipino Americans in the technology industry.
This year's conference is focused on highlighting and strengthening the network of Filipino American technology professionals in the Bay Area. Register for the conference or become a mentor!
Adobofest Partners with Kultura Festival Sun, Oct. 2 in Chicago! Stay #AdoboProud
Kick off Filipino American History Month! Taste and vote for your favorite adobo for Adobofest on Saturday, October 2nd at Emporium - Logan Square in Chicago. While you're at it, check out the other entertainment, booths and activities at Kultura Festival, a modern Filipino American food and arts festival presenting over a dozen Filipino American chefs, visual artists and musicians. Stay #AdoboProud
Millenial-driven "Artisan Made Philippines" Pop-up (Oct. 1) Showcases Philippine Social Enterprises
"Artisan Made Philippines will hold its first pop-up event, which will bring several Philippine-based fashion and lifestyle enterprises to Los Angeles. The event is the brainchild of social entrepreneur Kristine Surla, founder and creative director of the organization, which was inspired by her Filipino heritage. She is also the founder and founding member of the Los Angeles chapter of Young Women Social Entrepreneurs." News story from AsianJournal.com
Philippines' Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017 Forum, Sept. 28 in New York
Step up to Integrate San Francisco Public Schools!
San Francisco Public School Advocates, SF Families Union & SFPSMom organized an event to bring together family advocates across the district. All children lose out when we have separate and unequal schools – kids of color more than White and more affluent kids, but we all lose. Learn more at SFPSMom