ADVANCING THE FILIPINA: Apply for an Internship with the White House Initiative on AAPI
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is accepting applications for the Summer 2016 internship class. Learn more about AAPI issues and priorities, including capacity-building, civil rights, data disaggregation, economic development, education, health, immigration, language access, and workforce diversity.
Carmelyn Malalis (U.S. FWN100™ '09) Heads New York Commission on Human Rights' Initiative to Provide U & T Visa Certifications
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Commissioner and Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights Carmelyn P. Malalis (U.S. FWN100™ '09) announced on February 9, 2016 that the Commission would begin accepting requests for and issue U and T visa certifications. The certifications are designed to help and protect victims of trafficking and violence in New York City.
Op Ed: Why Not a Filipina American to the U.S. Supreme Court? Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye
Following the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia last week, many Americans are speculating about who should be nominated to take his place. Asian Americans are advocating for an AAPI member in the esteemed court like Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye (U.S. FWN100™ '07), the 28th chief justice of the State of California.
Governor Brown Appoints Edcelyn Pujol (U.S. FWN100™ '12) to California State Commission
Velma Veloria (U.S. FWN100™ '07) to speak at Washington Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission
Former Rep. Velma Veloria (U.S. FWN100™ '07) will be one of the speakers at the national Women’s History Month event hosted by the Washington Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission on March 4. The theme this year is: “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government.”
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Cynthia Rapaido (U.S. FWN100™ '11) and Stephanie Lomibao (Global FWN100™ '15)
Cynthia Rapaido
Principal and Adjunct Professor, South San Francisco High School/University of San Francisco
San Leandro, CA
Fil-Am Shero in the U.S.: My parents and my five siblings are my role models for strength, courage, love, support and encouragement. Dr. Rica Llorente and Thelma Boac as my professional role models and mentors.
Biggest workplace challenge as a Fil-Am woman: Filipino values at times contradict Western values such as respect for elders and those of authority/hierarchy. Filipino culture finds it disrespectful to disagree with elders while it is expected and important to speak up, have a voice and assert oneself in Western culture.
Filipino custom or tradition I would like to pass onto others: Respect for elders, honoring family, humility, offering food in large portions at family gatherings, treating others when it is your birthday and giving back to your parents.
Stephanie Lomibao
Senior Vice President, Philanthropy Manager, Bank of America
Los Angeles, California, USA
If there is one professional accomplishment and/or influential action that makes you very proud from your body of work, what would that be? I helped to illuminate Bank of America’s philanthropic investments in hunger relief, military support, diversity and inclusion - especially for the intellectually disabled - through cause-related promotions and bank-owned channels as part of the integrated enterprise team.
Workplace challenge as a Filipina woman and why: Challenging the status quo in Corporate America - looking different from the stereotypical executive.
What's the best part of being a Filipina woman leader? Embracing my heritage as a distinction and strength in all that I do.
Anny Misa Hefti (Global FWN100™ '15) Reflects on International Eucharistic Congress 2016 in Cebu City, Philippines
Anny Misa Hefti (Global FWN100™ '15) flew from Switzerland to the Philippines for the International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu City last month. She reflects on lessons and takeaways from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines and Cardinal John Onaiyekan of Nigeria, among others, in this special report.