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FWN Goes to San Diego: DISRUPTing San Diego and The International Launch of The Face of Global Pinay Power

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FWN Goes to San Diego: DISRUPTing San Diego and The International Launch of The Face of Global Pinay Power

FWN recently wrapped up another successful book launch of DISRUPT 2.0: Filipina Women: Daring to Lead at DISRUPTing San Diego, the hometown of the Face of Global Pinay Power, Francine Maigue. Valerie Hong, Esq. gave a nod to fellow Filipina litigator Aurora Austriaco, Esq. (Global FWN100™ '15) as she read her chapter, "Being a Filipina Litigator in a Sea of Dark Blue Suits." Other #FilipinaDISRUPTERS present included Rocio Nuyda, Kristine Custodio, Elizabeth Bautista, Francine Maigue and Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury.

Ron Morrison, Mayor of National City issued a Proclamation declaring October 13, 2016 as Filipina Women's Network Day! Hooray!

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Oct. 26: Making Our Voices Count: Panel Discussion with Lillian Galedo (U.S. FWN100™ '07) and April Veneracion Ang (Global FWN100™ '15)

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Oct. 26: Making Our Voices Count: Panel Discussion with Lillian Galedo (U.S. FWN100™ '07) and April Veneracion Ang (Global FWN100™ '15)

As Filipinos in the United States, we are at a crossroads. The San Francisco Bay Area is home to nearly a quarter of the entire population of Filipino Americans in the United States. Unfortunately, according to FAJ's recent Filipino Electorate Project, it seems that only about 50% of the eligible voting population in the Bay Area's counties are registered to vote. What is interesting, however, is the high percentage of those registered to vote are naturalized citizens. Let's change that.

TAMA NA! FWN Stands with Fellow SF Advocates and Elected Officials to End Domestic Violence

TAMA NA! FWN Stands with Fellow SF Advocates and Elected Officials to End Domestic Violence

Filipina Women's Network joins the stand against domestic violence!

On Monday, October 17, California Board Of Equalization Chairwoman Fiona Ma announced a new option for California taxpayers to join in on the fight against domestic violence.

Starting next tax season, there will be an option to contribute your tax filing to a Domestic Violence fund which will go to support DV agencies and shelters. 

Educator Bernadette Schlueter (Global FWN100™ '16) Becomes the First Filipina-Belgian FWN100™ Awardee

Educator Bernadette Schlueter (Global FWN100™ '16) Becomes the First Filipina-Belgian FWN100™ Awardee

“I am proud of my Filipino heritage. Resilience and creativity are Filipino traits that gave me the edge to succeed in an international environment. I am completely comfortable in being uncomfortable. I look at challenges and goals as a way to grow and be better both as a person and as a professional educator,” Bernadette Schlueter, Global FWN100™ '16.

REPORT: Shifting Demographics of Filipino Americans in the Bay Area

REPORT: Shifting Demographics of Filipino Americans in the Bay Area

Opportunities for organizing for northern California Filipinos are increasing. Yet Filipinos aren't registered at the levels they can be. 

Approximately 50% of Filipinos eligible to register are not registered to vote. In only two counties - San Francisco and Kings Counties - are more than 50% of Filipinos eligible to register, taking advantage of this right. 

Let's change that.

Filipino Leaders Roundtable Converge at Wells Fargo for Filipino American History Month

Filipino Leaders Roundtable Converge at Wells Fargo for Filipino American History Month

Mark T. Ng of Wells Fargo called a Filipino Leaders Roundtable last week to explore better ways to serve and connect with the Bay Area's Filipino community. The roundtable consisted of Marily Mondejar (Founder & CEO, Filipina Women's Network), Al Perez (Principal, Filipino American Arts Exposition, Commissioner, San Francisco Entertainment Commission) and Lillian Galedo (Executive Director, Filipino Advocates for Justice) among other key influential Filipino American leaders in the Bay Area.

Compositions: A Filipino American Experience Photography Exhibition by The Alvarado Project

Compositions: A Filipino American Experience Photography Exhibition by The Alvarado Project

In honor of Filipino American History Month, The Alvarado Project welcomes you to Compositions: A Filipino American Experience exhibit at the Hiram Johnson State Building in The Great Hall, located at 455 Golden Gate Ave. 

Photographic works on exhibit by the Alvarado Project until November.

Elmo's House Holds Inaugural Artist Residency in Batan, Aklan, Philippines

Elmo's House Holds Inaugural Artist Residency in Batan, Aklan, Philippines

Founded by Filipina-Canadian artist Kuh Del Rosario, Elmo's House Artist Residency follows a long tradition of artist spaces dedicated for the purpose of creating work, conducting research and networking with other artists from all over the world. 

Nestled in a small seaside town of Batan, Aklan, Philippines artists in residence will have the opportunity to live/work in a unique environment free from city life distractions. Within walking distance to secluded destinations and with the regions' rich cultural history, artists in residence have plenty of inspiration to draw from.

Learn more or support the campaign now.