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Tony Meloto on Poverty and Government Corruption

Published on July 24, 2010 By Tim Troutman

Tony Meloto, the founder of Gawad Kalinga, addressed an audience in Sydney Australia earlier this year on the topic of poverty and government corruption in the Philippines.   Meloto said, To the many corrupt Filipino politicians, Meloto said, “as Christians, we shouldn’t judge, but love and respect them.” He described a mathematical analysis on corrupt mayors: “I don’t [...]

Local Filipino Group to Partner With us for Society Jam 2010

Published on July 20, 2010 By Tim Troutman

The Filipino American Community of the Carolinas (FACC) has announced that it will partner with Philippine Aid Society for this year’s Society Jam benefit concert.  We are thrilled to be working with such an outstanding organization.  FACC will provide authentic Filipino cuisine for purchase at this year’s event. The FACC is a Charlotte based “community [...]

Bayanihan Foundation and Filipino Diaspora Donors

Published on July 19, 2010 By Tim Troutman

Dale Asis has established a foundation called “Bayanihan Foundation Worldwide.”  The foundation exists to encourage Filipinos living all over the world to engage in philanthropy to help their needy countrymen back home.   Check out Bayanihan Foundation to learn more.