Philippine Forum

LONG LIVE INTERNATIONAL Workers DAY!!! -NAFCON and BAYAN USA- In just a few days, MAY 1ST, International Workers Day, will be upon us. This day is historic around the globe, a day when workers have mobilized en masse to fight for their collective rights. As the economy worsens, we see that workers feel the [...]

Join the Philippine Forum’s members past and present as we celebrate 15 years of serving the Filipino and immigrant communities with dinner, dancing, performances and a fashion show! Purchase tickets online now at http://philippineforum.org/bayanihan-gala/ Proceeds of this gala will benefit the Philippine Forum/Bayanihan Community Center in Woodside. $100 – Ticket [...]

Contact: Melanie Dulfo Phone: 718-565-8862 Email: mdulfo@philippineforum.org Does America love its immigrants? It’s complicated With February being the month when people talk about love and show their affection more openly, the Philippine Forum is taking the opportunity to assess how the United States is showing its love to the millions [...]

Contact: Melanie Dulfo Phone: 718-565-8862 Email: mdulfo@philippineforum.org Café Migrante: a monthly coffee break discussing immigration issues, launched The Philippine Forum will formally launch a monthly discussion on immigration basics as well as issues affecting immigrants and non-citizens. “Café Migrante” is a monthly coffee break aimed at helping the immigrant community [...]

A Love Letter to Filipinos in the U.S. 14 February 2012 Dearest Filipino, I love you with all my heart and soul! I have always admired you and felt inspired by your many wonderful talents; your voice so beautiful it gains the most votes in American Idol; your fantastic ability [...]

———————- A PEACEFUL REVOLUTION OF FOOTSTEPS IMMIGRATION, HUMAN RIGHTS AND HOW MIGRANTS ARE SHAPING THE 21ST CENTURY with FR. ALEJANDRO SOLALINDE Priest and Human Rights Leader Founder and Director of Hermanos En El Camino Migrant Shelter Ixtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico 17 FEBRUARY 2012 FRIDAY @ 6PM Bayanihan Community Center 40-21 69th [...]

International Migrants Alliance Launches National Campaign: 1 Million Signatures for Genuine Immigration Reform and to Stop Deportations   The United States Chapter of the International Migrants Alliance (IMA), an alliance composed of more than 100 grassroots migrants’ organizations in over 25 countries launched the “Campaign to Collect 1 Million Signatures [...]

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!   NEIGHBORHOOD WORD: “LOVE & SOLIDARITY IN QUEENS” Pinoy Poets and Writers Celebrate Love Stories, Philippine Struggle and the Filipino-American Community in Queens SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 3PM Bayanihan Community Center 40-21 69th St, Woodside, NY (Take the E or F to 74th-Roosevelt Avenue [...]

To all members and supporters, please save the date! Philippine Forum will have its monthly General Assembly on February 19, Sunday, 2pm @ the Bayanihan Filipino Community Center (40-21 69th St Woodside NY 11377) to discuss about upcoming events and activities (Bayanihan Gala in March, Free Immigration Clinics, Youth Programs, [...]

CAMPAIGN TO COLLECT A MILLION SIGNATURES FOR GENUINE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND AGAINST DEPORTATIONS Sunday, February 5, 2PM Bayanihan Center 40-21, 69th Street, Woodside, Queens Train 7 to 69th Street Queens The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) invites community organizations representing immigrants from different countries to an assembly to coordinate the campaign [...]

For more details on the Annual Bayanihan Gala, please visit this page: http://philippineforum.org/2012/03/05/317-philippine-forum-historic-first-annual-bayanihan-gala-dinner-and-dance/ Thank you and see you all there! :)