Organization: North East Coalition for Genuine Democracy in the Philippines
Document Type: Press Release
Summary/Context: In response to concerns about the validity of the recent Philippines General Elections, hundreds of Filipino community members in New York City organized the Northeast Vigils for Democracy. The vigils, held over the past 5 days, addressed issues such as vote buying, malfunctioning vote counting machines, and violence during the elections. Survivors of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s martial law joined the vigils, emphasizing the disinformation campaign by the Marcos camp.
Organization: Migrante, Malaya, National Alliance for Filipino Concerns, Kabataan Alliance, Gabriela, and Professional Filipinino American Youth
Document Type: Webinar Slides Deck
Summary/Context: Online town hall presenting the current situation of the Filipino American community, specifically regarding immigration and housing, 2) what is the Filipino American Agenda, and 3) what steps and actions can we take collectively as a community to advocate for our kababayan (countrymen) here in NJ? Featuring resource speakers Councilman Rolando Lavarro from Jersey City, who will speak more on the housing situation in Jersey City. In addition, Amy Torres executive director from New Jersey Immigrant Alliance for Justice (NJIAJ). They will speak on the immigrant situation, specifically what that means for our kababayans during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Organization: Kabataan Alliance, Malaya, International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines
Document Type: Endorsement Letter
Summary/Context: Letter template, utilized by organizations and volunteers in the coalition, to send to sympathetic legislators, community members, and local leaders.
Organization: Migrante in partnership and as part of the Protech NJ Workers Coalition
Document Type: Educational Activity Book
Summary/Context: Educational materials to accompany a training informing workers of their rights during COVID-19 as underlined by OSHA laws. This is a Tagalog introduction to the activity book. If you would like access to the full activity book, please email me for a link (shairacruz0728@gmail.com)
Organization: Justice4JollibeeWorkers
Document Type: Community flyer
Summary/Context: An educational handout to inform community members of recent events surrounding the illegal termination of Jollibee workers.
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