Filipino Migrant Center

Happy International Workers Day! #MayDayLB #ThisIsLB #workersrightsarehumanrights #CommunitiesNotCages

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) in May, and in light of the recent attacks on our community, we would like to invite you to a Community Healing Circle on Sunday, May 2nd at 12pm! The event will be held outdoors at Veterans Park: 22400 Moneta Ave, Carson 90745. While there have been different gatherings held throughout Carson and the South Bay area, there haven’t been many where community members are given the chance to speak and share how they ...are feeling about the issue. We want to provide a safe, family-friendly space for Carson residents, Asian-American Pacific Islanders (AAPI), allies, and people from the community to come together. Just because the attacks on our AAPI community may not be receiving as much news coverage lately, our community is still greatly concerned. Join us to meet your neighbors, learn about different ways we can come together to build a stronger AAPI community, and work toward addressing the root issues of these hate crimes. Click the link in bio to RSVP! This event is sponsored by: @nafconsocal @filipinoyouthinaction and @filipinomigrantcenter

YESSS . Let’s keep organizing and pushing forward to ensure domestic workers in CA have the same rights and protections as other workers! #Repost @cadomesticworkers BREAKING NEWS: We just passed the Senate Judiciary Committee! | NOTICIA DE ULTIMA HORA: SB 321 pasa el Comité Judicial del Senado! ... #MyHealthMyDignity #MiSaludMiDignidad #HealthAndSafetyNow #SaludYSeguridadYa #CDWC #CADomesticWorkers #TrabajadorasDelHogarCA

We’re excited to partner with @cedarssinai for this important community conversation around COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, April 20th from 5:30-6:30pm! Join us in this *culturally relevant* space to hear from Filipino clinical experts who can answer your questions and address any concerns our community has around vaccines. Help us spread the word to any Filipinos who could benefit from this community conversation! (Click the link in bio to register)... **Note: This event is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Always consult with your physician first regarding anything related to your personal health**

Happening TOMORROW! Sunday, April 11th Repost @digthestoop you can get both of these donuts (ube white chocolate w toasted marshmallow and oatmeal crumble and the law - browned butter, toasted sugar, smoked maldon salt) + pizza tomorrow from 3:30 - 6:30 at @stlucyschoollb ! Swipe for the full menu (not all the vendors are listed tho, we’ve added more since then!) as a portion of proceeds go to @advancingjustice_aajc and @filipinomigrantcenter !... #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusiness #minorityowned #minorityownedbusiness #longbeachsupport #femaleowned #femaleentreprenuer #filipinoowned #filipinoownedbusiness #filipinaowned #filipinaownedbusiness #longbeachcommunity #filipinxownedbusiness #lovelongbeach #filipinoamerican #longbeach #longbeachca #longbeachcalifornia #longbeacheats #longbeachfood #longbeachfoodies #longbeachlife

#Repost @lbirc562 We must remember that the Biden administration and those who have preceded them have failed to address the root causes of children arriving unaccompanied. Among these causes is the Biden administration’s continued implementation of the Trump-era Title 42 policy, which allows border officials to immediately expel migrant families and adults without any chance to seek asylum or other relief. This is a continuation of imperialist policies that drive people away from their country of origin and treat them inhumanly once they arrive. Continuing to expel adults and families while accepting unaccompanied minors forces many migrant families to make an impossible decision when seeking safety in the United States. #lbirc #Longbeach #CommunityNotCages #not1more #AbolishICE

Are you interested in helping others but don’t know where to start? Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to take part in changing our communities for the better? Join us on Tuesday, December 8th for a volunteer orientation (through Zoom)! We’ll be sharing how Filipinos are being impacted during the pandemic and different ways you can get involved (including virtual volunteer opportunities). You can register at tinyurl.com/FMCvolunteerDec ... We look forward to seeing you there!

The Filipino Migrant Center is saddened to hear of the recent passing of Tita Dela Cruz, one of our long time Walking Club members (pictured on the far left). We would like to send our deepest condolences to the Dela Cruz family, especially to her husband Ed and their children. Tita was a loving wife, mother, and a kind friend to all who knew her. Tita enjoyed walking with her friends every week, sharing stories about her family, and always greeted everyone with a wave and a smile. . Tita is pictured here with other Walking Club members, proudly displaying vegetables grown in their backyards. Tita will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and the West Long Beach community!

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us today to make phone calls to over 60 families & community members in Carson & Long Beach as part of the continued Bayanihan Community Response! @nafconsocal @gabrielasouthbay @anakbayanlb #MigranteLongBeach As community organizers, we know the importance of understanding the conditions on the ground that people are facing everyday. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues and communities are faced with greater challenges, there’s even more of a need for us to come together and ORGANIZE! . The power is in the People, not the Politicians! #fmc10years #nafcon #filipinomigrantcenter

#Repost @nafconusa The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) calls on community support and coordination of emergency relief efforts for those impacted by Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly), and Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco). . The effects of climate change have seen ever more extreme and frequent natural disasters, affecting the Philippines and the most vulnerable populations in particular. The gravity of the current situation in the Philippines is further compounded... by the pandemic threat. Reports from our Philippine partner organization on the ground, Citizens' Disaster Response Center (CDRC), mention 346,993 people have been displaced in the wake of Super Typhoon Goni. In addition, 352,509 people were evacuated from their homes in response to Typhoon Ulysses. This raises concerns about the spread of coronavirus in evacuation centers as most of the country remains under lockdown. . Once again, NAFCON appeals to communities in the U.S and worldwide to support those affected by this recent devastation in the Philippines. Amidst the ongoing pandemic and effects of Super Typhoon Goni and Typhoon Ulysses, we must take action to support our fellow kababayans affected during this time. As in past disaster relief efforts, notably after Typhoon Haiyan, NAFCON will be coordinating with community-based, people-to-people grassroots responses to ensure that donations will reach survivors timely and efficiently. With the holidays also fast approaching, let us especially highlight this season of giving. . #MagkaisaAtKumilos! #Bayanihan2020 #ReliefPH . DONATE HERE tinyurl.com/2020typhoons . : @jilson.tiu See more

Check out these stickers from @thestickypotato! 100% of the proceeds of the Filipino Dessert and Quote stickers will go to the Bayanihan Community Response to COVID-19 in Los Angeles. These stickers and more are available on her Etsy, link at @thestickypotato or go to etsy.com/shop/TheStickyPotato. Check out her profile for more details on the stickers as well!

Filipino Migrant Center fliering and doing outreach about our services in West Long Beach. We also talked to people about the importance of the Philippine Human Rights Act (HR8313) and how human rights in the Philippines is connected to U.S. tax dollars. To learn more about the PHRA go to this link: bit.ly/PHRALowenthal (case sensitive).

As the United States waits for the results of the national elections, Filipinos in America and around the world are paying attention to how U.S. foreign policy affects human rights in the Philippines and countries around the world. How does the Philippine Anti-Terrorism Law affect the human rights and civil rights of Filipinos? How are human rights abuses in the Philippines connected to U.S. military aid/U.S. tax dollars? No matter the results of the elections, we will continue to organize our communities because the power is in the people! Let’s continue to hold our elected officials accountable to ensure our tax dollars are spent on pro-people programs & services instead of being spent on oppressing people in other countries!

#Repost @nafconusa NAFCON USA Appeals for Bayanihan Relief in Response to Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly) . The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) calls on community support and coordination of emergency relief efforts for those impacted by Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly) in the Philippines. ... . Super Typhoon Goni made landfall in the Philippines on Sunday, November 1st, 2020. Hitting the Philippines at 135 mph, it is one of the most severe storms on record since Typhoon Haiyan, a record breaking typhoon that devastated the Eastern Visayas region in November of 2013. Preliminary reports already indicate over 300 houses were buried in the onslaught and more than 16 people were killed. Masbate, Albay, Quezon, Batangas, Catanduanes, and Camarines Sur were a few of the named provinces most affected by the typhoon. . The effects of climate change has seen ever more extreme natural disasters, affecting the Philippines and the most vulnerable populations in particular. The current situation in the Philippines is worsened by the pandemic threat. Reports from our Philippine partner organization on the ground, Citizens’ Disaster Response Center (CDRC), mention 346,993 people have been displaced in the wake of Super Typhoon Goni, raising concerns about the spread of coronavirus in evacuation centers as most of the country remains under lockdown. . Once again, NAFCON appeals to communities in the U.S and worldwide to support those affected by this recent devastation in the Philippines. Amidst the ongoing pandemic and effects of Super Typhoon Goni, we must take action to support our fellow kababayans affected during this time. As in past disaster relief efforts, notably after Typhoon Haiyan, NAFCON will be coordinating with community-based, people-to-people grassroots responses to ensure that donations will reach survivors timely and efficiently. With the holidays also fast approaching, let us especially highlight this season of giving. . #MagkaisaAtKumilos! DONATE TODAY! . tinyurl.com/bayanihan4Rolly . #bayanihan #nafconusa #bayanihan2020 #nafcontayo . @nafcontexas @nafconsocal @nafconoregon @nafcondmv @nafcon.ne @nafcon.sbay See more

#Repost @movelbforward USPS, California Voting Foundation and several other reputable sources are advising to NOT return your ballot by mail this weekend since there is no guarantee it will be postmarked before November 3rd. Drop off your ballot or cast your vote in person! Visit LBForward.org/lbrising to find ballot boxes and vote centers in Long Beach ... #LBVotes #LBRising See more

What is the Philippine Human Rights Act (HR 8313)? The Philippine Human Rights Act (HR 8313) will stop U.S. military funding to the Philippine government until the Philippine police and military stop committing human rights violations and those responsible are brought to justice. Since 2016, Philippine police and military have been implicated in gross human rights violations against the Filipino people. The Philippines has been deemed one of the deadliest countries in the wo...rld for land defenders, journalists, faith leaders, and unionists. According to human rights groups, extrajudicial killings by the Philippine government under President Rodrigo Duterte have risen to over 30,000 killed. The Philippine security forces are heavily funded by U.S. military funding/U.S. tax dollars. We want to show our U.S. Congress Members that their constituents care about human rights and don’t want our taxpayer money used for human rights violations in the Philippines. Please help us by contacting/emailing your local U.S. Congress Member and asking them to endorse the Philippine Human Rights Act: Congressmember Juan Vargas 51st District in San Diego/Imperial Valley (619) 422-5963 Congressmember Karen Bass 37th District in South Los Angeles (323) 965-1422 Congressmember Brad Sherman 31st District in San Fernando Valley (818) 501-9200 Congressmember Nanette Barragan 44th District in Carson, San Pedro, South Gate (310) 831-1799 Congressmember Ted Lieu 33rd District in Torrance, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach. (323) 651-1040 Congressmember Alan Lowenthal 47th District in Long Beach (562) 436-3828 Sign the Open letter to Congressmember Lowenthal to support the PHRA: bit.ly/PHRALowenthal (case sensitive)

Read this great LB POST article about Filipinos of West Long Beach! Thank you LB Post and Crystal Niebla! https://lbpost.com//little-manila-a-second-glance-at-the-c

On October 20th, we stood outside Carson City Hall in solidarity with the senior citizen residents of the Imperial Avalon mobile home park. The people living in the 220+ mobile homes are being pushed out by the same developer building the Union South Bay development just a few blocks away (seen in the background of some of these photos). . In last week’s virtual State of the City address by Carson Mayor Albert Robles, a majority of the presentation was spent highlighting all ...the new housing developments that have been and will be built, along with the new businesses, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. The housing crisis continues to intensify just like with other cities as local governments continue to place profit over people and making it unaffordable for long-time residents. . #HousingIsAHumanRight #gentrification #urbandevelopment #housingcrisis #affordablehousing #rentcontrol #peopleoverprofit #carson #CityofCarson #fmc10years See more

California Domestic workers and Nannies hold a die-in in front of the Ronald Reagan State of California building in Los Angeles. @cadomesticworkers protesting Governor @gavinnewsom for vetoing #sb1257 a bill that takes away the exclusion of domestic workers, nannies, and caregivers from basic health and safety protections that all workers have. This is deeply disappointing, but CA domestic workers will continue the fight to defend and protect all workers! #sb1257myhealthmysafety #sb1257

The @cadomesticworkers and all California Domestic Workers, Nannies, and caregivers want health and safety protections for all! We need to repeal the exclusion of CA Domestic Workers from these basic protections. All workplaces deserve to be safe, and all workers should have safety and dignity! #sb1257 #sb1257myhealthmysafety @gavinnewsom

California Domestic Workers are portraying today in Los Angeles and San Francisco against @gavinnewsom for vetoing SB1257 a bill that would protect the health and safety of nannies, caregivers, and domestic workers on the job. #sb1257myhealthmysafety #sb1257

Over 300,000 CA Domestic Workers, caregivers, and nannies are left unprotected by the State of California and do not have basic occupational health and safety protection. They fear for their own health due to the wildfires, Covid 19, and other workplace hazards. @gavinnewsom why would the Governor continue their exclusion from their basic rights?

FMC joins the @cadomesticworkers to protest Governor Gavin Newsoms’s vetoing of SB1257 a California State bill that would finally allow for health and safety protections for CA domestic workers, nannies, and caregivers. #sb1257myhealthmysafety #sb1257 @gavinnewsom

Repost @cadomesticworkers It is with deep disappointment and sadness regarding Governor Newsom’s decision to veto SB1257, that we reach out to you with so much love and care. We know the exclusion of domestic workers from health and safety protections will continue to negatively impact the lives of domestic workers, in the worsening wildfire seasons and the ongoing global health pandemic. While this is not the outcome that we had fought hard and hoped for, we have... so much to be proud of in our journey to truly achieve dignity and respect for domestic workers. For those comfortable with participating in an in-person mobilization, we will express our disappointment in public protest in front of the California State Buildings in Los Angeles and San Francisco THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1st for a short program and die-in demonstration. We will show our growing strength, denounce Governor Newsom’s decision to veto SB1257 and show them that we will keep fighting! #sb1257 See more