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Give2Asia reports on recovery efforts in typhoon-ravaged Samar town
Since January 30, Give2Asia, a San Francisco-based 501(c)3 social enterprise has been focused on the long-term disaster recovery efforts of Typhoon Yolanda on the municipality of Guiuan, in Eastern Samar, Philippines. Guiuan, home to approximately 12,000 households, was the first municipality struck by Super Typhoon Yolanda when the storm hit in early November, 2013. Over ...
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Filipino becomes third required language for the city
After months of dialogue with city officials, Filipino community members and advocates celebrated on April 2 San Francisco’s certification of Filipino as the third language required for city communications. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee was joined by Board Supervisors, the Filipino Community Center (FCC), Chinese for Affirmative Action, and community leaders and supporters to announce ...