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Welcome to SAMAHANG.ORG
OUR VISION: An engaged and unified community that explores and embraces Pilipin@/Pilipin@ American identities, fosters personal and collective growth through relevant education, advocates for social justice in coalition with other communities, and creates a sense of family within and beyond the university.
WORKING MISSION STATEMENT 2007-2008: Samahang Pilipino: 1) educates, organizes, and advocates for the Pilipin@/Pilipin@ American community on and off campus; 2) is an inclusive and open environment that promotes diversity through relevant education to cultivate personal and collective identity/growth; 3) works to create a sense of family and appreciation for all cultures as we create progressive social change.
Recent News
Filipino Veterans Article in The Daily Bruin
Check out the article "Filipino veterans of U.S. armed forces deserve benefits" in The Daily Bruin by columnist Samuel Sukaton!
posted by Jason Tengco, at 6:42 PM
Justice for Filipino American Veterans: Phone Script
Justice for Filipino American Veterans needs your help! Help S.1315 pass in the United States Congress so our WWII veterans can finally receive the equity they deserve!
1) Call one of two political targets:
- Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Democrat - San Francisco, CA)
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Washington Office: (202) 225-0100
- Senator Harry Reid (Democrat - Nevada)
Senate Majority Leader
Washington Office: (202) 224-3542
2) Introduction:
- "Hi can I speak to the legislative aide who handles veterans affairs?"
- If they ask who you are, answer:
- "This is ____(name)____ from ___(organization and/or school)___."
- Example: "This is Joe Bruin from Samahang Pilipino at UCLA."
3) Speak to the staff member or leave a message stating:
- "I'm calling because I would like Speaker Pelosi/Senator Reid to call Congress for a lame-duck session next week, November 17-20."
- "Also I would like the Speaker/Senator to support S.1315 - The Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act - and call a joint conference committee to reconcile the bill's provision to provide full equity for Filipino Veterans."
- "Do you know the Speaker's/Senator's stance on S.1315 and FilVets and if she/he will push for it to be passed during next week's lame-duck session?"
4) Conclude with:
- Thank you for your time, and I look forward to checking in with the office for future progress with the bill.
posted by Jason Tengco, at 6:32 PM
Classes YOU Should Take Next Quarter...Yeah YOU!
Hello! It's that time to attempt to create that dream schedule you've always wanted. No class too early that requires coffee or a body defroster. No class too late that you'd have to discree