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MAIA - Movement for Advocacy, Integration and Advancement

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MAIA - Movement for Advocacy, Integration and Advancement

A movement empowering communities through education, culture, and service — building bridges, creating opportunities, and inspiring global citizens.

Link GOL: https://forms.gle/q68J7QovPGBuUF95A MISSION
MAIA exists to empower the Filipino community in Italy and beyond through education, cultural celebration, professional development, and community service. We aim to build bridges across generations and cultures by creating safe spaces, meaningful opportunities, and impactful programs that inspire growth, dignity, and solidarity. VISION
A world

where Filipinos are recognized as world-class citizens, proud of their roots and fully equipped to thrive, lead, and uplift others in any part of the world. CORE VALUES:

BAYANIHAN
We believe in collective strength and shared responsibility. Together, we rise. INTEGRITY
We act with honesty, transparency, and respect in all that we do. EXCELLENCE
We pursue quality and professionalism in our services, events, and partnerships. CULTURAL PRIDE
We honor and promote Filipino heritage while embracing the richness of cross-cultural collaboration. INCLUSION
We uplift every individual regardless of age, gender, background, or belief. SERVICE
We exist not only for ourselves but to serve and make a difference in the lives of others—especially the marginalized. COMMON GOALS
Empowerment through Education
Offer training programs, workshops, and courses that support the professional and personal growth of Filipinos in Italy and Europe. Celebration of Filipino Culture
Organize music events, art exhibitions, culinary gatherings, and cultural exchanges that strengthen Filipino identity and visibility. Community Building
Create inclusive and supportive networks that connect individuals, families, and associations across generations. Social Responsibility
Conduct benefit events and outreach programs to support causes in the Philippines and address needs within the diaspora. Partnership and Collaboration
Work with local Italian institutions, Filipino organizations, and international allies to promote integration, representation, and mutual respect. Youth Engagement
Mentor and involve the younger generation to lead with purpose and cultural pride.

09/04/2026

IL MONDO A MILANO – FILIPPINE

Comunità e nuove generazioni: voci filippine

📅 Giovedì 14 Maggio 2026
🕡 Ore 18:30
📍 Fondazione Ambrosianeum – Milano

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La comunità filippina è una delle più vive, resilienti e in crescita in Italia.
Ma oggi la domanda è: come stanno evolvendo le nuove generazioni?

Un incontro speciale per ascoltare storie vere, esperienze e visioni di leader filippini che stanno costruendo il futuro tra identità, integrazione e appartenenza.

🎤 Intervengono:
• Elienor Llanes-Castillo – Presidente MAIA
• Germelyn Rose Ignacio – Presidente STREAM
• Keith Arren Prado – Presidente FYLO
• Kathleen Magpantay – Pittrice
• Joseleo Logdat – Baritono

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💬 Parleremo di:
✔️ Identità culturale tra due mondi
✔️ Sfide e opportunità per i giovani filippini
✔️ Comunità, leadership e integrazione
✔️ Arte, talento e rappresentazione

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🎟️ Ingresso libero e gratuito

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👉 Se fai parte della comunità filippina, questo non è solo un evento…
è una conversazione che ti riguarda da vicino.

Porta un amico, un familiare, o qualcuno che vuole capire davvero chi siamo oggi.

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THE WORLD IN MILAN – PHILIPPINES

Community and New Generations: Filipino Voices

📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Fondazione Ambrosianeum – Milan

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The Filipino community is one of the most vibrant, resilient, and fast-growing in Italy.
But today, the real question is: how are the new generations evolving?

Join us for a meaningful conversation featuring Filipino leaders who are shaping the future—navigating identity, integration, and belonging.

🎤 Speakers:
• Elienor Llanes-Castillo – President, MAIA
• Germelyn Rose Ignacio – President, STREAM
• Keith Arren Prado – President, FYLO
• Kathleen Magpantay – Painter
• Joseleo Logdat – Baritone

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💬 We will talk about:
✔️ Cultural identity between two worlds
✔️ Challenges and opportunities for Filipino youth
✔️ Community, leadership, and integration
✔️ Art, talent, and representation

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🎟️ Free admission

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👉 If you are part of the Filipino community, this is more than just an event—
it’s a conversation that reflects your story.

Bring a friend, a family member, or anyone who wants to better understand who we are today.

21/01/2026

Performing Arts Enrollment: Voice, Act, & Dance
Elevate your craft with MAIA.
We are officially opening enrollment for our Performing Arts Courses, providing a structured environment for you to discover your potential in Voice, Acting, and Dance.

🌟 Special Opportunity
Students who successfully complete the course will have the chance to perform in the yearly GO ABOVE AND BEYOND Charity Concert, sharing the stage while supporting meaningful causes and gaining real performance experience.

💡 Give your child a space to learn, express, and shine.
Secure their slot by filling out our official registration form or by scanning the QR code:
👉 https://forms.gle/H9GfG1Vu8vXFEYLR8

📩 Contact & Support
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: MAIA – Movement for Advocacy, Integration and Advancement
Instagram: .associazione

✨ Let’s nurture confidence, creativity, and character together.

Disclaimer: This is a community-based, non-accredited course. A Certificate of Participation will be provided.

19/01/2026

16/01/2026

Let kids sing, act, dance, and enjoy!
A fun space to explore creativity and express themselves.
Swipe through and see the magic

🌟 Special Opportunity
Students who successfully complete the course will have the chance to perform in the yearly GO ABOVE AND BEYOND Charity Concert, sharing the stage while supporting meaningful causes and gaining real performance experience.

💡 Give your child a space to learn, express, and shine.
Secure their slot by filling out our official registration form or by scanning the QR code:
👉 https://forms.gle/H9GfG1Vu8vXFEYLR8

📩 Contact & Support
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: MAIA – Movement for Advocacy, Integration and Advancement
Instagram: .associazione

✨ Let’s nurture confidence, creativity, and character together.

Disclaimer: This is a community-based, non-accredited course. A Certificate of Participation will be provided.

12/01/2026

They didn’t step on stage to perform.
They stepped on stage to serve.

And in doing so, they were reminded of what the performing arts are really for.

Not to create stars.
But to help children and youth find their voice, build confidence, and grow into who they are meant to be.

For parents raising grounded, courageous children.
For young people who feel something stir when they sing, dance, or perform.

That feeling matters.

Through MAIA, enrollment is now open for the Performing Arts Course.
Voice. Acting. Dance.
A space where confidence, discipline, and identity are formed.

Secure their slot by filling out our official registration form or by scanning the QR code:
👉 https://forms.gle/H9GfG1Vu8vXFEYLR8

📩 Contact & Support
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: MAIA – Movement for Advocacy, Integration and Advancement
Instagram: .associazione

✨ Let’s nurture confidence, creativity, and character together.

Disclaimer: This is a community-based, non-accredited course. A Certificate of Participation will be provided.

11/01/2026

Confidence learned young lasts a lifetime.

Unleash Your Child’s Potential. Help Them Grow With Self-Esteem. ✨

As parents, we all want our children to be self-assured, expressive, and happy.

That’s why MAIA is officially opening enrollment for our Performing Arts Course focused on Voice, Acting, and Dance, thoughtfully designed especially for young learners.

This course is not just about performance.
It helps children build self-confidence, discipline, creativity, and communication skills in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Whether your child is shy, energetic, or already loves performing, this program gives them the space to express themselves, discover their strengths, and grow with proper guidance.

🌟 Special Opportunity
Students who successfully complete the course will have the chance to perform in the yearly GO ABOVE AND BEYOND Charity Concert, sharing the stage while supporting meaningful causes and gaining real performance experience.

💡 Give your child a space to learn, express, and shine.
Secure their slot by filling out our official registration form or by scanning the QR code:
👉 https://forms.gle/H9GfG1Vu8vXFEYLR8

📩 Contact & Support
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: MAIA – Movement for Advocacy, Integration and Advancement
Instagram: .associazione

✨ Let’s nurture confidence, creativity, and character together.

Disclaimer: This is a community-based, non-accredited course. A Certificate of Participation will be provided.

10/01/2026

The music was great, but the people were better. Beyond grateful for everyone who showed up and made this victory possible.
You guys are the real heroes.

Go Above and Beyond!

07/01/2026

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take your talent seriously, this is it!

Unleash Your Potential. Step Into the Spotlight. ✨

MAIA is officially opening enrollment for our Performing Arts Course
a structured, supportive program designed to help you grow in Voice, Acting, and Dance.
This is more than just learning techniques.

It’s about building confidence, discipline, self-expression, and presence.

Whether you’re a beginner or someone ready to refine your talent,
this course gives you the space to discover your potential and perform with purpose.

💡 Ready to start your journey?

Secure your slot by filling out our official registration form or scanning the QR code:
👉 https://forms.gle/H9GfG1Vu8vXFEYLR8

📩 Contact & Support
Email: [email protected]

Facebook: MAIA - Movement for Advocacy, Integration and Advancement

Instagram: .associazione

✨ Let’s grow. Let’s lead. Let’s shine together.

06/01/2026

Chapter 7: A Story of Identity, Purpose... and Becoming

Our journey nears its final chapters now… A place where memory and destiny walk side by side, meeting in the quiet spaces between what was… and what could be. This chapter is about recognizing deep connections, finding the wisdom in the past, and embracing the true anthem of a hero.

It is a movement where a whisper of connection grows into a powerful declaration that no dream is too far for the determined, the hopeful, and the brave.

Thank you to the incredible voices who shared their heart and truth with us:

- Elienor Castillo and Andre Brosoto opened this chapter with “At the Beginning,” a song that feels like two souls recognizing one another, finding each other the way dawn finds the horizon — soft, certain, inevitable.
- Elienor Castillo followed the echo of old memories into “Journey to the Past,”reminding us that sometimes the answers we seek aren’t waiting in the future, but in the places where we learned, loved, stumbled, and began.
- Andre Brosoto, as Hercules, brought that final truth to life in “Go the Distance,” an anthem of a hero discovering the truth of who he is, proving that greatness is born from heart and the choice to rise again and again.

Captured through the lens of Marlowe Firmante Botones

MAIA | Dal 2014 al servizio delle comunità per integrazione e crescita per integrazione e crecita globale

📋More information or updates on projects
👉linktr.ee/maia.associazione
📞 For information requests:
Contact number: 344 654 2255
Email: [email protected]
📍Via Padova 2, Milan, Italy

05/01/2026

Chapter 6: Freedom, Discovery, and Love Often Bloom Where We Least Expect

Snow begins to swirl in silence — shimmering, weightless, and full of power. This chapter is about the exhilarating storm of liberation, the thrill of new perspectives, and the unexpected warmth of devotion.

It is a journey that takes us from the icy edges of self-acceptance to soaring above endless desert skies, and finally, into the quiet, protected corners of the heart.

Thank you to the incredible voices who shared their heart and truth with us:

- Elienor Castillo stepped into the ice with “Let It Go,” bringing the moment a queen stands alone at the edge of her truth, ready to release everything she has held back, letting strength rise like a blizzard finally unbound.
- Elienor Castillo and Andre Brosoto guided us through “A Whole New World,” their voices intertwining on a magic carpet woven from wonder and trust, inviting us to leap even when we’re unsure what awaits.
- Joseleo Logdat, as the Beast, poured deep truth into “Evermore,” a declaration of love forged in unexpected places, as a creature wounded by loneliness discovers devotion he never thought he could feel.

Captured through the lens of Marlowe Firmante Botones

MAIA | Dal 2014 al servizio delle comunità per integrazione e crescita per integrazione e crecita globale

📋More information or updates on projects
👉linktr.ee/maia.associazione
📞 For information requests:
Contact number: 344 654 2255
Email: [email protected]
📍Via Padova 2, Milan, Italy

03/01/2026

Chapter 5: Yearning, Daring, and Believing

Our journey begins with a single question whispered beneath the ocean: “What else is out there?”A question so familiar, it echoes in all of us. This chapter explores the deep longing to discover the unknown and the quiet strength of hope.

We travel from the shimmering waves where a young mermaid reaches for a world watched from afar, to a distant island where destiny calls louder than fear, and finally to a starlit night where the tiniest wish shapes destiny.

Thank you to the incredible voices who shared their heart and truth with us:

- Althea June Suratos, as Ariel, brought “Part of Your World” to life with longing wrapped in innocence and courage, a song that has made generations of dreamers look upward.
- Beatrice Ladub, as Moana, took the leap with “How Far I’ll Go,” her voice steering us toward bravery and discovery as she stood at the edge of the horizon.
- Marco Murelli, as Jiminy Cricket, delivered “When You Wish Upon A Star”with soft sincerity, proving that hope is the quietest — and strongest — kind of magic.

Captured through the lens of Marlowe Firmante Botones

MAIA | Serving communities since 2014 for integration and growth for global integration and growth

📋More information or updates on projects
👉linktr.ee/maia.associazione
📞 For information requests:
Contact number: 344 654 2255
Email: [email protected]
📍Via Padova 2, Milan, Italy

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