FYLPRO

FYLPRO is an organization of high performing next generation leaders that have a passion for advancing the Philippines and the Filipino people. Cuisia, Jr.

FYLPRO was established in 2012 by Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America, Jose L. and Mrs. Victoria J. Cuisia in cooperation with the Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI) to identify, each year, ten outstanding young professionals in the Filipino communities across the United States and provide the delegates with invaluable community, business, and government insights

and access to a distinguished network captains of industry and government. These selected individuals are called the FYLPRO delegates.

09/02/2026

: Lauren Baldonado, an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at SUNY New Paltz is conducting a study to learn more about the experiences and perspectives of Filipino/Filipino American caregiver experiences on applied behavior analysis (ABA) services.

Participants Needed for Research Study on Filipino Caregiver Experiences with ABA Services

You are invited to participate in this study if you:
-Are 18 years or older
-Identify as Filipino or Filipino American
-Currently live in California
-Are a parent/caregiver of a child diagnosed with autism
-Your child receives or has ever received ABA services (at least completed the first assessment)

What to expect:
-Anonymous online survey (approximately 10-15 minutes)
-Questions about the type of ABA services your child receives/received, what made it harder or easier to get those services, and your thoughts on how ABA providers listened to your cultural background
-Optional follow-up interview over Zoom (approximately 60 minutes)

Participation is optional and you can skip any questions you do not want to answer.
If you are interested, you can take the survey: bit.ly/FilAmABASurvey

09/01/2026

It's September 1st, and across the Filipino diaspora the Christmas season begins today.

Happy ber months to our alumni, delegates, and kababayans everywhere.

08/31/2026

: FYLPRO 2022 delegate Michele Josue was featured in an ABS-CBN News article, "Here in Hollywood: How to make a documentary, according to Emmy-winning Filipina Michele Josue." Yong Chavez writes that Michele's "award-winning films have taken her from the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard to the dancing inmates of the Philippines in “Happy Jail,” the Filipino-American nurses whose work was transformed by the pandemic in “Nurse Unseen, the upcoming Jollibee documentary, and “Food Roots,” her collaboration with restaurateur and television personality Billy Dec."
https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/8/28/here-in-hollywood-how-to-make-a-documentary-according-to-emmy-winning-filipina-michele-josue-171

08/28/2026

Don't miss out on the EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: TODAY!

: FYLPRO Legacy Golf Classic

Driving Leadership. Playing with Purpose.

Tee off with purpose at the FYLPRO Legacy Golf Classic—a premier golf tournament bringing together Filipino American leaders, alumni, business executives, entrepreneurs, community partners, and friends for an unforgettable day of golf, networking, and giving back.

Whether you're chasing birdies, strengthening professional relationships, reconnecting with fellow alumni, or meeting new friends, the Legacy Golf Classic offers something for everyone. Spend the day enjoying friendly competition, themed hole experiences, great food, exciting prizes, and meaningful conversations with people who are passionate about leadership, service, and community.

Most importantly, every registration and sponsorship helps advance FYLPRO's mission to develop the next generation of Filipino American leaders and expand our global impact through leadership development, civic engagement, cultural exchange, and our flagship Immersion Program.

September 27, 2026, 6:30am to 3pm, 8am shotgun tee off
Franklin Canyon Golf Course, Highway 4, Hercules, CA 94547

Early Bird Registration: August 28
Registration Levels: https://fylpro.org/fylpro-legacy-golf-classic/
Register: bit.ly/FYLPROLegacyGolfClassic

08/27/2026

: FYLPRO 2023 delegate Cindy Martin is showing her legacy project film, "Love is a Stranger" in a work in progress screening on August 27 at Cebu Chicago, supported by the Illinois Arts Council. The screening will be followed by a short talk with FYLPRO 2012 delegate and SamaSama Project Lead Singer and Artistic Director Lou Ella Rose on the film, Filipino and Filipino-American identity, mental health and intergenerational trauma.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/work-in-progress-screening-of-love-is-a-stranger-tickets-1996158562997

08/26/2026

This is tonight!
: Join Tayo and the Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine as we engage in a webinar conversation on how to prevent and manage high blood pressure and stroke in the Filipino American community. Read more about our guest speaker, Dr. Antonio Moya, and our three panelists below who will share their perspectives on caregiving for family members with these conditions.
When: Aug 26 at 5:30pm PT/7:30pm CT/8:30pm ET
Register: bit.ly/TayoWebinarBloodPressure

Antonio Moya, MD, MPH, FAAN is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Professor of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Harbor UCLA Neurology. He is also the Co-Founder of the Council of Young Filipino Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) and a leader in patient advocacy and professional development in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). He serves as President-Elect for the Professional Staff Association of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.

Leezel Tanglao is a bridge journalist at the intersection of editorial, product, business development and community. She is the Head of Audience and Membership at The LA Local. She has worked in three of the top five markets across Los Angeles, Dallas and New York. She is Immediate Past President of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) and cofounder and project director of FYLPRO’s Tayo.

Van Dexter Calo is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and a Filipino health advocate passionate about empowering communities through education. As a leader with the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) and co-founder of Hepatitis B Free Arizona, he works to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection of health conditions affecting the AANHPI community.

Carl Aragones is a FilAm student, creative, and community organizer based in Los Angeles. He is the co-founder of Lumea, a youth-led media platform built to amplify emerging creatives. Having spent four years helping care for his grandmother following her stroke, he is especially passionate about the intersection of chronic disease, caregiving, and the experiences of Filipino families.

08/25/2026

Don't miss out on the EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: AUGUST 28!

: FYLPRO Legacy Golf Classic

Driving Leadership. Playing with Purpose.

Tee off with purpose at the FYLPRO Legacy Golf Classic—a premier golf tournament bringing together Filipino American leaders, alumni, business executives, entrepreneurs, community partners, and friends for an unforgettable day of golf, networking, and giving back.

Whether you're chasing birdies, strengthening professional relationships, reconnecting with fellow alumni, or meeting new friends, the Legacy Golf Classic offers something for everyone. Spend the day enjoying friendly competition, themed hole experiences, great food, exciting prizes, and meaningful conversations with people who are passionate about leadership, service, and community.

Most importantly, every registration and sponsorship helps advance FYLPRO's mission to develop the next generation of Filipino American leaders and expand our global impact through leadership development, civic engagement, cultural exchange, and our flagship Immersion Program.

September 27, 2026, 6:30am to 3pm, 8am shotgun tee off
Franklin Canyon Golf Course, Highway 4, Hercules, CA 94547

Early Bird Registration: August 28
Registration Levels: https://fylpro.org/fylpro-legacy-golf-classic/
Register: bit.ly/FYLPROLegacyGolfClassic

08/24/2026

: Join Tayo and the Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine as we engage in a webinar conversation on how to prevent and manage high blood pressure and stroke in the Filipino American community. Read more about our guest speaker, Dr. Antonio Moya, and our three panelists below who will share their perspectives on caregiving for family members with these conditions.
When: Aug 26 at 5:30pm PT/7:30pm CT/8:30pm ET
Register: bit.ly/TayoWebinarBloodPressure

Antonio Moya, MD, MPH, FAAN is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Professor of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Harbor UCLA Neurology. He is also the Co-Founder of the Council of Young Filipino Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) and a leader in patient advocacy and professional development in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). He serves as President-Elect for the Professional Staff Association of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.

Leezel Tanglao is a bridge journalist at the intersection of editorial, product, business development and community. She is the Head of Audience and Membership at The LA Local. She has worked in three of the top five markets across Los Angeles, Dallas and New York. She is Immediate Past President of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) and cofounder and project director of FYLPRO’s Tayo.

Van Dexter Calo is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and a Filipino health advocate passionate about empowering communities through education. As a leader with the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) and co-founder of Hepatitis B Free Arizona, he works to promote awareness, prevention, and early detection of health conditions affecting the AANHPI community.

Carl Aragones is a FilAm student, creative, and community organizer based in Los Angeles. He is the co-founder of Lumea, a youth-led media platform built to amplify emerging creatives. Having spent four years helping care for his grandmother following her stroke, he is especially passionate about the intersection of chronic disease, caregiving, and the experiences of Filipino families.

08/23/2026

: Raelyn Grace Andal, a senior in the Bachelor of Social Work program at California State University, Los Angeles is conducting an honors thesis research study examining caregiver stress and its impact on the mental, social, and physical well-being of Filipino American informal caregivers.

Her study is seeking Filipino American adults, age 18 or older, who provide unpaid care to a family member, loved one, or friend who is 65 years of age or older. Participation involves completing a brief 10–15 minute survey.

Survey:
https://calstatela.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7ZFuyRlvDhwHBpY

08/22/2026

: FYLPRO 2024 delegate Paulo G. Pontemayor has been selected as an inaugural MacKenzie Advocacy Fellow via Johns Hopkins Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy. The fellows will join a growing effort to strengthen the public health workforce and prepare the next generation of leaders to translate evidence into policy action.
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-center/2026/lerner-center-announces-inaugural-mackenzie-advocacy-fellowship-recipients

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Carson City, NV
89706

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