Foundation for Philippine Progress

02/22/2026

The Foundation for Philippine Progress (FPP)’s online Tagalog classes are back! We are running a 2-level series every Wednesday at 6-7pm pacific time in March & April. Register soon at www.tinyurl.com/Tagalog2026 to claim your space.

12/20/2025

Maraming Salamat! Thank you for a wonderful event. We all came together to support typhoon victims and special needs kids in the Philippines. We raised over $3000. Wonderful musicians shared their talents with us. This is what happens when our community shows up and we step toward the world we want to build. Thank you for making this event happen. Salamat.

12/20/2025

11/09/2025

Urgent Appeal from the Foundation for Philippine Progress: Support our Disaster Relief Fund

Disasters haven’t stopped, and neither can we. Back to back typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions have continued to strike the Philippines, leaving people without homes or food.

Your donation to the FPP Disaster Relief Fund helps deliver relief to those who need it most. Let’s act now. Your solidarity saves lives.

Donate today at tinyurl.com/FPPdonate

Why Support the FPP Disaster Relief Fund?

Your contribution supports humanitarian action that is locally-led and community-driven. We undergo a serious and systematized vetting process with our partners in the Philippines to ensure that the donations go toward the intended recipients. Accountability and transparency are important to us, and we are able to provide detailed reports of the relief distribution records, beneficiary stories, and footage of relief efforts.

We despise the corrupt practices of entities who utilize donations for their own personal gain. We take pride in being an honest and trusted organization that can ensure your donation will go directly to the most impacted communities in need of support.

11/06/2025

Typhoon Tino Leaves Deadly Trail in the Philippines; FPP Appeals for Immediate Support

Nov 6, 2025 – Over the course of two days, Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) tore through the Visayas, leaving a deadly trail of destruction. At least 114 people have lost their lives, most of them in Cebu, and more than 420,000 have been displaced.

A national state of emergency has been declared as floodwaters submerged entire communities, landslides buried homes, and strong winds toppled trees and power lines. Roads remain blocked, and rescue teams continue to search for the 127 people still missing. Thousands have taken refuge in evacuation centers, many without access to clean water, food, or basic medical supplies.

FPP calls on our community to respond with urgency and compassion. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps bring life-saving aid and long-term recovery to families devastated by this calamity.

Citizens Disaster Response Center (CDRC) & Consortium for People’s Development - Disaster Response (CPD-DR), our partner organizations in the Philippines, continue their emergency response efforts in the regions affected by Typhoon Tino and are closely monitoring the situation.

We appeal to our communities to support our ongoing relief efforts. Your donation will help us meet the immediate needs of those affected including: Food packs, drinking water, hot meals, sleeping kits, and hygiene kits.

Why Support Us?

Your contribution supports humanitarian action that is locally-led and community-driven.

We undergo a serious and systematized vetting process with our partners in the Philippines to ensure that the donations go toward the intended recipients. Accountability and transparency are important to us, and we are able to provide detailed reports of the relief distribution records, beneficiary stories, and footage of relief efforts.

We despise the corrupt practices of entities who pocket donations or utilize donations for their own personal gain, and we take pride in being an honest and trusted organization that can ensure your donation will go directly to the most impacted communities in need of support.

Ways to Support:

Make a donation to support our relief efforts at
tinyurl.com/FPPDonate

Mail us a check:
PO BOX 14486, PORTLAND, OR 97293

Host a fundraiser!

Spread the word!
Follow us on Instagram and at Facebook.com/philippineprogress

11/01/2025

The Foundation for Philippine Progress, in partnership with the Kids Hope Foundation, present: SILENT NIGHT CONCERT, a night of acoustic performances to raise funds for special needs children and disaster relief efforts in the Philippines.

Join us on Saturday, December 13th for this benefit show at Mekong Bistro, 8200 NE Siskiyou St. Portland, OR 97220. Tickets will be available sliding scale between $10 to $20. Buy tickets here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/silent-night-concert
Salamat!

10/31/2025

Kamusta po! Happy Halloween 🎃 Maraming salamat for spending Filipino American History Month with us this October.

Visit our center, join our activities for November. We hope to see you soon- kits kits!

09/02/2025

Did you know that Lakad PDX isn't just a 5k walk/jog/run?

It's also a community festival with Filipino food, live musical and cultural performances, and local vendors and organizations!

The festival is free to attend so bring your friends and family and enjoy some food and refreshments from:




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Stay tuned for our outstanding program line up! Registration for the race itself is still open and all proceeds go to supporting relief and rehabilitation projects in the Philippines via and local health initiatives . Build a team, join the race, and hang out with us in the park this Saturday!

08/15/2025

Today is the last day for Lakad 5k early bird registration to get a discounted amount of $35! Register at www.runsignup.com/lakadforkalusugan

Bring your friends and family, build a team, and join us for our Lakad for Kalusugan 5k family-friendly race and community festival on Saturday, September 6th from 8am-2pm! Early bird registration for $35/person ends on August 15th. Afterwards, regular registration begins starting at $40/person from August 16-29!

07/31/2025

Lakad means walk and kalusugan means health in Filipino. Lakad for Kalusugan is a family-friendly 5k walk/jog/run to build community and to raise funds for health-related projects and initiatives in the Philippines via the Foundation for Philippine Progress and to support the Filipino Bayanihan Center's health programs in Portland, OR. These programs are vital as migrant communities in Oregon face threats of potential federal cuts to access to health services, and the need to serve our communities grows stronger.

Register now at www.runsignup.com/lakadforkalusugan (Link in bio)

🔹 All ages and fitness levels are welcome!
🔹 Participants will receive a race bib, T-shirt, and finisher's medal
🔹 Water stops and medical assistance will be provided
🔹 Early Bird Registration: $35, Deadline August 15
🔹 Regular Registration: $40, Deadline August 29
🔹 Late Registration: $40, Deadline September 6, but shirt not guaranteed
🔹 Build a team of 5 or more and get $5 off per person!

When?
📆 Saturday, September 6, 2025
⏰ 8am - Runner Check-in
9am - Race Begins
10am to 1pm - Community Festival with Filipino food, activities, and live performances
Where?
📍Columbia Park, 4503 N Lombard St.

Have questions? What to sponsor our event?
Contact us on Instagram or Facebook or at [email protected]

05/24/2025

Foundation for Philippine Progress & Filipino Bayanihan Center Present —

WIKANG KAYUMANGGI: Learning & Appreciating Tagalog Series
Instructed by Roger Rigor

This series will be held in person at the Filipino Bayanihan Center, 1537 SE Morrison St. Portland. It is FREE and open to the public. Food and drinks will be made available for free. Donations are welcome.

Participants are encouraged to register to any combination of Level 1 & 2 classes. Register at tinyurl.com/FPPclass2025
For questions, email [email protected]

04/30/2025

We, at the Foundation for Philippine Progress, extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of those who were victims of the tragedy behind the Lapu Lapu Festival.

To our dear kababayans in Vancouver, BC we are with you in spirit while we support each other as a community in facing these challenging times. We unite with the Filipino community in Canada in their desire for justice and safety for our kababayans.