NOTICE
General Release and Waiver of Liability
for Photo, Video, Audio- and Other Image- or Audio-Capture
Makabayan Georgia, Inc. (hereafter referred to as ‘MGI’), a 501 (c) (3) public charity, organizes and hosts the annual Kalayaan Atlanta Philippine Independence Day celebrations referred to as “Kalayaan Atlanta Family Fun Day: Philippine Festival” and the “Kalayaan Atlanta Gala Night Dinner”, along with multiple Kalayaan Atlanta Committee meetings and other virtual and/or in-person events organized and hosted by MGI.
(1) By joining the virtual and/or in-person events referred to above, you are made aware that you are voluntarily entering a location or venue where photo, video, audio and other forms of image- or audio-capture may or is going to take place.
(2) You hereby consent to photo, video, audio and other forms of image- or audio-capture, taking, recording or digitizing and you consent to MGI, its representatives and/or members of the Kalayaan Atlanta Committee to release, publish, exhibit, display or reproduce for the general purpose of promoting MGI’s events listed above or for archiving in the MGI website, social media channels utilized by MGI (Ex. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube, Twitter, etc.) and other communication channels.
(3) You hereby consent that the photo, video, audio and other forms of image- or audio-capture, taking, recording or digitizing which was / were obtained from MGI’s events listed above may be used to promote similar MGI events in the future.
(4) You hereby release MGI, its Officers and Directors, its representatives and/or the members of the Kalayaan Atlanta Committee and each and all persons or entities involved from any and all liability related to photo, video, audio and other forms of image- or audio-capture, taking, recording or digitizing.
(5) By entering the event location or venue of the events listed above, you waive any and all rights to payment or royalties related to the release, publication, display, exhibition or reproduction of the photo, video, audio and other forms of image- or audio-capture.
(6) You waive your right to inspect or pre-approve or approve the photo, video, audio and image- or audio-capture, taking, recording or digitizing to be undertaken by MGI, its representatives and/or the members of the Kalayaan Atlanta Committee.
(7) You have been fully informed that you have given your consent to this general release and waiver of liability before entering the event location or venue of the events listed above.
Makabayan Georgia, Inc. (MGI) was established on May 12, 2008 to empower Filipino-American Georgians and friends, to make a difference in their communities, in the Philippines, and elsewhere in the world.
All contributions to MGI are tax deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code as a Public Charity entity with 501 (C) (3) tax exempt status. MGI’s charitable and fund raising activities are focused on the following;
· Disaster response
· Education and human development
· Community development
The Philippines, because of its geographical make up and being part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, for centuries is hit by hurricanes and tropical storms at least 25 times a year and occasional devastating earthquakes. The strongest and most devastating of all was super-storm “Haiyan” in 2013 where 6,300 Filipinos died and hundreds of thousands of families were rendered homeless. MGI raised $75,000 in one month and this was used to repair a local hospital in Tacloban City, Leyte Province, provided livelihood program to 23 families, installed water filtration systems in 3 local schools and distributed rice and staples to thousands of families.
The latest US Census estimates there are about 40,000 Filipino Americans in Georgia coming from diverse demographics and walks of life, including professional doctors and engineers, nurses, teachers, artists, care givers and hospitality workers, among others. Most of these successful Filipino Americans feel compelled to share their new found blessings in the Philippines and in their local communities in the USA. It is a great feeling.
Through MGI’s annual “Sharing is Caring Grants Award Program”, it brings together everyone, “the givers and the doers” in the community, sharing the same passion to help. This program gives funding to ten (10) eligible Filipino American groups or organizations in Georgia with the most interesting project reflecting the goals and ideals of Makabayan Georgia, Inc. The same program empowers these local organizations to help local communities here in Metro-Atlanta against domestic abuse, annual “Feed the Hungry” programs and medical and health fairs for many Georgia residents. MGI also brings together these local organizations every election cycle to promote civic activities like voter registration and going out to vote.
The “Makabayan” by definition, means patriotic. MGI inspires all Filipino Georgians in preserving and promoting their Philippine heritage in our youth. One thing that brings all Filipino Americans is the celebration of the commemoration of Philippine Independence from Spanish rule on June 12th of each year. MGI supports the annual “Kalayaan Atlanta” dinner gala on June 12th to showcase the Philippine culture and heritage, thereby providing prospective supporters a better perspective of where their contributions go. There are 30 Filipino-American community organizations in Georgia, representing about 40,000 Filipino-Americans and about 600 attend the annual dinner gala on June 12.
 | DIDI O'CONNOR Chairman of the Board 678-923-2027 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Didi’s initial passion was to share, promote and preserve the Filipino culture and heritage when she first came to Madison, WI then to Atlanta, GA, in the Filipino community serving as a Filipino Folk Dance Director/Instructor, Culture Chair, and Debutantes Ball Program Director/Choreographer in Fil-Am. A University of the Philippines graduate, Didi comes from Zamboanga City, Philippines. She is married to Dr. Ralph O'Connor, a Returned US Peace Corps volunteer (1966-1969) , a retired scientist at CDC, and also a retired Captain in the US Public Health Service (USPHS). Together they successfully raised three wonderful children and have two grandchildren, instilling in all of them to know and appreciate their beautiful Filipino and American cultural heritage and to be proud of their cultural identity. Retired from Emory University where she worked for 20 years, she enjoys the free time she has to pursue her new passion. Community work. "I love working in the Filipino community here in Georgia and elsewhere, making a difference, inspiring, motivating and empowering through the avenues provided by Makabayan Georgia, Inc. (MGI) a Georgia Filipino-American foundation. “ Community Involvements:
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 | MAYETTE P. BAYANI Corporate Secretary 404-316-9238 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Marianne Pedrezuela Bayani, Mayette for short is a Senior Corporate Tax Accountant for Heidelberg USA Inc. She graduated from UST with honors and once was the youngest professor at the same university. An alumna of Indiana University Institute of Professionals in Taxation and UCLA Masters in Accounting. She worked public accounting in Los Angeles before moving to Georgia in 1993 to join AT&T as a Tax Accountant. Mayette is also the manager and the lead vocals for the JAMMRS Band. She helped several charitable organizations obtained their 501C3 status. She is also a licensed Notary Public. Mayette is married to Art with two sons Avery and Jason. Community Involvements:
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 | DODDY WARD Finance Director 404-932-4090 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Doddy Ward is a well-traveled entrepreneur who truly understands “world affairs” both on the business and political perspective. She graduated from Misamis University, Ozamis City, Philippines with a degree in Accounting and an M.B.A. She also worked at the same university as an Internal Auditor. Doddy moved to Hong Kong to work as a personal accountant for the British Trade Commissioner. She was once an accountant and Logistics Executive Coordinator for the British Ambassadors to Brazil, Nigeria, Mozambique, Pakistan, Canada and France. After 13 years of crossing the continents, she got a job as a Staff Accountant for Ernst and Young in the Bahamas for 7 years. Doddy has a passion for helping people in need. This led to her new- found career in Home Health Care, which she finds very fulfilling despite the long hours, but satisfies her desire to help others. Working with people is her forte, so in Atlanta she got involved in the Fil-Am community and sharing a similar passion to help others, she and 4 past Fil-Am presidents established in 2008 Makabayan Georgia, Inc.
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 | ELEANOR MAE PASCUAL Community Affairs Director 404-683-0606 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Eleanor Mae Pascual is a native of the Philippines and has been a Georgia resident since 1979. A familiar face in the Asian American community, Eleanor shares much of her time, talent, and resources in promoting awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Filipino culture. She relishes the role of “bridge-builder” between the Fil-Am community and the larger Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Georgia and is an active and tireless volunteer for AAPI causes. Eleanor recently retired as a litigation paralegal with the Corporate Law Department of State Farm, after 22 years. A musician by avocation, Eleanor also served in music ministry for many years – as soloist, choir member, organist/pianist, and music director. She currently serves as church pianist at Clarkston International Bible Church and enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends. Eleanor is married to Alex Pascual, a structural engineer, and they are blessed with three children (Andy, Jonathan and Eileen) and eleven beautiful grandchildren. Community Involvements:
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 | WILLY BLANCO Information Director 770-331-9540 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Willy Blanco is married to Edwina Hilario, and father to Nicole and Kevin. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia from the Chicago area, in October of 1991 when he was promoted to Regional Sales Manager for Beckart Environmental, Inc. for the Southeast territory, USA. Willy has been with the same company since 1988.
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 | WILLEE BONUS CEO Emeritus 678-471-4893 wThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Make your check payable and mail to:
Makabayan Georgia, Inc.
P.O. BOX 2962
Duluth, Ga 30096
Your donation may be tax-deductible. Consult your tax adviser.
Outlying Barrios in Zamboanga City
In Partnership with MGI
And
Caring For Others Foundation
Please watch video below
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
In Partnership with MGI
And
Caring For Others Foundation
Please watch video below
Georgia Filipino COVID-19 Response Task Force Update
07/01/2020
To all our donors, 10 Georgia based J-1s left for the Philippines and were swab tested upon arrival and quarantined while awaiting swab test results. We are excited to announce that all their results came back negative and are now home with their families. We would like to share with you their appreciation;
“maraming salamat po sa tulong niyo sa amin. hindi niu po kami pinabyaan grabe po nakakataba po ng puso na may mga taong katulad niyo po na tumulong sa amin.
lubos na pasasalamat po talaga namin sa inyo sa katunayan na po sobrang nahihiya na po kami sa inyo kasi po sobrang dami at laki na po ng nagagastos niyo sa amin kahit hindi niyo po kakilala grabe po kung wala po kayo hindi po namin alam san po kami pupulotin ngayon.
Walang humpay po na pasasalamat po talaga dahil po meron pong binigay si god nagabay namin ng isang tulad niyo po. maraming salamat po talaga,
lagi po kayo mag iingat lagi ko po kayo isasama sa dasal ko na lagi po kayong ligtas at ang family niu po.
thankyou so much po.
Okay naman po kami kakalabas lang po ng result negative po kami lahat”
On behalf of the GFC-19 Response Task Force a big “THANK YOU“ to all that supported our mission in getting the J-1s home. We owe it all to you. Your generosity and hospitality has proven that it is embedded in our culture to help our kababayans in their times of need. You have set a great example to these young Filipino J-1s that they will never forget. Mabuhay ang Filipino.
Fund provisions directed towards J-1 assistance
| STATE | J-1 COUNT | FOOD | RENT | ESSENTIALS | AIRFARE | TOTAL |
| GA | 44 | $ 1,252 | $ 4,150 | $ 2,676 | $ 8,455 | $ 16,533 |
| FL | 5 | $ 250 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ 250 |
| TN | 14 | $ 50 | $ 1,405 | $ - | $ - | $ 1,455 |
| UT | 1 | $ 50 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ 50 |
| VA | 12 | $ 550 | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ 550 |
| 76 | $ 2,152 | $ 5,555 | $ 2,676 | $ 8,455 | $ 18,838 |
Georgia J-1 Status Update
7 home 06/14/2020
1 home 05/31/2020
3 home 05/30/2020
10 home 05/20/2020
2 home 04/29/2020
3 home 03/29/2020
26 home
3 working in SC
4 moved to MD
2 moved to NJ
1 moved to CA
10 left Atlanta
1 Atl to depart 06/26/2020 cancelled
1 Atl to depart 06/28/2020 cancelled
1 Atl scheduled to leave 08/07/2020
4 Atl no immediate plan to leave
1 STS asked to stay
8 still in Greater Atlanta
You can still help us help lessen the burden on these young J1s
To donate on line visit our website www.Makabayangeorgia.org
Or mail your donations to
Makabayan Georgia, Inc.
P.O. Box 2962
Duluth, GA 30096
COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND DRIVE As of 06/18/2020, we have raised $27,715.00
Breakdown:
| Donor | Amount | Donor | Amount | OWWA | $425.00 | . LLC MIU CARE & BEYOND | $500.00 | ANGELES CHARITO & ALDORINO | $50.00 | Anonymous | $10,000.00 | Anonymous | $50.00 | APANAY MANOLO & GLORIA | $50.00 | Aquino Joel | $25.00 | Avecilla Alexa Regina | $25.00 | Baccay Romeo | $100.00 | Bartolo Sheryl | $10.00 | Bayani Mayette | $100.00 | BENEDICTO YOLANDA FLOR | $100.00 | Bhuiyan Meg | $100.00 | Blackburn Ana | $50.00 | Blanco Wilfredo | $100.00 | Bonus Wil P | $100.00 | Bruder Barry/Delma | $150.00 | BUNTICHAI LORNA & PRADIT | $50.00 | CABADIN MARIA | $50.00 | Cadlaon Melvin | $50.00 | CAPEHART PHILLIP | $25.00 | Casanova Emmanuel | $300.00 | Clements Mrs. Angie | $20.00 | Concept Fusion | $200.00 | COOK JULIET | $100.00 | CORNELL ELIZABETH | $25.00 | Credigy Solutions | $50.00 | CULVERHOUSE AURORA | $30.00 | Eide Maria Redondo | $20.00 | Elliott Lolit | $20.00 | ELTZ ELENITA | $25.00 | ESCANDOR EVANGELINE | $25.00 | Estacio Eleanor | $50.00 | FINCHER FRANCIS | $50.00 | FONTELA DELILAH | $50.00 | Fundraiser Facebook | $10.00 | Galing Foundation | $520.00 | Granada Anita | $20.00 | GRUBE LUCILLE | $100.00 | Guinoo Elinore & Gregory | $30.00 | Hagler Lilia | $20.00 | Hawk Sarah | $250.00 | HCG RAY OWWA VIA | $3,300.00 | INC INTERNATIONAL CREDIT | $300.00 | JAMES JOY | $25.00 | Jones Vilma | $50.00 | LAUDATO MARLYN | $100.00 | Leyva Justin | $100.00 | Llarena Emmanuel | $50.00 | Logarta Anne Marie | $50.00 | Magbanua Mary Joy | $25.00 | Makabayan | $4,000.00 | Manaois Bernadette | $50.00 | MAPUA GEORGE & CZARINA | $50.00 | MINAYA MILA | $100.00 | MORILES MARY ANN | $25.00 | O'CONNOR RYAN | $100.00 | O'Connor Didi | $1,700.00 | O'Kelley Yolanda | $25.00 | Ortaliza Alie | $20.00 | PAREDES DENNIS | $20.00 | Pascual Eleanor | $100.00 | Pelicer Marites | $50.00 | Petermen Pam | $20.00 | Quiaot Eduardo | $50.00 | Ragheb Grace | $25.00 | Ragheb Shareen | $10.00 | Ragheb Omar | $10.00 | RATMAYER LYRA | $150.00 | RAZON JOSIE | $50.00 | Reyes Minette | $100.00 | RUEDA EDNA | $50.00 | Sabiniano Gloria | $50.00 | SAGUN MARIA ELSA | $25.00 | Salgado Carmen | $50.00 | SAMBO DAN & DAISY | $100.00 | SANCHEZ-TOBIA OWWA VIA JOSEPHINE | $1,000.00 | Santiago Carmencita | $25.00 | Saranai Club | $250.00 | SIEVERS EVANGELINE | $200.00 | Smith Nenette | $20.00 | Soriano Venus | $125.00 | STULC DELIA | $50.00 | Sullivan Maria Teresa | $30.00 | Tagaan Emmanuel | $15.00 | TAN XIAN | $25.00 | Turner Maurice/Leilen | $100.00 | Valles Myrna | $50.00 | VIDANES ELSIE | $100.00 | Villa de Sierra Vista | $100.00 | VILLACORTE MA ROSARIO & NILO | $100.00 | Ward Editrudes | $500.00 | Wilson Ed/Dee | $30.00 | Zabala Beth | $40.00 |
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