FALDEF in review: a message from FALDEF President, Atty. J.T. Mallonga

A message from FALDEF President, Atty. J.T. MallongaFALDEF 2012 in Review

A message from FALDEF President, Atty. JT Mallonga

December 2012

Dear Friends:

Former Philippine Senator and activist the late Benigno ‘Ninoy’ S. Aquino Jr., while imprisoned, wrote this powerful statement, “In this age of darkness, there are two ways of spreading light. You may either be a candle, or the mirror that reflects its light.”

We are choosing to be both.

This has been a banner year for FALDEF. A few weeks ago we were able to successfully close a deportation case for Texas DREAMer, John Quidilla. He was picked up by ICE on his way to classes and detained just a few months shy of his college graduation. His mother found FALDEF by chance and contacted us immediately. We are proud to say that we made every effort to help this young man whose “American Dream” was to graduate from college and support his family-a dream that has successfully been fulfilled.

When we founded FALDEF, three years ago, we provided timely access to pro-bono legal services to the immigrant sector. We sought to empower them so that they could achieve their full potential as productive contributors to their families and communities. Bound by a common desire to help one of the currently most vulnerable groups in our society, volunteers from both legal and non-legal professions have devoted their time and efforts to extend relevant assistance where they are most needed.

Last month, we were able to obtain an approval for permanent residency, under the Violence Against Women Act, for Carina Barsotti. She is now able to fight for custody of her child without the threat of being deported. This is just one of the many cases we have successfully taken on this past year.

In August, immediately following the release of the Deferred Action for early Childhood Arrivals (DACA) form, we created a joint initiative with all the Philippine Consulates in the United States called PATH for Dreams. We hosted our first event at the Philippine Consulate here in New York, which was open to ALL eligible applicants. Since then we have successfully held 6 events (including one at Temple University and one with the NYIC) and there are more being planned in the next few months. In addition, we held educational training programs and workshops concerning DACA.

During this past election, we partnered with the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) in poll monitoring for voter protection rights. The importance of educating immigrants about their civic rights and duties is one of our fundamental beliefs.

Though we have been successful, we are painfully aware that the fight is far from over. We know there are many more immigrants who are suffering injustices all over this country. We know we can make a real difference.

“It is not enough to understand, or to see clearly. The future will be shaped in the arena of human activity, by those willing to commit their minds and their bodies to the task.” -Robert F. Kennedy

Since the birth of FALDEF, we have always set out to DEFEND, SERVE, and EDUCATE. It was primarily established because we personally experienced and saw the unique and urgent need for creating an organization such as ours to serve the community. Our decision and insight to take this upon ourselves was guided and motivated by none other than late John Payton, former President of the NAACP-LDF- a legend in his own right.

We are made up of dedicated volunteers from attorneys to financial experts-amongst others. We are a diverse group. We come from all walks of life but we are bound by our passion, strong belief and dedication in giving a voice and empowering the most vulnerable members of our community. It is what keeps us going. As our aforementioned successes come to fruition, it has meant a greater need for our services has been growing.  Certainly we are excited and committed to making every effort to maintain and further expand our services to all those who reach out to us. This, dear friends, is where we need your help.

A donation from you will help us not only continue our services but to expand them to more pressing needs.

It is a known fact that Human Trafficking is fast becoming one of the largest criminal industries in the world. Over 11 million Filipinos work overseas (an estimated 10 percent of the country’s population). By population, the Philippines exports more overseas foreign workers than any other country. Sadly in 2011, the United States in Persons Report on the Philippines indicated that the country is a prime source for men, women, and children who are subjected to human trafficking. Many fall victim to forced labor in harsh working conditions. Their desperation, poverty and ignorance of their rights and privileges make them all nothing less than slaves of the 21st century. It is no surprise that a significant number of women and children continue to face being raped and physically abused in numbers too shocking and difficult to comprehend. 

"There can be no tyrants where there are no slaves." - Jose Rizal, National Hero of the Philippines

FALDEF has every intention, and has in fact begun making efforts, of doing all that we are capable of to fight this tyranny and address this long overdue issue. First and foremost, we must educate the people so we can ensure that they do not fall victim to these heinous crimes. We can do that with your help.

At the start of the New Year we will release our three year strategic plan. Our goals include:

●        Creating a safe and capable environment for all Filipino Immigrants, and other immigrants, who suffer injustices due to their origin and status and are unable to afford legal representation.

●        Opening up our offices on a daily basis by hiring and offering a modest salary to a staff that is dedicated to our mission.

●        Partnering with other non-profit organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.

●        Sending representatives to our clients nationally and internationally.

●        Holding “know your rights” educational programs and forums (via Public Service Announcements and also videos to be posted on-line for all to have access to).

We have the attention and the support of the community, of long-standing organizations, and of civic leaders. This ranges anywhere from the Philippine Consulates in the United States to Senators and also to DREAMers like  Jose Antonio Vargas.

We have the dedication of our volunteers and our team.

We have our mission, our vision and our goals.

We have YOU. And you have the opportunity to be a part of our successes and, most    importantly, to help us forge the fight against one of the most marginalized members of the world, overseas foreign workers who live far from loved ones, toiling tirelessly and without voices. We need to keep our momentum going. Now would be a great opportunity for you to get involved in assisting us with our dreams, so that we can continue to help people like John Quidilla. We can be instrumental in creating a world where people like the Gulfins and the Tonogs can find hope when injustices arise.

Please support us in this valiant and worthwhile effort. We invite you to join us in making this happen and know you will find it fulfilling as you see the results of your contribution to our cause. Help us be both the candle that lights the way and the mirror that reflects that light for those to follow. DONATE.

                                                                                                Sincerely,

                                

JTS Mallonga, Esq - President

SCHUMER ANNOUNCES CONFIRMATION OF LORNA G. SCHOFIELD AS FEDERAL JUDGE FOR SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK - Filipino Reporter

SCHUMER ANNOUNCES CONFIRMATION OF LORNA G. SCHOFIELD AS FEDERAL JUDGE FOR SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

(Lorna Schofield , photo courtesy of thefilam.net)

 Schumer Recommended Schofield to President Obama in January; Schofield is an NYU Law Grad, Assistant US Attorney and Lawyer At Debevoise & Plimpton

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Schofield is First-Ever Filipina American on the Federal Bench

Schumer: Schofield’s Experience and Devotion to Public Service Confirm That She is Going to Be an Excellent Judge

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) announced today that Lorna G. Schofield, whom Schumer recommended to President Obama in January, has been confirmed to serve as a judge on the prestigious United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. As a graduate of NYU Law School, former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and a partner at one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms, Ms. Schofield, who is of Filipino heritage, was also the first Asian-American to be elected chair of the ABA Section of Litigation. Ms. Schofield is the first ever Filipina on the federal bench.

“Ms. Schofield’s wealth of experience and devotion to public services make it clear that she will be an excellent judge,” said Schumer. “Ms. Schofield has proven time and again that she is a leader and I have every confidence that she will serve her jurisdiction well. As the first Filipina on the federal bench, Ms. Schofield’s personal background and life experience will help broaden the perspective of the federal bench”

Schofield, 56, graduated from Indiana University magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and from NYU Law School, where she served as staff editor and note-and-comment editor of the NYU Law Review. Schofield then went to work at the law firm of Clearly, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton. She then left to work as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where she worked as a prosecutor on cases involving domestic terrorism, arms smuggling and tax fraud. After four years, Schofield left to work at Debevoise & Plimpton, where she made partner in 1991. At the firm, she worked on civil cases as well as white collar crime.

Since 2006, Schofield has been a Director of Rosie’s for All Kids Foundation, which provides non-profit organizations funding for at-risk children, parents, care-givers and teachers.

Below are Schumer’s remarks, as prepared, given before the vote:

• Mr./Madam President, I am extremely pleased to rise today in enthusiastic support the nomination of Lorna Schofield to the federal bench in the Southern District of New York.

• I have had the privilege to recommend a number of truly outstanding nominees to become judges in New York—in fact, 15 nominees—and Ms. Schofield is among the best. She is the embodiment of the three qualities I always search for in a judge: excellence, moderation, and diversity.

• First, excellence: her professional resume puts her right at the top of her field. She went to Indiana University for her undergraduate studies, and then came to New York to study law at one of the nation’s best schools, NYU Law School, where she graduated as one of the top 15 students in her class.

• She went on to serve the public as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and then to join the top law firm of Debevoise and Plimpton, where she’s been in private practice for nearly 25 years.

• Ms. Schofield has a wealth of practical experience, having represented and advised all manner of clients in the “real world” of New York City—businesses large and small, as well as individuals.

• As a true generalist, she’s tried a wide array of cases, and her professional accomplishments and accolades are numerous, including serving as the head of the litigation section—the largest section -- of the American Bar Association. Ms. Schofield was, in fact, a pioneer in this position, as the first Asian-American to hold the prestigious post.

• Second, on the point of moderation: When I met with Ms. Schofield, I was struck by the fact that she has one, singular agenda – the preservation of the rule of law.

• Indeed, her professional work has been devoted to the general improvement of the practice of law, and to zealously representing her clients in the best and most ethical traditions of the profession. Evidence of her moderation can be found in the support she has across the political spectrum – both Democrats and Republicans have called me to tell me what a great judge she’d make. She has done everything from teaching trial advocacy to performing pro bono work for the Women’s Prison Association.

• Finally, to address diversity: Ms. Schofield’s personal background and life experience will help broaden the perspective of the federal bench. Most notably, if confirmed, she will be the first Filipina judge (man or woman) to sit on the federal bench.

• In conclusion, I believe Ms. Schofield will make a terrific judge, and I look forward to her confirmation vote today.


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EVENT: Nov. 15, 2012 DACA Clinic : FALDEF in cooperation with NYIC

DACA Clinic sponsored by the New York Immigration Coalition and Filipino American Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc.

When: Thursday, November 15, 2012
           3PM - 8PM

Where: Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP
            450 Lexington Ave
            New York, NY 10017

Various Filipino American Communities hosted PATH for DREAMs events

PATH for DREAMs (Providing Access to Hope) was implemented by National Federation for Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), Filipino American Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc. (FALDEF) and the Philippine Consulate General of New York (PCGNY) on August 2012. Since it’s launching, various Filipino-American communities have joined in hosting DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) processing centers that guarantee access to confidential, trustworthy, knowledgeable, reliable and economical resources.

There was no shortage of enthusiasm and dedication when it came to reaching out to various organizations to help the undocumented youths of the community. In the month of October, three DACA events were hosted in Queens, Bronx and Temple University in Philadelphia. In every event, NaFFAA, FALDEF and PCGNY coordinated the documentation, training, and personnel which included lawyers and volunteers. 

(Volunteers from PAGASA Social Foundation, NAFFAA Region 1 and FALDEF headed by Steve Raga, Executive Director of NaFFAA Region 1, Hector Logrono of PAGASA SF, Atty. Merit Salud, NaFFAA Region 1 Chairman, and FALDEF’s VP for External Affairs)

“Slowly but surely, the Fil-Ams are breaking their shell of isolation, reaching out to other ethnic groups”, said Atty. Merid Salud, chairman of NaFFAA Region 1.

The events in Queens and Bronx, New York were organized by PAGASA SF (Philippine American Group of Aging Seniors in America), Better Lifestyles Home Living Realty, and Mr. Romeo Reyes who took care of the venue, advertising and reaching out to various local community organizations. 

( Volunteers and parishioners of Our Lady of Parish joined FALDEF VP for Internal Affairs, Atty. Leandro Lachica and Hector Logrono of PAGASA SF)

In both events, volunteers outnumbered the DACA candidates. The turn out was not as expected. However, local communities were interested in learning more about the PATh for DREAMs program and wanted to participate after the election.

“The turnout is understandably low since this is just in its infancy - and since this is a presidential decree and not a law, people are wary and may want to wait it out after the elections.” said a PAGASA volunteer.

The event held on October 20 was hosted by Our Lady of Angels Parish in the Bronx, which was held in the school gymnasium. Led by FALDEF VP for Internal Affairs, Atty. Leandro Lachica, many volunteers from the parish church and school assisted in the training and processing of clients. Father Thomas Lynch, pastor for Our Lady of Parish, expressed sincere gratitude for bringing the event to his parishioners.

The members of Temple University Asian Student Association also held a PATH for DREAMs event at Temple University in Philadelphia.

(Members of Temple University Asian Student Association with Consul General Mario de Leon, Jr and FALDEF Pres. Atty. J.T. Mallonga)

Although there weren’t any applicants at Temple University, the event created a new network dedicated to reach out to other communities. The DACA event was held at Temple University’s Mitten Hall. There were a gathering of leaders within the Asian community. The event was hosted by student leaders from the East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU). It was led by the highly organized and efficient Dr. Aida Rivera. The Philippine Consulate of New York was also present and led by no other than the Consul General himself, Mario De Leon. Members of the Asian Pacific Labor Alliance (APALA) were also in attendance. While the volunteers gathered and waited for applicants, the attendees took the time to voice their opinions about what is needed within the Filipino communities and how every one can help one another. 

Attorney J.T. Mallonga, President of FALDEF, did a presentation on DACA that had the crowd of people very interested in what FALDEF does. So much so that ECCASU invited FALDEF to attend and present at their Campus Tour for Asian Student Organizations on November 4, 2012.

“We were not discouraged by the lack of applicants, instead, we were motivated to provide them with the knowledge and to ensure that they know that they have a safe haven in us.” said Cecilia R Mejia, MPA, FALDEF’s Director of Funding.

Despite the hardships and damages experienced by FALDEF members during Hurricane Sandy, Atty. Leandro Lachica did a presentation on the purposes of the DACA training at the November 4, 2012 workshop at Temple University in Philadelphia, which was sponsored by the Asian American student association. The workshop was attended by about 20-25 student participants from three colleges of the university, where they brainstormed on possible joint undertakings not only for legal but also educational projects. Drs. Aida and Rommel Rivera of NaFFAA were also present.

“Generally, it was a fruitful event and the students were enthusiastic to hold DACA assistance and other events with FALDEF to serve the Asian American community in PA area.” said Atty. Leandro Lachica.

Free DACA clinics are being sponsored every month. The New York Immigration Coalition in collaboration with FALDEF is holding a FREE DACA Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Is the passage of the Dream Act still necessary in light of DACA? The answer is YES, because only Congress can confer permanent legal status.

The November 2012 election proved that the country is hungry for a comprehensive immigration reform, and various organizations are dedicated in helping the millions of undocumented immigrants – providing access to hope.

Congratulations to the FALDEF Team: Filipino Reporter Publishers' Ruby Prize Awardees

(FALDEF officers and members of the Board of Directors with Consul General Mario Lopes de Leon, Jr. and Mrs. Eleanor de Leon.

L-R: Roger Alama, Jose Ramos, Jr, Nimfa Du-Tinana, Mrs. Eleanor de Leon, Consul General Mario de Leon, Jr., JT Mallonga, Lito Pernia)

The Tonog Family: NJ couple's deportation stopped, a new beginning

(Rica and Gideon Tonog with their daughter)

We were blessed with FALDEF's intervention in our legal battle.  Atty. Mallonga gave us hope and was able to develop a thoughtful, effective and thorough plan to address our problem. He took time to understand our fears, concerns and answered our legal questions.  He was a good listener, committed to help us, compassionate and accompanied us in all our court hearings which achieved our objectives and resolved our deportation order. 

With Atty. Mallonga's recommendation to involve our Filipino-American Community in Ocean County, we were able to stay. We are at peace as we  continue to hope for a better future. We also became the voice of our kababayans who are also having immigration problems.  We are grateful to FALDEF and its members for giving us hope and courage to our immigration concerns.

To our kababayans who may be in a similar situation, there is hope – thanks to the services unselfishly provided by competent professionals who comprise this noble organization - FALDEF.

~ Gideon and Rica Tonog

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FALDEF is good peeps: Salsa night: a fund-raising event sponsored by FALDEF volunteers

There’s a saying, “Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.”

Last night reflects such passion.  

We stepped on each other’s toes (literally), laughed, supported one another but most of all, people came because they were curious on who the people are behind the organization.

One editor of a blog (on-line magazine) magazine offered to feature our event, a few friends who came to say hello donated monies and joined in on the fun. A systems person who works with a law firm offered to work with FALDEF’s President, Atty. J.T. Mallonga, in putting together a legal case management system. BUT what touched me the most came from one of the comments from one of the attendees,

“We had a lot of fun. I like the FALDEF volunteers. Glad I met them. We had fun in the class. Let us know if there’s another class or fund-raiser. FALDEF is good peeps.”

We’re getting the word out: baby steps or 1-2-3…5-6-7.

Here are few pictures:

(only because it's for a great cause...)

(meeting new friends and connections)

(Friends came to support the volunteers)

(volunteers, members and supporter in action: 1,2,3...5,6,7)

 (stella & dot.50% of the profits go to FALDEF)

You can still shop and 50% of the profits will be donated to FALDEF. Click HERE.

Join next time. I guarantee, you’ll make friends and will have a wonderful night!

You can still show your support by going on our website:

FALDEF: Providing Access To Hope.

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John Quidilla, Texas DREAMer deportation case closed

I was picked up by ICE on the way to classes and was held at the detention center at Dallas, Texas. I was released on bail when my brother in law and sister came to pick me up.  I have faced many obstacles in my life, but nothing quite like this. I was worried, scared, and lost in words to say when I got home and talked to my mother face to face. She was frantically looking for someone that could help me and found FALDEF as the number one search result from Google. My mother got a hold of Atty. Merit Salud at first and then talked to Atty. J.T. Mallonga. My mother and I talked to both of them to see if they were able to help us seeing that they were in New Jersey and we were in Plano, an area of Texas that they have never heard of before. We eventually got a call back from them and received good news that they were able to help us.

From that day on FALDEF has given me hope that I would be able to live my life normally day by day. They have given me a chance to fulfill my dreams and goals that would have been otherwise missed. I know that they have given it their all on helping me win my case and without them I wouldn’t be here today. They have brought the “New York way” to Texas and helped me stay with my family and friends.  They have given me the opportunity to care for my young brother and be a father figure for him, see him grow and help my family.

I thank Atty. Mallonga and Atty. Salud, all the people at FALDEF, and their supporters for all of their hard work for me and the other DREAMERS out there without them I don’t know where I’d be.

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FALDEF Team Back from Cebu - (Filipino Reporter)

A Filipino Reporter exclusive

(The New York and Texas delegation visiting Cebu on behalf of Fil-Am teenager Gabriel Espinosa Cañada Hall convicted of murder. In photo are (from left) Ramon Tinana, Nimfa Tinana (FALDEF), Atty. Dorothy Arcenas (FALDEF local lawyer), Atty. Mariano Tan (FALDEF local lawyer), Rob Cowie (mitigation specialist, Texas RPDO), Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, Joe Ward (head of RPDO mission in Cebu), Eralyn Hall (sister of Gabriel Hall) and JTS Mallonga, Esq. (FALDEF).  (Photo by Ryan Echevarria)

New York and Texas lawyers working together to save the life of a convicted Filipino-American teen from possible capital punishment are back in the U.S. from Cebu City with mitigating evidence that hopefully could convince the court to give the boy a life sentence rather than lethal injection.

The state of Texas is seeking the death penalty against Gabriel Espinosa Cañada Hall, a kid adopted from Cebu City and who is now 19, for stabbing and shooting to death an elderly man during a burglary, before turning to the man’s wheelchair bound wife and slitting her throat and left her to die.

The wife, who managed to call 911, survived.

Atty. J.T. Mallonga of the New York-based Filipino American Legal Defense and Education Fund (FALDEF) told the Filipino Reporter that his team — composed of FALDEF lawyer Merit Salud and board member Nimfa Du-Tinana (a Cebuana) — managed to gather information on the character and previous history of Hall, as well as the circumstances that led him to commit the offense.

Mallonga, however, requested that details of mitigating information be withheld and treated as “confidential” for the meantime until the probe is completed and presented to the court.

He said a total of nine Cebu-based lawyers, all Ateneo law graduates, have volunteered to continue digging for information for the next three months.

“At the moment, they’re collating pieces of evidence, documents and testimonies from witnesses to help shed light on the early childhood of Gabriel,” Mallonga told the Reporter.

“These data would explain the boy’s psychological profile that led him to commit the crime.”

With FALDEF in Cebu for almost three weeks was the Texas legal team headed by Joseph D. Ward, a mitigation specialist with the Regional Public Defender’s Office (RPDO) for Capital Cases in Texas and appointed by court to represent Hall.

Lawyer Anthony Odiorne, mitigation specialist Rob Cowie, and investigator Kirk Noaker are also part of the RPDO team.

One of Hall’s female siblings, who was adopted with him in Cebu by an American couple, joined the trip to help in her brother’s case.

Assisting RPDO are NaFFAA Texas leaders Gus and Ethel Mercado of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce; and Dorothy Arcenas, liaison counsel of FALDEF and RPDO who has a special power of attorney for Gabriel Hall in the Philippines. 
 
The delegation arrived in Cebu City Sept. 18 and was immediately met by local leaders headed by Mayor Michael Rama.

“Mayor Rama promised utmost cooperation in the endeavor of the lawyers from Texas RPDO to obtain any and all pertinent documents, and to assist in every which way,” Mallonga said.

Among the people the U.S. legal team managed to interview personally were the biological parents of Hall.

What transpired during the meeting is also “confidential” as of the moment, Mallonga said.

Hall, a high school student from College Point, Texas, reportedly confessed to killing retired Texas A&M oceanography professor Edwin Shaar, 68, who used a walker to get around, in his home garage, and also attacking his wife Linda Shaar, 69, inside their home in College Station, Texas on Oct. 20, 2011, police said.

Shaar died on the spot, while Mrs. Shaar was covered in blood and was gasping for air when cops arrived, and an ambulance rushed her to the hospital, according to a police report.

Hall was indicted with capital murder by a grand jury on Dec. 21, 2011 and is being held without bail at the Brazos County Jail.

His adoptive parents were identified as Wes Hall, an attorney and justice of peace; and Karen Kruse Hall, president of Central Texas Orphan Mission, an organization that “supports orphans across the globe.”

Few Pinoy dreamers avail of free service (Filipino Reporter)

As published in the Filipino Reporter. Volunteers of the free legal services offered for eligible Pinoy Dreamers. 

Venue was at St. Mary’s Church in Jersey City, N.J. on Sept. 22. 

JERSEY CITY — The turnout fell short of the expected number as only a handful showed up on Sept. 22 to avail of the free legal services offered for eligible Pinoy Dreamers under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) directive of President Barack Obama.

The campaign held at St. Mary’s Church on Second Street is part of the PATH for DREAMs initiative of the Filipino-American Legal Defense and Education Fund (FALDEF), in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate General New York and the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA).

Some applicants from out of state were accompanied by a parent and presented their documents ready for filing.

Others came to just to inquire about the requirements to qualify.

About 15 cheerful people volunteered to assist in the community endeavor from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The beauty of the American social tapestry and all the communities that made up this social weave is their propensity to assist one another in times of need, regardless of ethnicity or social status,” said lawyer Merit Salud, NAFFAA Region 1 chair.

“Fil-Ams made themselves available to serve others, even the non–Fil-Ams.”

During the free assistance program, both FALDEF and NaFFAA also conducted a New Jersey Voter Registration Drive for the Nov. 6 elections, while the Philippine Consulate successfully registered a number of Filipinos in its Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) program.

“The newly registered voters will be able to voice their choice in the future of their land of birth,” according to FALDEF communications director Jen Furer.

“As one of the volunteers uttered, ‘one vote, one voice.’”

The next PATH for DREAMs clinic is scheduled Oct. 13 and 20 in Queens and the Bronx.

For details, please visit the FALDEF website at www.faldef.org.

Related article: GMA News

EVENT: October 20, 2012 at Temple University

Saturday, October 20 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM

sponsored by Temple University Asian Student Association

·        FREE Assistance to Eligible DREAMers under the  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)* 15-30 year old young undocumented

 ·        Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) for Filipinos

EVENT DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Main Campus, Mitten Hall

             1801 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

       

REGISTER ONLINE:www.tinyurl.com/pathfordreams

Please bring: 

Government issued ID with photo, I-94, Passport, School or employment records

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

*PATH for DREAMs Program (Providing Access To Hope)