We can be more visible as immigrants. How? By learning how to write a press release, speaking beyond our community, and reaching out to local media. If the media won’t come to us, let’s go to them.

For many Filipinos and immigrant communities across the UK, the aspiration to gain voice and visibility in their new home is a powerful one. It reflects a universal need — to be seen, heard, and recognised for the contributions they make in their adopted countries. Migrant communities play vital roles in shaping the UK’s cultural, economic, and social landscape, and their stories deserve to be shared.

Did you know, for example, that the UK has been recruiting social workers from the Philippines since the early 2010s? Beyond Filipino nurses, carers, and engineers, the UK also relies on the skills of Filipino accountants, butchers, hospitality staff, and fishers, among many other professions.

Training information

“Be More Visible: How to Write a Successful Press Release”
Date: Saturday, 7th December
Time: 11:00 AM
Fee: £10/person – discounted rate from 30 November until 1 December 2024

Who should attend

Entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders, and anyone looking to enhance their communication skills.

Ideal for beginners and those seeking to refine their PR strategies.

What you will learn

The key information that journalists are looking for in stories.

How to structure your message for maximum impact.

Common mistakes to avoid.

Practice what you’ve learned and write a short press release.

Get a hand-out to take away after the workshop.

Get a recording of the training so you can review what you’ve learned.

The workshop will be facilitated by ŷ������ founder and Content Director Liezel Longboan and experienced public relations and former journalist Anthony Jomel Gutierrez. Between them, Liezel and Jomel have 40 years experience as journalists, journalism educators and communication professionals in the UK and in the Philippines.

In this training, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques to craft press releases that media outlets will want to publish, helping your stories gain the recognition they deserve.

While we at are committed to amplifying these voices and covering events that showcase immigrant contributions, our limited resources often prevent us from attending all the events we are invited to. Currently, we operate without external funding and rely mainly on paid advertisements and marketing services to sustain our work.

That’s why we’re taking a different approach—empowering business owners and community members to tell their own stories. By learning how to write a press release, you can bring greater visibility to your events, products, and services, ensuring they reach wider audiences, including local media outlets.

Together, we can ensure that every story worth telling gets the platform it deserves. Let’s work towards a more visible and celebrated immigrant community in the UK.

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The Filipino Association of Gloucestershire invites you to know the Philippines through food, music, and culture on Sunday, 14th May 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm at Kings Square, Gloucester City Centre, GL1 1RP. In its second year, Filipino Heritage Day promises to be bigger, better, and brighter than ever before.

The Gloucester Filipino Heritage Day is an annual celebration that highlights the rich culture and traditions of the Filipino community in Gloucester. This vibrant event features a variety of performances, food, and activities that showcase the beauty and diversity of Filipino culture. Attendees can enjoy traditional dances and music, taste authentic Filipino cuisine, and learn about the history and customs of the Philippines. The event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with the Filipino community and experience the warmth and hospitality that is characteristic of Filipino culture.

Experience the Philippines through food:
Enjoy delicious Filipino dishes from LJ catering, Pyesta, Tiburcias, Humble Kusina, Pretty Boy’s Lechon

Experience the Philippines through music:
Sing along and dance to moving performances from The Soulm8s, Mervic Vicky Monocillo, Rockabilly Babes, Nikki Dunham, Madel, Beverly, Mary Ann and Al Sanchez, Inna Palana, Mike Castillo, and Lloyd Baptista, Ruhiya, Rex Portillano, Ela Hidalgo, and Jeffrey Hidalgo

Experience the Philippines through dance and martial arts:
Be entertained by Eskrima/Arnis/Kali by Hybrid FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) and Benguet Dance Troupe

And so much more in store!

Health and Wellbeing Event and World Nurses Day

According to the chairman of Filipino Association of Gloucestershire, Councillor Raymond Padilla of Matson, Robinswood and White City, this event is also aimed at promoting health and wellbeing, and also to celebrate World Nurses Day. Many Filipinos in the UK work as nurses and health care assistants in the NHS and in the private sector.

Filipino Association of Gloucestershire would like to thank sponsors and supporters:
Levelling up together Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester City Council, Megaworld, World Remit, SaladMaster, Live Good, USANA, Honour Thy Woman Group, Lawyery.co, Emily’s, NHS Hospital/MacMillan, Lexi’s Cake Corner, Gigi’s Gilicious Cakes and Sweets,
Love Viva Cakes and Crafts, Artist’s Hub, Department of Tourism Philippines (DOT), Rod’s, London Filipino Centre (Filipino Language/Baybayin), Gloucester BID, USANA

About Filipino Association of Gloucestershire

The Filipino Association of Gloucestershire or Gloucestershire Pinoys, has been in existence for well over 30 years, seeking to generate and foster a real sense of community spirit among Filipinos and with the greater British community.

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When: 4 PM – 11 PM, 18 March 2023

Where: Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue

Hawkinge, Folkstone, Kent CT18 7FP

For more information, contact: fawi_uk23@gmail.com, 07972850111, 07537946949

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Here are the topics for Talking ng Ina Mo in the coming weeks:

January 20 and 27 – Open forum

February 3 – Using sexual energy to your advantage

February 10 – Valentine’s Day special

February 17 – Understanding your love language

February 24 – How to heal a broken heart

All mothers are welcome to join the show which runs every Friday, from 10 AM until 12 noon via Teams.

Here is the joining information to attend the talk show:

Meeting ID: 313 399 101 141 Passcode: guv44s

Click to join the next Talking ng Ina Mo show.

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FMUK has some 4,400 members across the UK and offers support and advice to Filipino mums on pregnancy, parenting, finance, relationships, career and many other topics.

Talking ng Ina Mo is an online talk show presented by Mel Dizon held every Friday when mums get to talk about the challenges and joys of being an immigrant mum in the UK.

The organisers have prepared several competitions for the members:

1) Heads O’ Shoulders sponsored by Cherry Igarta-Allison – £20 Amazon gift voucher

2) Wackiest Christmas family photo sponsored by FMUK founder Catherine Joy Wigley – a special prize awaits the winner

3) Merriest dancing mum sponsored by Rap-sa and KPO Architecture – First prize, dinner for two at Rap-sa@Play Archway and second prize, £20 Amazon voucher from KPO Architecture.

4) Talentadong Ina Mo, on the spot talent show sponsored by Pooten Forwarding International – £80 voucher standard box size collection from London/Southeast area only OR £20 Amazon voucher.

5) On the spot singing contest sponsored by Mae Nepo Ellis of JSP Foods and Party – £35 cash prize

6) Ma, Show Me (mums’ version of “bring me) sponsored by Tri Via of Pasabay Express – One winner each of £10 and £20 gift card

7) Best dressed mum sponsored by Interns Online – £20 Amazon voucher

The event will be capped by a special message from FMUK founder Catherine Mosquera-Wigley.

New Year’s Day get together

The following Friday, 30 December, mums and their kids will be treated to another round of competitions and prizes.

1) Life in the UK Quiz Bee sponsored by Brenda Pearson – £20 store card voucher

2) Kiddies’ Christmas craft competition to be judged by Karla Magpantay-Ramos and sponsored by Cherry L. Igarta-Allison

3) Groceries Raffle para sa mga Nag-Iisang Inay. This is open to all single moms without a boyfriend or a partner. There will be three (3) winners of groceries worth £30 from Beberly’s World Foods – Scotland.

To find out more about the competitions, visit the Facebook pages of FMUK and Talking ng Ina Mo.

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London

11 June in honour of the 13 martyrs of Cavite, Leonardo Royal London Hotel, London E1 8GP

Organised by the Caviteños UK Association, members will be paying tribute to the 13 martyrs of Cavite who sacrificed their lives for the country’s freedom.

12 June, 2 PM – 6 PM Fellowship Square, Walthamstow E17 4JF

Organised by Igorot UK Charity, join the Philippine flag-raising ceremony and induction of the charity’s new board of trustees in Walthamstow. Watch live musical performances by Filipino artists. You can also avail of free diabetes checks, free Covid vaccination for 18 years and over and free Keeping Well resource for NHS and Health and Social care staff.

12 June, from 1 PM at in Dalston E8 4AA

To celebrate Philippine Independence Day, will be serving a vegetable ngohiong, linarang na isda, lechon belly roll, bam-i, nangka nga tinuno-an, torta de Cebu, bocarillo, sikwate. £50/person.

Birmingham

12 June, 9 AM Victoria Square, Birmingham B2 4

Organised by Kami Pinoy UK, this will be the 21st year that the Philippine flag will be raised in front of the Birmingham City Council.

Manchester

11 June, 10 AM – 6 PM , Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town Way M8 OAE

Organised by Filipino-Anglo Club Manchester, the event will feature performances by Spencer and Michael of the Streetboys, Lady Mercury, and many others. £2 entrance fee which includes a raffle ticket.

Leeds

2 July, 9 AM – 5 PM Ramgarhia Sports Centre, Chapteltown Road LS7 3AP

Brought to you by the Filipino Leeds Community, this Barrio Fiesta will have singing, folk dance and street dance competitions for different age groups.

Cardiff

12 June, 10 AM Philippine flag-raising ceremony, Cardiff Castle CF10 3RB

Organised by Samar-Leyte Association Wales, the will be followed by a reception at Highfields Inn.

Scotland

12 June, 9 AM – 5 PM , Ramnee Hotel, Victoria Road, Forres IV36 3BN

There will be performances by Bryan Del Rosario and the Street Boys, traditional Filipino games, raffle, food, and disco. £5 entrance fee including raffle ticket.

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Registration: £2 per attendee

There will be ball games and parlour games. We will also hold the search for Little Miss and Little Mister Igorot UK 2022!

See you all on 28 May 2022, from 9 am till 7 pm, at Lloyds Park Walthamstow, Forest Road E17 4PP

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is happy to announce that they are launching their new project: Film Screening Discussions featuring Liway, a 2018 Filipino independent film directed by Kip Oebanda.

The film is centred on the experiences of Dakip, the child of a prisoner of war, Commander Liway, who led guerilla groups within the Negros region. Through his eyes, we witness how his mother tries to give him a normal childhood against the backdrop of an extremely unconventional situation.

Sampayan Atbp. is an East and Southeast Asian intersectional collective focusing on merging advocacy, art practice and activism.

In the wake of the landslide election of Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son and namesake of the late dictator, the collective believes that it is vital for the Filipino diaspora to share stories regarding the violent events that occurred during the Martial Law era.

The screening will be on Saturday, 28th May at 2 pm at SOAS University of London. Following the screening, there will be a live Zoom Q&A with director Kip Oebanda. Sampayan sees this as an opportunity for the audience to discuss the importance of such movies, along with the Filipinx diaspora’s role in story-telling, along with other points of discussion.

This is a free event open to all, but the collective is asking people to donate however much or little, if they can, to keep this programme going. Please use the QR Link on the poster below for donations through PayPal.

This project is in collaboration and supported by: , ,

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What can you expect? There will be food, performances, singing, dancing, raffle prizes, merchandise and an exciting exhibition for you!

The Festival is not ticketed and FREE.

Re-live your and make new ones on MAY 28TH @ UCL, GOWER STREET, LONDON WC1E 6BT.

Come experience the memories you miss in the Philippines without the plane ticket!

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