Special Spotlight: Dr. Barton Santos
A special spotlight goes out to former FYP Social Chair and Dragon Boater Dr. Bart Santos, a dentist who graduated from Rowan University and got his DMD from Temple Dental School and the brother-in-law of the wonderful Randy Lizardo.
He also is a DJ and is participating in Miss DC’s “Man of the District” competition tomorrow (May 7th) from 7-9 pm EST at Penn Social! Let’s support our friend and fellow community leader!
Patrice Cleary, Owner of Purple Patch Food & Drink
Our weekly spotlight focuses on the beloved Patrice Cleary who owns the amazing Purple Patch, a staple of FYP. Along with being an incredible cook, she also considers herself a “pool shark” who won MVP for her skill level. Cleary is a “pyromaniac” and also sets her drinks on fire.
Patrice, FYP would not be where it is without you. We love and appreciate you so much!
Did you miss our Pathways to Law: FALA and FYP Networking and Development Series? Not to worry, you can watch the live-streamed event below or go to our Facebook page for those of you who couldn’t make it.
The Filipino Young Professionals of DC and the Filipino American Lawyers Association of DC will be collaborating for an exciting event as part of their professional development series.
Many folks think about going to law school, especially in DC, but many are unsure of this career option. FALA & FYP will be hosting a panel to talk about law school as an option with FALA members sharing why they decided to go into law school and at different stages in their career. Hear from folks who went right after undergrad, after receiving a masters, or even after working for several years. We want attendees to realize there are many paths to law school and it is accessible to everyone no matter how old you are or at what point you are in your professional development.
Location: Whiteford Taylor Preston | 1800 M Street, NW Suite 450N, Washington, DC 20036
Date: Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Doors open/Networking (appetizers will be served)
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Panel of Lawyers & Q&A
7:30 PM: Optional Networking Session at Vapiano’s next door
RSVP to this event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/913997145449360/
We are very excited for our panelists! Check out their bios below:
ANNOUNCEMENT: We love hearing your stories at FYP! As a professional and cultural organization, YOUR journeys matter the most to us. That is why Manila Mail, the Filipino community newspaper and FYP are partnering to start featuring FYP’s stories. Do you have some photos you want published? Do you want to write about how being Filipino has shaped your professional and personal journeys?
If so email VP of Communications, Isabella Basco at laurenbasco@gmail.com.
Visit Manila Mail at http://www.manilamail.us/.
March is Women’s History Month
Throughout the U.S. military history, many Asian immigrants to the United States enlisted and served alongside their counterparts all the way back to the Civil War. More importantly, many women started to formally enlist in the early 20th century to become part of the growing strength of the U.S. Armed Forces and some of that small number include Filipino American women.
FYP-DC remembers all the women who have served in the military and honors those who are still currently serving our nation.
Photo Credit: U.S. Navy
Babette “Bette” Bolivar was born in Hawaii and raised in various locations in the Western Pacific by Filipino parents Ted Cereno Bolivar, from Camarines Sur and Virginia Dolor of Pangasinan. Her father Ted retired as a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer. She graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in oceanography. She also holds a Master of Science in management from Troy University. She was also inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame.
In the first woman-to-woman transfer of command of U.S. Navy Region Southeast, Rear Admiral Bolivar assumed command from Rear Admiral Mary M. Jackson in a ceremony February of 2017. As the current Commander of Navy Region Southeast, she is the regional commander and immediate superior in command, and manages and oversees shore installation management support and execution for 18 installations within Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Cuba.
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Photo Credit: U.S. Navy
Commissioned in June 1979, Vice Admiral Raquel Bono obtained her baccalaureate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and attended medical school at Texas Tech University.
Shortly after training, she saw duty in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as head, Casualty Receiving, Fleet Hospital 5 in Saudi Arabia from August 1990 to March 1991. Her other duties include being a surgeon and head of commands in various Navy locations.
In September 1999, she was assigned as the director of Restorative Care at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. She currently serves as director of Defense Health Agency (DHA) in Falls Church, VA. The Director of DHA oversees a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force and ready medical force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA supports the delivery of integrated, affordable, and high quality health services to Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries and is responsible for driving greater integration of clinical and business processes across the MHS.
Bono is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and has an Executive MBA from the Carson College of Business at Washington State University.
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Florence Finch in an undated photograph. She enlisted with the Coast Guard after working for the Philippine resistance and aiding the Americans in World War II. Credit United States Coast Guard
Weekly Spotlight: Jill Yu and Francis Yu
Since it’s the month of love, we wanted to give our weekly spotlight to two people who met through FYP, Jill Yu and her husband, Francis Yu! Here is their story!
“Our romance started in a very typical Washingtonian way — at a networking event. For us it just so happened to be at one of FYP’s networking happy hours back in June 2011. I remember it was at Arlington Rooftop in Courthouse. We both were invited by other FYP members; in fact, we were close to not attending. Francis was studying from the bar exam, and he desperately needed a break. And I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go because I had just arrived in DC for a summer internship; I didn’t really know anyone and felt a little shy about doing this whole networking thing. Fortunately we both showed up, our good friend Iris introduced us, and we soon learned that we were both aspiring lawyers. Next thing I know, Francis invites me to his birthday party that weekend. Throw in a long-distance relationship and my giant move from the west coast to the east coast, and the rest is history. Four years later, we said, “I do!”
We are so happy you two met through FYP! Here’s to forever! — with Since it’s the month of love, we wanted to give our weekly spotlight to two people who met through FYP, Jill and her husband, Francis! Here is their story!
“Our romance started in a very typical Washingtonian way — at a networking event. For us it just so happened to be at one of FYP’s networking happy hours back in June 2011. I remember it was at Arlington Rooftop in Courthouse. We both were invited by other FYP members; in fact, we were close to not attending. Francis was studying from the bar exam, and he desperately needed a break. And I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go because I had just arrived in DC for a summer internship; I didn’t really know anyone and felt a little shy about doing this whole networking thing. Fortunately we both showed up, our good friend Iris introduced us, and we soon learned that we were both aspiring lawyers. Next thing I know, Francis invites me to his birthday party that weekend. Throw in a long-distance relationship and my giant move from the west coast to the east coast, and the rest is history. Four years later, we said, “I do!”
We are so happy you two met through FYP! Here’s to forever!
Weekly Spotlight: Dr. Julian Gapud
Today, we focus on Dr. Julian Gapud, a General Dentist at Davidson Dental Associates on K Street. He just moved back to DC from South Carolina and we are grateful he is back with his many gifts and talents!
Here are some of his interests:
I am refining my basic salsa skills.
I love checking out DC’s ever-growing, while trying to stay fit.
Listening to Live music of any genre (except country)
Sports junkie (#Gocaps #Gowiz)
Pretty much anything spontaneous to satisfy my inner urban explorer!
Thanks for being part of FYP Julian Gapud!
Weekly Spotlight: Mark Arevalo
Our second weekly spotlight focuses on former FYP Vice President, Mark Arevalo! An active community leader, Mark’s passion for his professional and cultural life always shines through. Here are some fast facts about him.
Past: FYP-DC, Vice-President
Current: NaFFAA Director, National Diverse Segments Council
Career: Cyber Security Lead, U.S. Department of Energy; U.S. Navy Reserve Officer
Education: B.S. University of Pittsburgh; M.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology
Interests: Snowboarding, running, community work, travel and trying great places to eat in D.C.
Mark, we are so grateful for all of the work you have done with FYP! Salamat!
Weekly Member Spotlight: Danielle Agraviador
Our first weekly spotlight focuses on Danielle Agraviador, who earned her Masters in Public Health from George Washington University in 2017! Here are some tidbits about her.
Career: Research Assistant, Comprehensive Cancer Control for the Institute for Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity at the GW Cancer Center
Interests: Playing Nintendo Switch, going to the gym, tennis, traveling, eating cute desserts
We value your work and commitment to the community Danielle. Thanks for being part of FYP!
Filipino Young Professionals hosting 2018 Kick-Off Happy Hour
FYP opening the year with 2018 Kick-Off Happy Hour
Washington DC: The Washington DC chapter of FYP (i.e. Filipino Young Professionals) is opening the New Year with a 2018 Kick-Off Happy Hour at Purple Patch in Columbia Heights. As the premier organization for Filipino working professionals, this networking event is designed to connect all Filipino and Asian-Pacific Islanders in the DC metro area.
The event is featured on our social media pages. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP on Facebook. Along with guest speakers, great food, and successful company, the event will feature a raffle for those who select ‘Going’ on Facebook. The event will also be an introduction to the 2018 Executive Board of FYP. For any questions or feedback, please email gofypdc@gmail.com.
Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20010
Date and Time: Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 6 – 9pm
Executive Board
Yes, FYP-DC is moving…virtually. New year, new look! After five years, we are redesigning our website and will be launching it in a few weeks. Stay tuned for a new layout and more exciting contents for the new year.
Join FYP-DC so you don’t miss out on any of our events and happenings catered specifically for our members.
Please join us for our 11th Annual Multi-APA Collective Toy Drive.
We have been doing this for over 10 years and DC Asian Pacific American Film – APA Film & NAAAP DC along with Christian Oh helps get all these other community and APA organizations to help collect toys for charity. This year we are going back to collect toys for Toys for Tots. Considering all the natural disasters our country has faced, they will need so much more toys to be collected. Thus, we are trying to bring a new record amount of brand new donated toys. The format is simple. Basically, we ask that attendees bring an UNWRAPPED toy and take in the fun and networking spirit of the holidays. (If you don’t bring a toy, we ask for a MINIMUM $10 donation).
Please get in the spirit of the holidays and help make a child’s Christmas a little warmer! If your APA group wants to participate, please contact us! Food & Drink Specials will be available all evening and bring your business cards to network and mingle. (more…)
The Filipino Young Professionals of Washington DC (FYP-DC) invites you to attend our 2017 Leadership Conference ‘Unite, Magakisa’ at Georgetown University’s Healey Family Student Center (see directions and parking information below) this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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FYP-DC aims to elevate the Filipino-American professional to achieve success in their career. The ability to collaborate is crucial for career success, and this is why FYP-DC will host its first-ever conference to discuss the importance of working together.
Our conference theme, ‘Magkaisa’ (Unite), stems from the idea that we need to work together as a team to reach our goals. The combined effect of a team is greater than the sum of individual efforts. When individuals unite together it creates a diverse environment leading to enhance creativity and decision-making. The collaboration will lead to an increased success in our ability to problem solve in an efficient and effective manner. We believe this can only happen if we unite, together. (more…)
Kababayan,
You are invited to the FYP x NaFFAA Charity Happy Hour for our Filipino WWII Veterans!
It will be held this July 20th, 2017, at CAPITALEdc (1301 K St NW #103, Washington, DC 20005) from 6:30pm – 10pm.
The Filipino Young Professionals of DC and the National Federation of Filipino American Associations Region 2, are hosting a summer fundraiser for the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project. The purpose of our fundraiser is to raise money for the purchase of replica Congressional Gold Medals to be presented to the surviving WWII veterans or their families.
100% of the proceeds from bar sales and donations will be going to FilVetRep and every little bit you can donate helps. Please think of attending the event and donating to the cause. Our veterans who paved the way for us today with their lives deserve the recognition that has been overdue to them for over 70 years.
We cannot continue to let our veterans close their eyes for the last time without them receiving the recognition they deserve.
Please help us give our veterans the recognition they deserve and also help contribute to the preservation of our shared history by attending our event. Invite other community leaders, organizations, veterans, and supporters of our cause to the event. Thank you for your help and we hope to see you soon!
To RSVP on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/112372592718387.
Come Support FYP-DC Racing Team of Lapu Lapu Warriors (open division) and Silang Heroes (mixed division) as they compete against other local Dragon Boat teams at the Annual DC Dragon Boat Festival.
Competition Starts Saturday, May 20 at 08:30am and goes through Sunday May 21 till 2:00pm. Support FYP-DC teams as they compete for the gold! Join us at the FYP-DC team tent!
DC Dragon Boat Festival
Thompson’s Boat Center (Georgetown Harbor)
2900 Virginia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
FYP-DC Racing is proudly sponsored by:
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Come meet the fresh Executive Board for FYP. Christal, John, Stephanie, Walbert, and Nicky are going to be leading the charge this year! Additionally, we are thrilled to have two special guests sharing their stories at our event:
We are truly honored to bring these two prominent Filipino leaders to our members and friends. To learn more about Patrice Clearly and Sonny Busa, join us at the Habit at Purple Patch, February 16th, 6 P.M. We will have drink specials and lumpia (while it lasts) for attendees.
(Suggested donation of $10; $20 gets you a year long membership.)
Also, we will have a sweepstakes only for those whose status is ‘GOING’ on Facebook—perhaps a dessert, a drink, or a free membership. Good Luck! 🙂
WHEN
February 16th
6 P.M.
WHERE
The Habit at Purple Patch
3155 Mt Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20010
Make sure to save the date for this year’s summer picnic potluck hosted by the Filipino American lawyers association of DC, Filipino young professionals of dc, and the national association of Asian-American professionals!
We bring to you an afternoon under the sun in good company and great food! Come meet and greet with the dc community! This event will be held at GW Law Stockton patio on July 23rd from 1pm to 5pm!
This will be a really great way to get to know each other while munching on some delicious food, sipping an ice cold beverage, and soaking up the sun!
Please remember to sign up to bring something (no alcohol unfortunately). Sign up here via google docs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bv-EAgv0rozM0n2Q__NTFn3PofqKDWC0z6tQpmlQaTw/edit#gid=0
December 16, 2004