🇵🇭 Meet the Adhika Team 🇵🇭

  • Nora Angeles

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    Since 1985 as a founder!

    Why did you join Adhika?
    Being an immigrant who loves her country and a social worker by profession, I wanted to focus on giving back to the Philippines.

  • Erna Opena

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    Since 1985 as a founder!

    Why did you join Adhika?
    After Martial Law ended in the Philippines, I felt the need to share and help people in the Philippines, specially women and children. It has always been a good feeling being able to give back.

  • Julieta Dizonl Nanquil

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~25 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    I want to help in any good cause, in a small way I can. My work is related to ADHIKA's goal. Always a pleasure when there's a good outcome on our programs and projects.

  • Rose Gutierrez

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    10+ years!

    Why did you join Adhika?
    As a Pinay, living in the diaspora, Adhika has been an important connection to Pinay elders, community and culture. We're a small NGO that can make a significant impact directly in the lives of people.

  • Charlene Taboy

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~15 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    I believe in the mission and purpose of Adhika. I wanted to support Adhika's programs to assist Filipinos with their community needs either here in Canadaor back home in the Philippines.

  • Jill San Luis

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~2 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    Adhika's focus on empowering marginalized Filipinos to build better futures for themselves is a bold mission I can get behind. Its grassroots origins from genuine empathy which is very inspiring.

  • JB Ramos

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    Since 2024!

    Why did you join Adhika?
    I resonate with Adhika’s mission and values, especially since it’s work is through empowering communities both in Canada and in the Philippines. It’s a rewarding and meaningful experience.

  • Trifona 'Onnie' Ramiro

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~10 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    It has been meaningful and rewarding to hear stories/issues of our kalahi and kababayan. I feel so blessed share the skills, knowledge and abilities I have to uplift our situations.

  • Maria Cristina Lopez

    How long have you been on Adhika's board?
    ~10 years

    Why did you join Adhika?
    I enjoy helping people in need! I am so happy to be part of the hardworking Adhika team.