🇵🇭 Meet the Adhika Team 🇵🇭
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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 yearsWhy 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.
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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 yearsWhy 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 yearsWhy 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.
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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 yearsWhy 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 yearsWhy did you join Adhika?
I enjoy helping people in need! I am so happy to be part of the hardworking Adhika team.