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San Diego, CA - On Saturday, October 10, a hushed crowd of Gabriela Network (GABNet) members, alumni, supporters, and political allied sat in the USD Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice.  The strum of a guitar and the lone voice of woman singing opened up the festivities of GABNet's 20th Anniversary.  

GABNET TO COMMEMORATE 20TH YEAR IN THE MIDST OF AN INTENSE RELIEF DRIVE FOR PHILIPPINE TYPHOON VICTIMS

SAN DIEGO, CA -  Even as Gabriela Network members package clothes, food and medicine for shipment to the Philippines, the oldest and largest militant Filipina organization in the US prepares to celebrate its 20th year of existence.   About 200 are expected to gather on October 10th at the Joan Kroc Center for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego campus.

BARANGAY is an organization created by and for the Los Angeles Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Filipinos.  This year, under the leadership of Francis Aquino, Barangay’s goal is “building bridges and breaking down barriers.” This organization, which is named after the native Pilipino term for “a village” or “community”, has long been a vibrant and respected presence in the gay Asian and Pacific Islander Community.

Wanna get in on a great dance crew? Recently featured on GMA 7 Philippines, GMA Pinoy TV and ABS-CBN TFC, Pride Rice Dance Crew is hosting auditions in San Diego this Friday, July 24th. Come out and have some fun with this awesome bunch of folks.

Pride Rice Dance Crew was founded March 2009 by siblings Michelle, Jordan, and Devin Banares. With the assistance of their artistic director, Erik Molina, they were able to mold their dance group into an eclectic hip-hop team. Pride Rice is a team that strives on the positivity, growth, and commitment of its dancers.