Filipino nurses as researchers: PNA UK holds first World Cafe Convention
by Ronan Cameron-Carter and Liezel Longboan Over 300 participants from 17 countries attended the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) UK’s first ever World Café Convention on
Francis Fernando: Named as one of the most influential BAME leaders in health
Francis Fernando, one of the founders of Filipino Nurses Association UK, has been recognised as a runner-up in the BAME50, the Health Service Journal’s (HSJ)
The ties that bind: Intersections in British and Philippine history
By Gabriel Azicate October has been designated as Black History Month in the UK as a way of celebrating the contributions of the Afro-Carribean community
#Whatschanged? Tinig UK’s new campaign
Coronavirus cases have been rising fast again in the last few weeks. Tinig UK wants to help prevent a second wave of potentially avoidable deaths
How Filipino university societies are preparing for the new term
Virtual meetings and events have now replaced in-person activities. Photo credit: Bournemouth University Facebook group by Anoop Bhuller Covid-19 has impacted many university students, forcing
Repatriated OFWs resist pandemic’s stress through family bonds
Many Filipino construction workers in Saudi Arabia have lost their jobs in even before the pandemic. Photo credit: Pixabay Thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
How I conquered my fear of ‘speaking up’ – a Filipino nurse’s lessons during the pandemic
According to the study of HSJ, BAME (Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority) individuals make up the 64% of deaths in the nursing and staff group
Remembering our fallen heroes
We would like to pay tribute to the Filipino healthcare workers who died while working on the frontlines during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are mothers, fathers,
Poetry: Invisible Women by Romalyn Ante
Born in Batangas, Philippines, Romalyn Ante is the first East-Asian to win the Poetry London Clore Prize(2018) as well as the Manchester Poetry Prize (2017). Her debut pamphlet, Rice &
The Philippines and the United Kingdom: An essential connection
We have attempted to put together a guide to help Filipino and non-Filipino readers alike understand the relationship between the Philippines and Britain, two island
Back to school and life in lockdown – Filipino parents reflect
From September, it will be mandatory for all children in England to go back to school, according to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. In Scotland children are expected
The UK’s “hidden” key workers – Filipino port volunteers
Filipino seafarers are keeping the wheels of commerce turning during the Covid-19 crisis. But they have a far lower profile than Pinoys providing vital support