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Magkaisa 2025

The Magkaisa Conference is a celebration of unity, culture, and empowerment for Filipino-American students and their families. Guided by a Cradle to Career vision, the conference supports youth at every stage—from building strong educational foundations (“cradle”) to achieving success in higher education, careers, and community leadership (“career”). Participants will enjoy inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, cultural performances, and opportunities to connect with colleges, professionals, and mentors. Sessions will highlight academic readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, leadership skills, and the value of cultural identity in personal and professional success. Breakfast and lunch are provided. When : October 18, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Check-in/Breakfast 8:00 – 8:45 AM) Where : Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Who Should Attend : Filipino-American students, parents, educators, and co...

Magkaisa 2024

PHOTOS FROM EVENT We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you to participate in our annual Filipino-American Magkaisa High School Conference to be held October 19, 2024, at Sweetwater High School. It is our hope our conference will empower Filipino-American youth and our community to explore diverse career opportunities, learn about the Filipino-American experience, and celebrate the contributions of Filipino-Americans to society. Our theme this year is Kapwa: The Self in Others. "Kapwa" embodies shared identity, recognizing interconnectedness, mutual respect, and empathy, highlighting the self’s connection with others in Filipino culture. In "Kapwa," the boundaries between self and others blur, creating a sense of shared humanity and collective well-being, essential for harmonious relationships and community life. Here are the details of the event: Event: Magkaisa High School Conference Date: October 19, 2024, 9AM to 1PM Location: Sweetwater High School, Nation...

Magkaisa 2023

PHOTOS FROM EVENT The 21st annual Magkaisa Filipino American Student and Parent Conference: Keeping our Culture and Identity Alive Through Art was a tremendous success! The conference was held on October 28, 2023, at Otay Ranch High School. Magkaisa is a Filipino word for unity. In 2002, the Filipino American educators of Sweetwater Union High School District united to respond to concerns that our Filipino American youths were experiencing a high rate of thoughts of suicide, suicide attempt, and gang involvement. The purposes of that first conference were to bridge the gap between parents and youth and to affirm our identity as Filipino Americans by exploring what that meant through workshops on history and culture. Through the years, the conference has broadened to include workshops on college/university preparation and exposure to traditional and non-traditional careers. A huge thank you to our conference chairs: Ms. Dinnah B. Donato-Palmore, Counselor and Mr. Rizalyn Cruz, Fili...

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