The Philippine Living Heritage Initiative

Our Heritage. Our Community. Our Strength.

Our mission is to strengthen Filipino identity through education and build thriving global communities by fostering a deep appreciation of the Philippines’ rich living heritage and history.

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Our Heritage. Our Community. Our Strength.

Our mission is to strengthen Filipino identity through education and build thriving global communities by fostering a deep appreciation of the Philippines’ rich living heritage and history.

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The Filipino Young Global Leadership Program

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Are you a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior of Filipino descent? Are you interested in learning about your Filipino history, culture, and heritage? Do you want to be a part of a fun and supportive community of young leaders who are actively engaged in their communities? Do you want to be part of a service opportunity in the Philippines and understand the admissions process in top colleges of your choice around the world?

Join our program and travel with us to the Philippines in the summer of 2027!

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About the Program

About the Program

We provide outstanding students of Filipino descent with the opportunity to deeply explore their Filipino identity and heritage, engage with other young leaders, prepare for admission to top colleges and participate in a service immersive experience in the Philippines.

Program Components

Participants learn about Philippine history and culture, explore their Filipino identity and roots, grow their leadership skills and service, understand college admissions success and form a tight-knit cohort community. The program consists of online sessions in Filipino history, identity exploration, leadership development, and intercultural competency to prepare them for the Philippine immersive experience.

Program Participants

The program welcomes high school young leaders [aged 15-18] of Filipino descent across the global diaspora who want to learn more about themselves and their Filipino heritage, grow as leaders through service and excellent college education and actively engage with their communities.

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Program Alumni

Here are colleges our alumni have been admitted to:

FYGLP 2026 Cohort

Learn more about the 28 amazing young leaders across the diaspora accepted into 2026’s program:

Indeed what an extraordinary immersive experience . None of us individually or collectively , even those of us who are educators, could have done anything for our children that comes close ( assuming we had the time and resources:) It really takes a village to properly raise a Pinoy kid and your team has done it in the most meaningful, festive and relevant Bayanihan spirit . Truly- Fil-Am, tunay palaban, makabayan! Maraming Salamat PHLI!
2023 Parent, Maryland

Much love to the PLHI team members! As first-generation immigrants, we appreciate the significance of identity, culture, and the sense of belonging these elements foster. We’ve taken our kids on trips to the Philippines, visiting several of the places your group explored this year, but we could never replicate the unique experience of sharing these moments with their peers and forming new friendships along the way. It has truly been a life-changing experience for our son! We greatly appreciate everything you have done!
PLHI 2024 Parent, Massachusetts

Safe travels for everyone! Our heartfelt gratitude for letting our child experience all these. She did not only learn from the program about our heritage but she also gained lifelong friends. We know that she is enjoying every bit of it. Thank you also for always updating us with pictures and videos! Words cannot express how happy we are for allowing her to meet up with our family in Bacolod.
2024 Parent, Thailand

Words can’t express how deeply grateful I am for this once-in-a lifetime experience for our children. The program far exceeded my expectations! Everyday, I eagerly awaited photos ad stories of your adventures and appreciated how you took us all on a journey in the Philippines.
2023 Parent, Hawaii