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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 18h

One week until the Oct. 13 deadline. If @fylpro.bsky.social @tayohelp.bsky.social's Mag Vax Tayo made you laugh, help us pass that feeling along. Vote for #ShortyImpact Audience Honors and share the entry: Vote bit.ly/VoteMagVaxTayo

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Tito Boy has an opinion about everything. Then a very dramatic dream gives him something new to consider. Support the @fylpro.bsky.social @tayohelp.bsky.social series with a vote for Mag Vax Tayo for #ShortyImpact Audience Honors. shortyawards.com/11th-impact/... #MagVaxTayo

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Health questions deserve room for conversation. In “Betting on Your Health,” that conversation comes with nerves and reassurance. Help us share the series with a vote for @fylpro.bsky.social @tayohelp.bsky.social's Mag Vax Tayo for #ShortyImpact Audience Honors. shortyawards.com/11th-impact/...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Team Tita Lulu? Team Nanay Aura? For this vote, we’re all Team @fylpro.bsky.social @tayohelp.bsky.social Mag Vax Tayo. Support the series for #ShortyImpact Audience Honors. Vote and share daily through Oct. 13: shortyawards.com/11th-impact/...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What if a conversation about vaccines started with a familiar family scene instead of a lecture? That’s the idea behind @fylpro.bsky.social @tayohelp.bsky.social Mag Vax Tayo, a finalist at Shorty Impact Awards. Vote shortyawards.com/11th-impact/...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thank you to all who supported @thelalocalorg.bsky.social LA Documenters on Duty campaign. Thanks to all of you, in one week, we raised more than $10,500 which includes the $5K match from INN’s NewsMatch/City Bureau, 128 gifts from 108 donors – 92 are new members! Thank you!

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Filipino American History Month! Celebrate stories that feel like home. Vote for @fylpro.bsky.social @tayohelp.bsky.social Mag Vax Tayo for #ShortyImpact Audience Honors. Vote and share daily through Oct. 13: shortyawards.com/11th-impact/...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A tita showdown. Full teleserye drama. And a whole lot of love for the pamilya. Check out Mag Vax Tayo www.tayohelp.com/en-us/indept... I also voted Mag Vax Tayo for #ShortyImpact Audience Honors! Help us vote and share daily through October 13: shortyawards.com/11th-impact/...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I cast my vote for #ShortyImpact Audience Honors! Vote for @fylpro.bsky.social's @tayohelp.bsky.social"Mag Vax Tayo" psa series! Help us vote and share daily through October 13: shortyawards.com/11th-impact/...

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Mag Vax Tayo - The Shorty Awards

An international award show that recognizes and celebrates the innovation and creativity in digital and social media, by brands, agencies, nonprofits and individuals.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today is the last day to double your impact to support @thelalocalorg.bsky.social LA Documenters! We're less than $1K away from unlocking the $5K match from INN's Newsmatch and City Bureau. Help us meet our goal. bit.ly/LADocumenter...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When trailers began to drop around the Forgotten Island Movie earlier this spring, I knew it was already going to be something different.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Since @thelalocalorg.bsky.social launched LA Documenters in 2025, 242 Angelenos have been trained to bridge the gap between city hall and the block.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

When I was a rookie reporter out in the Inland Empire more than 20+ years ago, I had to cover so many city council, planning commission, school board meetings across southwest Riverside county. It would have been impossible to go to all of them.

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Tiny News Collective @tinynewscollective.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🌟 Our latest "5 Questions with..." features co-founder @leezeltanglao.bsky.social of @tayohelp.bsky.social, an organization that helps the Filipino community navigate daily life. Learn about how they grew into an award-winning organization here: www.tinynewsco.org/5-questions-...

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5 Questions with Tayo's Leezel Tanglao

Learn about the role that COVID-19 played in Tayo's founding and how it goes beyond fact checking and reporting the news to serve the Filipino diaspora.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Our 4th installment in @thelalocalorg.bsky.social, "Decisions That Defined Us: 250 Years of Belonging and Exclusion in America" looks at the Mendez v. Westminster case that challenged school segregation, planting the seeds for change nationwide.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Our 3rd installment in @thelalocalorg.bsky.social's series, "Decisions That Defined Us" looks at Jones v. City of Los Angeles, a case that examines whether people can be punished for sleeping outside when no shelter is available. thelalocal.org/california/l...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The second in our @thelalocalorg.bsky.social series, "Decisions That Defined Us: 250th Years of Belonging and Exclusion in America" just published.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

As the U.S. marks 250 years of independence amid travel bans and detention centers, the Korematsu case continues to inform who is allowed to belong in America. Read my story on this landmark case as part of Decisions that Defined Us series on @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

It’s May and #aapiheritagemonth - if you are looking for stories and histories of Asian American journalists- I have the book for you.

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The LA Local @thelalocalorg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Exciting update for local news and The LA Local. The @longbeachpost.bsky.social and Long Beach Business Journal are joining The LA Local. thelalocal.org/los-angeles-... youtu.be/GhionQp-jDs

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The Long Beach Post and Business Journal Join The LA Local

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

📣 Big news for local journalism: the Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal are now part of The LA Local. This means more support for the impactful reporting Long Beach residents rely on – and more ways to stay connected to what’s happening in their communities.

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Tayo @tayohelp.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

#TayoFellowship: 2026 Program Applications Now Open This summer, Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO)'s Tayo unit is seeking its seventh cohort of fellows to join the ongoing operations of Tayo. Deadline: April 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM (local time) www.tayohelp.com/en-us/commun...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Applications for this year's cohort are now open!

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Today is a special day that marks a milestone in the LA Local journey. I’m proud to share The LA Local’s news site is officially live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0Ia...

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My neighborhood. Our LA.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

ICYMI: Thank you to @kxraja.bsky.social for bringing us all together for this collection of Asian diaspora stories in @npquarterly.bsky.social that published in the fall. www.leezeltanglao.com/blog/meeting... Check out my article Putting the “Us” Back in Trust nonprofitquarterly.org/putting-the-...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

If you know me, you’ll hear me talk about why culturally tailoring is crucial when meeting audiences where they are at when building trust. So I thought this would be the perfect time to refloat @fylpro.bsky.social @tayohelp.bsky.social’s "Mag Vax Tayo" series www.leezeltanglao.com/blog/why-cul...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Earlier this month, I attended my last @aajaofficial.bsky.social governing board meeting as VP of Journalism Programs. While my board term ends, my time with AAJA does not: www.leezeltanglao.com/blog/thank-y...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

When I think of being part of a community, collaboration is at the heart of that. When fellow @tinynewscollective.bsky.social member Mark Swartz of Aging in America approached @fylpro.bsky.social's @tayohelp.bsky.social to partner on caregiving stories in the Filipino community, it was a no brainer

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Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Join our new newsroom! Neighbors tell us they're worried about housing, immigration raids, food insecurity, pedestrian safety, etc. It's our hope to tell the stories often overlooked by centering the voices of the people who live in Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake in Los Angeles. #localnews

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Tayo @tayohelp.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

This is tonight! #Webinar: Usap Tayo: Hoy Tito! Watch Out for Gout Part 2 - Let’s Get Ready for the Holidays Join Tayo in a conversation on managing gout symptoms, treatment, and prevention in the Filipino American community. Dec. 17, 2025 at 8pm ET/5pm PT Register: bit.ly/TayoGoutPart2

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

#JournalismJobs: We’re reimagining local news in Los Angeles — and we’re looking for creative social media storytellers to join us. The LA Local is now hiring: Social Media Producer, Koreatown, Pico Union & Westlake Social Media Producer, South LA & Inglewood

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Do you speak Ilocano? Our Tayo tech team fellows are looking for a few more Ilocano speakers to help test our chatbot - user feedback sessions are about an hour and are virtual. bit.ly/ChatTayoBot

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Have you signed up for The LA Local newsletters yet? If not, then the time is now! Yours truly is this week's LA Local newsletter writer/curator so you don't want to miss tomorrow's edition. Sign up here: thelalocal.org

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The LA Local Newsletters are here! Be a part of it from day one. Sign up for our new always local, always free newsletters at: TheLALocal.org

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Congratulations to @fylpro.bsky.social @tayohelp.bsky.social team for being awarded American Public Health Association @apha.org Asian & Pacific Islander Caucus for Public Health community leader award in Washington DC on Nov. 4, 2025. www.leezeltanglao.com/blog/congrat...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

New month, new week and new role. It’s been 15 years since I’ve worked in the number 2 market. After being away working at news organizations in New York and Texas, California has called me home.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Some personal news....After three amazing years at The @dallasnews.com, I'm leaving Texas for the next chapter in my journey (more on that next week)! It’s been an honor and pleasure to work with everyone at the DMN. Working at the DMN has been truly full circle: bit.ly/ThankYouDallas

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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 14/10/2025

Today's the day! Our journalists will be working from The Hub today through Thursday and we want you to join us. Come learn about what we do, share your ideas and thoughts on our coverage and snag some free food and merch. More: bit.ly/47iwNJo?utm_medium=social&ut…

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Tayo @tayohelp.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

#Opportunity: Application deadline for the 2025–2026 Act To Change Youth Ambassador Program is Sept. 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET! FYLPRO's Tayo hosted 4 ambassadors in 2024-2025 and previously served as one of three mentorship sites in 2022. acttochange.org/youth-ambass...

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Tayo @tayohelp.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

#Webinar: Spot the Fake: Navigating AI Content Together Across Generations FYLPRO's Tayo, in partnership with Opt-Inspire, Inc., invites you to an engaging intergenerational conversation on digital and media literacy. When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 at 9am PT/Noon ET Register: bit.ly/TayoSpotTheF...

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Tayo @tayohelp.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

#Throwback: Protecting your loved ones back in 2021 is just as important today more than ever. Help us with our next vaccine public service announcement campaign, “Mag Vax Tayo.” #OpenCastingCall: FYLPRO's Tayo is seeking Filipino actors for a teleserye-style PSA to be released this fall.

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Tayo @tayohelp.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

FINAL SALE! #Membership: Want to connect deeply with your peers in an intentional way? At our parent org FYLPRO, we believe in the power of bringing people together. Join FYLPRO as a member today and connect with kababayans across the diaspora. bit.ly/FYLPROFlashM...

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Tayo @tayohelp.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

#Webinar: Learn from expert physicians about clinical gout symptoms, treatment, and prevention in the Filipino American community. Usap Tayo: Hoy Tito! Watch Out for Gout - Managing Joint Health for Filipinos When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 8pm ET/5pm PT Register: bit.ly/TayoGoutWebi...

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Tayo @tayohelp.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

#Explainer: Why Sawsawans Were Pulled From US Stores for Months After shoppers faced months of empty store shelves and inflated prices, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted the ban on certain Philippine condiments, or sawsawans.

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Sometimes, long term impact doesn't always come fast and furious. It comes in waves and builds on the work from those brave enough to chart a course often unknown, filled with challenges and never traveled before. This story made my day/week: www.leezeltanglao.com/blog/impact-...

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Impact That Comes in Waves and Grows — Leezel Tanglao

Sometimes, long term impact doesn't always come fast and furious. It comes in waves and builds on those brave enough to chart a course often unknown, filled with challenges and never traveled before...

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Leezel Tanglao @leezeltanglao.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Last week, @fylpro.bsky.social's @tayohelp.bsky.social was honored @aajaofficial.bsky.social 2025 AAPI Community Impact Award. This didn't happen overnight. For the last 5 years, we've been meeting nearly every Sunday and we are just getting started. Our story www.leezeltanglao.com/blog/tayos-i...

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