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Welcome to the April 2025 Edition of the Bayanihan Newsletter!
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As we step into April, we’re excited to bring you a fresh edition filled with engaging community updates, Filipino culture, and the creative spirit that defines us. In this issue, you’ll find thought-provoking articles, and inspiring contributions from authors featured in the Pamana Library. We’re also sharing the latest news on the ongoing initiatives and events happening at the Rizal Center. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the community, there’s always something to discover—connecting, learning, and celebrating together. Let’s continue to strengthen our vibrant and diverse community this April!
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Inside The ABC's of Pinoy Basketball
with Co-Author Jon Carlos Rodriguez
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For the month of April, we are excited to feature Jon Carlos Rodriguez, Associate Director of Content for SLAM Philippines, and the author of The ABC's of Pinoy Basketball. Co-written with Ceej Tantengco-Malolos and illustrated by Melvin John Rodas, this children's book highlights Filipino culture through the lens of basketball. In this interview, Jon Carlos shares his journey into children's …
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Behind the Story of Cora Cooks Pancit
by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
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Featuring this April is also Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, the author of Cora Cooks Pancit. This heartwarming children's book brings Filipino-American culture to life through the story of a young girl learning to cook pancit, a cherished family dish. With a rich, multicultural background, Dorina shares her personal connection to food, family, and heritage in this beautifully illustrated story. In this …
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Ayangtang ni Karyong Bado: An Anatomy of a Famous Bench and Its Journey into Cyberspace
by Connie C. Triggiano
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Tayangtang has a rustic, almost musical ring to it, however discordant one may perceive the word upon its playback. Tayangtang, after all, was the pulse of Paete, an ubiquitous presence by which the tempo of life in this little town was measured and recorded. Tayangtang is vintage Paete, a small Laguna town south of Manila. This is …
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Ang Manghuhuwad ng Kasaysayang Filipino
Isang sanaysay ni Ogot Sumulong
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Noong Pebrero 1994, ipinalabas sa CCP Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (dating Folk Arts Thearter) ang dulang sinulat ni Rene O. Villanueva na pinamagatang Kalantiaw: Ang Kagilagilalas na Kasinungalingan Tungkol sa Isang Kayumangging Bayan (Kalantiaw: The Most Astonishing Tale of Falsehood About the Brown People). Tungkol ito sa buhay ni Jose E. Marco at ang pagkakagawa ng pekeng Kalantiaw …
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Repentance and Reversal by Gabriel J. Catanus
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Though many scholars and activists might prefer to downplay the significance of religion, the church calendar and religious observances still matter to Filipinos and Filipino Americans. According to Pew Research Center (2023), 90% of Filipino Americans identify as either Christian or closely connected to Christianity. This means that well intentioned community organizers— who may hold legitimate …
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by Valentin A. Daclan, originally published March 21-27, 1980, Bataan News (pg. 64-65). (Reprint) Article from: "Memoirs of a Manang" by Constance Valencia Santos and Victoria Santos
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Filipino American Ministry Initiative of Fuller Theological Seminary's Post
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Our group had the privilege of visiting Chicago’s Rizal Center today, learning from Tito Jerry about its history and some of the lessons they’ve learned over the years. Click link to see post: Filipino American Ministry Initiative - Rizal Center Visit
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Interested in joining? Email info@rizalcenter.org for more details and to stay updated on class schedules, fees, and other information!
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