Author: Jerry Clarito
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Featuring: Dr. Peter Stover
Dr. Peter S.T. Stover is an educator, artist, ethnographer, and transformational leader and coach. Half-Filipino, born in Tacloban City, Philippines, and raised in small towns across Michigan and Colorado, he harnesses human potential through creative, collaborative, experiential learning that fosters mutual growth of both teacher and student. Driven to address the world’s numerous contemporary crises,…
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A Community Mural Invites Filipino Americans to See Their Shared Story
As Filipino Americans throughout the Chicago area celebrated Philippine Independence Month, the Rizal Center marked the occasion with the unveiling of a community mural that offers a lasting tribute to the people whose lives have shaped the Filipino American experience. This is who we have been. This is who we are. This is who we…
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President’s Message
Dear Filipino American Community, Donors, Funders, Volunteers, Community Partners, and Friends, As I reflect on the last three years, I am filled with gratitude and pride for what we have accomplished together. Through your support, trust, and belief in our mission, Rizal Center has continued its transformation into a vibrant community center, a trusted resource…
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Message of Gratitude
On behalf of the FACGC, I extend my heartfelt thanks to the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Chicago (UPAAGC) for their partnership, leadership, and stewardship in bringing the Oblation Suite to life. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting — your presence made the occasion truly…
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RizalCenter.Org as Bayanihan Hub: Empowering Filipino Americans and Celebrating Community Diversity
Welcome to our new website! We are thrilled to unveil our revamped online platform, designed with the utmost care and dedication to serving the needs of Filipino Americans and constituencies in our community. As a nonprofit organization committed to empowering and supporting our kababayans (compatriots), immigrants, and citizens, first and succeeding generations, we have created…