Author: RC Editorial Staff
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Digital Art Gallery November 2026 Featuring: Michael Del Valle
Michael Del Valle is a Filipino-American visual artist based in Illinois whose work blends abstract, tribal, and minimalistic styles. Known for his distinctive mixed media art, Michael creates pieces that explore identity, heritage, and the human experience. He draws inspiration from Native American and Japanese cultures, his love of music, and his life. His artistic…
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Photography Exhibit: Reconciling Absence and Affection in the Filipino Diaspora
by Jantzen Loza Artist Statement “Ako Ay May Lobo” (translated, I have a balloon) is a Filipino children’s folk song about a child who chooses a balloon over a meal, only for the balloon to pop, leaving them with neither. In a homonymous poem written by my older brother, Franz, he uses this title as…
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Digital Art Gallery November 2026 Featuring: Susan Alforque Silvano
Susan graduated with a BBA in Accounting, Cum Laude from the University of the East, Manila. She passed the CPA exams in the Philippines and in Chicago. She has had a good career as an accountant but her talent for painting and strong desire to start a second career led her to join a watercolor…
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Why the Philippines Is the Best Place to Retire
By Willie Jose This is welcome news for foreign retirees worldwide, especially Filipino expatriates who have spent many years abroad. They now have an even stronger reason to return home and enjoy their retirement in the country, as the Philippines has been named the Best Retirement Destination for 2026 in the Expatriate Group’s Retirement Abroad…
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Isang Pagpupugay at Paggunita sa Alaala Ni Willi Red Buhay
by Ogot Sumulong Isang kilala, matagumpay at malikhaing artista sa Pilipinas si Willi Red Buhay. Pinalad ang Chicago nang ginawa niyang Tahanang Buhay ang kanyang bagong bayan. Ngunit sandali lang iyon. Pumanaw siya noon Mayo ng nakaraang taon. Nitong huling October 27 ay ang kanyang kaarawan. Ipagdiwang natin ito at magbigay-pugay pa sa kanyang mga…
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How Filipino Nurses Transformed U.S. Healthcare
Registered nurse, advocate, and writer Rachel Nance sits down with Madelyn Yu, former president of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, to uncover the decades-long history of Filipino nurses in the United States. From the COVID-19 frontline, where Filipino American nurses risked their lives to care for patients, to the generations of nurses whose sacrifice,…
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Digital Art Gallery October 2026 Featuring: Mark B. Agcaoili
Mark Bernardo Agcaoili is a visual artist from Ilagan City, Isabela. After contracting meningitis at a young age, he lost the use of his hands and experienced difficulty speaking. Despite these challenges, Mark found a way to continue doing what he loves. He taught himself to draw and paint using his feet. Mark creates portraits…