Author: RC Editorial Staff
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Improved TB Testing: Early Detection and Accurate Diagnosis Can Save Lives
by Brian Morse, MD, PhD Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world’s leading infectious cause of death, claiming over one million lives each year. It is estimated that more than one-quarter of the world’s population is infected with TB. Despite significant advances in medicine, early detection and accurate diagnosis remain among the greatest challenges in controlling the…
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Featuring: Chris Gallevo
Chris Gallevo is a Filipino-American from the Northwest side of Chicago. His influences come from his love of pop culture and music. A child of the 80s raised on Saturday morning cartoons, Disney animation, comic books, and anime he frequently references popular characters and motifs in his work. He incorporates themes of humor, excitement, and…
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Pinoy’s Tabo culture
By Willie Jose When we think about our Filipino culture, many things come to mind: Bahay Kubo, Tinikling, Kundiman, Kalesa, Jeepneys, Singkil, Fiesta, Parol, Baro’t Saya, Barong Tagalog, Balikbayan Box– and the handy Tabo. Of all these cultural icons, tabo is doubtless an indispensable fixture of the culture. And whether we are working abroad, living…
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NANNY, CAREGIVER, HOUSEKEEPER, ETC.
Poem by Jimmy P. Reyes. Written in 2014 You are the one who frees others to work Because of you; the father or mother of your child can work properly. You are the one who controls the economy of this country. Because you care for the father and mother of your CEO boss, he can…
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Stay in the Loop: More Events & Updates
Build Your Professional Network, Build Your Future: “Network Like You Want Dinner Tonight!” at Rizal Center Asian Student Achievement and Rizal Center are excited to invite college students, young professionals, and anyone looking to build their networking skills to “Network Like You Want Dinner Tonight!” networking event on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM…
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Featuring: Arianna Unabia Aquino
Arianna Unabia Aquino is a Filipina-American printmaker and illustrator from Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in risograph printmaking, as well as colorful and contemplative narrative work through her comics and zines. You can follow Arianna through her IG @ariannaua. Arianna is a member of Sinag, an art collective of Filipino-American artists in Chicago and Greater Chicago. You…
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RIZAL COMMUNITY CENTER TO UNVEIL NEW FILIPINO AMERICAN MURAL IN CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY, ART, AND RENEWAL
Chicago, IL — On Saturday, June 13, the Rizal Community Center will host a public Mural Dedication and Community Arts Celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., highlighting a new large-scale Filipino American mural led by artist Michael Del Valle and created in collaboration with members of Sinag: Filipino American Artists of Greater Chicago. The…
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Call for Bayanihan to Continue Renovate Rizal Center! Rally the Community!
Rizal Center is a vibrant “home away from home” — it’s a home for culture, connection, learning, and community care. We prioritize the safety and well-being of all our visitors. To continue to keep our space safe, accessible, and welcoming, and to maintain compliance to operate as a community center, we’re raising funds in June…