Category: Arts and Culture
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Isang Sipat sa Anting-anting ng mga Tagalog
Rebyu ni Ogot Sumulong Itong bagong taong papasok, bigyan natin ng isang pagsipat ang mahiwagang paksa ng anting-anting na bahagi ng ating Filipino spirituality na di gaanong nabibigyan ng mabusising pansin ng karamihan. Kamakailan lamang, naging topic ito ng isang episode ng Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, isang kilalang GMA television show sa Pipininas. May pala-palagay…
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REIMAGINING THE RIZAL CENTER AMIDST THE FAST-CHANGING COMMUNITY
The Rizal Center as our Home Away From Home is our House of Harmonious Transformation: A Story of Community Bayanihan In the heart of the Rizal Center, where Filipinos and Filipino Americans echo with the struggles of unemployment, lack of food, health disparities, stale cultural activities, lack of immigration and business resources, discrimination, disconnection, and…
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A Message from the Board: Closing One Chapter, Opening a New One
As we reflect on the past year and look ahead with hope, the Board of Rizal Center would like to share a message of gratitude, renewal, and optimism with our community. The past three years have been a period of rebuilding for Rizal Center. With care, patience, and a deep respect for the legacy of…
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Kusina ng Bayan Fundraising Update
By Ryan Viloria Thanks to your generosity through donations, events, and raffles, we are excited to share that we have raised $13,950 toward our $65,000 goal to build Kusina ng Bayan, the Community’s Kitchen! Reaching this important milestone means that we are ready to begin repairs on the kitchen ceiling this January. This is a…
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Chicago Election Press Release
Vote By Mail Applications Now Open for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election in Chicago CONTACT: Max Bever, mbever@chicagoelections.gov, 773.782.0971 (cell) Chicago voters may now apply to Vote By Mail for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election. Voters may use this online application to request a ballot for the upcoming election: https://chicagoelections.gov/elections/vote-by-mail/393 Voters can choose…
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Garet: Pinoys in Chicago
What happens when dreams take you far from home? What unfolds when your dreams lead you far from the place you call home? “Garet: Pinoys in Chicago” captures the moving, funny, and deeply human experiences of Filipinos carving out a life abroad—grappling with identity, belonging, and the everyday fight to survive. Through vivid characters and…
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Joseph, Salve and Eliana Amarise Kierulf: One immigrant family’s warm and inspiring story
The perfect life for typical US immigrants is multifaceted, encompassing a blend of personal achievements, cultural integration, and a raw boldness to chase and pursue their dreams. Joseph Brian Kierulf and his wife Salve, both Filipino educators now teaching in Chicago’s public schools are one such couple of immigrants. The couple plowed over vicissitudes of life, struggling but committed to spending their professional years mentoring Filipino children in Cebu…
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Taking On Flesh
by Gabriel J. Catanus Across the world, Christian communities are in the period of the liturgical calendar called Christmastide, the twelve days after December 25 that end with the Epiphany on January 6. Though significantly shorter than Advent or Lent, Christmastide is marked by feasting and celebrating because the Savior has come. Whether through Simbang…
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Meet & Play with Filipino School of Chicago (FSC)!
Meet FSC teachers, students, and families! Learn about our upcoming programs and events, enjoy story and music time, and connect through play as we grow our bayanihan together. 🗓️ Date: Sunday, February 8🕙 Time: 10:00–12:00 PM📍 Location: Wonderplay3501 W. Belmont Ave.Chicago, IL 60618 🎟️ Suggested Donation: $20 per child 🔗 Register: bit.ly/FSC_play
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Tagalog Winter Class Cancelled
Owing to extreme cold temperatures and wind chills that can plunge to dangerous levels in Chicago, the Tagalog Class Winter Schedule originally set to begin on January 19, 2026 is cancelled. Many students who have signed up for the winter term have opted to wait for the Spring program on account of the ongoing cold…