Category: Filipino American
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Pamana Children’s Library: Pages Beyond Books – Stories from Our Volunteers
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As we begin the new year, we’re thrilled to not only share insights from the authors of some beloved books in the Rizal Center Pamana Children’s Library but also to […]
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Message from the Board of Directors of the Filipino American Council of Greater Chicago
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Photo Caption: (* = BOD Members) (Standing L-R) Rizalina Velasco-Richmond*, Norberto Luna*, Jerry Clarito*, Singing Group Contest Judges (Joannah Torre-Weingart, Ella Agustin, Ester Hana, & Lutgardo Labad), Malou Tabo*, Carmen […]
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Featuring John-Rhys Garcia
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Passionately pursuing a profession in a creative career, Filipino-American John-Rhys Garcia is a multi-disciplinary artist, focusing primarily on photography and animation. Born in the Philippines, and raised in Chicago, the […]
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Featuring Jaden Angara
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Jaden Angara is a Chicago born artist who found their love for Mosiacs during the Summer of 2023. Statement: Generations Blooming is a commissioned work which bridges a span of […]
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Mga Obra Maestra sa Simbahan ng Paete
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ni Ogot Sumulong Isa sa mga nakagagawiang biyahe kamakailan sa Pilipinas ay ang bisita-iglesia. Kaya nang nagyaya ang pamangkin kong bumiyahe kami sa Rizal at Laguna, hindi ko na inalintana […]
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Singing in a Strange Land
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by Gabriel J. Catanus Recently, Filipinos around the world rejoiced as Sofronio Vasquez won NBC’s competition show “The Voice”. Born in Mindanao, Vasquez became the first Filipino and Asian contestant […]
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One Filipino at a Time
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by Ysa Quiballo and Jerry Clarito Transcript Five three, Five three, Cincuenta y tres, Cincuenta y tres, Letter G Okay, so my name is Jerry Clarito and I’m the chairman […]
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PILIPINO KA BA?
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by Almira Astudillo Gilles This month, I will start my ethnoastronomy research among the Ivatan people in Batanes. Batanes is the smallest and northernmost province of the Philippines and is […]
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Paskuhan sa Rizal Center 2024: A Grand Celebration of Filipino Culture and Community Spirit
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by Ginger Leopoldo Chicago, IL – The Rizal Center came alive this December with two unforgettable celebrations, spreading the joy of Christmas and uniting the Filipino community in Chicago. The 2nd […]
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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
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As we welcome the new year, we’re excited to share insights from the authors of some beloved books in the Rizal Center Pamana Children’s Library. This January, we’re featuring a […]