Category: Immigration
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Gray clouds hovering over us: Green card folks- become citizens now!
by Connie C. Triggiano It is ironic that the 13 years I endured waiting for my son to finally make it as a legal immigrant in the United States seem tolerable now, in spite of the silent trauma of those long years of separation and the unrelenting dull aches at midnight by the computer for…
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Every Brilliant Thing at the Rizal Center
CIRCA Pintig’s Every Brilliant Thing recently took the stage at the Rizal Center, offering a heartfelt and powerful take on mental health through a Filipina perspective. Featuring Mari Joy and directed by RJ Silva and Annemarie Andaleon, the one-woman show invited the audience into an intimate and interactive experience that resonated deeply with Chicago’s Filipino…
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12th Asian American Action Day: United Voices, Stronger Future
On April 30th, 2025, hundreds of Asian American community members from across Illinois gathered at the State Capitol in Springfield for the 12th annual Asian American Action Day, organized by the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition and Advancing Justice | Chicago. Under the theme “Sanctuary for All,” participants spent the day meeting with legislators, sharing…
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Tagalog Must Be a Dying Language and Needs to Be Rescued
by Connie C. Triggiano For three weeks over the Lenten season in the Philippines last month, I was witness to the many ways that I thought Tagalog, the national language and cornerstone of the country’s culture and history, was indeed being mangled, bastardized, spliced or replaced, riding out the mandate of its magistral constitution, the…
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Essential Guide for Immigrant Resources in Chicago
The Chicago Sun-Times has released a comprehensive Immigration Resource Guide featuring legal, housing, healthcare, and language support services for immigrants in the Chicago area. This vital resource is available in English and Spanish and is designed to help individuals and families navigate local support systems with confidence. Link to article: https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/immigrant-immigration-resource-guide-chicago-letter?
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Why Filipino Americans Need Our Very Own Body of Healthcare Knowledge
by Connie C. Triggiano Roughly 4.1 million Filipinos currently call the US their home. As early as the 1920s Filipinos have been part of the American landscape, working the vast California agricultural land, championing the rights of farm laborers and extracting concessions for higher wages and better work environment. In the 1960s Filipino nurses in…
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Repentance and Reversal
by Gabriel J. Catanus Though many scholars and activists might prefer to downplay the significance of religion, the church calendar and religious observances still matter to Filipinos and Filipino Americans. According to Pew Research Center (2023), 90% of Filipino Americans identify as either Christian or closely connected to Christianity. This means that well intentioned community…
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Reconnect with Your Roots: Tagalog Classes Coming to the Rizal Center!
Reconnect with Your Roots: Tagalog Classes Coming to the Rizal Center! The Rizal Center, a long-standing hub for Filipino traditions and community gatherings in Chicago, is excited to announce the launch of Tagalog language classes starting this June! This program aims to preserve cultural identity, strengthen family connections, and foster a deeper sense of belonging within the community. In…
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Filipino American Ministry Initiative of Fuller Theological Seminary’s Post
Our group had the privilege of visiting Chicago’s Rizal Center today, learning from Tito Jerry about its history and some of the lessons they’ve learned over the years. Click link to see post: Filipino American Ministry Initiative – Rizal Center Visit