Category: Local
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The mini saints and ghoulish little people and adults of Halloween
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They were mini saints carrying their respective instruments, attributing to their special holiness. The little St. Cecilia carried a small keyboard representing an organ, signifying her role as patron saint […]
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Tagalog comes to the rescue in the wintry cold of Chicago
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The winter term at Rizal Center’s Tagalog Class will begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, in 2-hour sessions in 15 meetings, for a total of 30 hours. The class will […]
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Tagalog helped ease the pain of a father’s coming home
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Never had a language – not mere words – played a poignant role in easing the waving aches of grief over a father who had passed away, away from the […]
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In 1901, ‘Thomasite’ US teachers brought English instruction to Filipinos ; in a twist of fate, Filipino teachers from the Philippines are now teaching Chicago kids
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by Connie Triggiano This year’s celebration of Filipino American History Month recalls the start 124 years ago of the Americanization of the Philippines. It began with the arrival in 1901 […]
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Summer 2025 Tagalog Class just ended
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Tagalog Class offers profound experience of joy and discovery of one’s roots and country The ardent highlight was the stirring rendition of the Triumphal March from the opera “Aida” by […]
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US exports to Philippines are subject to zero tariff; Philippine exports to US face 19% tariff
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by Connie Triggiano Filipinos will experience an influx of US-made products bound for the Philippines tariff-free beginning this month, August. The very mention of duty-free US imports flooding the Philippines […]
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A Memorable July at Rizal Center: Celebrating Community, Culture, and Connection
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July was a vibrant and meaningful month at the Rizal Center, filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate as a community. From creative workshops to cultural celebrations, each event […]
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Tagalog drums up excitement for learning at Rizal Center
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For four hours each week that began July 8, Tagalog words, expressions, and basic conversations shake up fresh enthusiasm for the Philippines’ heritage language as participants apply what they’re already learning […]
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FACETS Film Forum Premiere: HASIK: “To Sow”: The Story Of Filipino Farmers Fighting For Food Sovereignty
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CHICAGO (June 27, 2025) – In a world increasingly shaped by climate disasters and rising food insecurity, Global Seed Savers presents a powerful and urgent story of resilience at the […]