Category: Press Release
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Mga Awiting Pangkalayaan ng mga Hukbong Nagtanggol sa Bayan Laban sa mga Mapaniil na Dayuhan at Lokal na Oligarkiya’t Dinastiya
ni Jimmy Reyes Bukid, bundok, pag-gawaan, at parang batis ng ating kabuhayan, papayagan bang makamkam, laya at kasaganahan ang dangal nang bayang pilipinas, na nais igupo ng dahas Mag-bubukid ay magbalikwas, tutulan mo ang pag-hamak manggagawa’y magkaisang hanay, isa man ay walang hihiwalay, hadlangan ang mga gahaman mapaniil na dayuhan, Bawat isa’y tibayan ang loob…
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A Filipino Journey Through Chicago and Beyond- A mini tour
Across Chicago, a network of Filipino landmarks reveals a history far deeper than most residents know. These points of interest — from early settlement hubs to cultural institutions and community-built spaces — chart the long arc of Filipino migration, labor, faith, and activism in the Midwest. They stand as evidence that Filipinos have contributed to…
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Arts & Culture Features June 2026
Riksha Returns: Reviving Asian American Stories at the Rizal Center By Ginger Leopoldo The Rizal Center was filled to the brim for Riksha Returns, an evening that brought together multi-generational Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander artists, writers, and community members for live performance and shared reflection. Emceed by Ginger Leopoldo of CIRCA Pintig,…
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Rizal Center Chess Tournament
What’s exciting about a Chess Tournament? On March 22, Rizal Center launched its first-ever Chess Club by holding a tournament for children and adults. Eighteen players played five rounds in 5.5 hours. Two emerged as champions, plus the addition of one very exciting Chess Upset Game that merited a special prize! What is a chess…
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Bahay Kubo, a known Pinoy Icon
By Willie Jose These days, the popularity of the bahay kubo is once again finding its way into the hearts and minds of our countrymen. Despite the rise of modern concrete and hardwood houses, many people are now choosing to buy ready-made nipa huts and set them up in available spaces on their properties. Being…
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Tara na! to Springfield — where decisions shape Filipino Americans’ future
Maraming Filipinos, kasama ang fellow Asians at determined community supporters ang tutungo sa Springfiled Illiois, seat of state government, sa Miyerkules, Mayo 6, 2026 para ipadama sa mga legislators ang collective concerns at hinaing ng mga Filipinos at kapwa Asians ukol sa mga pangangailangan ng mga pamilyang migrante sa Chicago. State legislators control essential aspects…
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Free Online Libraries For Filipino Books
Links: Aklatang Bayan Online of Sentro ng Wikang Filipino(Downloadable E-books): https://sentrofilipino.upd.edu.ph/…/online…/ Filipinas Heritage Library online Filipiniana Collections: https://www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph/online-library/ Philippine eBook Hub: https://ebookhub.ph/ CANVAS Childrens’ Books: https://www.canvas.ph/art-and-stories Tagalog eBooks: https://www.tagalogebooks.com/
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Civic Engagement Beyond the Ballot: How Filipino Americans Can Make Their Voices Heard
By Angela Ebreo, Ph.D. I read Connie Triggiano’s article in a previous issue of Bayanihan with great interest. Her appeal for community members to become more civically engaged is timely, especially given the many ways policies affecting us are being implemented both nationally and within individual states. But what does it mean to be civically…
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A celebration of life while it’s still being lived
A farewell party. A final hurrah. A profound swan song. An advanced goodbye. It’s when a loved one is getting ready to write “30,” like when a news story ends. It’s a celebration of life while it is still being lived. They’re called many endearing terms – these celebrations of life as it veers towards…