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In Loving Memory of Michael Caga-anan Aguhar
Dear Community, We are writing to share the funeral arrangements for our beloved Michael Caga-anan Aguhar. The service will take place in Houston, Texas, and the details are included below for those who would like to attend or support from afar. We also want to let you know that a Celebration of Life is being…
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Volunteer Pathways
Meet our Volunteer Art Director – Taryn J. Annis Last month, the SINAG artists finished the mural on the east wall facing the parking lot, and I was so inspired that it got me thinking of asking another SINAG artist to paint a Filipino Christmas design on our vandalized front doors. But then I remembered…
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Volunteer Pathways
Hear from Christine Hoffmann as she shares her experience volunteering at the Rizal Center. Myra Kalaw is a poet and a book & paper sorcerer. She works as a Digital Archivist for a local vintage paper model shop, and as the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for the Rizal Center. Interested in volunteering! Email me at…
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Volunteer Pathways
I interviewed Joy after one of our September Volunteer Workdays. She is a mother of a 4-month old baby, Zia, and is originally from Butuan City, Philippines. A Process Engineer by training and now a stay-at-home mom, she enjoys volunteering, meeting new families, and staying involved in the community. She also creates educational content and…
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Thank You, Dr. Earl Bondoc!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Earl Bondoc for his remarkable contributions to the Rizal Center, particularly in the area of Youth Programming. His dedication and commitment have significantly enriched our community and the lives of our youth. Contributions to the Pamana Library Dr. Bondoc generously donated a cooking set, engaging games, and a…
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Thank You, Dr. Trisha Mallare!
On behalf of the Rizal Center, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Trisha Mallare for her outstanding work on her capstone project completed in the spring of 2025. Acknowledgment of Your Contributions Your dedication to addressing the critical gaps in evidence-based literature regarding social participation, mental health, and the well-being of…
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Celebrating Student Contributions at the UMSI Project Exposition
On April 21, 2025, Rizal Center staff members Angela Mascarenas (Fund Development Officer) and Ginger Leopoldo (Volunteer & Outreach Coordintator), had the wonderful opportunity to attend the UMSI Project Exposition, where they were excited to meet the dedicated student team from the University of Michigan School of Information (USMI) in person in Ann Arbor, Michigan.…
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Senior’s Day and Free Clinic
The PIWC 2025 50th Anniversary Celebration held at the Rizal Center was a remarkable event that exemplified the spirit of Bayanihan—a Filipino tradition of communal unity and cooperation. This celebration not only marked a significant milestone for the organization but also provided an opportunity to give back to the community through various initiatives, including a…
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Bayanihan Newsletter Announcement Bulletin-June 2025
OPM OPEN MIC – RSVP and Performer Sign-up Join us for an afternoon of Original Pilipino Music with the Filipino American community in Chicago! Sign up to perform or RSVP as an audience member. Flex your chops singing or playing OPM / Kundiman (instruments available) or join in community singing as you learn about The…