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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
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This August at Pamana Library Corner, we are pleased to feature The Twin Mermaids of the Island Moon by Filipina author Marilou Urbi. Rooted in Filipino values of family, kindness, and community, this beautifully written story introduces young readers to a magical world where emotions, courage, and compassion are just as important as adventure. Inspired…
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Featuring: Jantzen Loza
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Jantzen Loza is a Filipino-American creative professional based in Evanston, IL, who specializes in digital design and photography. In 2008, he traveled to the Philippines to meet his biological father, Ramon “Mohn” Loza, for the first time as an adult. During his visit, he was invited to join his father on an overnight shift at…
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Featuring: Jane Remigio
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Jane Remigio is an artist creating work with bold colors and traditional art techniques. Her pieces are displays of her appreciation for every element in her life, ranging from simple pleasures to intense catharsis. If Jane is not in the studio, she is studying the human figure, vending in markets, or painting in live art…
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An Adventure of a Lifetime: Riding a jeepney back home
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By Willie Jose During my recent visit to the Philippines, I couldn’t help but notice the apparent breakdown in drivers’ discipline and their little or no regard for traffic laws — it’s a free-for-all over there. Drivers could pick up passengers anywhere on the streets, even stopping in the middle of the road. While driving,…
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From Baybayin to Filipino: The Enduring Journey of a Nation’s Language
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How centuries of adaptation shaped the Philippines’ linguistic identity without erasing its cultural roots. The Philippines has always had a heritage language vouching for this country’s capacity to interact with the world – even long before the crowned heads of Europe came to colonize countries in Southeast Asia. The Philippines’ earliest language is called “Baybayin,”…
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Together We Belong: Circa Pintig at Rizal Center
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This summer and fall, Rizal Center continues to be a vibrant home for Filipino American arts, culture, and community gathering through Circa Pintig’s ongoing work. From storytelling workshops to new theater festivals, Circa Pintig is helping activate the space as a creative hub where artists, elders, youth, families, and community members can come together through…
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Improved TB Testing: Early Detection and Accurate Diagnosis Can Save Lives
by Brian Morse, MD, PhD Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world’s leading infectious cause of death, claiming over one million lives each year. It is estimated that more than one-quarter of the world’s population is infected with TB. Despite significant advances in medicine, early detection and accurate diagnosis remain among the greatest challenges in controlling the…
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