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The Power of Nursing, the Spirit of Bayanihan: San Francisco Nurses Celebrate in Chicago
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From a historic nursing distinction to a family homecoming at the Rizal Center, a visit to Chicago becomes a celebration of heritage, community, and belonging. Thirty-two nurses and healthcare colleagues from the San Francisco Bay Area recently visited Chicago for the 2026 American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet & Pathway Conference. For the team from…
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Digital Art Gallery November 2026 Featuring: Michael Del Valle
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Michael Del Valle is a Filipino-American visual artist based in Illinois whose work blends abstract, tribal, and minimalistic styles. Known for his distinctive mixed media art, Michael creates pieces that explore identity, heritage, and the human experience. He draws inspiration from Native American and Japanese cultures, his love of music, and his life. His artistic…
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Photography Exhibit: Reconciling Absence and Affection in the Filipino Diaspora
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by Jantzen Loza Artist Statement “Ako Ay May Lobo” (translated, I have a balloon) is a Filipino children’s folk song about a child who chooses a balloon over a meal, only for the balloon to pop, leaving them with neither. In a homonymous poem written by my older brother, Franz, he uses this title as…
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Digital Art Gallery November 2026 Featuring: Susan Alforque Silvano
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Susan graduated with a BBA in Accounting, Cum Laude from the University of the East, Manila. She passed the CPA exams in the Philippines and in Chicago. She has had a good career as an accountant but her talent for painting and strong desire to start a second career led her to join a watercolor…
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Making Space for Our Stories: CIRCA Pintig Celebrates Two Theatre Festivals at the Rizal Center
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CIRCA Pintig | November 2026 Six Filipino American plays, four Asian American solo performances, and a community united through storytelling. What happens when artists are given the space to tell their stories, celebrate their identities, and connect with their communities? For CIRCA Pintig, the answer came alive this fall through two celebrations of Asian American…
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DEBUT
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A Filipino Debut, Reimagined—And Coming Home to Rizal Center CHICAGO — CIRCA Pintig presents Debut: Coming of Age in Filipino America, a new one-act comedy by Nate Cozens, directed by RJ Silva. A Filipino drag queen approaching 30 throws himself a traditional debut party—and discovers that family love may prove more transformative than a perfect…
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Why the Philippines Is the Best Place to Retire
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By Willie Jose This is welcome news for foreign retirees worldwide, especially Filipino expatriates who have spent many years abroad. They now have an even stronger reason to return home and enjoy their retirement in the country, as the Philippines has been named the Best Retirement Destination for 2026 in the Expatriate Group’s Retirement Abroad…
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Isang Pagpupugay at Paggunita sa Alaala Ni Willi Red Buhay
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by Ogot Sumulong Isang kilala, matagumpay at malikhaing artista sa Pilipinas si Willi Red Buhay. Pinalad ang Chicago nang ginawa niyang Tahanang Buhay ang kanyang bagong bayan. Ngunit sandali lang iyon. Pumanaw siya noon Mayo ng nakaraang taon. Nitong huling October 27 ay ang kanyang kaarawan. Ipagdiwang natin ito at magbigay-pugay pa sa kanyang mga…
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