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Singing in a Strange Land
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by Gabriel J. Catanus Recently, Filipinos around the world rejoiced as Sofronio Vasquez won NBC’s competition show “The Voice”. Born in Mindanao, Vasquez became the first Filipino and Asian contestant to win the coveted cash prize and record contract. Around the same time, Olivia Rodrigo performed before 55,000 fans in Manila, winning over her audience…
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One Filipino at a Time
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by Ysa Quiballo and Jerry Clarito Transcript Five three, Five three, Cincuenta y tres, Cincuenta y tres, Letter G Okay, so my name is Jerry Clarito and I’m the chairman of the board of directors. But at the same time (I am) were wearing the hat of the Executive Director which means I have to…
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PILIPINO KA BA?
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by Almira Astudillo Gilles This month, I will start my ethnoastronomy research among the Ivatan people in Batanes. Batanes is the smallest and northernmost province of the Philippines and is composed of the main islands of Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat. Only people of Ivatan lineage can reside there unless they are married to one. Batanes…
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Mabuhay to the Winners of Paskuhan 2024: Parol Contest, Raffle & Singing Contest Highlights!
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Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Paskuhan Parol Contest! 🏆 Your creativity and artistry have truly shone bright this holiday season! 🎇 1st Prize Winner: Robert Chavez (center) 🎇 2nd Prize Winner: Erlinda Morales (right of Robert) 🎇 3rd Prize Winner: Gloria Key (left of Robert) 📸 Also in the photo: Emil Nicolasin (right…
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Paskuhan sa Rizal Center 2024: A Grand Celebration of Filipino Culture and Community Spirit
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by Ginger Leopoldo Chicago, IL – The Rizal Center came alive this December with two unforgettable celebrations, spreading the joy of Christmas and uniting the Filipino community in Chicago. The 2nd Annual Paskuhan sa Rizal Center, held on December 7th, and the Christmas Day Festivities on December 25th, highlighted the warmth, generosity, and rich cultural traditions of Filipinos. December…
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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
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As we welcome the new year, we’re excited to share insights from the authors of some beloved books in the Rizal Center Pamana Children’s Library. This January, we’re featuring a special book, Super Maya, by Ms. Bambi A. Rodriguez. Read her article to learn more about the inspiration behind Super Maya and the story that…
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Pamana Children’s Library: Pages Beyond Books – Stories from Our Volunteers
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As we begin the new year, we’re thrilled to not only share insights from the authors of some beloved books in the Rizal Center Pamana Children’s Library but also to highlight the voices of the dedicated individuals who make it all possible—our volunteers. This year, in our Pages Beyond Books: Stories from Our Volunteers section,…
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Immigration Call to Action
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by Connie Triggiano These days, the Filipinos’ very own hallowed virtue of “damayan,” or “helping each other,” is being tested — it is summoning each Filipino American to live up to damayan’s profound calling amidst the threat of widespread deportation of the undocumented in the US — some 370,000 of them being Filipinos, according to…
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Featuring: Pat Nabong
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Pat Nabong is a landscape oil painter and photographer. She works full time as an assistant photo editor and visual journalist at the Chicago Sun-Times. Prior to joining the Sun-Times, she worked as an independent visual journalist in the Philippines where her father taught her how to use the camera to see the world in…
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