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Cultivating Belonging: A Night of Storytelling with Dr. Ada Cheng
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The Rizal Center is proud to host a transformative community event on Tuesday, March 3, focused on the power of the human narrative. “Us Together: Cultivating Belonging, Trust & Connection via Storytelling” invites neighbors and friends to explore how sharing our personal histories can bridge gaps and build a stronger, more empathetic community. Hosted by…
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Art Meets Advocacy
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This presentation is especially significant as it aligns with CIRCA Pintig’s project with the Asian Health Coalition. While the workshop is open to all stories, it is designed to support breast cancer awareness and screening within our community, demonstrating how storytelling can be a lifeline for health education and support. Event Details: “Come to listen,…
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Meet the Heartbeat: CIRCA Pintig Announces Inaugural Acting Ensemble
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As CIRCA Pintig celebrates its landmark 35th season, the organization is taking a historic step forward by establishing its first-ever official acting ensemble. This troupe of talented Filipino working actors and performers serves as the creative pintig—the heartbeat—of the organization, dedicated to sharing Filipino stories across Chicago’s theatrical landscape. To celebrate this milestone, the community…
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Arts & Healing Across Communities
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Arts & Healing Across Communities uses performance, storytelling, ritual, and participatory theater to transform grief into resilience and isolation into solidarity. Rooted in the Filipino philosophy of Kapwa — shared humanity — this initiative invites Illinois communities into powerful spaces of reflection, healing, and collective engagement. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/arts-and-healing Performance & Talkback I (3/28, 7pm – 9pm…
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In Loving Memory of Michael Caga-anan Aguhar
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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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Tribute for Michael Caga-anan Aguhar
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Michael Aguhar stood with us at a critical moment, reminding us that places like Rizal Center are not just physical spaces, but living expressions of our collective history and identity. We came to know Michael through struggle—through the fight for Rizal Center, a place that has long stood as a home away from home for…
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Featuring: Magdalena Arguelles
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Title: Ephemeral Beach Collages, Barrido, Ajuy, Iloilo, Philippines (2/2025) Excerpt: Magadelna Arguelles -water-based oil, photo collage on canvas, 9 x 12
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Message of Gratitude
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On behalf of the FACGC, I extend my heartfelt thanks to the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Chicago (UPAAGC) for their partnership, leadership, and stewardship in bringing the Oblation Suite to life. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting — your presence made the occasion truly…
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Ilang Tanong Sa Buwan, Isang Gabing Napuyat, Ang Mga Bintana
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ni Ogot Sumulong 1. Almusal Sa tuktok ng gusaling Nakadungaw sa ilog Marikina Gipit ang hangi’t Gutom ang kalye Gaano kaya katagal Makakahigop ng lugaw Ang araw na uusbong Bago tubusin ang sigla 2. Ngiti Sa harap ng gusaling Kumembot sa ilog Marikina Nakupas sa maghapon Ang ngiti ng mga tindahan Sa sinapupunan ng palengke…
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PABASA
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by Rowena Luna PABASA, a traditional Lenten Filipino Catholic devotion, is one of the oldest Holy Week tradition which begun in the 17th century. It was started by Spanish Missionaries in melodic form and translated into Tagalog so the Filipino indigenous people could be familiar with it. It is a continuous chanting of a long…
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