Jojo Sayson, a world renowned international educator, motivational speaker, and NASA research scientist, received his Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy from the Royal Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and his Masters Degree, and Doctorate in Orthopedic ...
Read More »JESSE CORRES, M.D. – EXCELLENCE IN MEDICINE
Dr. Jesse Corres is a world-renowned, sought-after resource speaker on facial rejuvenation, cancer, acne and dyspigmentation. An American Board Diplomate in Plastic Surgery, with interests in cosmetic surgery, facial cancer surgery and acne/pimple treatment, Dr. Corres came from humble beginnings ...
Read More »MARIA THERESA TAGHAP CUMBA – YOUNG ACHIEVER
Dr. Maria Theresa Taghap Cumba, lovingly referred to as, Marites, is the daughter of Dr. Cesar and Lilia Cumba of Morris, Illinois. Marites is the youngest of four: Maybelyn Cumba Rock MBA, Dr. Marissa Cumba Carmody, and Atty. Mark Caesar ...
Read More »Nancy Economou – Friend of the Filipino/Humanitarian
Nancy Economou is the founder and president of Watts of Love, a global solar lighting nonprofit committed to empowering the poorest of the poor in the darkest regions of the developing world. Nancy founded Watts of Love in 2012 following ...
Read More »Dr. Clarita Miraflor, R.N., Ph.D – Excellence in Nursing-International
Dr. Clarita Go Miraflor, PhD, RN, CHCQM is the Founding President of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, an organization established 35 years ago that “Provides a strong unified voice to support and advocate for all Filipino nurses in their ...
Read More »Darren Kramer – Dance Art
Darren Kramer is a dance instructor and musician that lives in the New York City-metro area. Originally from Chicago, his dance career began about 5 years ago when he walked through the doors of the esteemed dance school, Dance Manhattan, ...
Read More »Constance Shay Hadley – Friend of the Filipino – Nursing
Constance Shay-Hadley received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago. She also received a Master of Science Degree from DePaul University in Chicago. She has held a variety of administrative, education, ...
Read More »Lourdes C. Livas – VIA Woman of the year 2014
Lourdes Livas is a business owner, fashion model, beauty-titles holder, and talented ballroom dancer. Multi-awarded for her community involvement, her other awards include Hall of Fame award for Community Service & Dance Arts in 2006, High Profile Women by Fashion ...
Read More »Jon Cotay – VIA Man of the Year 2014
Jon Cotay, age 40, is a fashion retail expert, entrepreneur, and philanthropist based in Chicago. After moving from his native Philippines to the U.S. at age 12, Cotay received his B.S. in Nursing at the University of Illinois. In 2002, ...
Read More »BRUCE RAUNER – Friend of the Filipino in Public Service
Bruce was born and raised in Illinois. His grandfather was a Swedish-speaking, small-town dairyman who taught Bruce about fishing and hunting, the value of hard work and the importance of giving back. Bruce knew how to ride a horse at ...
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