Wilson Receives Endorsement of Prominent Filipino American Leaders of Greater Chicago and VIA Times Newsmagazine

Jocelyn Needer, Event Coordinator Community Liaison: Veronica Leighton Emcee: Maria Girlie Pascual

CHICAGO, IL—On December 4, 2022, I was honored and humbled to receive the support from the leadership of the Filipino American Leaders of Greater Chicago and the VIA Times Newsmagazine. The Filipino community is a very important part of our city. The contributions of Filipinos in Chicago are many. During COVID-19 Filipino doctors and nurses put their lives on the line to take care of others. Their commitment and dedication made our city proud. Filipinos can be found leading businesses like Max’s Chicken, home health care agencies and others. I look forward to providing the Filipino community a voice in city hall. Our Administration will reflect the great diversity of our city.

Together, we will rebuild our city and bring safety to every neighborhood. We will reduce the tax burden on our citizens and end red light and speed cameras. We will have a world class education system that leaves no one behind. And we will prioritize mental health funding, our seniors and those who have served our country.

List of Filipino American Leaders of Greater Chicago

1. Dely Villalon, President of Chicago Philippine Lions Club, and past president of Auxiliary to the Philippine Medical Association in Chicago.

2. Maritess Wynkoop, Overall Chairperson of the Philippine Independence Week Committee 2023.

3. Elizabeth Regacho, Co-Owner of ER Home Health & Homecare, and outstanding member of the Association of Certified Home Health Agencies in Illinois.

4. Elbert Regacho, co-owner of ER Home Health & Homecare.

5. Gloria Sguros, VP of State Bank of Texas, and co-owner of Greek Island Restaurant.

6. Elizabeth Vasich, Director of Soup Kitchen for Seniors.

7. Faye Mendiola, Lions Club International District 1A Zone 3 Chairman and former PIWC Chairperson.

8. Pablo Quiba, Past President of Chicago Filipino American Lions Club.

9. Segundina Quiba, 1stVP, Chicago Filipino American Lions Club.

10. Janice Dantes, Former president of the Filipino American Lawyers Association.

11. Robert Chavez, Kick-off Chairperson of the Philippine Independence Week Committee.

12. Flor Castil, Special Event Committee Chair of the Philippine Independence Week Committee.

13. Mercy Matousek, Past Overall Chairperson of PH Independence Week Committee.

14. Rita Carino, Founder of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group.

15. Nell Frias, President of Philippine Engineers & Scientists Organization.

16. Marilou Dangalan, President of Philippine Nurses Association of Illinois.

17. Marilin Solomon, Past President of PH Engineers & Scientists Organization.

18. Frank Alvarez, President of Philippine American Seniors Association of Chicago.

19. Jhun Patron, Senior Deacon, Hinsdale Masonic Lodge 934.

20. RJ Turija, Founder of Santacruzan Cultural Group of Greater Chicago.

21. Joanne Turija, Chairman of Western Cluster Simbang Gabi.

22. Gerry Rebello, Popular producer/director of shows in the FilAm community in Chicago and founder of Gervin Productions.

23. Neneth Miranda, Founder of Chicago Dance Power.

24. Judith Santiago, Insurance & Medicare Plan Advisor.

25. Maria Girlie Pascual, Via Times columnist and CPRTV Anchorperson and successful realtor.

26. Veronica Leighton, Via Times Publisher & Chief Editor and Executive Producer of Chicago Philippine Reports TV (CPRTV).

27. Melody Dizon, Vital Signs Wellness, LLC.

28. Chaz Patron, Feast Musical Director, St. Walter Church Schaumburg