Life Maps

February 1, 2018

Notes From the Sound

By: Victoria G. Smith   Have you experienced being in a situation where you felt continuously challenged by feelings of unease, despite having made the best decision you could have made under the circumstances you were in? Then you began to question whether you made the right decision? I’ve had a few of these in my […]

When Minds Are At Wits’ End

February 1, 2018

From The Readers

That is when you think or behave like Trillanes and his fellow ousters of Du30’s government. That is when you don’t see inconsistencies or lapses in your arguments. Consider, for instance, the following: 1. He insists that Duterte should sign a bank waiver if, indeed, the latter has nothing to hide. Now Duterte won’t sign, […]

Voyeurism and Depression

February 1, 2018

Life Love Lust

By: Margarita Holmes   Dear Dr Holmes: IS there a connection between voyeurism and depression and anxiety? My husband Fritz claims he has severe anxiety and depression. But he only opened up to me about this because I saw many pictures of my sister on his cell phone. He put a camera in our CR […]

***CONSUMER ALERT*** MADIGAN ISSUES ALERT TO SOCIAL MEDIA SCAM POSING AS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE

February 1, 2018

Press Release

Chicago – Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to a scam using her office and name and the prospect of free money in an attempt to solicit personal information from people. Madigan’s office has received consumer complaints from people who have received solicitations from social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram that provide links to […]

Secondhand Anxiety

February 1, 2018

Melody Rabor-Dizon

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   Ever been in a situation or been with someone where there’s endless drama, one story after another, high –strung emotions and never ending complaining? At the end of the day, you yourself will feel like a sponge, drained, dripping and feeling useless, as if all your positive vibes got sucked up in […]

Entries Needed for 2018 Money Smart Kid Essay Contest

February 1, 2018

Bata Korner

By: Christian L ChaCha M Xavier D   Former winner Myles Gage talks about his experience as the Money Smart Kid CHICAGO- (February 9, 2018) –- Fifth through eighth grade students are encouraged to enter the 2018 Money Smart Kid Essay Contest currently underway in conjunction with the upcoming Chicago-Area Money Smart Week April 21-28. Students in the greater […]

Launching of the 12th Ambassadors’ Tour

February 1, 2018

Pinoy News-Balita

Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin warmly invites the Filipino- American community, travel and tour operators, airline companies and the general public to the “Launching of the 12th Ambassadors’ Tour” on Friday, 16 February 2018, 5:00 PM, at the Consulate General’s Kalayaan Hall located at 122 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60603. Formerly known […]

They Gave Each Other a Pledge

February 1, 2018

Dear Tita EZA

By: Pureza Ramiro Pacis   Dear Tita Eza: Kay ganda ng aming hometown. From Laoag City, ,pag- akyat mo sa boundary na bundok, tawag namin Burdo, at pagbaba mo punta na sa amin, maaamoy mo na ang kakaibang bango ng simoy ng hangin, dulot ng luntiang dahon ng kahoy sa kapaligiran, at hindi mo mapipigilang huminga […]

Jordan Clarkson and DJ Flipside: Hustlin’ for their Dreams

February 1, 2018

Arts/Tech - News Features & Personalities

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   If you are a Filipino American exposed to social media, chances are, you’ve seen the video snippet of comedian, Jo Koy’s Live in Seattle show entitled “Follow Your Dreams”. Contrary to the title, however, the three minute viral video that has over 1.4 million views on YouTube, actually hilariously tackles […]

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February 1, 2018

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