By: Veronica Leighton Expressions of “oooh”, “aahh” and “wow” came out uncontrollably from my mouth upon entering the Philippine Consulate’s social hall for the invitation-only diplomatic reception held for the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Proclamation of ...
Read More »Independence Histories of United States and the Philippines
By: Joe Mauricio In the American holiday calendar, no day is more significant than the Fourth of July, in which we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. That declaration proclaimed to the world the U.S.’s ...
Read More »The Food-Mood Formula: Find Your True Triggers And Make Peace With Food
By: Nina Savelle-Rocklin “If I had more willpower, I wouldn’t eat cake.” “I have no control when it comes to potato chips.” “Bread is my thing. I can’t help myself.” If you’re like most people, you probably know exactly how ...
Read More »MAPA HIGH SCHOOL US/CANADA ALUMNI REUNION
The Victorino Mapa High School Alumni Ass’n. of US/CANADA Midwest Chapter is calling all alumni to attend their four-day biennial reunion from July 25 to July 28, to be held at Four Points/ Sheraton Hotel, 10249 Irving Park Rd., Schiller ...
Read More »ABC Channel 7’s Annual Luncheon for the Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
From left to right: ABC Channel 7’s anchor Ravi Bachwal, Judy Hsu, Cate Cauguiran and Eric Horng. Some Filipino leaders in attendance, Jan Paul Ferrer and Ruben Salazar. Evelyn and Ely Natividad with Veronica. Station Manager Diana Palomar with an Asian American ...
Read More »Study Links Good Financial Habits to Achieving Happiness
By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer Morgan Stanley’s Investor Pulse poll highlights that while most investors hold an optimistic outlook—worries about their financial futures remain. From record-breaking stock market returns to falling unemployment, the U.S. has no shortage of positive economic ...
Read More »A Widower, a New Relationship, and “Unsupportive” Children
By: Margarita Holmes Dear Dr Holmes and Mr Baer: I am a widower and a retired ophthalmologist. My wife died 6 years ago. Since then, my 3 daughters, between the ages of 27-42, make sure I am not alone; ...
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Read More »Love for the Philippines’ and United States’ History of Friendship
By: Veronica Leighton It’s almost the official start of summer by this deadline, and yet Chicago’s known hot summer (a reversal, just like its windy, wintry cold), is becoming unbearable due to its sweltering heat. But Chicagoans, not to ...
Read More »Legal Considerations for Children with Special Needs
By: Janice Dantes My very first client was my autistic sister. Throughout my entire life, I have served as her advocate. Because of her, I am particularly sensitive to ensuring that children with special needs in my cases are protected. ...
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