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By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda Baby Alana Rae George 3 months old. Mommy’s name is Joylynn Rea from Arizona. Grandparents are Rey & Ellen Maguad from Chicago. Elliot Rinee de Leon 1 year and 5 months old. Son of ...
Read More »Chicago Philippine Lions Club’s Golden Achievement Award 2023
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What used to be known in our May heritage celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) is now known as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI). FIn 2021, President Joe Biden expanded the name to ...
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By: Edward Cortez Psalm 6 is a psalm of lament where David expresses deep despair for his pain. Agonizing words such as “my bones are deeply troubled” (verse 2) signify great bodily distress and one that affects the core of ...
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