April 6, 2024, Marriott Naperville Oath taking of officers. Incoming USTMAA President Dr. Zita Yorro, USTMAAM President Dr. Rafael Castro & Incoming PMAC President Dr. Nelcar Gadrinab. USTMAAM President Dr. Rafael Castro delivering his speech. The USTMAAM Choral Group lead by Dr. Alfonso Estrada The USTMAAM 2024-2025 officers The movers & shakers of Chicago! Lindy […]
By: Ryan Tejero Since its inception in 1977, the University of Santo Tomas Medical Alumni Association of the Midwest (USTMAAM) has been the driving force of channeling supports from the US to the motherland. This group of dedicated members had stepped up to its faithful commitment to raise funds to help the indigent patients of […]
Held at Maggiano’s Old Orchard Skokie • April 14, 2024 EASTER SUNDAY 04.14.74 Olongapo, Philippines ANNIVERSARY 04.14.24 Maggiano’s Old Orchard, USA HAPPY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY TONY HERNANDO SILVANO SUSAN ALFORQUE SILVANO HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY TONY ! As Blessed by Fr. Al Lopez Deacon Spalla of St. Greg Church! The party gift “Good Morning Feet” is a Book of […]
By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer Diversification” is probably one of the first terms you see when you read about strategies for smart investing. But are you clear on exactly what it means to have a diversified portfolio and why you should care? Diversification Defined Diversifying your investments simply means making sure all of your money […]
By: Kayla Tejero This month is noted for beauty, flowers, and beginning of gardening and festivities. As the weather becomes warmer, I see all of my neighbors busting out their lawn mowers, gardening hats and garden tools. I see families strolling around the neighborhood, kids outside riding their bikes and or at the park. […]
By: Lourdes G. Mon In our community, there are many of us who are involved in charity work, like going to pack food at Feed My Starving Children. There’s quite a good number of volunteerism that we do relative to our membership in the Lion’s Club. When there are calamities or disasters happening in our […]
By: Melody Rabor-Dizon Nursing as we know it to be, is an honorable job that requires kindness, loyalty, and toughness. Even though it’s rewarding to help others, nurses often have to deal with the harsh reality of BURNOUT, which can hurt their health and the level of care they give to patients. Nurse burnout includes […]
By: Boom Boom Cabalona,”X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda Allyson Rellora- 8 years old Mom- Lallie Rellora Angel Sarita- 8 years old Parents- Anthon and Sweet Sarita Mariana Serrato Chloe Soriano- 8 years old Parents- Marc and Irene Soriano Maribel Alabastro- 7 years old Mom- Maricel Alabastro Lauren Delatorre- Gracilla- 8 years Old Parents: Sarah May Delatorre and Mike Gracilla Gabby Mertes- 8 […]
The Emerald Events Place, Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines • April 24, 2024 / 4:00PM Groom Thom Murillo is the oldest son of Thelma Dumpit (former CPRTV anchor) and Roland Murillo, current Philippine residents and former Chicagoans).
Washington DC – Filipino American community leaders hailed the recent launching of the “Philippines Medicare Portability Study Act” campaign in congress that could pave the way for elderly seniors to comfortably retire in their hometowns with American healthcare coverage. The portability feasibility bill, House Resolution 7442, was introduced in February by Guam’s U.S. Delegate James […]
By: Janice Dantes In modern societies, the care and protection of disabled adult children present unique challenges for families and legal systems alike. When these children reach adulthood, ensuring their continued welfare often necessitates the establishment of guardianship arrangements. This article explores the importance of securing guardianship for disabled adult children, highlighting the legal, financial, […]
CN officers, board members and advisors singing their theme song ” We Are the Nightingales”. Newly elected president, Milagros Machado receiving the gavel of responsibility from immediate past president, Lourdes Shah. The women of the Chicago Nightingales. L-R: Phoebe Doruelo, Ethel Kaestner, Aurora Flores, Zenaida Ugalde, Anna Mae Baniqued, Anna Esquivel, Grace Ordanza, Mila Machado, Evelyn […]
By: Judy Santiago May is my bonus month This month I want to share with ways to increase your income! It’s my Tree of Life, Health and Wealth! Please review everything that is on this tree and call me for any particular program. This is my tree: Tree of Life, Health and Wealth Everything in […]
By: Maria Girlie Pascual If you are one of those that are watching or reading current daily news, then you must have come across articles pertaining to the Sitzer/Burnett versus the statewide real estate organization, the National Association of Realtors or NAR. For a lot of people, they get confused about the terms “Realtor” , […]
Good Sunny Day Friends! So much has been said about this top destination in Mexico, that is Cancun. The time was right for a first visit, an all-inclusive Cancun Vacation Package. I was contacted by a relative of my high school classmate and offered this exciting trip, “You sure can tailor your vacation to match […]
By: Faye Mendiola THEN: At 1 year of age. THEN: Young Rina, a graduate of Sta. Isabel College, Naga City 6th Grade. NOW: President of Philippine Medical Association in Chicago (PMAC). Photo taken in 2023 at the balcony of the Water Tower Place. Reynaldo Olinares Miran THEN: Rey at 5 years old in Sta Cruz, […]
Social media users blasted adult film star Stormy Daniels after her testimony in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial contradicted statements with her signature from more than six years ago. Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday, describing for jurors a sexual encounter she claims she had with him in 2006 that resulted in her being […]
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It’s a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion. The organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after […]
Washington, DC – Critical updates on anti-discrimination provisions made by the Biden Administration to Section 1557, designed to protect underserved communities from health care discrimination in the Affordable Care Act, are a good first step towards advancing health equity, says the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF). “NAPAWF advocates for issues that impact AANHPI […]
On Tuesday, May 14, 13th District Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita, 11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee, and 48th Ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth will host a celebration in recognition of Asian American Heritage Month at the Cook County Building. Commissioner Morita and Alderwoman Lee made history in 2022 as the first Asian American women to serve […]
