By: Jovie Calma The Philippines concluded it’s yearlong ASEAN host duties with the 31st ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit on November 10-14, 2017. This year’s theme is “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World”. ASEAN leaders and their dialogue partners were treated to performances of various artists during the red carpet gala reception […]
November 18, 2017 at Hyatt Regency O’Hare Recipients of Outstanding Dedicated Service Awards under Immediate Past President (IPP) Fely Bayona’s administration 2015-2017; From Left to Right: IPP Fely Bayona, Newly inducted President Gilbert & First Lady Arlyn Bermundo and the Awardees – Linda Liwag, Fidel Garcia, Wilbur Ligutam, Ed Capangpangan, Marilin Solomon, Jan Paul Ferrer, […]
Stop by the New Mabuhay Restaurant and Catering, a simple, non-fancy Filipino restaurant located in a mini-mall on 1232 Bloomingdale Rd., Glendale Heights, IL. on any ordinary day, either for lunch or dinner, for buffet or ala carte eating, or even for a purchase of convenience Filipino grocery stuff that are ideally located in the […]
“Let us prove to the whole world that when a Filipino wills something, he can always do it.” “I shall not stop working for my country.” – Dr. Jose P. Rizal It will be almost year since I was appointed as executive director of the Filipino American Council of Greater Chicago, and resident manager of […]
No time to cook but want a delicious, complete-protein dish that goes from microwave to table in 90 seconds? Meet heat-and-eat Organic Quinoa from Ancient Harvest, the company that introduced the South American superfood to the U.S. more than 30 years ago. Each serving has up to 11 grams of protein with no GMOs, rice […]
The Consulate General of the Philippines in Chicago wishes to invite all foodies to join “Mga Kuwentong Pagkain”, an annual contest by the Mama Sita Foundation (MSF) to gather and make a valuable compilation of Philippine food preparations, stories and recipes. This year, MSF is accepting entries from overseas Filipinos, including Filipino-Americans or those who […]
By: Mayra Salazar Whether you’re ready to retire, just joining the workforce, or somewhere in between, regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record could make a big difference when it’s time to collect your retirement benefits. Just think, in some situations, if an employer did not properly report just one year of your work […]
By: Bob Boyer I have been reading some of the very moving accounts of one of the truly noteworthy heroes of the Philippines, Gelia Castillo: University Professor, National Academician (1983), National Scientist (1999), Consultant (in residence) at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).” Many would add the designation, Champion of the People, especially two […]
Nov. 19, 2017 at AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier Chicago, IL CHICAGO — The board of trustees entrusted A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., with DePaul University’s mission statement and presidential Chain of Office during a formal ceremony Nov. 19. Several hundred religious leaders, city officials, and civic and community leaders joined members of the university […]
By: Margarita Holmes Dear Dr Holmes and Mr Baer: I am 16 years old, have no one else to ask except people my age who are gay like me. We discuss our sexcapades; many in the group say they have “made chupa ng daks na notches” (sucked a big penis). I feel pressured to […]
