By: Pureza Ramiro Pacis Mag- best friend kami ni Tereza. HindI lang kami magkalapit ng bahay, mag-classmate pa kami from Grade I to High School. Para kaming magkapatid – naghihiraman kami ng libro, pera, damit at mga gamit sa bahay. Only child siya ng may-ari ng kaisa-isang botika sa amin. Nang mag-college kami, pa-Manila siya […]
The Consulate General of the Philippines in Chicago launched the Youth Leaders in the Diaspora (YouLeaD) Immersion Program on 01 October 2018 coinciding the kickoff celebration of the Filipino American History Month at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago, Illinois. In her welcome remarks, Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin invited the audience to join […]
By: Elsie Sy-Niebar *To all the Filipino Americans and ASIAN AMERICANS in Chicago: If you want a Fil- Am/ASIAN AMERICAN First Lady for the first time in the history of Chicago, Vote for JERRY JOYCE as next Mayor; his wife is a Filipino ASIAN American pediatrician! *To all qualified VOTERS: Participate in the affairs […]
By: Mayra Salazar Social Security and Medicare have a few things in common. Both programs help safeguard millions of Americans as well as improve the quality of life for our family and friends. Although both programs are household names, many people may not be familiar with the details of Medicare. Medicare is our country’s […]
By: Christian L ChaCha M Xavier D “Brady saw that not all police dogs wear vests. He just couldn’t understand why they weren’t protected, too.” 8-year-old Brady Snakovsky has always dreamed of being a police officer like his stepdad. In his free time, he loves to dress up like an officer or state trooper, zip around his […]
By: Veronica Leighton For the 24th annual Chicago Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame gala awards event, we are honored and proud to welcome all the 2018 inductees who have accomplished so much to excel in their varied passions, professions and interests, but also have extended their unselfish help and magnetic presence to the […]
By: Lou Maningas Cabalona Planes, Trains and a lot of walking. I found myself flying to Washington DC last minute on a Monday night after receiving an invitation to celebrate Filipino American History Month at the White House last October 2, 2018. Now on its fourth year, the White House FAHM celebration’s star-studded inaugural event […]
By: Joe Mauricio The hit romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians.” which was released in theatres last August, offers a sliver insight into the varied economics and status among Asians, mostly through plot tension that shows Asians from different socio-economic groups in a relationship. The select U.S. Census Bureau ranking of real median household income by […]
By: Joe Mauricio The month of October is celebrated by the Proclamation of Congress in the U.S. in 2006 to honor the achievements and contributions of Filipino Americans and their descendants living in America. Despite this remarkable passage, the American public is largely unaware of the Filipino American History Month commemoration. Should not the […]
Det, Ronald Bongat is the current president of the Asian American Law Enforcement Association. Because of his involvement with the Asian community, he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award from IL Governor Rauner and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. He has been a keynote speaker for several events hosted by the Governor and the […]
By: James DC One night a torrential rain soaked northwestern Minnesota, The next morning the resulting floodwaters came up about 6 feet into most of the homes. Helga had been visiting her friend, Lena, when the flood came. They escaped to the roof of Lena’s house. As they were sitting on the roof waiting […]
By: Jan Paul Ferrer In today’s complex and volatile markets, making sound investment and fi nancial decisions is a challenge. Investing on your own can be complicated, overwhelming and risky. In fact, studies have shown that self-directed investors can often be their own worst enemies, entering and exiting the market at inopportune times in reaction […]
Tenth Street, founded in 1921 by Jack Dorfman and Arthur Hyman as part of Dorfman Pacific, comes from humble beginnings. The Tenth Street name is taken from the original warehouse on 10th Street and Broadway in Oakland, California. Tenth Street remains an important part of the Northern California community almost 100 years later. Watching the […]
(Champion, Wis.) – The relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, more commonly known as Padre Pio, visited the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on Sunday, October 14, 2018 for public veneration from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Most Reverend David Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay, will celebrate Mass in honor of […]
Dear Editor, October is Filipino American History Month, and it’s more important than ever to make sure our voices and stories are heard. In the entertainment industry, #AsianAugust was a huge success and shows Hollywood that Asian Americans need to be represented on screen. In the past couple of years, HBO has been pioneering this […]
What if the person you loved the most is also the one who will bring you the greatest pain? Beginning October 22, GMA Network brings viewers a different face of infidelity with its newest Afternoon Prime series, “Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko.” Highly-talented Kapuso actress Kris Bernal takes on the role of Rachel. She is beautiful, […]
Chicago, 02 October 2018 – On 01 October 2018, the State of Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, represented by Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, hosted the kickoff of the Filipino American History Month (FAHM) at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago signifying the start of a month-long celebration of the FAHM as part of the official […]
The only ethnic print/broadcast combo media founded and managed by a woman in North America, VIA TIMES (VT) & CHICAGO PHILIPPINE REPORTS TV (CPRTV) have evolved, surpassed and succeeded in its mission and vision of serving the Filipino/Asian/Hispanic communities in the Chicagoland area for many years.
