CookCounty Commissioner Frank Aguilar endorsed Cristina Nonato Mayor of Broadview Katrina Thompson endorsed Cristina Nonato Justice Jesse Reyes supports Cristina Nonato Alderwoman and Secretary of State Candidate Patricia Dowell and Arab American Business Leader Mr. Abdullah endorsed Cristina Nonato Mayor of Cicero Town Larry Dominick supports Cristina Nonato Pastors Melvin Moore Sr. & Larry Lawrence endorsed Cristina Nonato State Senator and […]

Salvy Madrid Marino has had an excellent Academic background having graduated Valedictorian from elementary to high school from Saint Vincent De Paul, Manila, Philippines, an all-girls magnet catholic school run by Daughters of Charity Sisters. She graduated with Honors with a degree in Bachelor of Psychology and Nursing degree from the University of Santo Tomas […]

The 3rd Annual Times Square Fashion Week took place at Father Duffy Square in the heart of Times Square. Fashion and Philanthropy Icon Jean Shafiroff who emceed last year’s event, took part in this year’s fabulous event as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Jean was introduced and presented Gale Brewer, President of the Manhattan Borough with […]

Almost 11,500 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes will automatically get back $25.4 million in refunds this month, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. Almost 4,000 refunds go to homeowners who are receiving property tax exemptions. The value of those exemptions is applied to the Second Installment tax bill, reducing the total […]

By: Nancy Abiera   Ilove to have friends of all ages, sizes, colors and even status or racial ethnicity. In every season of my life, I have gained so many diverse friends. Some were from our neighborhood, school, workplaces, in Manila, Chicago and all across the globe. I love older friends because I learn a […]

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, through the Philippine Consulates in the U.S., wishes to inform the public that pursuant to IATF Resolution No. 135, dated 26 August 2021, all incoming travelers to the Philippines are mandated to visit the One Health Pass website and use its registration system prior to traveling to the Philippines. […]

Merck (AP) Thailand’s government is in talks with Merck & Co to buy 200,000 courses of its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 treatment, the latest Asian nation to scramble for supplies of the drug after lagging behind Western countries for vaccines. Somsak Akksilp, director- general of the Department of Medical Services, told Reuters that Thailand […]

2000%+ Sales Growth Lands Disruptive Coffee Company at #193 Overall, and #9 in the Food and Beverage Category GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the $100b coffee industry, Purity Coffee finds itself making a lot of noise lately. The subscription-based “healthy coffee” company has less than 10 employees and is the only […]

By: James DC   Leaving the Store, a lady couldn’t fi nd her Keys. They weren’t in her bag. Suddenly she realized that she must have left them in the car. Frantically, she headed for the parking lot. Her husband has scolded her many times for leaving her keys in the car’s ignition. He’s always […]

By: Richard Hanus   I-751 Receipts Now Feature a 24 month Extension of Resident Status Foreign nationals obtaining lawful permanent resident status, also known as a “green card”, based on a recent marriage are accorded a 2-year conditional resident card – a process that is among the most popular U.S. immigration avenues. The process of […]

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   This was the first big gala event held this year that was attende d by more than 250 fashionable physicians, their spouses, guests, sponsors, and clergies, held at the Marriott Hotel in Naperville last September 25, 2021. Cooperating officers from both the Philippine Medical Association of Chicago or PMAC led […]

Philippines’ popular and amazing magician, Boy Alviz has brought joy and laughter to many people, including to his music and entertainment business clienteles. As a magician, he competed both in the Philippines and internationally, and had won top places and trophies. He was the founder and fi rst president of the Inner Magic Club of […]

Lena is a professional fashion model with several agencies, The House of Chuck Group (St. Louis), Fresh Start Talent Academy (Illinois), United Together Fashion Show (LA), and Model Icon Inc (Chicago). She started doing Runway Walks professionally back in 2019 with The CEO of Model Icon Inc at their charity fashion show Live Out Loud […]

By: Edward Cortez   In Psalm 8, David uses the word excellent to describe the name of the Lord. He proclaims, “O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, who have set your glory above the heavens!” Excellence means great, majestic, and glorious. What makes the name of the Lord […]

By: Faye Mendiola   Brenda Stevens THEN: Photo taken in Sept 1991 when Brenda was crowned Ms. Philippines International and was a columnist for the now-defunct Chicago Free Press. NOW: An active community leader, Brenda served as the Region 3 Chair District 1- A Lions Club 2018 and currently serving as the president-elect 2021-23 of the Board of Trustees of PIWC. […]

By: Veronica Leighton   Time goes by so fast. It’s almost the end of the year, we are already in the middle of October, yet I feel like the year has just started. Amazingly, we are finding out that this eighth month of the year has one of the busiest events, celebrations and happenings. What’s […]

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, “X” Divinagracia, Christopher Miranda   WASHINGTON — October marks National Bullying Prevention Month. Since 2015, Act To Change has been dedicated to leading educational programming for K-12 youth, providing resource support for educators and caregivers, and coalition building with advocacy organizations to impact policy improving the protection and treatment of the Asian American […]

By: Sarah   My favorite season is back for a good 3 months (and I just learned that Fall is still the internet’s favorite season, I am not surprised because Fall is the season for all senses) — visually appealing play of reds/oranges/browns in trees and leaves, much cooler nights, fall spices that make my […]

GMA Network brings you a fresh and exciting offering that will surely ignite your passion for music — the ‘Behind the Song’ podcast! Join ‘The Clash’ Season 2 finalist Thea Astley as she delves into conversations about music with various international and local singers, composers, and producers as host of the weekly podcast, which begins […]

By: Janice Dantes   Recently, the body of a young woman named Gabby Petito was found in the Grand Tetons National Park. It is believed that her relationship with her fiancé Brian Laundrie involved domestic violence and her death has sparked much national debate about domestic violence. Domestic violence is not ok whether the act […]