Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Veronica Leighton

 

What is it in April that makes so many people feeling jubilant, hopeful, refreshed, and inspired? We guess it’s the beauty of April–a
welcoming, embracing, and nurturing month.
This must be the reason why so many artists, celebrities and philosophers have expressed unforgettable quotes about April. Such as, Mark Twain: ““The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.”; Mary Sojourner: “April is the sweetest month of the year, the mellow season of rebirth and renewal.” Hal Borland: “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. April is a promise that May is bound to keep, and we know it.”; Samuel Johnson: “April is a moment of joy for those who have survived the winter.” Just endless quotes that go on and on because April is so inspirational and breathtaking.
This April issue features more Filipino artists that delighted their Chicago audience in many parts of Chicago (read Veronica’s Vibes, page 5 and GMail (pages 12-13), Nonoy Zuniga, Broadway star JayGee Macapugay, actress Angel Aquino, singing duo KZ Tandingan and TJ Monteverde.
Enjoy reading about our beautiful April cover, the lady icon of the Filipino American community in Chicago. Ms. Dalisay (Dely)
Villalon and read her impressive article on page 7. Happy birthday to her on April 19th.
Welcome back to G-Mail columnist Maria Girlie Pascual who spent more than a couple of months in the Philippines.
Our impressive and your favorite columnists will be delighting you to their inspirational stories and impactful articles on what’s happening around our small Fil-Am town, Chicago is.
Love to welcome spring with open arms and embracing heart!

Welcome & celebratory luncheon for Girlie Pascual at Olive and Brunch with Veronica and Gerry Rebello.

Thank you for the beautiful glass plaque of appreciation from RJ & Joanne Turija, movers-and-shakers of the annual Santacruzan religious event.

James DC (Jokes) and Girlie Pascual (GMail), Karaoke singing at the Masangkay party.