By: Sarah   Happy August, my friends. Gusto kong magsaya, gusto kong magtawag ng barangay to tikim my luto, basta gusto ko need a day to chillax. Let’s greet August with gusto! And it happened this August 1st, the very first weekend of the new month and the last month of summer. It was time […]

By: Veronica Leighton The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago invited the Chicago Fil-AM leaders for the Launch of the 2027 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour on August 13, 2026, at the Community Room – Seafood City, 5033 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60630. For the first time, the VIP Tour will be held in conjunction […]

Ryan Dohrn. Global billion dollar sales & marketing adviser with 30 years experiences; “The Power of Print,” how to sell magazines in a digital world. Edgardo Onas and Eric Sabol. Elks members from the Philippines attending the celebration of 100 years of the Elks National Memorial in Chicago. Terrence Conway. Veteran CFO & Business Owner. […]

2026 Outstanding Filipino Americans PIWC Awardees Janice Dantes (Attorney-at-Law) Legal Community Service; Evelyn de Asis-Natividad (Ph.D.) Community Leadership (Chicago Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Political Leadership; Norma Manankil (B.S. Ed.) Community Service; Elenita Rubio (M.D.) Humanitarian Service; Marylou Dangalan, (BSN; RN) Nursing Leadership; Nirmla Palogan Johnson Leadership in Business Management; Felix Llanes (Mining Engineer) Philanthropy; Marjorie Quintong […]

On July 18, 2026, the Santacruzan Cultural Group of Greater Chicago and the World Apostolate of Fatima – Joliet Division came together in service as volunteers for Feed My Starving Children, packing nutritious meals for children in need around the world. With our hands and hearts united, we answered Christ’s call to serve others with […]

By: Janice Dantes   Being a stay-at-home spouse or parent doesn’t make you “just” a homemaker—it makes you an essential contributor to your family’s success. While your work may not come with a paycheck, it has real value. But what happens if life takes an unexpected turn? Whether it’s divorce, separation, disability, or the loss […]

By: Kayla Tejero   Happy August! I write this article flying back from Texas where I just performed at the Fiesta Ko Sa Texas 2026. It was such a wonderful event celebrating Filipino culture, togetherness, and the showcase of talents and beauty. I had so much fun eating Filipino food such as Mang Inasal, supporting […]