By: Jan Paul C. Ferrer   When you invest in a mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF), you’ll get information about the particular fund’s investment strategy or style. An investment strategy is simply a set of guiding principles a fund manager uses to choose the particular stock or bonds in which they’ll invest. Two […]

By: Shahzaib (Shazz) Shakeel   The Social Security Administration (SSA) celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, marking the agency’s commitment to supporting Americans with disabilities. SSDI was enacted on August 1, 1956, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Social Security Amendments of 1956. Since then, SSDI has become […]

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   Auring is 78, takes four heart medications, and keeps a landline because “what if there is an emergency and the cell phone is charging.” Last month she mentioned that she had already talked to the nurse that week. Lovely girl, she said. Very patient. Never interrupted her once. I checked our […]

By: Boom Boom Cabalona, Kenzo Pascual Wildoer, Christopher Miranda   Ten-year-old Filipina golf prodigy, Kamilla Edrianna Guerrero del Mundo, has added another historic achievement to Philippine sports after winning the Girls’ 10 division at the 2026 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Del Mundo finished with an impressive 17-under-par performance to capture […]

By: Maria Girlie Pascual   Lovely couple Janet and Jerry Masangcay hosted a Hawaiian-themed luau with a pig roast and a fire dancer in the beautiful garden of their newly- bought and remodeled home in the heart of Arlington Heights, IL. The stunning garden was transformed into a tropical paradise with fresh blooms, a Tiki […]

By: James DC   Y’all I took my kids out yesterday and spent a little over $1,000 between their hair, nails, Thrillz, and dinner. While we were out, the guy I’ve been dating for about a month called and asked where I was. When I told him, he said he was only 10 minutes away […]

By: Lourdes G. Mon   Our subject this issue is an impeccable Filipino pride in US military history. Now employed in private practice, as Director of Strategic Development for the VIPSAM Group at L3Harris Technologies, he retired as the 16th Presidential Pilot for Air Force in the United States. Every Filipino can be proud of […]

By: Nancy Abiera   Shame grows in secrecy and silence hiding in darkness. “We are all meant to shine, as children do… And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” — Marianne Williamson Jesus said: “You are the light of the world. A town built […]

By: Ryan Tejero   Dely Villalon’s leadership in the Auxiliary of Philippine Medical Association of Chicago (PMAC) left a bounty of legacies. She has made lasting contributions and positive impacts to many people, including the members of the organization and the many community members PMAC Auxiliary had served both here in Chicago and back home […]

By: Edward Cortez   Caleb was one of the 12 spies sent by Moses to spy the land that was promised by God to the Israelites. He and Joshua brought back good reports and urged their people to attack and take possession of the land. But the 10 other spies brought discouraging reports that caused […]

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 […]

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 […]